What an extraordinary desert experience. Planning to move to Baja California, get myself one of these beasts and ride the coastline off-road. Well done guys!
@davehell7408 ай бұрын
Awesome adventure, like the fairing, where can you find one
@rachidhafaoui19610 ай бұрын
This is a good trip, Mr. Chris truly deserves the title of the "desert expert".
@rachidhafaoui19610 ай бұрын
Very good ❤❤❤
@juanegozcue962611 ай бұрын
Beautiful !! Where can I get one of those 41 liter tanks ?
@SaharaOverland10 ай бұрын
They were the very last Acerbis ones (ex Dakar XR650R?) even back in 2003. Fyi I would never get such a big tank for a carb bike again. Way too much weight high up. Efi with lift pump could be different.
@juanegozcue962610 ай бұрын
@@SaharaOverland thank you !
@anonymous_PR8 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same I will try to find one of those tanks no matter what it cost
@marcocarrizosa11 ай бұрын
great trip. Planning on doing similar itinerary next year and get to Chad Lake
@juanchristiancastillosifue715711 ай бұрын
Que buena aventura.
@jeremyclifford1664 Жыл бұрын
Light-ish bikes,top box,soft luggage,leave hard panniers to the GS brigade
@SaharaOverland10 ай бұрын
I agree. I don't know what we were thinking. I have never used them since.
@anonymous_PR8 ай бұрын
I have always use soft bags because they are better holding hits when you drop the bike to the ground, maybe like you said top hard box and side soft bags or luggage, but I has always use soft bags for top and sides
@roseteneret6582 Жыл бұрын
Tassili n'ajjer un paradis sur terre
@nuurmc5800 Жыл бұрын
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@TheRadgeOne Жыл бұрын
Lovely video Chris
@roamingyak Жыл бұрын
I was going to leave a funny comment - but couldn't think of one, but thought I'd leave something anyway... An enjoyable little jolly, well filmed and edited...
@TheRadgeOne Жыл бұрын
Wanna do it again!
@tiagoarno780 Жыл бұрын
Hello, What is that short seat we can see in the minute 6? It looks great and I can’t find it on the web. Thanks
@DubaiMyWay Жыл бұрын
Very clever way for recovery, thanks for sharing ;)
@earlgray43332 жыл бұрын
The three major things you must do to that bike first thing get rid of that smog crap second thing put a FCR carburetor or electron and change the exhaust and if you want to add icing to the cake you would put that bike in the suspension shop and have it Beefed up and revolved for carrying all that luggage. I own a 2007 XR 650 L and I have done quite a few mods to transform that bike it will never be the top dog but it will always do the job.
@oscaracosta69763 жыл бұрын
Can you add a kickstarter to a XR 650L just for emergency purposes?
@oscaracosta69763 жыл бұрын
I had to do that once and wasted all my energy because I forgot to have the ignition switch in the on position! Ughhhhh!
@teneretraveller89804 жыл бұрын
Simply stunning. Bit different to the Sahara tho. Happy travels
@beecee12354 жыл бұрын
Brilliant.. Just saw this video. Well its great to see that there is more than one person out there, that's almost as nutty as myself.... Thanks for the practical advice, experience, ans last but by no means least, a sense of humour ... :) Best of luck to you both in your adventures.
@mixupmick71914 жыл бұрын
The days before traction control and hill descent, how did people manage on the school run? Proper travel in proper trucks, excellent! ;-)
@christineayres53394 жыл бұрын
Love those old Land Rovers my old neighbour had one from 1978 and it worked everyday without fail up to 2011 , the only reason it started going wrong was wear and tear to mechanical components such as worn out Turbo, worn out Water pump, Radiator, Head Gasket etc but original parts lasting that long was a mnor miracle in my opinion lol
@charliem53324 жыл бұрын
😲 I want to do this
@lukaszolol37014 жыл бұрын
Really good video!
@gordslater5 жыл бұрын
A couple of 10" pressed-steel angle tent pegs ("sand pegs" in camping parlance) pushed down through the front "rung" of the Bakkie Mats can help prevent then slipping backwards - it doesn't always work but is worth trying. Clip long lengths (7-8 metres for front, 4m for rear) of quality paracord from a rear tow eye to the Bakkie Mats so you drag them as you drive out - you can then keep going with good momentum for a few hundred yards in long fields of powder sand. (or a higher robust lashing point if you have one eg: a quality heavy duty expedition roofrack - be careful you don't rip it off!! - the higher it is the more it raises the drag angle and lifts the mats up as you drag them forward, preventing thme catching in the sand) This saves stopping and walking back to get them BUT - you MUST lay the paracord *well clear* in big loose open loops around the sides away from the vehicle or they easily wrap up on driveshafts (always carry a good knife for mishaps like this) Cheap paracord may snap under the strain of dragging the mats - they weight a ton - especially in the hot sun! You can use paracord on aluminium or plastic sand ladders too but you may need to use a higher attachment point to drag them to prevent them catching in the sand and acting like and sand anchor. To prevent metal ladders cutting the paracord use a carabiner or small shackle through a hole.
@djden77135 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Algeria
@tamimazhar35315 жыл бұрын
very well set up except washroom. Land rover defender engine is best,
@martino11505 жыл бұрын
Coming down from Assarach ?
@SaharaOverland4 жыл бұрын
yes, amazing ride
@lotfibenlalam59065 жыл бұрын
hi there really nice trip i think u did only djanet u didn't go to tamanrasset and the askrem
@gushta6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Rather instructive video
@tobysavage6 жыл бұрын
Clive Webb - I read your points with interest Clive. Other followers may be interested to learn that the old 'Fireball Deathtrap' Carawagon has taken me to Libya five times and most of the European Countries in the intervening 16 years. Next year I am heading for the Balkan States and maybe some Island hopping around Greece. I have changed nothing except the clutch. I would argue that it is a case of knowing one's truck. . Been anywhere yourself Clive? I see no posts. Maybe an armchair adventurer.......
@johnsebastianbach Жыл бұрын
Do you still have the old series?
@joelreinert76876 жыл бұрын
Linda essa moto! pena que aqui no Brasil custa uma fortuna!
@0Oo..oO06 жыл бұрын
Looks like some parts of Peru. Thanks for sharing.
@LMCabrita6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful landscapes!
@speedbird016 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking landscapes
@KevinJohnson-jc9ju6 жыл бұрын
LMAO..i worked up a sweat watching this
@TheBraveheart556 жыл бұрын
I tried to push start my XR650L once and ended up on my ass.
@graemewoodward6 жыл бұрын
Looks like a fabulous adventure. Is there any chance of updating your video with a better resolution version so we can appreciate the scenery more?
@phanindrareddy13338 жыл бұрын
hi chrisvons exactly how many days u have peddled from leh to manali
@SaharaOverland8 жыл бұрын
Hi phanindra, it took 9 days with an acclimatisation rest at Rumtse and a couple of lifts over some passes to Khoksar before Rhotang (for Manali). From Khoksar junction we took a jeep to Kunzam La and then cycled Spiti Valley to Shimla - an amazing ride. I suppose Khoksar over Rotang to Manali is 1-2 days.
@bigglesflysagain17498 жыл бұрын
....except for the heavy sand, I did the rest in a 2 wheel drive 1973 VW Westie Camper in the winter of '75. Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.....and drove to Moscow, too. Bought the Westie in San Mateo, CA...to NY...across the Atlantic on the FRANCE, the channel by Hovercraft ....then to Moscow....back to Sicily, across to Tunis....and on we went, as I said. GREAT ADVENTURE...just me and the wife ! We were gone from The States for 2 1/2 years !
@bigglesflysagain17498 жыл бұрын
...in a VW camper (Westie) I drove from San Francsico to Moscow....and while we were over there, we drove from Tunis to Morocco,,,the best 3 months of my life was in the Sahara.!!! ..1974 to Moscow...Sahara in 1975 ! No equipped caravan of vehicles for us....my wife & I,alone ..........................and a little bit crazy...:):) Big regret was not getting sponsors.....we were gone from California from May '73 to Dec'75.
@azadam10008 жыл бұрын
you and your wife are adventerous people Originally I come from Nador(northern part of Morocco) and If I would go to th sahara I probably would go with at least 2 or three terrainvehicles in case one vehicle breaks down . I've rerad about trips from Morocco to Dakar and the landscape is truly amazing . Southern part of Mauretainia you wil start to see boabab trees , how amazing is that ? Just a brotehrly advice , next time please go with at least 2 vehicles and some friends . peace be with you
@bigglesflysagain17498 жыл бұрын
How kind of you, Abd. to be concerned for me....but note the time period I did it....1975....I was a 'devil-may-care' young fella......the politics were OK then, too....NO WAY would I do it TODAY !!! Such a trip will live in my memories FOREVER !!!
@bigglesflysagain17498 жыл бұрын
.....and what I loved about our trip into the SAHARA is that she & I did it alone....no one else with us...ssoooooo we experienced the solitude and vastness and the DEAD quite..alone....THAT was the key to traveling in this area !
@jojolina718 жыл бұрын
nice to see how it looks where i did not there to go, when i was there in2008
@wt12368 жыл бұрын
Sahara on a budget.....good information on desert trip preparation.......well done
@cjeremie8 жыл бұрын
Great place for bushwalking, camping and swimming. Enjoyed your video.
@pablotarifa9628 жыл бұрын
the land cruiser fj 60 or hj60 are so nice.
@jonywpns8 жыл бұрын
how fast will a man truck travel top speed?
@SaharaOverland8 жыл бұрын
+john tatos That one, 80-85kph, iirc
@jesussaiz62139 жыл бұрын
thanks guys very nice video
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@Matitzarichie9 жыл бұрын
By jove that carawagon looks like just the vehicle for all manner of derring-do!
@feiz019 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this :) thanks for sharing guys ,,, the old Landy vs toyota again ha I have a 110 my step father has a land cruzer ,,, he thinks I'm nuts lol :) cheers
@SaharaOverland9 жыл бұрын
Both great machines, Feiz. It's whatever inspires you to go out and use it. CvS
@feiz019 жыл бұрын
both used for work, he does some heavy towing, i carry my work dog, but also my kayak for weekends and a spot of laning :)