Yup as others have said, those are cypress trees. In Spanish, they are known as sabinal which is the name of the river where they found the “secret” swimming hole that’s about 2 miles from my home. And yes it’s very shaded and beautiful in warm weather. The museum is open March through October and then only Friday through Sunday. But it’s definitely worth the stop especially if one is a British bike fan. I’m lucky to be able to ride out here and if anyone visits, be aware of the wildlife on the road.
The Fredericksburg-Stonewall area has become known as the Peach Capital of Texas and Benjamin Lester Enderle is known as the Father of the Hill Country. Fredericksburg is home to popular attractions like the National Museum of the Pacific War, Texas Wine Country, award-winning shopping, and Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
You know what I miss about the old days of this channel? Cooking! :) I loved when you guys showed recipes and what you would eat for dinner. Maybe an idea to bring that back? Would love it!
Thanks we do enjoy sharing those recipes. A few have comments of what is the is a cooking or motorcycle show. We’ll be share some food again soon. Thanks for the input Cheers
Looks like a Leekee shock, oops i mean lakekee, well....its dripin. tie down without compressing the shocks if possible. there are spacer clips out there too that keep you from fully compressing. GOD BLESS TEXAS! Side roads rock, thanks!
Those are cypress trees. They're all over here in Louisiana. We go out in the swamp, gather cypress knees, and make some beautiful things. Hope you get to check that out.
Fun fact. I have been all over that area since i was a kid as my Uncle owned land & is from Medina. The road, 337, use to not go all the way thru from Medina to Vanderpool. We could here them dynamiting the road during the day and we would all load up and go see it in the evenings. Great memories. Now i ride motorcycles thru the same area i was all over in a pickup with my Uncle. Showing my age i guess!! Lol. The tree i bet you were looking for is the third largest oak tree in Texas. Kinda hard to find and on private property but can see it from 1120. It is HUGE!!! Group of us guys going to Big Bend, again, in April and will be traveling thru Hill Country. Can't wait!!!! Safe Travels
Yea, Garner State Park, was our family fav when I was a wee kid. We were always concerned about water moccasin/cottonmouth snakes in the rivers-very deadly. I rode my bike thru the Tx hill country in 2020 yes it's still beautiful.
I live in San Antonio and own many Butler Motorcycle Maps. I’ve been down that same road that stopped at the gate. It’s a game ranch. There’s many of them out there. Ride safe and have fun. Watch out for deer they’re suicidal. They love walking right out in front of you.
I too live in San Antonio, ride those roads all the time, I can't get enough of the hill country! The only thing I don't do is go off on unmark dirt roads to explore. Awesome video 👍🏽
Best thing about winter holidays is it is never too hot to do things, swimming is out, my swimming is called surviving in the water, so I don't care about not being able to swim.
Great video. We rode the Twisted Sisters back in 2013. Such a vast area of open range ranches. We only had a day to ride but what we did we enjoyed it. We have the Butler Map as well. Love those maps. The fork leak , makes me wonder about how we are tying our bikes down. The comments have been very informative. We have only trailered the bikes once since we bought our cargo trailer. We will be taking more caution in how we are tying down the bikes. Hope the leak will be an easy fix. Ride safe.
Consider adding a day riding in the Davis Mountains down in the Big Bend Region. Spectacular riding... (especially if you're a Midwesterner who makes it out there in February). Historic Fort Davis is a good spot too. Imagine yourself stationed (sentenced?) to duty there pre airconditioning. Great lunch spot at the local "Drug Store" in the town of Fort Davis, too. Very Old School kind of place. Ft. Davis State Park a good stop too. Great facilities.
Garner State Park, in the Texas Hill Country, is the most popular state park in Texas for overnight camping. It often fills by noon in peak parts of the season. The park is popular with campers and local residents for its activities on the Frio River and the dances held nightly during the spring and summer. Garner State Park in Concan is the most visited park in Texas, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. From September 2020 to May 2021, more than 317,000 people visited the park. Palo Duro Canyon is the second most visited, with a respectable 306,000 in that same timeframe.
I've always wanted to travel cross country on my bike but life happened kid's grand kid's watching your videos just make's us want to go all the more ride safe have fun and enjoy
I told Richard the same thing!! Started having kids right when I got my bike in 2015. Now, I just stare at it as it's parked out front when I'm looking out the kitchen window doing dishes, and daydream!!
Before Texas was a country it was a state of Mexico. Love Garner Texas State Park. I'm south of Y'all in Brownsville Texas this weekend. Burnett Texas has an awesome motorcycle museum. Leakey it's pronounced Lakey. Awesome Video My Friend!
Run down to Lockhart Texas. Kreuz's Market and Blacks BBQ have both been in business since the 1800s in the same family. Great BBQ experience. Getting there through Wimberly is a nice ride. Aquarina Springs in San Marcos is cool. Hamilton's Pool is also a great destination.
I lived in Austin and loved riding the Hill Country. But, in the summer, you won't find much shade. Glad to know the Lonestar Museum is still there. Great place. If you see a gate in Texas, it's private property. There isn't much "free" property left in Texas. The BMW marking it's spot! 😂
Is there a vid on what happened to Alice? Why this particular new bike? I'm guessing the desire to do more back country. Also most important to me can you tell us how many times did Alice break down and list of causes? Please and thank you. You guys are truly an inspiration!
The trees were Bald Cypress. Riding the Hill Country is real scenic. Fredericksburg, Lucenbach, Blanco, Kendelia, Sisterdale, Boerne, Pipes Creek, Bandera, and Medina Texas are great places to ride. Between Fredericksburg and Stonewall is wine country. There's a bunch of wineries there. You may want to visit Floores Country Store in Helotes, TX. There's also Gruene Hall in Gruene, TX.
I've ridden the "Three Twisted Sisters" we took a photo op there at that warning sign that you pointed out. We were at the ROT Rally and drove over from Austin. There is some great riding in the Texas Hill Country, too bad we live in north Texas, so far away.
Them are nice looking covers for a couple of good looking bike. I in joyed my GS when I had it. Thanks you guys for sharing your time and videos with us and me.
Thank you for highlighting my home state, and the prettiest part of Texas I have ridden all the paved roads you showed on this video, but the section of road FM337 between Bandera and Vanderpool is the prettiest of the 3 sisters. The Museum is worth the return trip to see it. Enjoy you stay in the Hill Country, ride safe, and watch out for the 4 legged animals in the area, lots of them!!
We visited the Lonestar museum in 2015, it was only open part time then and was actually mostly the personal collection of the elderly fellow that owned it. Seems to me someone in our group had a arranged a private showing for us. The place looks a bit dilapidated now.
When I was there in the fall…I did the same…seemed liked the Green Street signs were public but the red street signs ended up as private….I think they linked all the ranch to their backside for trailers and constructions…haha - I had one owner show up on an ATV asking what i was doing there..ha!!!….Great video…thanks for doing what you do!!!
When English people first come to Australia they were confused because back home the trees kept their bark and lost their leaves. In Australia the trees keep their leaves and lose their bark!!!
Glad yall are enjoying our home state. Riding the "twisted sisters" is best in spring so you can see all of the wild flowers and blue bonnets (state flower) blooming. Ride safe.
You should put a block under the bikes so you dont compress the front suspension so much that could blow out the seals if that's the problem plus it stops the bike from bouncing so much. It's just a thought. It's what I do whenever I'm trailering my bikes. Another great video be safe.
Just don't put your straps so high. Works just as good if not better to strap the lower part of the shock tube. That's how I do all of mine. U can get the straps tighter without any pressure on the shocks themselves.
@@andymccorkle9469 You can do that too I ust like to put a block under there and pull down to the block I get the block as tight as I can or as close as I can to the frame this way it doesn't pull down a lot but when it pulls down on the block it's nice and solid don't bounce with the truck
On your list of states that can fit in TX you said Maine to which I was really surprised. Actually, Maine is NOT on your list. (I think you meant Mass.) I'm a Maineiac and I know that several CTs and MAs can fit inside the state of Maine. No matter. I get the point. TX is big! BTW, I'm a relatively new 2 wheeler and I've been watching a number of videos lately about wheeling in the great state of Texas. One of the things I really envy is the apparent large variety of destinations within a reasonable distance for people to experience by means of rural roads. Maine has its share especially along the coast and in southern Maine. The challenge is that that's where all the people/tourists are, and unencumbered travel can be a challenge. I hope someday to be able to do some touring in Texas. Safe travels ... Oh, liked and subscribed! :)
Hi Guys, been off CZcams for a bit, playing catch up now. Noticed a new Beemer for Richard, in which episode did that occur and what happen to the ol HD? Digging that new set up you now have, you paid your dues with the bunkhouse, a lot more creature comforts for you. Enjoy that beautiful Texas hill country.
I appreciate this video because it reminds me of how interesting the hill country roads are. I live in San Antonio and have ridden those roads many times and at times take these roads for granted. If you had stayed on the lower Sabinal road you would have come out near Utopia. Not all of it is unpaved. Some of the public roads do have gates and go through private but the road is public. If I’m not familiar with the area I am hesitant to go past the gate.
Hi Guys! Looks like a cool camp spot to basecamp from. Love the Butler maps. Regarding the leak, I've moved to using the Pit-Bull trailer restraint system and absolutely love it. No more fussing with straps etc. Kinda pricy, but it is a one-time hit that seems to last forever. 🏍
Your camp setup looks great. The tents never had the feel of “we can do this for a long time”. The new setup has the best of all worlds. You done good!
70's sounds like a great time to visit TX. I really want to go back to that area in TX because I was born in that area. I know I don't want to go in the summer for sure.
Love your channel been following you guys for awhile..even you have base camp there are alot of motorcycle rides. When I get my endorsement I'm buying a bus f750 gs. Kind of a short guy so I have buy what fits. You mentioned while driving on blacktop and you see dirty roads you take it. I hope the 750 is strong enough to go to some of the places you've been. Kud growned grand kid and great grands gone, retired and 65, hope I can do what you guys are doing. Be safe be careful love you video even withbase camp
I've always loved the hill country have ridden it a lot in the last 10 years. The three sisters is my favorite. Even though there are a lot of great roads to ride.
@@TwoWheelsBigLife With watching CZcams the last couple of years I have enjoyed everything you've showed. I have used a toy hauler the last several years but I'm looking at getting a minimate compact camp trailer and travel that way too. Be safe out there.
@@daniellewis4555 Daniel, So do you think the way Chris and Rich proceed is a better choice than a toy hauler? I was thinking a toy hauler might be a good option. OTOH, maybe the "base Camp" set would give more room and you would not have to smell gas fumes?
@@davidfalgout7304 I don't smell gas in my toyhauler but the base camp is a good setup. I pulled my toyhauler from Texas to Indiana and back with no smell of gas at all two years ago. With the bike in the toyhauler going through the country thinking I should be riding it so I bought a bushtec trailer and camped in a tent last year this year I'm getting a minimate trailer and travel that way.so I have all the best way to travel.
Y'all are riding in my backyard. I ride those same roads all the time, it's great living out here in the hill country of texas and being a motorcyclist.
Hey guys I love your videos!! I will one day get out and see the west coast of your country (I like in Nelson British Columbia Canada)but at the moment I'm looking after my sister.
Rich, I heard you talking about the GPS "advantage" - because you can see how tight a turn is. I remember the last time you trusted s GPS, in Michigan's U.P. 🤔 That did not go well. Be careful out there. P.S. What's with the earring? You have a beautiful woman already, who are you trying to impress? 😉
Yes that was Google maps that let me down. This is a real GPS that does not take the quickest it follows the path I chose. The earring. I had a near death experience and this is a reminder to me
Chris when you get near a big bike store just pop in and change his bike to a automatic one with a couple of flick down stabilisers if he isn`t stalling he`s falling off it lol enjoy it all looks amazing
Buy the way you have to look up Engine Hawk. They are a British company that sell motorcycle jackets. The jackets are made with the feedback of riders like you. The jackets look good on and off the bike, meaning you don't look like a "biker". They are rated AA for skid&fall they have armor in the back shoulder & elbow, But you can't see or really feel it. There are over 20 different men's jackets and so far only 3 womens.( Engine Hawk) is only 1 1/2 years old. I have a leather & a textile jacket. Look them up you will love what you see!!!
We ride also take lots of adventures like you. What kind of gear do you wear for warmth, protection and weather proof. What's best.theres so many different kinds. Thanks Judy and David.
Thanks Judy. We just have layers for now no heated gear. Chris has Sedechi gear and I have Hoe Rocket with Duluth firehose pants. If we are planing a lot of dirt I have knee pads u see my pants. Oh and we both have Forma Boots.
I remember first time seeing one of those flood gauges in San Antonio....eye opener. Hope that shock is ok or if not, at least quickly/economically fixable.
Hi. Thanks for another good video. In the UK we call the panniers panniers, but for us the box on the top is...the top box. Can uou tell me how effective the sheep skins are for comfort? Thanks. Brin
We watch every week, just wondering if we missed something. I thought you would of talked about it. What happened to the Harley. All we heard is it needed some work. You look great on the new bike Rich. Now you can go off road, but you did that on the Harley, LOL
i have a full body cover for my Ultra and never use the provided clips. bike stays dry and it doesn't blow off in high winds (even through a tornado passing over)
like y'alls videos my wife has bmw ,harley for me we have the same helmets as you have bought 3 senya sets but now have cardio packtalk slim there tech light yrs ahead, I had oil come out of my front shocks when like strapped it down don't think it's a big deal maybe set straps not so tight. keep up good work.
I did the RR336 leg of the sisters in an 18 wheeler flat bed. I was coming from Rocksprings going to Honda and thought it would cut some time. Big mistake, not a good road for 48ft flatbed with a load of fencing material. BTW, there is Alamo BMW off I10 near Boerne if you want to have your fork leak looked at.
Yup as others have said, those are cypress trees. In Spanish, they are known as sabinal which is the name of the river where they found the “secret” swimming hole that’s about 2 miles from my home. And yes it’s very shaded and beautiful in warm weather. The museum is open March through October and then only Friday through Sunday. But it’s definitely worth the stop especially if one is a British bike fan. I’m lucky to be able to ride out here and if anyone visits, be aware of the wildlife on the road.
You guys are a lovable couple and easy to watch. Love all the insights into historical markers. Keep up the awesome work!!
Yes, we love our state. From Kerrville, TX hill country. We ride the hills regularly. Watch for deer and hogs.
Y'all could play for ever in Texas..everything is big in Texas.
It’s huge 😊👋👍
Interesting how I grew up in Texas (I'm a transplanted Texan living in Georgia) and I'm learning things about the state that I never knew.
The Fredericksburg-Stonewall area has become known as the Peach Capital of Texas and Benjamin Lester Enderle is known as the Father of the Hill Country. Fredericksburg is home to popular attractions like the National Museum of the Pacific War, Texas Wine Country, award-winning shopping, and Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
You know what I miss about the old days of this channel? Cooking! :)
I loved when you guys showed recipes and what you would eat for dinner. Maybe an idea to bring that back? Would love it!
Thanks we do enjoy sharing those recipes. A few have comments of what is the is a cooking or motorcycle show. We’ll be share some food again soon. Thanks for the input Cheers
Been living and riding around the Hill Country for almost 20 years now and great to see you enjoying it! The Three Twisted Sisters are great fun
You guys look so much more relaxed now that you have base camp.
Thanks we are much more comfortable
Remember do not compress your shock when you put straps on the the bike. You want the bike to use the shocks on its own.
When y'all do more riding and talk about the places you find, that adds so much more.
Thanks David. Really appreciate he feedback. Cheers
I wait for these videos every Sunday....I pour a stiff drink and sit back and relax while I watch your videos
Awesome glad you enjoy. Really appreciate it.
Yeah , it's my fix for next week.
Looks like a Leekee shock, oops i mean lakekee, well....its dripin.
tie down without compressing the shocks if possible. there are spacer clips out there too that keep you from fully compressing. GOD BLESS TEXAS!
Side roads rock, thanks!
Yes it’s a known issue with the front cantilever shock. No compression of the shocks.
Those are cypress trees. They're all over here in Louisiana. We go out in the swamp, gather cypress knees, and make some beautiful things. Hope you get to check that out.
Fun fact. I have been all over that area since i was a kid as my Uncle owned land & is from Medina. The road, 337, use to not go all the way thru from Medina to Vanderpool. We could here them dynamiting the road during the day and we would all load up and go see it in the evenings. Great memories. Now i ride motorcycles thru the same area i was all over in a pickup with my Uncle. Showing my age i guess!! Lol. The tree i bet you were looking for is the third largest oak tree in Texas. Kinda hard to find and on private property but can see it from 1120. It is HUGE!!! Group of us guys going to Big Bend, again, in April and will be traveling thru Hill Country. Can't wait!!!! Safe Travels
Yea, Garner State Park, was our family fav when I was a wee kid. We were always concerned about water moccasin/cottonmouth snakes in the rivers-very deadly. I rode my bike thru the Tx hill country in 2020 yes it's still beautiful.
I live in San Antonio and own many Butler Motorcycle Maps. I’ve been down that same road that stopped at the gate. It’s a game ranch. There’s many of them out there. Ride safe and have fun. Watch out for deer they’re suicidal. They love walking right out in front of you.
Yes for sure those deer will just appear out of nowhere
I took that same photo in front of the Smith ranch. They won’t shoot you. I live near Boerne.
I too live in San Antonio, ride those roads all the time, I can't get enough of the hill country! The only thing I don't do is go off on unmark dirt roads to explore. Awesome video 👍🏽
Best thing about winter holidays is it is never too hot to do things, swimming is out, my swimming is called surviving in the water, so I don't care about not being able to swim.
Great video. We rode the Twisted Sisters back in 2013. Such a vast area of open range ranches. We only had a day to ride but what we did we enjoyed it. We have the Butler Map as well. Love those maps. The fork leak , makes me wonder about how we are tying our bikes down. The comments have been very informative. We have only trailered the bikes once since we bought our cargo trailer. We will be taking more caution in how we are tying down the bikes. Hope the leak will be an easy fix. Ride safe.
Thanks. The leak is a known issue with BMW on the front Cantilever shock.
Yes I agree with ya'll I love TX. Wouldn't wanna be anywhere else!
Woohoo! Fun riding with you!!
Thanks Cindy
Leaky Texas with a leaky bike 😯. Nice area, have not done the 3 sisters. Good reason to head back that way. 😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦
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Consider adding a day riding in the Davis Mountains down in the Big Bend Region. Spectacular riding... (especially if you're a Midwesterner who makes it out there in February). Historic Fort Davis is a good spot too. Imagine yourself stationed (sentenced?) to duty there pre airconditioning. Great lunch spot at the local "Drug Store" in the town of Fort Davis, too. Very Old School kind of place. Ft. Davis State Park a good stop too. Great facilities.
yep...agree
Thanks for another great vid! Like the covers, I’ll be ordering that map..✌🏻🇺🇸
Thanks Bernie. I put the link in the Description but here’s one for ya.
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Garner State Park, in the Texas Hill Country, is the most popular state park in Texas for overnight camping. It often fills by noon in peak parts of the season. The park is popular with campers and local residents for its activities on the Frio River and the dances held nightly during the spring and summer. Garner State Park in Concan is the most visited park in Texas, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. From September 2020 to May 2021, more than 317,000 people visited the park. Palo Duro Canyon is the second most visited, with a respectable 306,000 in that same timeframe.
I'm so envious. It's been quite chilly here in L.A. (Lower Alabama)
Thanks for watching Cheers Brian.
I've always wanted to travel cross country on my bike but life happened kid's grand kid's watching your videos just make's us want to go all the more ride safe have fun and enjoy
Thanks. No grandchildren for us Yet 🙏 and had to wait for the kids to move out.
David, don't give up on your deram...I retired last March and I plan on making a long distance motorcycle trip...Chris & Rich are a great influence.
I told Richard the same thing!! Started having kids right when I got my bike in 2015.
Now, I just stare at it as it's parked out front when I'm looking out the kitchen window doing dishes, and daydream!!
Before Texas was a country it was a state of Mexico. Love Garner Texas State Park. I'm south of Y'all in Brownsville Texas this weekend. Burnett Texas has an awesome motorcycle museum. Leakey it's pronounced Lakey. Awesome Video My Friend!
Run down to Lockhart Texas. Kreuz's Market and Blacks BBQ have both been in business since the 1800s in the same family. Great BBQ experience. Getting there through Wimberly is a nice ride. Aquarina Springs in San Marcos is cool. Hamilton's Pool is also a great destination.
Taking notes we’ll be back. Thanks.
I'm from Waco, TX and have a ride scheduled on the sisters in April. There's much to see where you're at. Have fun playin in our back yard.
It’s a blast out there
I lived in Austin and loved riding the Hill Country. But, in the summer, you won't find much shade. Glad to know the Lonestar Museum is still there. Great place. If you see a gate in Texas, it's private property. There isn't much "free" property left in Texas. The BMW marking it's spot! 😂
Yes like an no old dog and is riding on the back of a pick up 🤣
@Two Wheels Big Life You know if it was the Road Glide, the Harley haters would jump on that.
Yes for sure. And I would be told to buy a Honda 🤣🤣
Rich is the hysterical marker on this channel. 😂😂😂 Enjoy West Texas. Beautiful Country.
I am glad y'all finally got a travel trailer y'all look more relaxed.
Mad respect for you both.. bikes for life!
Is there a vid on what happened to Alice? Why this particular new bike? I'm guessing the desire to do more back country. Also most important to me can you tell us how many times did Alice break down and list of causes? Please and thank you. You guys are truly an inspiration!
Nice! My neck of the woods. So much good riding here!
So much and great roads
The trees were Bald Cypress. Riding the Hill Country is real scenic. Fredericksburg, Lucenbach, Blanco, Kendelia, Sisterdale, Boerne, Pipes Creek, Bandera, and Medina Texas are great places to ride. Between Fredericksburg and Stonewall is wine country. There's a bunch of wineries there. You may want to visit Floores Country Store in Helotes, TX. There's also Gruene Hall in Gruene, TX.
Glad to see you guys again from Boerne Tx
Awesome glad we’re here cheers.
I've ridden the "Three Twisted Sisters" we took a photo op there at that warning sign that you pointed out.
We were at the ROT Rally and drove over from Austin.
There is some great riding in the Texas Hill Country, too bad we live in north Texas, so far away.
Always great music!
Thanks Barbara
Them are nice looking covers for a couple of good looking bike. I in joyed my GS when I had it. Thanks you guys for sharing your time and videos with us and me.
Excited for y’all. You’ve got some great rides ahead of you.
Thanks Edd
Thank you for highlighting my home state, and the prettiest part of Texas
I have ridden all the paved roads you showed on this video, but the section of road FM337 between Bandera and Vanderpool is the prettiest of the 3 sisters. The Museum is worth the return trip to see it.
Enjoy you stay in the Hill Country, ride safe, and watch out for the 4 legged animals in the area, lots of them!!
Awesome, Thanks Guys
Thanks for the ride was awesome nice place enjoy your tour of Texas thanks for sharing take care and ride safe
That is so funny! I've always called them Hysterical Markers! Love you guys and your channel!
looking forward to cruising over there soon.....
Lots a great roads
Great cover 👍
Nice job! From one who lives and rides in the hill country.
Awesome thanks.
Don't forget to put a tilt on your awning outside for the rain don't learn the hard way..Happy Trails!
We visited the Lonestar museum in 2015, it was only open part time then and was actually mostly the personal collection of the elderly fellow that owned it. Seems to me someone in our group had a arranged a private showing for us. The place looks a bit dilapidated now.
Enjoyed.
When I was there in the fall…I did the same…seemed liked the Green Street signs were public but the red street signs ended up as private….I think they linked all the ranch to their backside for trailers and constructions…haha - I had one owner show up on an ATV asking what i was doing there..ha!!!….Great video…thanks for doing what you do!!!
You’re welcome thanks for watching
Thanks for being with us on Sundays. Cheers
My wife and I have the Shoei neotec 2 helmets and went with the sena srl 2..huge huge difference over the 10..I highly recommend them..
Awesome. We’ll have to check them out.
When English people first come to Australia they were confused because back home the trees kept their bark and lost their leaves. In Australia the trees keep their leaves and lose their bark!!!
Stay safe!! Enjoy the nice weather!!
I did the hill country last April lots of great riding thanks for the ride along and video
You are welcome. Cheers
I ride in the hill country all the time I live in the area. Very beautiful and a pleasure to ride.
Glad yall are enjoying our home state. Riding the "twisted sisters" is best in spring so you can see all of the wild flowers and blue bonnets (state flower) blooming. Ride safe.
Safe travels, love your channel.
Butler maps are the best!!!!
The Bomb for sure
You should put a block under the bikes so you dont compress the front suspension so much that could blow out the seals if that's the problem plus it stops the bike from bouncing so much. It's just a thought. It's what I do whenever I'm trailering my bikes. Another great video be safe.
Bingo... Always best to block underneath rather than ratchet a bike down on the shocks.
I was thinking the same thing when they showed the blown seal
I blew a seal once from ratcheting it down too tightly.
Just don't put your straps so high. Works just as good if not better to strap the lower part of the shock tube. That's how I do all of mine. U can get the straps tighter without any pressure on the shocks themselves.
@@andymccorkle9469 You can do that too I ust like to put a block under there and pull down to the block I get the block as tight as I can or as close as I can to the frame this way it doesn't pull down a lot but when it pulls down on the block it's nice and solid don't bounce with the truck
On your list of states that can fit in TX you said Maine to which I was really surprised. Actually, Maine is NOT on your list. (I think you meant Mass.) I'm a Maineiac and I know that several CTs and MAs can fit inside the state of Maine. No matter. I get the point. TX is big! BTW, I'm a relatively new 2 wheeler and I've been watching a number of videos lately about wheeling in the great state of Texas. One of the things I really envy is the apparent large variety of destinations within a reasonable distance for people to experience by means of rural roads. Maine has its share especially along the coast and in southern Maine. The challenge is that that's where all the people/tourists are, and unencumbered travel can be a challenge. I hope someday to be able to do some touring in Texas. Safe travels ... Oh, liked and subscribed! :)
Thanks Tom for the correction and thanks for the sub. Cheers.
Loved the video. Thank you.
Thank you.
Hi Guys, been off CZcams for a bit, playing catch up now. Noticed a new Beemer for Richard, in which episode did that occur and what happen to the ol HD? Digging that new set up you now have, you paid your dues with the bunkhouse, a lot more creature comforts for you. Enjoy that beautiful Texas hill country.
It’s a few episodes back. Ms Alice needs some motor work and is storage for now.
@@TwoWheelsBigLife Thanks for response, will backtrack and locate episode, enjoy your adventures.
I appreciate this video because it reminds me of how interesting the hill country roads are. I live in San Antonio and have ridden those roads many times and at times take these roads for granted. If you had stayed on the lower Sabinal road you would have come out near Utopia. Not all of it is unpaved. Some of the public roads do have gates and go through private but the road is public. If I’m not familiar with the area I am hesitant to go past the gate.
I can relate it’s easy to take the things we have for granted. Cheers Ed.
Guys have a really nice set now really nice
Thanks Jeff
Hi Guys! Looks like a cool camp spot to basecamp from. Love the Butler maps.
Regarding the leak, I've moved to using the Pit-Bull trailer restraint system and absolutely love it. No more fussing with straps etc. Kinda pricy, but it is a one-time hit that seems to last forever. 🏍
Your camp setup looks great. The tents never had the feel of “we can do this for a long time”. The new setup has the best of all worlds. You done good!
Great video and awesome channel.
Thanks a bunch Becky
70's sounds like a great time to visit TX. I really want to go back to that area in TX because I was born in that area. I know I don't want to go in the summer for sure.
100% awesome guys. Ride safe and ride often. Peace
Thanks Cheers
Love your channel been following you guys for awhile..even you have base camp there are alot of motorcycle rides. When I get my endorsement I'm buying a bus f750 gs. Kind of a short guy so I have buy what fits. You mentioned while driving on blacktop and you see dirty roads you take it. I hope the 750 is strong enough to go to some of the places you've been. Kud growned grand kid and great grands gone, retired and 65, hope I can do what you guys are doing. Be safe be careful love you video even withbase camp
I've always loved the hill country have ridden it a lot in the last 10 years. The three sisters is my favorite. Even though there are a lot of great roads to ride.
Yes the sisters are a blast. I found 55 to be fun. Big wide fast corners.
@@TwoWheelsBigLife With watching CZcams the last couple of years I have enjoyed everything you've showed. I have used a toy hauler the last several years but I'm looking at getting a minimate compact camp trailer and travel that way too. Be safe out there.
@@daniellewis4555 Daniel, So do you think the way Chris and Rich proceed is a better choice than a toy hauler? I was thinking a toy hauler might be a good option. OTOH, maybe the "base Camp" set would give more room and you would not have to smell gas fumes?
@@davidfalgout7304 I don't smell gas in my toyhauler but the base camp is a good setup. I pulled my toyhauler from Texas to Indiana and back with no smell of gas at all two years ago. With the bike in the toyhauler going through the country thinking I should be riding it so I bought a bushtec trailer and camped in a tent last year this year I'm getting a minimate trailer and travel that way.so I have all the best way to travel.
@@davidfalgout7304 I'm retired so I can do it anytime and how I would like to.
Y'all are riding in my backyard. I ride those same roads all the time, it's great living out here in the hill country of texas and being a motorcyclist.
Good content I allways used half covers keept seat dry but was easy to pack
Yes that’s why we had them.
If you guys find yourself near Buffalo, TX at any point you can set up camp at Texas Sidecar Company
Taking notes thanks
Welcome to the hill country! Hi from a goldwing rider in San Antonio.
Hey guys I love your videos!! I will one day get out and see the west coast of your country (I like in Nelson British Columbia Canada)but at the moment I'm looking after my sister.
Love the new bike I'm sure the dirt and gravel roads are much nicer to ride 😀
ahhh, Texas. Home!
God Bless Texas !!
I need to explore the hill country of Texas.
It’s a great place to ride
Rich, I heard you talking about the GPS "advantage" - because you can see how tight a turn is. I remember the last time you trusted s GPS, in Michigan's U.P. 🤔 That did not go well. Be careful out there.
P.S. What's with the earring? You have a beautiful woman already, who are you trying to impress? 😉
Yes that was Google maps that let me down. This is a real GPS that does not take the quickest it follows the path I chose. The earring. I had a near death experience and this is a reminder to me
Chris when you get near a big bike store just pop in and change his bike to a automatic one with a couple of flick down stabilisers if he isn`t stalling he`s falling off it lol enjoy it all looks amazing
Check out the Empty Cross just off IH10 in Kerrville.
Make sure to go to luckenbach TX right outside Fredericksburg
Yes this Sunday we stop there
Buy the way you have to look up Engine Hawk. They are a British company that sell motorcycle jackets. The jackets are made with the feedback of riders like you. The jackets look good on and off the bike, meaning you don't look like a "biker". They are rated AA for skid&fall they have armor in the back shoulder & elbow, But you can't see or really feel it. There are over 20 different men's jackets and so far only 3 womens.( Engine Hawk) is only 1 1/2 years old. I have a leather & a textile jacket. Look them up you will love what you see!!!
We ride also take lots of adventures like you. What kind of gear do you wear for warmth, protection and weather proof. What's best.theres so many different kinds. Thanks Judy and David.
Thanks Judy. We just have layers for now no heated gear. Chris has Sedechi gear and I have Hoe Rocket with Duluth firehose pants. If we are planing a lot of dirt I have knee pads u see my pants. Oh and we both have Forma Boots.
@@TwoWheelsBigLife thanks for your reply. We'll be watching you
I have been on those roads many many times, am a native Texan, and even we mispronounce Leakey!
You may need to brace the holes in your front tire mount. They appear to flex when the bike is parked in the mount. The aluminum plate will crack.
I remember first time seeing one of those flood gauges in San Antonio....eye opener. Hope that shock is ok or if not, at least quickly/economically fixable.
Hi.
Thanks for another good video.
In the UK we call the panniers panniers, but for us the box on the top is...the top box.
Can uou tell me how effective the sheep skins are for comfort?
Thanks.
Brin
We watch every week, just wondering if we missed something. I thought you would of talked about it. What happened to the Harley. All we heard is it needed some work. You look great on the new bike Rich. Now you can go off road, but you did that on the Harley, LOL
When you strap down your bike so your forks will be down so low. They have something for fork safe.
Great Video. Sorry Rich I think I liked the Harley better. LOL Stay safe.
She’s in need of some motor work and is in Storage for now. I do miss her on the long rides.
Definitely go to Bandera. Also Medina and go to the apple farm. Best apple pie. They are huge.
i have a full body cover for my Ultra and never use the provided clips. bike stays dry and it doesn't blow off in high winds (even through a tornado passing over)
Texas is only bigger than our two smallest states in Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.
like y'alls videos my wife has bmw ,harley for me
we have the same helmets as you have bought 3 senya sets but now have cardio packtalk slim there tech light yrs ahead, I had oil come out of my front shocks when like strapped it down don't think it's a big deal maybe set straps not so tight. keep up good work.
I did the RR336 leg of the sisters in an 18 wheeler flat bed. I was coming from Rocksprings going to Honda and thought it would cut some time. Big mistake, not a good road for 48ft flatbed with a load of fencing material. BTW, there is Alamo BMW off I10 near Boerne if you want to have your fork leak looked at.