Game Changers, Motorcycle & Camping Must Haves - Podcast Ep.42
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- čas přidán 23. 11. 2023
- G'day guys, what are the game changers for you? We have listener comments, Motorcycle Trivia Game and more. As usual we go on and off topic! Hope you enjoy :-) Cheers... Mark
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Hey Bikers Bits Crew 👋😄
What a great episode! Hahaha you blokes are so Aussie ocker too and sound like the great bunch of blokes that taught me how to ride! 😂👍🏁 Thanks for the shout out. I never meant to make the vids for public consumption…they’re were just my memoirs that I was making around my camp fire each night out in the most epic mid-life crisis adventure ever! 😂😄 It was 450 days & I covered 49,500kms of our incredible country. Suffice to say I’m a dirt tragic now and only wish I had my midlife crisis when I was 30! 🤞😂 It’s always an adventure…carry on! 😜👍🏍💨⛺️
G'day Rozalyn, thanks and our pleasure! 👍
Great topics to end on! I’m with you guys! Unfortunately it’s a hard truth to swallow but the riders need to know this isn’t conspiracy this is fact! As for packing, pack like a hiker is the way to go for sure👍
A functional gas cooking appliance is a major one. Cold coffee just doesn't cut it
True!
No-ones safe until we’ve had our hot cup of coffee! 😂👍☕️🏍💨
Must haves?
Mechanically…great suspension & tuned to your riding style. For me, it’s the difference between an unsafe and fatiguing ride as opposed to an awesome days ride, lost on a gnarly track and still having energy to explore your wild camp on foot.
Bike accessories…USB charging port, windscreen, sheep skin between the legs, barkbusters, forward foot pegs, fuel bladder (nothing worse than fuel anxiety), music in the helmet for the boring blacktop! 🎤😂🎧
Camping gear…lightweight 2P tent (rain sucks 🙄), chair, jet boil, red wine (no fridge necessary)! 😂👍🍷
Critical camp gear…top of the range air mattress, biggest air pillow, super warm sleeping bag. For me, a great nights sleep is my No.1 safety factor. If you don’t get a great nights sleep, riding fatigued the next day is hard work & super dangerous when you’re not on your game.
Lastly, I never jump on my bike without turning on my Garmin Explorer Plus with its satellite connection, text capabilities, tracking function & emergency SOS button. An EPIRB/PLB is cheap insurance when you’re an adventurous dirt life tragic! 🤞😂🍀
Great stuff... thanks for sharing! 👍
Alistair, I have to differ on one thing you mention regarding the ability to drive on our roads is a right not a privilege. I am a fully licensed MC Heavy vehicle driver in Australia holding a Federal licence valid in all states of Australia and is essential for me to have to make a living. There are conditions attached to being able to hold this licence subject to passing annual medical examinations and this is understandable as if a medical condition can possibly occur while driving it could cause loos of control of the vehicle and cause an accident to not only myself but other road users and as such I fully understand this is a requirement I am happy to comply with. Several years ago I had a episode where I suffered a "microsleep" resulting in the truck wandering across to the left shoulder of the road at 100kph crossing the rumble strips on the lane edge and this noise got my attention as I was alerted to the fact that my eyes were closed and I was about to run off the road. Thankfully I regained control of the truck and bought in under control and returned to the road safely but pulled in at the next safe spot and called my boss to let him know what I had done as it scared the hell out of me. I had only been driving for a total of 5 hours that day and had a full 12 hour rest break prior so fatigue was not a cause. My boss it turns out has sleep apneoa himself, and he immediately told me this could be the issue and to be tested and he was right as soon as possible. I had to undertake testing and monitoring to confirm this and when it came back positive, the doctor had to report this to Vicroads who suspended my licence until such time as I could provide evidence from my specialist that my sleep apnea was under control provided I use a CPAP machine which is monitored online via an app which my specialist can access and I am required to complete a 6 monthly examination by my specialist and he then reports to Vicroads that I can keep my licence for the rest of my life. I have no issue doing this as the thought of me causing an accident due to this medical issue does not bear thinking about. For the reason listed, you can see why I consider my licence a privilege not a right as unfortunately some folk due to issues beyond their control may not be safe to drive on our roads.
Yeah its a tricky one and I think I side with you on this! 👍
Dundee would ride something utilitarian a KLR650 or maybe a Ural....need a sidecar to put what ever he is hunting in....
I live in South Australia, and in 2007, I had a stent put in. 2 years after the stent was put in my heart specialist told me to stop coming to see him because there is nothing wrong with me now. But our government wants me every year to see my Dr to fill a form out saying I'm good to drive. Even my Dr says it's stupid. Crazy shit and a little annoying.
Cheers guys. Great podcast as always.
Dave.😊
Yep Crazy!
Hello everyone; Camping Gear; Good information; Yes for me on the Tank Bag, Soft Panniers; Tent, Sleeping bag and a Cot for off the ground. I can cook so I bring good food to enjoy, I can buy easy can food etc to use as back up food; First Aid Kit is very important as is the First Aid Training; Water in bottles; Some Scotch for medicinal use....LOL....YES Angus, pack light like a Hiker, smart... Clothes to change into and comfy shoes after a day out on the bike. Thanks a great chat. David.....Adelaide/Kilburn.....Triumph Street Scrambler.
Great Stuff David 👍
Crocodile Dundee would have ridden the icon of that era which was the mighty XR whatever cc you like.Cheers love you guys.
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Thanks Mark , I'm enjoying watching all your videos , l came across the video on gotcha straps , ordered Sunday and received them Tuesday , great service mate , keep entertaining us 👍
G'day Grant, thanks mate and great to hear!👍
Can’t tell you how refreshing it is to see all 3 of you discussing current ‘hot’ topics and it appears you’ve done your research & not afraid to express your opinions! Legends 😂👍🏁 Yep, the govt is definitely power tripping on so many levels affecting almost every aspect of our lives & freedoms. I won’t even mention the compulsory ABS on bikes now as that’s sure to raise some serious debate! 🙄😂 God only knows how we survived without ABS for the past 40+ years! 🤔🤷🏻♀️😂 Thank goodness I can still pull a fuse out! 😂👍🏍💨
Yeah we try to not filter ourselves to much here! It's just about shooting the breeze and then see what comes of it 😄
Best show on the net. Thanks fellas.
Thanks heaps John! 👍
When I was in Cairns 1986 I saw a vfr750f in white and really liked it. Promising myself to get a 650 road/trail bike. 36 yrs later I have a Klr650 adventure bike which is doing all I ever wanted. My first bike and 200hrs on it so far. ❤️
Nice! 👍
Camping game changer. Pop Up tent, from bag to fully erected in 30 seconds allowing you to get in and under cover, you can always peg it down later!
You Aussies and the biking world need the 'Motoart Motoflator'. Very well made, works extremely well and VERY small😁
Looks great! 👍
I agree Crocodile Dundee would be on a DR650.
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Darradong council have no speed limit enforcement. I saw it on TV.. 😂😊
It's great to listen to like-minded individuals.
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Must have, good sense of humor.
Definately! 😀
Question for next weeks podcast: Hi guys enjoying the new format..thanks for the entertainment every week, I look forward to it. I love it all except the Harley hate 😢...stop picking on us Harley riders Angus 😂
Mark just wondering when your next adventure on Harry will be? It seems to have been a while since he had a run
Tried an Aldi waterproof duffel bag thinking can’t go wrong for $20. Seam busted after day one on a month long adventure ride. Now I buy quality.
WOW... first time I've heard that! Thanks for sharing 👍
Don’t forget that Norton had rotary engined motorcycles.
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RC30 and RC 40 Angus for single sided swingarm
Good choice for Crocodile Dundee Bike😂
One door closes a paddock gate opens and if life gives you lemons make limoncello. Ok enough of the one line positive statements. Life changes when we need it to. Taking time for yourself is mandatory to reassess. Glad life’s moving on for you. Looking forward to your future episodes
So True! 👍
A cot, absolute game changer for me.
Yeah they are a game changer! 👍
Lol Roz put diesel in her bike and stroke of luck A Raimann s mate was going past and helped her out .😮😊
Cool 👍
Hahaha first time in my life! 🤦🏻♀️😫😂 But how awesome was that to meet Ben! Freakin amazing! 😂👍🏁
@@RozalynVeersma hey Roz ,how are you ,ha sorry for bringing this up but I was trying to get across how lucky it was that Ben went past ye
@@cliff1551hahaha all good darlin…it was an epic fcuk up with the best ending ever! 😂👍🏁
@@RozalynVeersma sure was 👋🤠👍🥇
Angus Nerb1did the Simpson on his 1190
Iconic Aussie bike is the XR 650 or 600
Disagree 😜
@@BikerBits mark I'm talking 1993 so me and thee would of been 23 years of age when these were new I think ,they were kick start .lol
@@BikerBits it was the desert racer remember ,,and I think Dave from MAD TV has one and had a group of 650 owners .
P.S. guys great podcasts and Nay, I don't know how you manage to keep the buggers in check...lol
She has a big stick 🤣
Oz made “Rain off “ brand over gloves just live in my jacket bum pocket no need for bulky spare gloves that are going to get wet anyway, these much better and 100% water proof so no more frozen digits summer or winter
Good stuff mate! 👍
Alistair's comment about the girl on the bike... "when she started she was a beginner" 😂 isn't that anybody?
LOL... YEP! 🤣
Mark, good question about why live on other planets. We have AI and robots, why send humans, who need all the associated life support systems? Just send robots.
Bloody great idea! 👍
Honda VFR750 rf very quick
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With the road death toll each year they tell us how many have died compared to the year before. But they tell tell us how many more new drivers are on the roads
That’s right it’s never said as percentages.
To True!
diesel rebate long gone, lpg fuel rebate long gone .fuel prices are based on the oil barrel price, we are so fucked over here with fuel pricing as the state and federal governments take i think over 50% of every dollar in tax and exices and they're not giving up that revenue any time soon.
Also it is a known thing if a medical doctor feels that you are NOT capable of driving safely they can notify the relevant state authorities and you can have your licence taken away. I know people this has happened to.
Seriously there should be rioting in the streets with what the governments are able to do without notifying you,
it's ridiculous .
Yep... bat shit crazy!
Nah grumpys wrong the rotary engine was desirably sort for torque and bhp
Bloody Grumpy! 🤣
At 30 kmh speed limits, even the cyclists will get booked for speeding!
Yeah that's true!
Go Roz Go 🎉 better than itchy boobs
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Hahaha thank you darlin 😂🙏💋
@@RozalynVeersma love you Roz ,keep on ,,,keepin on babe xxx
And Roz’s channel doesn’t have ads. Great content, luv it.
@@TheHewkiiexcept for a few where the music I used from the iMovies library, the artists have turned ads on when it’s supposed to be royalty & licence fee. It’s such a pain in the butt as I didn’t want any ads on my memoirs but iMovie is the easiest app to make my vids around the campfire! 🙄🤷🏻♀️😂📽🔥⛺️
Regarding food, your goung camping not doing a bear grilles survival show, I'd take a couple of dehydrated bags of food just in case something happened and I got stuck out there longer than I planned.
Have you heard the mumblings that Bear sometimes sets up camp and goes to a motel? It's pretty well known within the industry. Still entertaining though.
Just my view but there should be a cyclist hunting season, the government spent how many millions on bike paths and the majority of cyclists never use them, beach road in Melbourne cyclists take up one whole lane and sometimes I've seen them wonder into the 2nd lane, 5 metres to the side of the road is a damn bike path!! They should be fined if they ride on the road when there is a bike path available...
As a cyclist I agree. There is a type of cyclist, lets say yes the beach road boys who are total knobs. They don't represent cyclists as a whole, typical of a few to be dicks and everyone hates cyclists in general. Problem with your bike path idea for these blokes is do you want them on a shared bike path doing 60kph among pedestrians? Not ideal. I don't even ride on the road, you'd be mad to.
CRAZY! 😳