DRIFT TRACKS and Historic Ruins | Balladonia Road

[@benjohnson7170]

That's some sweet ruins out there. Am so glad people haven't trashed them. Awsome. ..

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

the place looks well respected and clean

[@tommeyer6033]

That’s what I was thinking. No trash or sprayed paint vandalism. Excellent vid, man.

[@nzadvrydr]

living the dream

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Sometimes

[@peterwoollard288]

Great ride

[@tonyfoz3669]

Epic. Love this. That’s a retirement plan right there. ADV tours self supported doing the back roads. The perfect job. ❤

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

get amongst it!

[@user-wh6jj9lt2p]

Let's see you camping and cooking too bro, you're the only tuber I've ever seen ripping and skipping

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Not much to cooking a can of tuna! :)

[@dogspeed]

Log jumps out - I’m gonna tear you a new one! Ben - drifts, jumps and skids with new tethered pannier; yeah, whatevs… Bush mechanic, balls and broadcast skills! Top stuff; keeping us inspired.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

haha Thanks mate! 😄

[@MarksOAM]

This video got me subscribed.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Welcome aboard Mark glad to hear I'm doing something right

[@MarksOAM]

In one month I might try and do some of this track. Please keep doing what you're doing; sharing the locations and tracks. It helps people like me get out there and choose the tracks that are within my skill set and go see it for myself. These tracks look do-able.

[@RozalynVeersma]

Another cracking great adventure Ben! And I think you’ve found my home sweet home out in the middle of bum fcuk nowhere! 😂👍🏚 Carry on! 😜👍🏁🏍

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

I had the same thought about that place so lemme know when youre coming and ill put the billy on

[@JohnBeutler]

Epic journey. The mighty DR650 gets it down with ease!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

thats the Warpigs home out there :)

[@JimJamJammer]

WooHoo!! 😜 DR650 😊 just shows it's about the rider and not totally the bike. But I do like it that you INSIST on a DR650. Well done matey 👍

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

is there any other option really :)

[@brucebird133]

Amazing... Some great footage from the drone showing what most wont ever see... MAkes you wonder how some of these places became to exist... they are so remote and far from anything back when you only had a horse and cart..

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

My thoughts exactly

[@pilotdane1]

SKIDS !!! - Just awesome exploring the old stuff - So cool !!! Great riding as always !!!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks again OBI!

[@cc301]

Another awesome video mate

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks for the visit

[@davidforeman2734]

Love watching your adventures. I live in Canada and do a lot of of road riding.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Looks like amazing terrain out there

[@joshcoffey2567]

Wow, freaking awesome. The riding skills, the adventure, the scenery. Awesome places, and your personality. So good

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks random person

[@joshcoffey2567]

@@SKIDSnSTUFF 😆

[@gregbrown5473]

Nice one man 🤙

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

thanks for dropping in

[@mtscott]

Man you can ride. The mighty DR goes well. You are braver than me being so remote by yourself. We were planning this track but read it was closed…as you found out 😏

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

All good to go for bikes! enjoy

[@MotoActionADV]

Great stuff!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

cheers for watching

[@ontheverge5944]

😊 looks pretty cool, found another holiday home;)

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Happy holidays!

[@anthonygriswold9348]

Great video!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks!

[@chris.s1678]

Great ride mate! Interesting old places out in the middle of nowhere ay

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

was a nice suprise to stumble across

[@stanhorton6513]

Hey Skids, brilliant ride mate, love the way you fly along on that DR. Excellent tracks out there. My DR's just been serviced and I am raring to go, need some time off work now and I'm off chasing the dream.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Awesome Stan have fun getting back at it

[@bradrussell624]

no slope, no problem, totally off the grid haha...another exciting adventure, thank you for sharing :) BTW, whats your opinion, thought and/or experience on Honda XR650R :)

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

it was on the short list when I was looking for an adventure bike but no electric leg

[@ride4adventure]

Top ride Ben 👍

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Thanks! 😀

[@davidkinkade4764]

What a wild place man. Miles of endless track, sprawled out amongst ruins and back country. Couldn’t imagine homesteading out there hah!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Iguess thats why these places only last 1 generation

[@tejaykeyo8479]

I can see you have preload caps on your forks. Are they making a difference? Keep up the good work👍

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

yeh i love the ability to fine tune easily

[@byroncrump4390]

I’m always nervous about hammocks under gum trees ,but it beats a tent on the ground

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Figured I could take the hit

[@linkslink8922]

Your way out there Skids. Loving the journey. Brave by yourself. I'm curious at how you are navigating? Gps?

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

This app on my phone kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKPao5ZobZehf9U

[@MerroEnduro]

Hahaha a cage for the gimp 😂😂😂

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Spewing it got loose

[@MaxwellBenson80]

That's some wicked sweet scenery! What kind of range are you getting out of your tank?

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Something like 550 -600kms

[@ronsexton3685]

Have you done a video on boots and gear? If so please link. If not, please do one! :)

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

I have been meaning to do a forma evo review of sorts. Cheers for the suggestions

[@adamhideghety5612]

Hello, maybe not the best place to get some help, but i have a off question. I have to chance to buy a dr650 year 1992. It means the front fork diameter is 41mm, after 1996 its bigger 43mm. It is anything should i worried at the older model ? What do you think :) OR should i go further from my home, to buy a newer model, which has 43mm front fork. Thanks a lot :)

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Hi Adam, I dont have any personal experience with the older model DR650 but as far as the form diameter alone I dont see the 41mm being a problem. I do like the electric leg on the post 1997 bikes though :)

[@adamhideghety5612]

@@SKIDSnSTUFF thanks for a Quick answer :)

[@Schorsch963]

Hi, is the acceleration sound at 01:19 normal for the dr, or is it a sign of detonation/ignition knocking? Mine is doing the same, while my friends dr isnt making that noise under load. Greetings!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

Yeh I reckon it's normal

[@ResultsPerformanceMarketing]

We need new content!!!

[@philipraposo8324]

hey, i been following you for a while now and love your channel. I have some questions about the dr650 that maybe you can help answer. At 120km/h does it still have good passing power on the highway? how comfotable is it at that speed travelling for a couple hours? have you had a chance to ride a crf300l or klx300? how does the dr650 compare to eithr of those on highway? Im really considering the dr650 but th only way I would gt it over th 300's i mentioned is if it was significantly better on the highway as I have to travel a bit to get to fun trails. Let m know your thoughts please!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

She will push out to 130kmh easily enough to make passes on cars doing 110 like a walk in the park. I haven't ridden the 300's but the DR will sit on 110 all day happily, although ill hover more around 100, 105 if needing better fuel consumption

[@davidkerzen2693]

Hey Guy i m in France i try m'y best to get this rallz and desert tyres.!! Somebody Can help me ??😢😢 If not i sould go for Mitas !! Thanks !!

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

maybe can order from rockymountainatv or some such.

[@davidkerzen2693]

@@SKIDSnSTUFF hey man i m so glad u answer me!! I ll try this option...thanks again! Ill sent u feed back!

[@The88ninjas]

2.37/liter. Dang how do y’all afford to live over there. That’s equivalent to almost $9/gallon here. Ain’t no way.

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

yeh it faarkin sux!