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An Unexpected Adventure

I’m Sam — a pretty casual adventure rider from Christchurch, NZ. Most weekends you’ll find me out exploring back roads, riverbeds, and rough old tracks on my CF Moto 450MT or trusty Honda CRF250L. It all really kicked off when I tagged along on a ride with the Bad Idea Bros. That first ride had me hooked — the fun of exploring new places, a few dodgy river crossings, and the good company of like-minded mates. Since then, adventure riding has become a bit of an addiction, with group rides and solo missions now a regular part of life.

Somewhere along the way, I started bringing a camera with me — mostly to capture a few memories. But making videos has now become just as much a part of the hobby as the riding itself. There’s something about piecing together a story around each ride — the good bits, the challenges, the unexpected moments — that makes it even more fun to look back on and share. This site is where I post my rides, some of my favourite gear, and the story behind Lemusa Moto as it all keeps evolving. I’m no expert — just learning as I go — but if you’re keen to follow along, check out the latest videos on YouTube.

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The Bikes

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450MT
2024 CFMOTO 450MT

My first new bike, purchased from the first shipment to arrive in NZ in 2024. Fitted with an Uncle Wang bash plate and hand guards, OEM crash bars, Michelin Anakee Wild tyres, and a few AliExpress farkles — luggage plate, reservoir protection, and a tail tidy. In May 2025, it clicked over 5,000 km.

  • Power: 32.5 kW (44 hp)
  • Torque: 44 Nm
  • Weight: 195 kg (wet)
  • Range: ~400 km
CRF250L
2014 Honda CRF250L

Purchased in January 2023, this is my do-anything bike — it gets a hard time but soaks up the abuse. Fitted with Barkbusters hand guards, Motoz RallZ tyres, B&B bash plate, Acerbis 12.5L fuel tank, a gripper seat cover, and a windshield for on-road comfort. Of course, it also wears the compulsory AliExpress bling. With almost 30,000 km on the clock, this bike has been bulletproof.

  • Power: 18.2 kW (24.4 hp)
  • Torque: 22 Nm
  • Weight: 150 kg (wet)
  • Range: ~350 km

The Gear

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Gear
Riding Gear
Helmet: LS2 MX436
Jacket & Pants: NEO Tucson
Boots: Alpinestars Tech-3
Gloves: Motowolf
Luggage: Kriega & Rhinowalk
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Tech Gear
Action Cam: GoPro Hero 8
Comms: Cardo Packtalk Edge
PLB: Garmin inReach Mini 2

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