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Nice to see different perspectives since I followed 3 of you but at three different ocasions. First JoshJB, than Lance and you. Really great adventure!
Bloody good effort. Most people wouldn’t have posted that video if they failed to make the top. Thanks for your balls an all honesty. Hold your head high mate. Well done.
A suggestion, take it for what you will, work on your clutch control when the show is coming to a stop in the hard. It appeared you were on it for too long and actually driving all the way into the inevitable crash. Learn to slip the clutch to take a bit of drive off and maintain the balance is the priority. The little WR would have a bit more opportunity to stay in its rev range as the speed comes off a bit. The fan of the clutch will do this and give the better torque and maybe get over the snot but maintain the balance. Give yourself the better chance of a graceful stop. A few of the crashes you could see you were a passenger in the last few seconds. Takes a bit to master but will help your confidence knowing you can have a go at a bit of snot and if you don’t make it, stop it in-control’, balance always.
Think of the clutch as a traction control assist of sorts .. it softens the hit of the powerstroke and thus helps the rear wheel grip better. And we can be sure you had already dropped your rear tire pressure a bit to give it more contact area. Looked like a rough hill!
I just commented the same earlier, I was yelling at my PC "Clutch!" lol. Had the same on some gnarly hills here in Borneo. Clutch plates are cheap, certainly cheaper than broken bones or worse. Sometimes you just have to clutch in, scream the bollox of it and then let it out, and do that a few times to get over the worst bits. Also he lets the revs go too low too often by cutting throttle. Better to just buzz-saw the thing at higher revs all the way; let the terrain slow the revs, don't cut the throttle. Let her cool down at the top.
Josh. Those trails are hardcore. Some tips from an expert, one of many on You Tube. You are definitely on the right track, that is a mind exercise to get to the top...or bottom...without getting hurt (crashing out). Without saying....going down on a steep rocky hill is never good, and high risk of injury. So to start your mental procedure...the goal is to not crash...at all costs. In this.....the mental decision needs to be made to bring it down to a controlled stop....in a good position on the hill to either turn around or restart. And to do this when you "know" you are not going to make it much further. Not at the time when you can't make it "any" further (ie going into a bush), and the bike settled the wrong way on downslope..like yours was. The preventative approach gives you permission lets say to not make it....to be more methodical as opposed to the "going for it one last time"....etc. Itchy boots made a very similar mistake in Arizona desert...same thing...steep rocky..and hot....broke her ankle in her vain atttempt at going for it, when she was clearly over her head, and the bike wasn't up to it. The hill had her beat and she needed to control stop...and assess a turn around. Comments that tell you about improving clutch control isnt going to help. You made it that far so your clutch control is obviously OK, your bike choice is good etc. You learn and improve that doing just this type of riding. What went wrong was you inability to know when you were beat...you alluded to that....Don't crash to find that limit....know it..predict it. Each pass up a hill like that allows you to learn the nasty lines that much better...to know what you are up against truly. Going for it seems to be a trait in the ADV world....hence all the crash bar reviews and helicopter rescue segments...if you get my drift.
I totally get your drift and appreciate the comment! I completely agree with all your points raised and actually mention similar points in my latest debrief video on the trip.
@@AusMoto There are way too many videos of ADV riders crashing out and hurting themselves, giving the motorcycle world a bad rap in my view. Seems wreckless and careless in a way. When most of those crashes are from a lack of skill, and proper mental approaches, rules etc. I like AReimann1 as an educator. This guy knows how to teach, and also how ride, repair...adventure ride like no other in my books. I get that you alluded to knowing your mistake, and your debrief would no doubt demonstrate what you have learned. Thats good, because what i see mostly out there are moronic replies stating...crashing and hurting yourself is part of the experience, and all that associated non sense. Your video demonstrates your mental understanding , and the challenges of this sport. It raised a flag when you were comparing the last time you hurt your leg, with this time. That seemed odd to me, you have to learn after the first one stating the obvious, as the second one could make you a permanent cripple. I have a very slight limp from a crash as a 22 year old, I am 60 now. A knee tendon stretched a little to far, thats all..but it was permanent. Itchy boots breaks her hand, of all things...your hand. And she was brushing it off as "part of it". I couldn't believe my ears. Riders like her have a predictable crash waiting to happen. In her case, she was entering races, for some reason believing she was capable. I have never seen her do a wheelie, jump a log...nothing. She freely admits that rocky hills are something she is no good at, and while riding around in "tall grass" fell in to a hole...and broke her hand. Well, basic rule in off road riding is "know that tall grass is very dangerous....you might fall into a hole, or off a ledge etc, or over hidden rock, lock, an abandoned truck suspension part etc etc. Injuring yourself is only part of it when you are not taking it seriously enough...its a measure of intelligence. ARiemann1 demonstrates intelligence in his every word, and every demo. Cheers
Great video mate, glad you got out in one piece! Looked like a very tough day to climb Billygoat in the heat with the track all chopped up. Good on you for showing it as it happened, this is all part of a good adventure, I've been defeated up there before in a similar fashion. Anyway, a great ride, and a perfect excuse to go back again.
When you knew you were cooked it was time (hindsight) to park for 10-15mins, get the helmet and jacket off and just cool down your body and mind. Great video, amazing trip, ride safe.
Ha ha Siri back ground commentary for the win lol. Yep that’s the high country. You guys have it a great crack, glad to see no major damage done. I was going to say I’m surprised you didn’t mean a 4wd on the way up or down the bluff, but then it cuts to a bloody Land Rover of all things. Great vid man thanks for sharing, I hope your back up this way in the hills again soon
🤣 I will be back to conquer it, it will be the only thing on my mind but it’s gotta wait until after my next big adventure happening in the second half of this year.
You nearly got there but fatigue and arm pump got the better of you. Stegz pegz would have allowed you to grip the bike with your legs not your arms. Good on you for giving it a go and for the video👍
Glad you enjoyed the video and yep, I reckon if I took a few longer breaks, I could have done it because early on I felt really good (yeah I had that early drop but that was my first of the trip, just needed to blow out the cobwebs haha). Might have to give the steg pegz a go!
Gutsy ride mate...! I found myself shifting in my chair just watching you on those climbs. Hope your injuries are minor and the missus doesn't get stuck into you.
Awesome adventure mate, impresive riding with the heat, fatigue and dehydration, bummer with smashing into a tree, you'll get it done next time around. great edit and music choices too man.
I was gonna say while watching yesterday, the entire last segment of your ride up Billy goats bluff reminded me of the first time on the trails. Good to see the struggle sometimes comes back haha.
what I see many times ( and got it too) is that on our enduro bikes, whatever you tune the shock sag b, the weight of luggage back behind on frame makes suspension work bad, creating a lot inertia. Rebound becomes harsh and here we go with a bad front right.... All ends desynchronizing front from back making control less predictable. Same climb on nude bike would have been maybe still not a piece of cake but far easier control and placement of front. Even 6 kg of back luggage on an enduro bike can make things bad... Hope all good for you and thanks for the nice video !
I agree that luggage and suspension make a huge difference however in this case the suspension is tuned and felt very good, this was purely down to skill and fatigue but I’m really glad you enjoy the video and appreciate the comment 🙏
@@AusMoto of course, my point is only about G forces and transition more important on shock, whatever tuned and sag adjusted. :) even with spring rate changed for this overweight, it is still going to be light truck 😂😂but I know all that...
Great vid mate. I've got a WR250R as well. Have you got steg pegz fitted to yours? If you don't you should try them, they really help relieve the arm pump when doing hill climbs.
Wow 😮 mate amazing video. Bad luck indeed. It is very chopped up indeed and definitely no joke like you said. Last time I was so rattled myself I had a very hard time just getting down the track. Hope the injuries were minor. Speedy recovery ❤️🩹. Subscribed
We use to walk that stuff 25 kg on our backs in the 80s. Nice effort with the foot imagine 3 days walking on it. Getting smashed up is whats great about the high country. The other soft option is on the other side big desert but You'll never remember it in 40 years time. 😂
Haha thanks heaps mate, it was bloody chopped up but for me it was the fatigue that got me in the end, I just couldn’t hold on and get proper body positioning by the end of it so my recommendation is take time to rest a bit where you can. I was pretty much go go go the whole time and paid the price!
I flipped my bike going up mt terrible, i was leaning over the bars to try and keep the front wheel down and it got traction and bike kept coming up, i thought itd drop but didnt. The bike almost land straight on top of me. Weve got to be careful out there, mate. Glad to hear yoyre alright, and rememever if you're able to ride home, it's a success
Crap mate, I reckon if the 250 had more power, the same thing may have happened here haha! And cheers, you’re right as long as I get home on my own steam, I’m good!
Good video Josh. What an adventure! Be careful out there. I recently was out in mount Disappointment and had a fall, landed on my neck and fractured my spine. Underwent a C6C7 ACDF surgery (spinal fusion). I am very lucky that everything is ok and I have no loss of function. My surgeon said my gear and some off-road knowledge saved me. Long recovery ahead of me but hope to get back into riding soon!
Thanks mate, hope the recovery goes well! I've had my fair share of injuries in the past, definitely not as severe as something spinal but tore my pec tendon clean off the bone and have broken 4 bones in my foot and the biggest thing that helped with recovery was having a positive mindset, so good luck brother!
@@AdvExOz Spinal? Yowch. My worst, other than a totally shattered leg leg as a youngster, was being trapped under a cheap Chinese scrambler, with the exhaust burning me between the legs! Missed the important bits by 2 inches. Fine now, not even a scar, but if you saw the photos, eesh!
@@bigglyguy8429 yeah. Really lucky to walk out of this. Had my follow up with the surgeon today and he tells me that all is well. Recovering really well and should be good in a few months. That exhaust heat things sounds really bad man. Was it hard for you to get back to riding? Did you have like flash backs or anxiety?
@@AdvExOz Not from the hot exhaust no, but when my left leg was crushed that messed with my head. I was 19 at the time, some Indian student lady didn't look before pulling out of the local college as I was passing. Leg was crushed between her Ford Escort and my Kawasaki 100. Major compound fracture, was told it would have to be amputated, but woke up after the op with it still there, as they decided the blood supply made recovery possible. 3 months before I could walk properly, and after years of wobbling and grinding, has that knee replaced. I recall during the recovery time, if I tried to imagine riding I couldn't imagine keeping my balance. I'd always see myself falling over. It was only 25 or so years later that I moved here to Borneo and couldn't resist getting back on 2 wheels, for the off-road fun. Even that I quit after 5 years, as the guys I rode with were going faster and faster, with bigger and bigger bikes. More money, more risk, not worth it. 250cc is as big as I'll ride off-road. I have a KLX250S with efi, which I've lowered right down, so I can "paddle" at low speed, like a postie bike :) Heal soon and ride safe dood!
Wow, what an adventure! I'd love to ride Billy Goats but think it would be too much for me and my bike especially in it's current condition. The Paps is a great spot, very easy to ride straight past.
@@AusMotohe's not Victorian he doesn't know 😅😅😅😅😅 What day were you up the paps? I walked up earlier in the week, shame I missed you guys. Should pop in for a visit next time you come through Mansfield!
@@AusMoto I run the Gaerne MX boots also, I intended to get some ADV boots as well when I bought my ADV bike but after watching so many of these sort of videos decided to just stick with the MX boots, even if they make me walk funny.
@@anonymous_friend yes, vibration damper is absolutely required or you’ll fry the optical sensor on your phone. Tyres I was trying something new, Motoz Enduro I/T’s, I’ll make a video on them but first thoughts were I love them and gearing is more on the enduro side at 13/49.
@@AusMoto Cool, I just got my 13/49 combo in the other day to install. I thought about that for a good week! Went with D606's this time. Now I'm researching rim locks. Do you run them? If so, one or two per tire? Thanks for answering my questions!
@@anonymous_friend no worries, glad to help. I used the mt21/d606 combo for ages, they’re great, I just wanted to try something different. I do run one rim lock in each tyre. It’s not super necessary but I put them in before my outback trip where we hit googs track which is like a mini Simpson crossing so wanted to be able to air down a lot for the sand without issues.
I'll be doing that the next time I attempt it but to be honest, this hill climb it's gonna be quite difficult given just how steep it is but I'll give it a shot!
@@AusMoto mate, i know the camera never does justice to the terain, i could tell by the trees, but alot of the arm pump and little falls will go away with speed and momentom
