@cheedmond6560 G'day! Steve's blue XTZ660 is a 1998 model. The black XTZ750, which belongs to my good mate John, is a 1992 model. Cheers, Grant. 🍻👍
@sk8moto29 күн бұрын
2:07 LOL
@bushmaster9576Ай бұрын
i feel like the drz400 is a money pit basically you spend on upgrades as much as you spend when buying the bike the klr650 comes with sidebags, the adventure model, windscreen, very big fuel tank and much more comfortable on the highway in my opinion
@Boyd_EАй бұрын
hey mate, some of this footage was amazing. I'm currently creating a documentary on the tornado as a part of a school-based documentary assignment and would love to use some of your footage if possible. this documentary may be showcased at the annual film competition called BUFTA at Bond University so of course ill be sure to put your name in the credits. I hope to hear the best from you :)
@nextmotoadv247Ай бұрын
@Boyd_E sure no problem. I'm happy to help. 👍
@Boyd_EАй бұрын
@@nextmotoadv247 thankyou so much! is there a specific name you'd like me to use in the credits or would you like me just to use your youtube channel name?
@nextmotoadv247Ай бұрын
@Boyd_E, KZfaq channel is fine. If you like, I can give you the raw footage to work with if that helps.
@Boyd_EАй бұрын
@@nextmotoadv247 the youtube video seems to have all I need, thanks for the offer though. have a great rest of your night.
@nextmotoadv247Ай бұрын
@Boyd_E too easy, best of luck. 👍
@markcolby5300Ай бұрын
Hey mate I think I came across you guys at Condello Downs shearing shed, on my DRZ after doing the Canning, Anne Deadell h/w and Goog’s track supported . Next month looking to east west crossing solo unsupported having done west east last time. Looking forward to next episode and watch you struggle with all that weight. Great job on editorial love it.
@nextmotoadv247Ай бұрын
@markcolby5300 Great stuff, I just recently did East to West Simpson crossing unsupported and out to Ayres Rock in June, lots of water, but the desert was looking amazing. At the same time, the other boys did Steep Point to Byron and also did the Madigan line, huge effort. 💪 All the best with your trip. Cheers, and thanks for watching! Grant. 🍻 👍
@melling2005Ай бұрын
Hi guys. What gearing are you running. Cheers, john in Cornwall
@nextmotoadv247Ай бұрын
Hi John, We all went with 15/44 sprocket combination, which seems to be the most popular choice amongst DRZ adventure riders here in Aus. It's a happy medium for highway cruising at 100kph /60mph and low enough for the dirt and tight trails. Cheers, and all the best, Grant 🍻
@rodneyhinkley7910Ай бұрын
I feel for you not getting this trip done ! I have been in this type of situation myself on another ride but i struggled on , Each to there own opinions, With a fractured angle but i strapped it up and put up with the pain , was worth it got the trip done ,And i'll always remember it
@nextmotoadv247Ай бұрын
Great stuff, and well done, that would have been tough. 👏 I thought about it often after I got back, but knew that I would give it another crack. So I bought better boots and lightened the bike, and crossed the Simpson just last month! It was one of the best experiences I've ever had on a bike. I wasn't going to let that desert pass go to waste! 😉 Cheers, and thanks for watching, Grant. 🍻👍
@TwoTubesADVАй бұрын
Must have been a punch to the gut watching your mates continue on. Ah well. Great series of videos any hoo :)
@nextmotoadv247Ай бұрын
Yes, it was a difficult decision to turn back. I didn't want to chance riding further across and becoming a burden to my mates if I came off again, worsening the injury. I didn't want to make it theirs or anyone else's problem. 😉
@TwoTubesADVАй бұрын
Deons Lookout is spectacular but way to green for my liking haha. Cant believe my old Biker Bytes sticker is still up there at the Dreamtime Serpent rest stop 10:46 from my ill-fated trip back in '21. Great video mate, I think you made the right choice, the desert will wait for you. I'll have to catch up on the previous episode. ATB Jason.
@nextmotoadv247Ай бұрын
Thank you, Jason. I did happen to make it across the Simpson Desert just recently, in time for Finke and also out to Uluru. It was spectacular and full of wildlife. Videos are coming soon. Cheers, Grant. 🍻 👍
@TwoTubesADVАй бұрын
@@nextmotoadv247 I'll look forward to those Grant.
@WillsWindowАй бұрын
Last time I was at Toolum Falls it was closed to the public because it was reclaimed Aboriginal land 😢
@pjetenere1Ай бұрын
Wise choice to go home,, being injured out there you are a liability to yourself and others (yep I've done it ☹) Good Vid,, I love that area
@nextmotoadv247Ай бұрын
All good, I gave it another crack last month and made it through this time. 👌 Thanks for watching. Cheers, Grant. 🍻 👍
@karlwebb89142 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting 👍 I have a 1250 GSA which I love 😊 but reckon the 900 GS would make a good stablemate lol 😂 mmm 🤔 just need the money lol 😂
@nextmotoadv2472 ай бұрын
You would absolutely have the best of both worlds with those two.👌
@RogersMotorcycleAdventures2 ай бұрын
Oh, I wish I'd known about this event - I love the Hinterland roads!
@nextmotoadv2472 ай бұрын
I'm sure when the adventure model of the 1300GS is launched in Australia, (not sure when), they will run another one. Cheers, Grant. 👍
@advswede2 ай бұрын
F900GS is looks nice and seems to offer a lot in its segment. Keep riding safe
@nextmotoadv2472 ай бұрын
Yes, the F900GS is an amazing bike. The only concern for me is the fuel capacity. I'm sure there will be aftermarket options soon for a larger fuel tank, maybe even a rear Safari tank like I had on my G450X. We can have large distances to cover in Australia sometimes between fuel stops. Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻 👍 Grant.
@advswede2 ай бұрын
@@nextmotoadv247 Great feedback :)
@jackchristodoulou1972 ай бұрын
Tell your mate he can’t see the headlight when his riding I just ordered the gs1300 trophy
@nextmotoadv2472 ай бұрын
100%! Congratulations, what an awesome machine it is. 👌
@trentohs2 ай бұрын
Well Done! Looks like you had a great run (apart from the unusual amount of water in the Desert). I did my first Simpson crossing in Oct 23 (Solo). Heading back with some mates this year around the same time. Can’t wait to get back there!
@nextmotoadv2472 ай бұрын
Thanks, you will have an awesome time out there, at least you know what you are in for. Enjoy! 🍻 👍
@trentpetersen4432 ай бұрын
I think i passed you guys going the other way in the desert, i was driving an old landrover?
@nextmotoadv2472 ай бұрын
Yes, G'day! I distinctly remember your beautiful old Landrover passing us and commenting on how good it was to see it out there. Im pretty sure I've got footage of that moment. I'll be sure to include it in my edit. Cheers! 🍻 👍
@trentpetersen4432 ай бұрын
@@nextmotoadv247 very cool, clip me in the full edit? i havn't got footage of you guys, but i did cross Eyre creek in the deep bit. i'll share the link when i finish the edit of our video.
@nextmotoadv2472 ай бұрын
@trentpetersen443 Great job, that looked deep! 👏 🍻
@idiotbox.2 ай бұрын
Great video, has such a feel good presence. Love it 🤙
@nextmotoadv2472 ай бұрын
Cheers, much appreciated, and thanks for watching. 🍻👍
@ritchieok292 ай бұрын
Congratulations, especially after last years disappointment. Looking forward to the videos
@nextmotoadv2472 ай бұрын
Thanks, yes, it was a big tick off the bucket list, and everything lined up nicely this time. Starting with a better pair of boots. 🍻👍
@lukeellis5732 ай бұрын
Excited to see the vids and so glad you got another shot at the Simpson! Really enjoyed your first series.
@nextmotoadv2472 ай бұрын
Thanks, much appreciated. I just had to get back out there again, certainly worth the effort. Everything seemed to align, and I made a few changes this time around that made the difference. 🍻 👍
@lukeellis5732 ай бұрын
@@nextmotoadv247 Great to hear!! Your vid made my day. I’m heading out on an unsupported crossing leaving from Bris on the 4th of August, excited would be an understatement. Your vids have been a great guide on what to expect! Cheer mate!
@nextmotoadv2472 ай бұрын
Fantastic, it is so green out there at the moment. Now is the time to go while the daytime temperature is low. It made a big difference. The bike used appropriately 37 litres, which included the 76km Eyre creek bypass, and the extra bypasses around the muddy salt flats ( add another 20km on top of that). Don't attempt the mud as we got stuck for over an hour, wasting time and fuel, much easier to go around. Enjoy! 🍻 👍
@lukeellis5732 ай бұрын
@@nextmotoadv247 Great tips Grant!! Much appreciated. I’m also on a DRZ so good to know roughly what the fuel consumption is like when running all the bypasses! 🙏
@in2ADV2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the videos! 🙂
@nextmotoadv2472 ай бұрын
Cheers, it was an awesome trip, many ups and downs. Rode the poor DRZ home with a partially stuck open carburettor, and starting issues but made for an interesting trip home. 😉👍
@stevenhyde62252 ай бұрын
Great Video. Thanks for the info. Ordering my kit, Did not realize how important this kit it. I have an MQ Triton but im sure the kit is the same. Thanks again.
@thereviloza2 ай бұрын
Hi Guys, New to the GS 1250 What is the best all weather mode to be safe. I believe that Road Mode gives the best overall??
@nextmotoadv2472 ай бұрын
Apologies for the late response, I've only just returned from my latest adventure. I do remember the instructors saying road or rain mode would be the safest, and I do remember choosing rain mode as a precaution. I would, without a doubt, say it would be the safest mode for all weather conditions.👌
@IanHead-ig4bt3 ай бұрын
Awesome video guys! Just out of interest did you gear the Dr's for the Tarmac of keep the original sprockets? Cheers
@nextmotoadv2473 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching. The gearing we use on the DRZs are 15 front, 44 rear, which seems to be a happy medium for both tar and dirt, but I still can't help looking for that 6th gear! Maybe I'll find it one day? 😄 Cheers. 🍻👍
@IanHead-ig4bt3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply! and keep up the amazing videos Cheers@@nextmotoadv247
@vrugtmanable4 ай бұрын
You said one could turn the bike into a "Motard". What is a Motard? Thanks Cheers!
@nextmotoadv2474 ай бұрын
Basically a motard or (supermoto), is dirtbike, with usually a 17 inch diameter set of road wheels and tyres. They are quite fun to ride, and they even race them in this configuration. 👍 images.app.goo.gl/ipgZ2pikeazhXwgY8
@vrugtmanable4 ай бұрын
@@nextmotoadv247 Here in The Netherlands and Belgium the word is used as a motorcycle rider! Therefore my question! Thanks! I also have a G450X year 2009. Love the bike!
@kyleleman65844 ай бұрын
Too Kool.....where might you have gotten that tank. Thx
@@nextmotoadv247 Sweet ty ty...... run an 09. Great bike. Cheers 🍻
@Tenerisius4 ай бұрын
There is no need to change the secondary ignition coils. They work only at higher RPMs anyways and you can see a problem if they are not working properly, at over 130 km/h. They "live" longer as the primary ignition coils because the most of the time they are "resting" As I saw in the footage, your case was already there at low RPMs and lower speed. The problem was on one of the primary ignition coils, but it is good to change both because it is a matter of time, after a while to break down the other also.
@nextmotoadv2474 ай бұрын
Thanks for your input. As a precaution, I thought it better to change out all four as the bike has now done over 235000km, and I didn't want to be second-guessing. Plus, it was cheaper to buy a kit of four than buy them individually and find out I needed to change them all out. Cheers, Grant. 🍻 👍
@in2ADV4 ай бұрын
Awesome to see that the problem is resolved. Great trouble shooting mate. Stay upright 🙂
@nextmotoadv2474 ай бұрын
Cheers, stoked to be back riding it. 🍻👍
@ritchieok294 ай бұрын
I live in Coolangatta. I was watching the lightning from around 7pm, it was spectacular. Around 8:30 I went out on the balcony watching it, while looking at the radar. It was an amazing show of Mother Nature. But around 9pm the front hit us. It’s hard to describe, but within a matter of seconds it felt like the oxygen had been sucked out of the air, and the wind hit with that ferocity that it ripped down parts of the construction site next door tossing it through the air. At this point I went inside as I feared something with fly around and hit me, despite being 7 stories high. It was the biggest storm that I’ve experienced in the 10 years I’ve been up here and by some margin. I took some video, it’s next level. Loving your outback series by the way.
@nextmotoadv2474 ай бұрын
Wow, that would have been scary at that level. Hopefully, these events don't become the norm each storm season. Thank you for the kind words, and thanks for watching. All the best, Grant. 🍻👍
@brockjohnson41164 ай бұрын
Seeing as you had both of these bikes, I would expect you to say your current bike is better? Curious on your take on how they are to each other, as I know nothing about the limited made BMW, while the DRZ has been around forever
@nextmotoadv2474 ай бұрын
The two bikes in stock form are chalk and cheese. The BMW was much lighter, had better suspension, and more power, but less comfortable for long adventures. When I bought the DRZ, it wasn't in its standard form. It was already set up as a lightweight adventure bike, with bigger tank capacity, aftermarket seat, and the suspension had been done and sorted. The subframe on the G450X is not designed to carry weight, like the DRZ, and the oil capacity, like most 450 enduro bikes, was less than a litre. So, I would have had to modify the bike quite a bit to turn it into an adventure steed (more dollars too). I don't think reliability would have been an issue with the BMW, but we all know that the DRZ has proven reliability. Parts are easily available for the DRZ, too, unlike the G450X. I would have kept both if I could. Cheers, Grant. 🍻 👍
@MichaelWSteyn5 ай бұрын
A bad case of the luggage steering the bike. Would you be attempting it again? I would love to attempt the Simpson Desert. Logistical out if my reach right now.
@nextmotoadv2475 ай бұрын
100% spot on there! Yes, we are planning for another crossing this year. I will definitely be making a few changes. 😉👍 🍻
@MichaelWSteyn5 ай бұрын
@@nextmotoadv247 looking forward to seen the changes. All the best.
@rogerkaczmarek64715 ай бұрын
super bécane
@JB-zg9hb5 ай бұрын
Nice footage but you had way too much gear on the bike for first timer. I know as i did the same thing
@johnschroder23655 ай бұрын
Tough call but a wise one. Top marks for picking up your rubbish - thanks for that.
@PissTakeProduction5 ай бұрын
Great effort. Yer it's a tough call. I'm yet to re-attempt myself.
@rodneyhinkley79105 ай бұрын
Maybe too heavy but more like too high behind you also, Too me i think the gearing might be to high ! I run 15/44 for trips and 14/44 for general stuff, in the sand you need to sit back keep the power on somewhat
@6226superhurricane5 ай бұрын
i crossed the simpson solo unsupported on my drz with 15/44 gearing it wasn't an issue at all. the drz breezed through it, couldn't ask for a better bike to do it on.
@RidesForDays6 ай бұрын
Looks like great country berween Innamincka and Birdsville 👌 It was hard to gauge watching the video but how deep was the sand on the track betwwen Innamincka and Birdsville? I can handle riding any surface...but sand does my head in!!
@HardPackedADV6 ай бұрын
Good video, I am looking forward to the next episode, and I have subscribed.
@PissTakeProduction6 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff.
@nextmotoadv2476 ай бұрын
@PissTakeProduction Thanks again. Cheers! 🍻 👍
@in2ADV6 ай бұрын
What an awesome trip! Looking forward to Day 5 Now I need to know what's wrong with the DRZ... 🙂
@PissTakeProduction6 ай бұрын
Good stuff. See the Honda CBX500 in the mix between the T7 an under rated bike but very capable for adventure.
@nextmotoadv2476 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Cheers 🍻👍
@sausagesandwichSA6 ай бұрын
Great trip, bugger about the DRZ...nothing like the nothingness of the outback. Roll on winter 👍
@nextmotoadv2476 ай бұрын
Cheers, I can't wait to get back out there too. 🍻 👍
@deborahgallo67307 ай бұрын
Dear Sir, i just found your video of Tamborine Mountain. I live up here, you passed our street after turning left at the fig tree roundabout. I never left our property, so saw nothing of the devastation. We were told not to be on the roads during clean up. Hubby went down the mountain to purchase a generator. We still could purchase some f ood up here, but a great deal went off. The butcher lost most of their meat. Our power was out for 13 days. I would like to thank you for filming, as I saw nothing. I shall watch your videos from now on because it looks like you have tones of fun...Sincerely yours Devorah.
@perryburns65157 ай бұрын
Great vid mate! Can I ask how these bikes go on the highway? Can they sit at 110kph without issue or are they struggling like a DRZ400 at those speeds?
@nextmotoadv2477 ай бұрын
Thanks, yes, they could sit on 110 if you geared them accordingly. I have since sold the bike but would have certainly gone down a few teeth on the rear sprocket if I'd kept it. (It had a standard 15/48 sprocket combo). I currently run a 15/44 combination on my DRZ400, and it will sit nicely on 100km/h all day. I'm sure something similar would work for the G450X. The seat would be something else you would want to change for highway riding. Cheers 🍻 👍
@ianhead47407 ай бұрын
Awesome vids guys! What sprocket ratios are you running for those longer trips? Cheers
@FreelancerRafi118 ай бұрын
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@ventura18938 ай бұрын
Takes a few minutes to side stand and throw the rock clear of the road what's the hurry