Sandraiders 2023 Part 1. Riding 1600km of Paris Dakar stages in Morocco on our '80s desert bikes

117 riders entered Sandraiders 2023 to experience riding on 1600km of tracks used in the legendary Paris-Dakar race during the eighties and nineties.
I entered this year on a Yamaha TT600 alongside my son Charlie, who took his Honda XR600R this year and in this video you get see what happens as we scramble through some of the greatest scenery Morocco has to offer over the 7-days the Sandraiders event runs for. Dunes, dust lakes, rocky passes, they're all here!
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[@RemoteViewr]

I can’t help but think some of those 60 new first-timers might be due to Harry’s promotional skills last year 😅

[@paulaus]

Definitely, this is on my bucket list now.

[@snakerb]

Yup! It’s now on my wish list thanks to Harry.

[@monoi4]

You're not far wrong...I was one of them :)

[@Henbopty]

I'm gonna go now next Yr 😊

[@michaelhughes3302]

​@@monoi4Congratulations are inorder. Or are they? A Dutch woman, on a standard Honda 300 did this same journey a few weeks ago. Alone! Sorry Harry, but you lot seem a bit out of your league.

[@snakerb]

Sucks that I know this won’t get as many views as the car videos. I love it that Harry still does motorcycle videos for the few of us who care.

[@daveswarbrick5576]

That's so true, he has a fine collection of classic bikes, that probably mean nothing to a lot of people. It's so cool to see them out there being used.

[@dreamcrusher112]

There simply aren't as many bikers as car drivers, but I bet this audience is far more devoted to the content and will have higher retention over the series.

[@peterwoodhead2569]

38,000 views 20 hours in, it’s not doing too bad, the car guys maybe latching on to the bike videos, well done Harry, as usual, plus great content from Charlie, great team effort.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

IMO it doesn't suck at all. Even tho I'm not a biker (ie a sad shadow of a person in your view I suppose from your wording "...the few of us who care...") I still enjoy this video to the fullest. My enjoyment isn't spoiled of the number of views it gets, low or not. I guess we're very different in that respect.

[@G58]

@@bennylloyd-willner9667 Great points. Views have nothing whatsoever to do with anything.

[@TheGrillerator]

Love these! They may not have been the most popular vids as you said in your round up last year, but those of us who love it really love since there's not much else like it on KZbin. There's more than a few of us who'd love to do Sandraiders one day!

[@koloblicin]

YES!

[@ololiver92]

Guess that means we are due another EV review next week 😢

[@amaxxio]

My respect for this performance! I'm nearly 60 and now I know there is hope for the coming years ... Cheers from Germany!

[@maxmartin-merrells3723]

Charlie’s Inst stories of his bike have been so good. Such a great looking bike. Makes me wanna go ride mine.

[@rem5272]

Harry, never stop making bike videos, please. I know they don't get the views, but I absolutely love 'em.

[@stuartlloyd-jones9583]

What an experience Harry. Father and son having a blast in the dessert. The POV is spectacular. Looking forward to subsequent uploads.

[@forzavale5303]

You need a double Like button for motorcycle related videos,great great stuff,keep them coming! 😊

[@cepheus7850]

Thank you, Harry and Charlie, for sharing your Sandraiders trip with us again this year! Nice helmet cam views, nice people, good stories, cool bikes, and a beer truck. Excellent! 👍👍👍

[@TheCarSouls]

Not a big bike guy, but I love these videos. Seems like a great event and fantastic adventure!

[@adamgilesconcoursdelegance9302]

Thanks so much Harry.. you always have the ability to make me enjoy what I’m not interested in.. well done 👌💪🏍️

[@patricklinkous]

Absolutely mega! I can barely ride a tricycle and you make me want to do this!

[@ivofer8349]

Please keep posting and sharing your experiences with us, some of us "live the experience" by watching you posts

[@ianjames3078]

What a brilliant surprise! Love these bike videos.

[@edwardeaton4266]

Great, I am your age Harry and have a son in his late twenties, we ride bikes and can relate to this, very enjoyable ,a great adventure.

[@sholehan]

Loved it last year, couldnt wait for this years film! Keep it up Harry.

[@gwill983]

Top notch stuff!!! Don’t stop or be disheartened by the lesser views the bike vids bring in. I find these by far, more interesting/entertaining than the somewhat irrelevant supercar videos. Thanks for the great content.

[@sinappitube]

Oh I'm loving watching this!

[@cowboyanimal_1]

This is amazing! I wish I could re-live my childhood, 7 year old fantasy of watching taped Dakar episodes from around 96,97 and do this event. We had an africa twin, I owned a kdx, but had a model KDX (the original) and it was my dream to just get a sense of the adventure. (I didn't know the extent of how hectic it was) but it was fun to daydream. Fun fact, IIRC the XT500 had a kickstarter that could easily launch you over the bars or break your leg if you didn't know what you were doing. Beautiful bikes all in all.

[@pw191164]

"I can go off kick starts real quick" well I can identify with that sentiment, I remember my old XT500 was a cow to start even with the decompression lever, I kneed my self in the chin on more than one occasion trying to kick it off...great video can't wait for episode two.

[@chrisparish9145]

My take away from this video is how amazing it must have been as a father & son experience. Lovely stuff.

[@jasonrussell3325]

I’ve never riden a motorbike but I found this as fascinating as the videos that Harry does on cars, it’s all about the story teller, best channel out there along with Harry’s Farm and Mr T’s Classic Workshop

[@institutmorningkiss]

What a fab father and son aventure ❤

[@GreasyBelcher]

Last July I rode a 2012 DR650 through the outback from one side of Australia to the other. 8,500 kilometres from Byron Bay to Steep Point and on to Perth. There were 14 of us. I made a film and used my own music as the soundtrack. There were shitloads of bike issues, but we had Tex O Grady, a legend of a biker as a mechanic.

[@Mr2OOM]

I'm so pleased you took your cameras and recorded this event, I've really been looking forward to it ..

[@mrmoss149]

Harry- I know you said " hell of a commute if you live up here" but I can only imagine the sky at night; must be a sight to behold. It's the little, dare I say simple things that delight.

[@michaelschneider-]

+1. .. Harry, you are my all-time Hero.. You are living large ... whether attending to the Farm or the Garage. .. Travel safe, ride safe. .. Cheers from Vail, Colorado

[@pedalinpete]

Three of us did a similar route 20 years ago, on our own on XR600Rs. Zero bike problems. Seeing this brings back wonderful memories.

[@edmundhodgson2572]

Can't wait until sunday. My brother rode from Cairns to Perth on a 1989 Dr Big, and I've been jealous since. Maybe I'll do this next year!

[@scalewarmachines]

LOVE the Tamiya sticker on the tank Charlie!

[@eugenux]

loved these moto videos!, the experience looks amazing.

[@johnsim3722]

Stunning scenery! And even as someone who's only affection for bikes is the type you pedal, I really can see the attraction of doing those stages. Looks a lot of fun!

[@Franksey180]

What a treat to be taken along on your trip Harry, thanks. Looking forwards to Part 2.

[@Phunker1]

Thank you for adding an item to my bucket list. This is fantastic!

[@steini6771]

Brilliant! Love "riding along" on these epic journies of yours. Thanks. Thanks a lot.

[@SniperShot168]

Thanks for uploading these bike videos Harry! Amazing sights in Morroco

[@worldofrandometry6912]

I'm not in the slightest interested in bikes but that was a very watchable video. Looking forward to part 2.

[@phils2180]

Can't fault the decision to fit the electric start on the TT. I had a XR650R a few years back (prior to it getting stolen😡) and it could be a b*tch to start after it had fallen over. Lugging comparatively heavy dirt bikes like these around in 30deg+ heat must be exhausting but what an adventure!👍

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

had plenty of kickers over the years but a few years back i had a husky 610 and i swore that would be the last kick start i'd ever own. bastard thing wore a hole through the sole of my boot.

[@mikeg306]

Morocco looks amazing, looking forward to watching the rest of your Sandraiders episodes.

[@philipriley7008]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you for letting us join in your adventure.

[@michaelnaughton1393]

Harry fretting over all sorts,heat,dust,lunch and the dark then sees Charlie stop with camera out. "This must be good" .No its Oscar playing about. This is a young mans event and long may they enjoy: it.

[@mickehoe]

Wow…. What an amazing trip. Thanks for bringing us along with you. Lucky duckers……

[@GoinDownhill361]

Loving this! Can't wait for part 2. Take care and have fun!

[@gordonsimpson3235]

...this annual trip creates amazing photographic opportunities for you Harry - Awesome. Love the final quote...."Oh gawd, Oscars mucking about...that was bound to happen". 😄 Clearly you could see the potential for disaster here!!

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

What a great adventure. Thanks for taking us along.

[@hymek7017]

Harry's Garage is the complete package from single cylinder 2-wheelers to the mightiest V12 supercars. There are many who don't appreciate this content but I definitely do. Fantasic to see all of what interests Harry and the fun to be had with the contents of the garage.

[@Valentijnzz]

Cheers harry! Thanks for making such varied content.

[@mikeroz6549]

Truly thrilling Harry & Charlie. Can't wait for the next episode. Ride safely. 👍

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Brilliant video and fantastic scenery harry ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RJ-nh9hw]

My back hurts just watching this grand video, part one...I'll be in traction after watching part two! Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@marwood1969]

I know these vids don't get the most views, but they might actually be my favourites. Just superb content.

[@kevinkingston4029]

Hi Harry, So nice to see you and your son spending great time together. Best always from Santa Cruz, CA.

[@MrSCOTTtheSCOT]

Yes, new sandraiders series.

[@Lanxe]

Keep these coming Harry! I'm not a bike rider (yet...) but they're still a fascinating and amazing adventure.

[@NJRD977]

Absolutely love these adventure videos - so appreciative that you take the time to make them for us

[@onanyshitesunday]

Love the video Harry .. this is my dream holiday I love everything to do with the Dakar and the rally bikes are my absolute favourite

[@michaelyounes29]

Didn't watch immediately as I'm into cars rather than bikes but this was amazing. I would love to do this. Looks like a proper adventure.

[@nigelday001]

What an awesome video Harry , thank you for sharing.. 👏🍻

[@lionelguilbert6493]

I love seeing Harry go on tracks and dunes that I rode as a kid growing up in Morocco! Good memories.

[@sarahdell4042]

Love this!!

[@cervelo9465]

Top quality, definitely, very much looking forwards to Part 2.

[@idontliketheoffice]

I just took my 125cc out for a spring drive on some trails and then saw notification for Harry's Sandraiders 2023. Today was a good day. Love this series, very inspiring.

[@G58]

Excellent video Harry. Wonderful footage. You convinced me I need to do that event one day. Thank you for sharing.

[@samjoentess9168]

Just Fantastic !!I had an XR 350 many moons ago. Love all of this Harry you and bikes .Noraly Itchy boots was that way last month.

[@pendragon6207]

God I love this!

[@andrewtuff6257]

Looks such superb fun! I agree, more should watch the bike video’s, they make me wish I had a bike 👍

[@markarnold5593]

Watched 2022 S-Raiders open mouthed with admiration.... 2023, Same :-)

[@Rovinman]

Absolutely BRILLIANT ! Sad about all the breakdowns. This is where you find out how good your prep. work is ! Looking forward to Part 2 !

[@ATomRileyA]

Great video, loved seeing this last time looks like a great bit of fun. Makes me want to have a go one day.

[@gerrywatson261]

Bravo Harry! Many thanks for taking us all along for the ride on another exotic adventure!

[@murrieteacher]

That is hard work Harry in 30C+. I put my bike away when I turned 65 as I could not handle the high temps here in Queensland Australia. Thanks Harry.

[@niklaswejedal463]

Oh yes! Very much enjoing this kind of content! Looking forward to episode 2

[@BikeThrottleOfficial]

Can’t believe it’s been a year since the last one! Thoroughly enjoy all of your bike content, please throw the odd bike review in when you find something special

[@inrptn]

Looks like incredible fun. Staying tuned for more!

[@jackbrenny9576]

A wonderful video, fascinating scenery and excellent record of desert riding bikes. Thank you for showing this, looking forward to Part two.

[@benjaminmillen5134]

I love the shoulder Cam. Make you feel like you are there! Cheers Harry

[@navarredr]

I LOVE this series. Eagerly looking forward to part 2! Cheers.

[@MacawAviculture]

Incredible historic video, thank you for sharing this amazing ride! I began riding motorcycles at 15 when it was possible to rent a Yamaha 80cc 2 stroke from a gas station in Southern CA in 1966! I am 71 now and ride my 2023 KTM 350 EXC-F on technical off-road trails near my home in a remote section of Colorado, and almost done with a remodel of my incredible KTM 1090 Adventure R, that I love for high speed pavement rides and mild to moderate dirt trails. Ride to live and live to ride!

[@milesgreen9705]

Great stuff, thanks. Looks a wonderful event.

[@MarkoMarcello]

Great video, so nice to see old bikes in use. They really made a difference. And what a wonderful English. Subbed.

[@jompy151]

Absolutely love your bike video's , so jealous of you maroccan trips ❤

[@maxflight777]

Harry , the guys in your group are amazing! What a privilege of riding with your son too.

[@CrazedCrittic]

Brilliant Harry good luck!

[@mrmoss149]

Good to see Charlie.

[@OriginalBrett610]

Incredible! Didn’t know such a rally existed, but would love to go some day. Morocco is spectacular for this type of riding!

[@mattnycm3]

Jolly good Harry to see you and Charlie back at Sandraiders.

[@notroublesjustbubbles2307]

AWESOME. I'm really quite jealous!

[@maxmumdad]

Love the sand raiders videos….inspired to go in 2024🎉

[@simonfinch3344]

Being a BWM 100XR owner Im always thrilled to see the bike stuff. After a crap week, seeing Harry's boundless enthusiasm and shear gusto is a real tonic. Well done Harry and Charlie.

[@briancochran8356]

Fantastic!!!!!

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

AMAZING 👏 😊❤😂 LOVE THESE VIDEOS OVERSEAS ON ADVENTURE!!

[@hotrodandrube9119]

I was hoping for the Testarossa chace car with the backup outboard in the boot! Thanks for publishing your adventures for us non-Moroccans!

[@ryangagnard9602]

Where can I get the tan leather tail bag? Great trip! I love all the bikes.

[@prensesdoga-oz7xc]

Thanks.

[@bazamorris]

Love this, please do more motorbike and adventure content. 👌

[@zekvuc6552]

thank you harry

[@maxmumdad]

I love when the map comes out ❤

[@a13bkd62]

Superb adventure and for me, great viewing.

[@samueldowney2806]

Absolutely love these adventures! on to part 2!

[@Ithboltar666]

Love this video series. I am biker my self and done long motor bike trips in Europa with my father and some family friends. Thank`s Harry for good videos. I`d love to do trips like these someday in future.