I live in a little piece of heaven in a green area of So. Jersey ,dense forest on 3 sides with no neighbors in eyesight in summer .Wintertime I can see the next home through the trees. I have lived in peace with my family in peace here for 20 years, we use our own well water & septic. We are hooked to electric , but burn oil or wood for heat. All we hear hear is the wild life, pretty strange for the most crowed state . About 5 years ago a land owner about a mile up the road sold about 15 acres & a home was built & we felt we would start to get some noise from the new house, no turns out they are not noisy except for a lawn mower once a week.

Thanks for the walk down memory lane! I live in upstate NY but was born and raised in South Jersey, mostly Cape May county. Your video wakened a multitude of memories and smells. Speaking of smell you mentioned the shells being stinky but for me the pungent smell of the salt marsh at low tide brings back wonderful memories of playing in that environment as a kid. I LOVE that smell. :) Thanks for sharing.

Who knew there was such great riding in NJ! I live in FL and I didn’t picture the riding to be so similar. You were ripping it!

@AdventurePiggy

10 күн бұрын

Lots of sand and pine trees in the Pine Barrens. No palm trees though :)

I think one of your best videos yet! Love all the info and the turtles!

Great motorcycle day trip video!! Love the commentary and interjection of historic photos. Well done!!

@AdventurePiggy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill! It was fun trip and I am so happy I found those old photos.

So true Adventure Piggy. You're an all around great guy!

Great job on the video you put a lot of effort in. I really enjoyed watching your adventure ride. Love the T7. Cheers from Australia.

@AdventurePiggy

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. The T7 has been a great bike for me.

Great job on the video. Interspersing with historic pictures is wonderful. I love how sweet you are to the turtles. Keep producing videos!

@AdventurePiggy

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We put roads all over their territory, it’s the least we can do to help them out!

Watch out for ticks in the pines

@AdventurePiggy

Ай бұрын

Always! Those little buggers are everywhere!

Get yourself to Tuckerton. Find Great Bay Blvd., follow it east to the very end over a couple of one-way wooden bridges barely above water level. Park at the end. That's Rutgers Marine Research to the right . Walk ten seconds through the reeds. To your left is the very southernmost tip of Long Beach Island, the protected stretch that is part of the Forsythe Nat'l. Wildlife Refuge. No humans, just birds there, and look east to the A.C. skyline & Brigantine some miles away. Sit on the nearly deserted beach & eat lunch. Ride back to Tuckerton, visit the seaport museum, head north and west into the Pines to do hours on remote sand roads. Don't be surprised to drop it or get stuck, so...best not go alone.

@AdventurePiggy

9 күн бұрын

The Great Bay Blvd is on my list of places to visit! I did go through some of the sandy bits of Bass River and Wharton later in the video. I know those roads pretty well from years of wandering around the pine barrens.

@charlesvanacore7459

7 күн бұрын

I've been there a couple of times but never on two wheels. Great bay Blvd is how you describe it . Then after the ride through the pines go to Christine's house of the King Fish Barbeque in Shamong. I think it's on 202. It's like you took a transporter to Mississippi. Old school, get wonder bread by the slice to go with your bbq beans and ribs....

@AdventurePiggy

7 күн бұрын

@@charlesvanacore7459 I stopped at Christine's House of King Fish BBQ at the end of this ride! It was excellent :) I don't know why there weren't more people there. Pic-A-Lilli just down the road was packed...

Good storytelling, nice!

@AdventurePiggy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it

This ride reminds me a lot of where I grew up in southeastern Louisiana. Sure wish I would have had an adventure bike back then, but it just wasn't a thing yet. Enjoyed the ride-along!

@AdventurePiggy

7 ай бұрын

I'm happy you enjoyed it! That area feels like not much has changed in quite some time.

My stomping grounds, down along the bay up to Wharton. Watching this vid as im getting ready to head out on my T7. Great job!

@AdventurePiggy

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Enjoy your ride!

Very nice video. I like your presentation style. The history and local charms make me feel like I am there. I was stationed at McGuire AFB in the 80’s and would explore around southern Jersey in a Subaru Brat. There is some hidden adventure in Southern NJ.

@AdventurePiggy

Ай бұрын

My first car was a Subaru Brat and I went camping and exploring all over the pinelands in it!

Great job on video, just picked up a 24 CRF450RL. Looking forward to riding that area.

@AdventurePiggy

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! That area has so much cool history. Have a great time with the Honda. Should be a perfect bike to explore the pine barrens area.

Perfect

@AdventurePiggy

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

South Jersey has some pretty crazy wildlife. The terrapins are one, but there's also some pretty aggressive muskrats that like to hop onto the road. There's also an awfully nice blue hole with some nice trails in south Jersey

@AdventurePiggy

Ай бұрын

I've never seen the muskrats. I'll have to keep an eye out for them next time.

Excellent post! I ride my street bike through the pine barrens back roads and the dual sport through the single / double tracks. Such a beautiful area.

@AdventurePiggy

3 ай бұрын

It really is a beautiful area. You can go out into the woods and not see anyone for hours if you pick the right roads :)

@jdavishornet

2 ай бұрын

Just bought a place in brigantine. Looking for places to explore on my 450rl. Seems like you guys know all the spots.😂

@AdventurePiggy

2 ай бұрын

Congrats on the new place! There’s lots to explore in Bass River SF

@jdavishornet

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Going to have to get there and check it out.

Turtles like to sit on a hot asphalt and you bother them!!

@AdventurePiggy

Ай бұрын

The ones I moved looked like they were trying to get across, but I'll keep that in mind in the future. I've just seen too many squished ones.

@Voltomess

Ай бұрын

@@AdventurePiggy Yeah I get it but I guess that area is very remote and not many vehicles around?, anyway you're a good person, who knows maybe you saved a few turtles that day.

This is by far the best moto vlog i ever seen. I mean if you firget abour the motogeo ones lol. This is cool love all thd info you givre . Wanna give adv riding a try soon tryin to pick up a used triumph tiger 800 to start

@AdventurePiggy

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! The 800xc is a great bike. It’s definitely a bit more road biased than my Tenere 700, but no problem with fire roads and the like.

Fairly certain that turtle #3 was a red-eared slider...not sure if they're native as far north as NJ

@AdventurePiggy

Ай бұрын

They aren’t native here in NJ, but they are a common pet that gets released.

I need someone like you who can show me around NJ. I am new to adv riding. I live in old bridge NJ. Let me know if anyone is interested in riding together. BTW, awesome video!!

@AdventurePiggy

Ай бұрын

Thanks! What are you riding? I'd be happy to go for a ride some time. @advpiggy on instagram

Can't WAIT till I find one used on Craigslist

@AdventurePiggy

10 ай бұрын

It’s a great bike and I can’t believe it took the Japanese manufacturers so long to get there especially when BMW and Triumph had success with the F800gs and tiger 800 in 2008 and 2010. I’m glad Yamaha finally did, because they really got it right.

The last track before the main road with all the giddy ups was a surprising enduro trail before the end.. that had to throw you off a bit but fun

@AdventurePiggy

9 ай бұрын

There's a whole lot of little tracks like that in the pine barrens. That's the first time I've heard of them called giddy ups! That's an awesome name for them :) I've always heard them called whoops around here.

@TexasTacoKiller

9 ай бұрын

@AdventurePiggy well, ya know... Texas.. pls for the folks in stage coaches, back in the day, it must have been upchuck central and ppl flying out their seats, cuz you know the coachman we're laughing their asses off.

@AdventurePiggy

9 ай бұрын

Oh, man... Stagecoach must have been an absolutely terrible way to travel...

I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing it! I've been hearing a lot about the Pine Barrens, but I understand the area is huge. Could you recommend a good starting point to begin exploring from? Thanks!

@AdventurePiggy

5 күн бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! The area IS huge! I think that Brendan T Byrne State Forest is a good place to start. The larger sand roads tend to be pretty well maintained and not too deep. There are some old cranberry bogs to see and Whitesbog Village to the north gives a pretty good idea of what the little towns in the area used to look like. It's a good idea to bring a friend. (I know, I know, this video was solo) Cell phone service is spotty so be prepared for that too. If you are new to sand riding, the Pine Barrens Adventure School has a good intro to sand riding course. Lighter bikes will be much easier. Wharton State Forest is really cool as well, but is more remote and tends to have deep sand and water. Oh, regarding puddles; ride around them. You never know what lurks beneath the surface in the Pine Barrens. And the Pine Barrens 300 or 500 event usually takes place in November and gives a 2 or 3 day GPS guided tour with food and a sweep crew to make sure no one spends the night in the woods. I typically avoid the pine barrens when it's above 65 degrees or so. Sand riding is hard work.

@hb13848

5 күн бұрын

Thanks a million for your reply. Super helpful information. I'm sure others will find it valuable as well. Safe riding and I look forward to more of your videos.

This is an amazing adventure. Totally inspiring me to explore a bit more in NJ on my adv. What tires are you running?

@AdventurePiggy

Ай бұрын

I am using the Bridgestone AX41. They are light, pretty easy to mount, on the lower end price-wise of ADV tires (though they have all gotten so expensive the last couple years), and do well off road and on. I've had a rear last 5500 miles, but 3500 to 4500 is probably more realistic.

Grew up in Vineland. Road a dirtbike everywhere. Ive been to these spots many times. Go back with my KTM 1090R every chance I get.

@AdventurePiggy

6 ай бұрын

I spent a lot of time at the racetrack in Millville, but not enough in the woods around there.

@AdventurePiggy

6 ай бұрын

I spent a lot of time at the racetrack in Millville, but not enough in the woods around there.

Great vid! I live in S NJ and the Delaware River side and Pinebarrens are great…and, yes, sometimes, the google maps photo shows a road and then a gate…too bad. Can you post towns you hit? There are some that I did not hit when I rode and wold love to explore them

@AdventurePiggy

2 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! The route was Millville, Newport (Fortescue is a worthwhile detour), Turkey Point, Port Norris with the remains of Bivalve and Shellpile nearby, Heislerville WMA with East Point Lighthouse, Moore's Beach, Belleplain State Forest, Tuckahoe and the WMAs there, Mays Landing (Crabby's), Edwin B Forsythe NWR, Bass River SF, and into Wharton SF going near Batsto and ending by Atsion.

@hunczar

2 ай бұрын

@@AdventurePiggy Thanks! Yeah, never hit Bivalve, Shellpile, nor the Heislerville WMA nor EWF NWR -those seem great! Thanks again!

Due to some medical issues plus being 75 I don’t do overnight camping when riding my ADV bike. Is it practical to do a chunk of this ride in 4-6 hours? Looks really interesting. Did you get any salt residue rinsed off before damage?

@AdventurePiggy

Ай бұрын

You can certainly visit a good chunk of the Delaware Bay area in that time frame. It's a really interesting area to wander around. Fortescue and Higbee's Luncheonette are worth a visit too. And yes, the bike got a thorough cleaning after the trip.

Great video and you handled the deep sand very well. Wear did you get your seat cover? I have the exact T7.

@AdventurePiggy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I got the seat cover on eBay. Motorcycle Protecting Cushion Seat Cover for Tenere 700 T7 T700 2020 Seat. I think it is an improvement, but it’s not perfect.

@glennmcguire5571

Жыл бұрын

@@AdventurePiggy Thank You!

Where was that train at the start of the video?

@AdventurePiggy

2 ай бұрын

Just south of NJMP on railroad ave

Wow, very nice trip, great video. Do you have this route to share? Thanks

@AdventurePiggy

7 ай бұрын

My trip had lots of dead ends and turning around, but here are some points of interest from the ride. maps.app.goo.gl/p4tB1LAwXPDLUhD76?g_st=i

@carvalhonj

7 ай бұрын

@@AdventurePiggy Thank you, I really appreciate it.

@carvalhonj

7 ай бұрын

@@AdventurePiggy I also watched some of your NEBDR videos and I want to be able to watch some other videos on your channel. Great job, you certainly inspire some people.

@AdventurePiggy

7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Just be aware there is some deep sand in Bass River State Forest as well as Wharton.

@AdventurePiggy

7 ай бұрын

I appreciate the kind words! I’m glad you are enjoying the videos!

Is there a route map?

@AdventurePiggy

Ай бұрын

go.rever.co/8RdxPZD0xJb

How do I find these roads? Do you have gpx files?

@AdventurePiggy

Ай бұрын

Here is the track from the ride. If you don’t have deep sand experience, beware of Bass River State Forest and to some extent Wharton State Forest. The rest is all pretty tame. go.rever.co/yHzw93aP7Jb

Curious if there is maps on apps for this.

@AdventurePiggy

Ай бұрын

Here is the track from the ride. There is some deep sand in Bass River and Wharton. go.rever.co/yHzw93aP7Jb

@MyMotorcycleBlog

Ай бұрын

@@AdventurePiggy Guessing Rever is worth it?

@AdventurePiggy

Ай бұрын

It depends. It comes with the revzilla subscription, which makes it a much better value. It has all of Butler Map’s recommended roads, which is pretty cool. I still prefer to use a standalone GPS, for navigation, and I prefer basecamp for route planning. I did use Rever for my trip to AZ and it worked fine. It also saved my bacon when the stand alone gps was losing gps signal last weekend. Their base map is very detailed. The auto zoom can be a little annoying. It’s free to use, but the subscription covers the butler map stuff and offline features. You can definitely get a sense if you like it with the free version.

you didnt wave.

@AdventurePiggy

7 күн бұрын

I've been waving with my foot since I saw that riding around Ireland :)

Are you based in the Philly/NJ area? I ride regularly in the NJ Pines... Cool post.

@AdventurePiggy

6 ай бұрын

I'm about an hour or so north of the pine barrens in NJ.