Long Way series

dpl096 · 05-25-2016, 08:19 PM

I know this is somewhat off topoic and yet it strikes kinda near the RX3. I've now watched all the episodes of the Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman Long Way series (2) and I for one enjoyed them. I know they had exceptional support assets behind them but still I liked the idea behind it and the footage was incredible.....

To the point of what strikes near the RX3 is the rumors or proposed Long Way series 3 of a Mexico Baja adventure. Given Joe's adventures in 5@8 and the annual CSC Baja run it just seemed to connect for me. I know these guys would not step away from their big dollar BMW and now Triumph and Motto Guzzi deals but I can't help but remember the dozens of times they made issue of how damn big and heavy those behemoths are.. Anyway its kinda nice to think about...at least for me.

Rodtheviking · 05-25-2016, 08:25 PM

I have watched those a few times now, wife is getting upset, lol.

I have also been watching the c90adventures on youtube, I recommend them. That is more my style of adventure biking.

dpl096 · 05-25-2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodtheviking

I have watched those a few times now, wife is getting upset, lol.

I have also been watching the c90adventures on youtube, I recommend them. That is more my style of adventure biking.

Thanx for the tip... I'll "tube" in

SpudRider · 05-25-2016, 11:50 PM

I enjoyed both The Long Way Round and The Long Way Down series.

detours · 05-25-2016, 11:58 PM

I would love to see them make a 'Long Way Up' from Tierra del Fuego to Alaska.

Weldangrind · 05-26-2016, 01:12 AM

I really enjoyed both of the Long Way series. I'd love to plan a ride that focused on all of the BDR's.

keithmaine · 05-26-2016, 06:53 AM

If I only had the time and money

AdventureDad · 05-26-2016, 08:44 AM

I've watched them as well. I didn't like the 2nd series as much...when they are in Africa. To much of a travel documentary, not as motorcycle focused. Despite the many haters of them, and their support group, the guys seemed to have fun, would be fun to hang out with, and they did wonders for putting ADV riding on the map. Kinda like Garth Brooks and Lance Armstrong did in their professions. They made their respective professions more mainstream.

That said, I propose we have a thread to recommend motorcycle movies, shows, You Tube "shows" that may be RX3 based, ADV riding based, motorcycle based. One area that we can suggest, or get some ideas of things to watch. I'll start it... What say you, Spud, think that'd be ok?

3banger · 05-26-2016, 09:32 AM

I will add don't waist even a single second of your time on "A Story Worth Living", it's not a motorcycle move!

Watched the first 15min of c90adventures and I'm sure I will enjoy this series!

Juanro · 05-26-2016, 09:49 AM

Is the Long Way series available to be viewed online? I remember seeing the trailer but couldn't find the whole stuff.

AdventureDad · 05-26-2016, 09:56 AM

You can stream it on Netflix. Both 1 and 2.

katoranger · 05-26-2016, 10:36 AM

I just watched both Long Way series on Netflix. I think those two whined a lot about the bikes being so heavy. Charley wanted KTM to sponsor them in the first series. Still a large bike. I think I would rather attempt it with less stuff and a lighter bike.

SpudRider · 05-26-2016, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AdventureDad

I've watched them as well. I didn't like the 2nd series as much...when they are in Africa. To much of a travel documentary, not as motorcycle focused. Despite the many haters of them, and their support group, the guys seemed to have fun, would be fun to hang out with, and they did wonders for putting ADV riding on the map. Kinda like Garth Brooks and Lance Armstrong did in their professions. They made their respective professions more mainstream.

That said, I propose we have a thread to recommend motorcycle movies, shows, You Tube "shows" that may be RX3 based, ADV riding based, motorcycle based. One area that we can suggest, or get some ideas of things to watch. I'll start it... What say you, Spud, think that'd be ok?

That's a great idea. Please do start the thread.

SpudRider · 05-26-2016, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I just watched both Long Way series on Netflix. I think those two whined a lot about the bikes being so heavy. Charley wanted KTM to sponsor them in the first series. Still a large bike. I think I would rather attempt it with less stuff and a lighter bike.

I agree. After the cameraman exchanged his BMW for a Chinese bike, he rode circles around both of them.

AdventureDad · 05-26-2016, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

I agree. After the cameraman exchanged his BMW for a Chinese bike, he rode circles around both of them.

I saw that, and wondered why they AGAIN chose the same bike for the Africa version, Long Way Down. If they were bound to stick with BMW, the 650 versions would have done better, while maybe perceived as "less manly" by the non riding masses. IDK.

05-25-2016, 08:19 PM	#1
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	Long Way series I know this is somewhat off topoic and yet it strikes kinda near the RX3. I've now watched all the episodes of the Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman Long Way series (2) and I for one enjoyed them. I know they had exceptional support assets behind them but still I liked the idea behind it and the footage was incredible..... To the point of what strikes near the RX3 is the rumors or proposed Long Way series 3 of a Mexico Baja adventure. Given Joe's adventures in 5@8 and the annual CSC Baja run it just seemed to connect for me. I know these guys would not step away from their big dollar BMW and now Triumph and Motto Guzzi deals but I can't help but remember the dozens of times they made issue of how damn big and heavy those behemoths are.. Anyway its kinda nice to think about...at least for me. __________________ ************************************************ * " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song
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05-25-2016, 08:25 PM	#2
Rodtheviking Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 67	I have watched those a few times now, wife is getting upset, lol. I have also been watching the c90adventures on youtube, I recommend them. That is more my style of adventure biking. __________________ 2016 CSC RX3 Silver
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05-25-2016, 11:50 PM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I enjoyed both The Long Way Round and The Long Way Down series. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-25-2016, 11:58 PM	#5
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	I would love to see them make a 'Long Way Up' from Tierra del Fuego to Alaska. __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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05-26-2016, 01:12 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I really enjoyed both of the Long Way series. I'd love to plan a ride that focused on all of the BDR's. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-26-2016, 06:53 AM	#7
keithmaine Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: White Mtns. NH Posts: 488	If I only had the time and money __________________ 2016 Versys 650 LT, 2015 RX3 Red, 2011 Ural GearUp,
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05-26-2016, 08:44 AM	#8
AdventureDad Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 253	I've watched them as well. I didn't like the 2nd series as much...when they are in Africa. To much of a travel documentary, not as motorcycle focused. Despite the many haters of them, and their support group, the guys seemed to have fun, would be fun to hang out with, and they did wonders for putting ADV riding on the map. Kinda like Garth Brooks and Lance Armstrong did in their professions. They made their respective professions more mainstream. That said, I propose we have a thread to recommend motorcycle movies, shows, You Tube "shows" that may be RX3 based, ADV riding based, motorcycle based. One area that we can suggest, or get some ideas of things to watch. I'll start it... What say you, Spud, think that'd be ok?
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05-26-2016, 09:32 AM	#9
3banger Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 159	I will add don't waist even a single second of your time on "A Story Worth Living", it's not a motorcycle move! Watched the first 15min of c90adventures and I'm sure I will enjoy this series!
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05-26-2016, 09:49 AM	#10
Juanro Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 321	Is the Long Way series available to be viewed online? I remember seeing the trailer but couldn't find the whole stuff.
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05-26-2016, 09:56 AM	#11
AdventureDad Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 253	You can stream it on Netflix. Both 1 and 2.
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05-26-2016, 10:36 AM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I just watched both Long Way series on Netflix. I think those two whined a lot about the bikes being so heavy. Charley wanted KTM to sponsor them in the first series. Still a large bike. I think I would rather attempt it with less stuff and a lighter bike. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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