Flinders Ranges and SkyTrek - A Solo Adventure

[@couttsy222]

Great video -- looks like you had a great time. My wife and I headed over to the Flinders Ranges last year and I briefly considered doing the SkyTrek but dismissed it as my wife was on a BM R1250R, which was a patently unsuitable combination! We did, however, do the (much!) easier Brachina, Bunyeroo and Parachilna Gorges. As always, the Flinders never fails to please.

[@amongoth1907]

Great Job, beautiful landscape, looks a little like a desert, great Bike ATAS DCT, for me, S1 is also the best setting...Thx for sharing

[@GrahamMutton]

Excellent trip. I’m heading to Peterborough in a few weeks. I’m now going to add Hawker and the sky trek into the trip after watching this video Thanks 👍👍👍

[@attiehendriksen9047]

Just what I needed on a late Friday afternoon after a hard weeks work and being to the Boxing Factory to clear my head. Beautiful trip and I really love the wide open space. Thanks for sharing the beautiful scenery, sharing beautiful Australia and ofcourse all the info you have to tell. Looking forward to the next part of the trip...

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks mate.

[@migo33]

Thanks for taking the time to edit and publish. This is a trip I would like to to go to on my new ATAS DCT but my back, knees and shoulders are saying no. Maybe some ergonomic changes to the bike and more Pilates and physio sessions will help.

[@in2ADV]

Big Bike Adventures reference cracked me up mate! lol Enjoyed the video 🙂

[@Klickerman]

Beautiful! ❤

[@JimAsby]

Thanks for a wonderful video of your adventure! Also a tip of my helmet to your music director!!

[@1Witcomb]

Well done, inspirational as always. BTW, you did get an emu on film - check out between 9:14 and 9:30. It's running along on your right. Look forward to the next episode where I assume you don't die :)

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Ha! Good spotting. Didn’t see it when editing.

[@robertmorris4784]

Awsome video mate. We did a similar trip in August 23 from Adelaide- Yunta- Willow Springs. The day we did Skytrek my wife, on her CRF250L was suffering a migraine, stacked it in a creek bed and we returned on the same home track without doing the hardest ridge track. We both felt challenged by the day and had a memorable experience. It's incredible country out that way.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Good to hear. Dropping the bike in all those rocks is never fun. But with a migraine as well …. Doubly not fun.

[@returnrider4952]

In a nutshell that was just excellent 🙂

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks mate. Couldn’t have done it on the NC.

[@returnrider4952]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I would have totally given it a go on mine - for sure. Not saying I would make it to the end without being rescued - but would totally give it a go 🙂

[@jethrowingnut13]

Great Video, spectacular scenery, I'm watching them in reverse order, so I know you didn't die. 🤣 Very informative for others wanting to do similar. 👍👍

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Ha! Thanks

[@claytonboyer8509]

You live in such a spectacularly beautiful place. The scenery is amazing. Thanks for taking us along.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks mate 💋

[@Grahamvfr]

Ever since I watched the Aussie film 'long weekend', wilderness now spooks me....haha

[@Morraak]

Good stuff man, those roads look pretty killer compared to what I'm used to! I mainly just ride street roads though. Love the scenery.

[@adv-moto-rider7216]

Thanks for sharing great stuff.

[@aluet30]

I enjoyed the trip.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

What an Epic trip already mate! I'd love to do the Flinders, that loop track you did would be pretty savage on my poor wee bike - you and the big twin handled it with apparent ease... the suspension must be bloody good on the AT, and good you avoided punctures on all those sharp rocks. What incredibly beautiful, fascinating and varied land! Those old gums by the lunch stop spot were just amazing.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks mate. Yep. Pretty pleased with the AT suspension. And it’s neat to be able to change the preload and damping with a couple of button presses to cope with road, fast dirt, and slow rocks.

[@johnslack3608]

Enjoying your Flinders adventure having visited the area last year (by rail and bus). You are an inspiration to us older folk to take up bike riding and going on the odd trip. I wish I had your confidence! Safe travels Adrian.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks mate. Sadly it takes a bit of fitness as well as confidence and I’m loosing both as I get older. So glad I’ve done it while I still can.

[@RayRicDay]

Congratulations. For me, doing this type of trails used to be terrifying to do alone until I started taking the motor winch with me. Africa Twin dct then is a perfect bike

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Agree. You hope to never use it. But having it makes you a more confident rider. Therefore reducing the chances of having to use it.

[@peterhochleitner2526]

Thanks for tthis adventure! 🙂

[@nfi2799]

Thanks for the video, gonna have to head there on the Africa Twin. Interesting your comments on the traction control kicking in. I find the TC is ok on the minimum setting, but the wheelie control kicks in on anything that looks like an incline. Maybe try turning it off and see how ya go. Good luck!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks mate. Good tip

[@torandresyltesether7832]

Great views again Sir. I guess you would have felt quite bad for the bike on that loop if it was done with the NC.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Yes. It would have been an uncomfortable trip on the NC.

[@JB-zg9hb]

Nice vid mate I did the same trip last year even the farm road that goes over the hill - that was harder than I expected also. It's on my channel. Want to go back there next year and do more tracks

[@loveloch6140]

Been a fan of your channel for some years now , fab ! Could I ask a favour please , show some Food and drink whilst on your travels ? Even if its a bacon butty washed down with a cup of char (tea) or a beer ? Thankyou from London

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Your request is very relevant. I’ve thought the same when watching others. Sadly, filming is a pain and takes away from the pleasure of riding. So I’m very slack when I don’t show the full travel experience. Consider me smacked on the hand for my poor production.

[@casalcoutotrilhaseviagens]

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[@grahamglencorse307]

G’day Adrian, I’ve been wondering how you’re travelling. The A/T is at home in the bush and the DCT sounds like it’s always spot on for every part of the ride, as you mentioned. Looking forward to seeing the next leg towards Marree and beyond. I’ll give Dalmore a rub tomorrow and donate some egg&bacon roll from you. Travel safe mate. Regards GG

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks mate. But no more egg and bacon for Dalmore. A small doggy treat is ok but he has been getting too many unhealthy handouts. So lots of pats and a little treat from now on.

[@gusduff7158]

like ur music

[@JumpersJim]

I think you may be onto something Adrian! Watching you ride those crevices, copious heavy breathing and getting your leg over made me think of the lucrative 1970s “Confessions of” film genre. How about The Confessions of a Shed Tinkerer? Happy to split the profits 50/50. Your welcome 🤔

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Ha! Cheeky bugger 🤪

[@3goldfinger]

Did you watch Brent Pearson's video from there,,,oh, you did.

[@shanelamps6242]

Typical blokes lunch when the misses isn't there

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Yes. Wendy wasn’t impressed!

[@roberthallas349]

Great stuff Adrian, what do you think of the dct? I have a 2015 NC750X dct, and I love it! Cheers. 😎🏍👍😁

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

@@roberthallas349 - thanks mate. Yes I’m impressed by the DCT. Glad I decided to get a bike with it. I’ve used a clutch for 50+ years so don’t need it anymore.