It’s very nice to see you getting every bit of satisfaction riding your bike. This is the true essence of bike riding, being able to go to places with freedom, feeling the wind on your place, and making memories. Ride Safe always. BTW that guy who helped you push the bike is a real gentleman.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a seminal piece of work in addition to being a really enjoyable read. For the record, it is largely autobiographical rather than fiction as Pirsig really did take a motorcycle trip with his son and friends across the West, and he really did most of the other stuff in the book as well. I'll leave that vague so as not to spoil it for you if you haven't made it all the way through yet. A handy little tip for getting out of awkward spaces is to lean the bike over onto its stand until the wheels are slightly off the ground and then using it as a pivot to turn the bike in place. It sounds risky but isn't, just lean the bike into your hip and guide it around until it points in your chosen direction. I've enjoyed your videos and camera work. Keep up the good work! Texas and especially the Hill Country is a beautiful area in which to ride.
I have seen people spin their bike around. I would definitely need to practice this! Yes, my mistake on the word fiction. I do know it was based on a true story. Only a few chapters in, but loving it so far. Thanks for watching!
We all, soon after learning to ride, experienced why we should almost-always *back* into a parking space. It looks like you've got lots to see and do where you live. 'Nice videography.
My parents live a 10 minute walk from Jacobs well. Visited at the end of April and beginning May and the only water was in the hole itself. I can remember it being a full creek and a great place to swim. Keep exploring the area. It’s a great place to ride.
Love your videos, if your are ever in Colorado would be happy to go ride with ya. I am on a T120, and learning how to ride it as well. There are some beautiful rides here near Denver into the foothills. Keep up the great work.
And I'm in Albuquerque. There's a beautiful ride on secondary roads between here and Denver, happy to show them to you. For only riding for 6 months I'm really impressed with your progress. Love your videos also. You're a natural. Arne
I love your Vids. I ride in the DFW area. I rode to Austin last year for the Republic of Texas Rally and stopped at the salt lick after on the way over to Houston. Was delicious. But your vids give me some road trip goals, especially the glamping stops and such. Keep up the great vids!
Another awesome video! Thanks for bringing up along with this wonderful journey :D Seeing your confidence and skills grow is amazing to watch. As well as getting to see these beautiful places.
Hey! I just discovered your channel today! I am 71 years old and came back to riding motorcycles after a 40 year absence. I bought a Triumph Bonneville T-120 Black in March of 2017 (at age 65). It is similar to your Street Twin but with a larger engine. I get the impression that you are relatively new to motorcycle riding. You might want to investigate the various tires available for your bike. I had to get a new set of tires on my T-120 and the Avon tires noticeably improved the handling of my bike significantly. If I had know how much better the ride and handling was on the Avons compared to the stock tires, I would have immediately changed tires. Do not limit your search to Avons, Michelin tires like the Road 6s are a solid choice, perhaps better (I knew less back when I bought the Avons). Better tires might be the best modification you can make for your bike. Gravel roads defeat me. Rain . . . I try to avoid.
The T-120 is a nice bike! I love the whole Bonneville line. It's never to late to start riding again. That's the cool part about riding is that you can do it for a long time! I'm looking at new tires as well. Thanks for watching :)
Damn you Texans do huge meals haha. Loving the content and your motorcycle adventures. I’ve been riding just over a year and getting my first “big bike” soon after going through our licensing system in New Zealand.
Pro tip, Always park on a slope with the bike facing uphill. Your side stand will be less likely to fail and the bike fall over; and you can simply start the bike and ride up/out of awkward terrain. Great trip, looks amazing.
You will only park in the wrong place once or twice in your biking life. We’ve all parked somewhere and needed a push out 😁😁 my wife calls herself the “reverse gear “ 😂😂 seems like your getting a lot of experience gaining confidence fast 👍👍👍👍
Great vid as always. I'm also new to riding, and starting out on a Street Twin (2018). I live about 1 mile off of paved road, so we get a lot of gravel practice. :)
I've learned to almost always park facing outward so I don't have to attempt to back out in dirt or gravel. Not always possible but always the desirable way to park a bike.
I typically still want to avoid the highways. Someone just told me recently to use the bike trail on maps as well, I'll have to try this. I have just been looking at the maps and creating the best route.
Gonna stay as an avid RUclips watcher I think this channel has a lot of potential. No much “moto” camping videos out there as far as Texas goes. As a new rider myself but a life long texan I’m excited to see my state in a different light on two wheels! Your videos have definitely got me more excited. Be safe out there and keep ‘em coming!
A bit of roadcraft for parking, if you have to park on an incline always park with the bike facing up hill, so it work against the kickstand if it rolls back, and leave it in gear (as a sort of handbrake) if the needs be, plus if it's flat i tend to park in 'reverse' i found it easyr to push it back on a hot engine than on a cold one (it sound stupid, but i picked it up on old BMW and it sticked with me! don't know if there is merit in this, but i found it better!)
Love your videos, style and editing. Rider tip, adjust your levers and develop the habit of covering them with one or two finger. Especially your front brake.
Hi Des Can you show us your city from a motobike perspective? And say a few words about this city? I'm from Poland and very curious where you live. You have a great motorbicke. I cordially greetings. Radek.
Why do I like watching women's videos more than the guys I watch Doodle and Itchy boots and of course yours Now why is that? I'm honestly asking does anyone know and does anyone else do the same?
You will learn to start backing you bike into spots. You can drive out of it that way. Cool vid. Subbed. As far as the book goes.... it sucks. That is the most overrated thing written. People get caught up in the trend and think to be part of the "family" you need to have read it. Sit it down now before you realize you wasted precious time with it. The author was on acid (true fact) when he wrote the majority of it. Read the reviews on it.....most people hate the book.
It’s very nice to see you getting every bit of satisfaction riding your bike. This is the true essence of bike riding, being able to go to places with freedom, feeling the wind on your place, and making memories. Ride Safe always. BTW that guy who helped you push the bike is a real gentleman.
Thank you, all I want to do is adventure on the bike! I was very thankful for the gentleman who helped, I'm not sure what I would have done. 😂
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a seminal piece of work in addition to being a really enjoyable read. For the record, it is largely autobiographical rather than fiction as Pirsig really did take a motorcycle trip with his son and friends across the West, and he really did most of the other stuff in the book as well. I'll leave that vague so as not to spoil it for you if you haven't made it all the way through yet.
A handy little tip for getting out of awkward spaces is to lean the bike over onto its stand until the wheels are slightly off the ground and then using it as a pivot to turn the bike in place. It sounds risky but isn't, just lean the bike into your hip and guide it around until it points in your chosen direction.
I've enjoyed your videos and camera work. Keep up the good work! Texas and especially the Hill Country is a beautiful area in which to ride.
I have seen people spin their bike around. I would definitely need to practice this! Yes, my mistake on the word fiction. I do know it was based on a true story. Only a few chapters in, but loving it so far. Thanks for watching!
How could you have enjoyed such a piece of shit literature?
That dude that helped you move your bike is what Texans are all about. Love the channel, much respect and greetings from Lindale, TX.
Right! Thanks for watching:)
We all, soon after learning to ride, experienced why we should almost-always *back* into a parking space. It looks like you've got lots to see and do where you live. 'Nice videography.
Thanks! Yes, I'm getting better about this. 😅 Sometimes backing in is hard for me, but the upside to get out is a lot easier.
My parents live a 10 minute walk from Jacobs well. Visited at the end of April and beginning May and the only water was in the hole itself. I can remember it being a full creek and a great place to swim. Keep exploring the area. It’s a great place to ride.
It's a very beautiful area. I hope the recent rains helped that area. Thanks for watching :)
Ace video. Thanks for sharing. Actually, I can't wait for the next one!
Thank you! 😊
Another cool trip along with another awesome video!
Thank you 🙏
Welcome to the fold. Bikes are addicting. Great vid
Thank you, happy to be here! 😊
Man, I got hungry watching this one…..lol……nice food selections
haha it was really good!
We love your videos! thank you for sharing your journey's they are very well done!
Thank you so much 🙏
Just bought a bonneville a couple months ago. It's my first bike and the highway was anxiety inducing for me. Everyday is a learning experience.
Congrats! With each ride, I learn or improve. I still try to avoid the highways but it's good practice every now and then. Thanks for watching!
Love your videos, if your are ever in Colorado would be happy to go ride with ya. I am on a T120, and learning how to ride it as well. There are some beautiful rides here near Denver into the foothills. Keep up the great work.
h0wdy frm grand junkti0n.
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Thanks! Riding out to Denver this Fall or next Spring is on my list!
And I'm in Albuquerque. There's a beautiful ride on secondary roads between here and Denver, happy to show them to you. For only riding for 6 months I'm really impressed with your progress. Love your videos also. You're a natural. Arne
Wow, this is outstanding and such a unique scenery my friend, you edited this brilliantly!
Thanks for watching!
❤nice trip , you look well trained 💪
I love your Vids. I ride in the DFW area. I rode to Austin last year for the Republic of Texas Rally and stopped at the salt lick after on the way over to Houston. Was delicious. But your vids give me some road trip goals, especially the glamping stops and such. Keep up the great vids!
Awesome! Thanks for watching :)
Another awesome video! Thanks for bringing up along with this wonderful journey :D Seeing your confidence and skills grow is amazing to watch. As well as getting to see these beautiful places.
Thank you so much :) Each month gets better and better.
This is exact definition of motorcycling 🎉 feel the wind enjoy your ride and explore new heavens🧿
It's pretty amazing. Thanks for watching :)
Great video beautiful locations x
Thanks for watching!
Hey!
I just discovered your channel today!
I am 71 years old and came back to riding motorcycles after a 40 year absence. I bought a Triumph Bonneville T-120 Black in March of 2017 (at age 65). It is similar to your Street Twin but with a larger engine.
I get the impression that you are relatively new to motorcycle riding.
You might want to investigate the various tires available for your bike.
I had to get a new set of tires on my T-120 and the Avon tires noticeably improved the handling of my bike significantly. If I had know how much better the ride and handling was on the Avons compared to the stock tires, I would have immediately changed tires.
Do not limit your search to Avons, Michelin tires like the Road 6s are a solid choice, perhaps better (I knew less back when I bought the Avons).
Better tires might be the best modification you can make for your bike.
Gravel roads defeat me.
Rain . . . I try to avoid.
The T-120 is a nice bike! I love the whole Bonneville line. It's never to late to start riding again. That's the cool part about riding is that you can do it for a long time! I'm looking at new tires as well. Thanks for watching :)
I'm satisfied with the stock tires and will ride them until they need replacing. Will look into alternatives at that time.
Arne
a centre stand is essential really, and makes it easy to clean chain
Damn you Texans do huge meals haha. Loving the content and your motorcycle adventures. I’ve been riding just over a year and getting my first “big bike” soon after going through our licensing system in New Zealand.
"Everything is bigger in Texas" 🤣 Congrats! What kind of bike are going to get? Thanks for following along!
@@moto_des had a Ninja 400 then Duke 390 as beginner bikes, now have a Street Triple RS on order. Bit of a step up haha
It's cool that you do solo trips. Loving the videos
Thanks! It takes traveling to another level, and I love it. Thanks for watching 🙂
Your videos are awesome! Great stories of your adventures and high quality! Congratulations on your new experiences on dirt and major highways.
Thank you! And both were nerve racking but fun 😅
dat b00k iz EPIC!!!
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Pro tip, Always park on a slope with the bike facing uphill. Your side stand will be less likely to fail and the bike fall over; and you can simply start the bike and ride up/out of awkward terrain. Great trip, looks amazing.
Noted! Haha I’m trying to be better about backing in, but sometimes that’s difficult. Thanks for watching :)
You will only park in the wrong place once or twice in your biking life. We’ve all parked somewhere and needed a push out 😁😁 my wife calls herself the “reverse gear “ 😂😂 seems like your getting a lot of experience gaining confidence fast 👍👍👍👍
haha I love that! I figured this will likely happen again, but it has also made me more aware of parking. Thanks for watching!
Hipsters are hilarious at how over the top they are at trying to look “cool”! 😂
You make me want to go for a long ride, only it is winter here in Austalia, and raining half the time.
Bummer, I hope the weather is nice for you one day soon! Thanks for watching :)
Great vid as always. I'm also new to riding, and starting out on a Street Twin (2018). I live about 1 mile off of paved road, so we get a lot of gravel practice. :)
Thank you! Oh nice, it's been the perfect beginner bike. You're going to be a pro off roading 😂
Live to ride ❤
I've learned to almost always park facing outward so I don't have to attempt to back out in dirt or gravel. Not always possible but always the desirable way to park a bike.
This is true, I've gotten in the habit of just cruising in a parking spot. I need to practice backing in more!
Do you use the ‘bike trail” on google map to avoid highways.. or you don’t mind riding on major highways now? Amazing!
I typically still want to avoid the highways. Someone just told me recently to use the bike trail on maps as well, I'll have to try this. I have just been looking at the maps and creating the best route.
YOU , THE BEST....
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Gonna stay as an avid RUclips watcher I think this channel has a lot of potential. No much “moto” camping videos out there as far as Texas goes.
As a new rider myself but a life long texan I’m excited to see my state in a different light on two wheels! Your videos have definitely got me more excited.
Be safe out there and keep ‘em coming!
Thank you for this comment, I appreciate that! Traveling on the bike has opened a new perspective and I'm obsessed.
If you keep iPhone on the handlebar, it leads to camera shake problem. I have that camera issue now.
I have heard this as well. I bought a vibration dampener for this mount. I need to put it on.
Greetings from México, fellow rider :D
Hi! Thanks for watching :)
Great video. I’m based out of San Marcos and do this route on my R9T. I subscribed 🫡
Oh nice, it's a great route that I do quite often on the wkds now. Thanks for following along :)
@@moto_des check out Revivals meetup next Sunday.
A bit of roadcraft for parking, if you have to park on an incline always park with the bike facing up hill, so it work against the kickstand if it rolls back, and leave it in gear (as a sort of handbrake) if the needs be, plus if it's flat i tend to park in 'reverse' i found it easyr to push it back on a hot engine than on a cold one (it sound stupid, but i picked it up on old BMW and it sticked with me! don't know if there is merit in this, but i found it better!)
Thanks for the advice! I’ll have to try that.
The exhaust note of your bike sounds great. Do you have a microphone specially placed to capture the sound?
Thanks! No, the mic is just in my helmet.
cool bike nice jacket
Thank you!
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Love your videos, style and editing. Rider tip, adjust your levers and develop the habit of covering them with one or two finger. Especially your front brake.
Thank you! The levers are actually all the way in, I just have small hands so I can't hover comfortably 😅
Wow, great spot! Can i swim at that place? Where it is? Im heading to TX tomorrow...Jackson ms tonite
You can! It’s in Wimberly. It’s called Blue Hole Regional Park.
Hi Des
Can you show us your city from a motobike perspective? And say a few words about this city? I'm from Poland and very curious where you live.
You have a great motorbicke.
I cordially greetings.
Radek.
Thanks for watching! A city tour of Austin,TX where I live is definitely on my list :)
Does that jacket come in men's? Cause it's sweet lookin
Thanks, I believe it does! www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bilt-alder-2-leather-jacket
Highways suck, if I can avoid them I will unless I’m in a rush, small roads are much more enjoyable ride safe!
Agreed, I study the map before any ride now!
do a wheelie
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Do you lift, ma'am?
I do! Haha I was a competitive strength athlete for 8+ years. Aside from competing, I also coach powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, and strongman. 😁
Why do I like watching women's videos more than the guys I watch Doodle and Itchy boots and of course yours Now why is that? I'm honestly asking does anyone know and does anyone else do the same?
J
They have an artistic talent.
Arne
You will learn to start backing you bike into spots. You can drive out of it that way. Cool vid. Subbed. As far as the book goes.... it sucks. That is the most overrated thing written. People get caught up in the trend and think to be part of the "family" you need to have read it. Sit it down now before you realize you wasted precious time with it. The author was on acid (true fact) when he wrote the majority of it. Read the reviews on it.....most people hate the book.
I'm trying to back in now whenever I can. Haha I've also heard that about the author and book. Going to give it a go :)
@@moto_des Sounds good. RIDE SAFE AND OFTEN! I try to promote riding to women. We need more women in the motorcycling culture.
Definitely read the book, you won't be sorry.
Arne
And if you pass by Beaumont Texas we can give you a free wash @glanzautosalon
Great gravel riding. 50 years since I read ZatAoMM, - I must download to my kindle
Thanks 😅