What’s the Big Deal About Big Bend National Park? A LOT! | BIG BEND MOTORCYCLE RIDING
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- Our motorcycle riding adventures in Big Bend National Park start off with a bang with the help from a local, Jay Masterson (SupRBee-ADV on TH-cam). Rides to deserted airstream campers, exploring the Old Maverick Road, Santa Elena Canyon and Chisos Canyon - WOW! So much riding and exploring to pack in one episode, so hang on tight. Here we go…….
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Great riding with y'all today! Thanks!
You’re welcome cheers
I'm gearing up to traveling on the road on my Harley ! My wife just passed the 5th this month so I'm riding all 50 states starting in the spring, wishing she was with me.
Our condolences David. She’ll be watching over you. Cheers.
That will be therapedic & unforgettable.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I bet she will be with you on this journey.
David, maybe I will see you out on the road!!
Have fun Dave and be safe 👍👍👍
You’re in my neighborhood! ❤️
Cool we love it down there in the winter
They should have put that cool old Chevy wagon in front of the RV like it was still pulling it. Lol.
That would have looked cool.
Wow. Epic video: I feel like a superstar now. it was an honor to ride with yall and share my Empire of Dirt with you.
❤🐝☁️☁️☁️
The empire of dirt is awesome Jay. Thanks for taking us with you!!
If you come over to the East side, MSF in GA has a dirt school on CRFs and if you then head up to SC, BMW has an off-road course on GSs.
we would love some training. for now its learn as we go
What an adventure, thanks for letting us tag along!
You’re welcome. Thanks for being here Donna
You need to ride the River Road from Study Butte to Presidio Tx. Be sire to stop at the old western movie set on the bank of the Rio Grande. That is one of my top 5 rides in Texas.
Next week
We are seeing parts of Texas we've never seen before. This episode had us on the edges of our chairs. Thanks for Sharing!
Awesome Thanks for watching Craig
In a week I head to BBNP for my 14th visit since 1972. Have NEVER seen standing water there before. Really strange. A few years back I promised my riding buddies "money back guarantee if it rains." It didn't. It snowed. Watching the Chisos turn white over the handlebars will be recalled as the coldest I've ever been in my life. But, good friends, good settings, make for good memories.
there are a few places that have water almost year round. look me up when out here and i can show you even more areas.
Be sure to take Jay up on that offer, he has the good stuff!! 🤣
I visited Big Bend in 1988, when I was attending an oilfield engineering school in Houston. Memorial weekend, we were given a long weekend off, so 3 of us rented a Mustang convertible and headed on down. Only two of us were on the rental papers, myself ( a Scotsman), and Matthias a German. Renato, an Italian was not on the papers. Visited the same places that you guys did via the tarmac, not very much offroad, but it's suprising just where you can take a Mustang!
Anyway, we spent one night in some old bunkhouse, then headed back to Houston. Renato desperately wanted to drive the Mustang, and as the road up to Marathon had no junctions except ranch entrances, we decided to let him have a go.
There we were, doing 100 mph with an Italian at the wheel, a German riding shotgun and myself hanging on for dear life sitting on the trunk lid with my feet on the back seat. Over a rise and straight at two Border Patrol SUV's blocking the road. Well done Renato, we stopped without hitting these guys.
Obviously they demanded our ID, especially as Renato look a little, shall we say, Mexican? What they didn't expect, coming North out of Mexico(ish) at 100 mph were a Scotsman, a German and an Italian passport thrust in their faces.
Nothing more was done, much to our surprise. No licence demands, no rental papers inspection. Just "slow down a little guys. Y'all have a nice day" and off we went.
I think the new direction with GSAs and base camp widens your potential content exponentially. Stay safe out there!
It does for sure Thanks Dana
Great video, great soundtrack!! Thanks for sharing your awesome lifetime adventure!! 👍👍
You're welcome. Thanks for watching
Great run out guys, can’t beat local knowledge.
Chris your ability off road is only held in check by your confidence and I can see that growing the more off road you do.
You Guys Stay Safe
Thanks Norrie. She is getting much better
This is my favorite episode to date so far.
Keep ‘em coming.
Awesome thanks. We’ll do our best
I was down there last summer the end of July. My rear end protested the heat and a vinyl motorcycle seat.
Oh man July would have been HOT!!
@@TwoWheelsBigLife Correction to my post. Vinyl is out "vegan leather" is in now. Sorry for the outdated terminology.
Thanks for showing us on a map, the way you went on this ride.
Wow! One of the best videos! Love the quote," the bike's got much more talent than I do." Fantastic camerawork! Awesome ride!! We'll be keeping our Boulevards on the blacktop! Thank so much for taking us along!
Brendan & Lena
Been there 4 time and love it, with the exception of the year of COVID-19. Great Video And Thanks For Sharing My Friends!
Sure is an Awesome Place. Cheers
Visited Big Bend park in 1971 on my Honda 305 Dream.
awesome Cheers
Love watching you two on dirt trails. I know it's dusty, but so much fun. I knew you could make it up that hill Chris, what a great ride. Thanks for the sneak peek, hope everyone is okay. See you next week.
Thanks Janet cheers
One of my favourite episodes, beautiful scenery, looking forward to next instalment, stay safe.
Thanks Fred
Where's all the grass LOL. Hey Rich would of loved to see you do all that on the Harley. LOL.
Ya Know the RG could do the roads in this episode. Next week's Not so much
Jay is a very good friend, and the BB area is one of my favorite areas of Texas. I usually go out there from N Texas at least twice a year. I'm nursing a broken kneecap from our last ice spell we had. I should be back to riding in April.
hey buddy , gonna miss ya at this years rally, heal fast my friend so we can do more Mexico exploring again.
Yes heal up fast and get back on the bike. and I call Jay a friend for sure
Hi - thanking you again for the fabulous videos! We moved to TX from the east coast in Jan, retiring outside San Antonio and these TX rides are the ones we are so excited about! Bikes are still in storage till we get a shop built (and I get home from a deployment) but Big Bend is now on the MUST DO list!
Yes BBNP is a Must so much to see out there
Very enjoyable video you guys. What an amazingly beautiful area you rode through.
Thanks James
You guys are awesome living dreams of lots of people with no fear safe travels
Thanks Brad it can be nerve racking sometimes but always worth it.
Wow, outstanding, entertaining, and informative. You guys are killing it!!!!
Thanks Sam
Wow what scenery and determination. I will be sticking with the paved roads. Gold-wing and all. But enjoyed this weeks video as usual. Thanks! Be safe out there! That goes for riding and critters.
There is great paved roads there
Nicely done. Lots to see in Big Bend. Will be back there this spring.
Awesome. We have more next week.
Great episode. I stayed in the same RV park and visited the same areas you hit. I have a bike but didn't use it as it's and older RS 1200 and wouldn't handle the off road. I agree that Big Bend is magical especially Chisos. I'm enjoying Tejas and have been following you two for about 2 weeks. Currently on the 3rd coast. Thanks for the content and be safe.
Right on
Wonderful video, guys! Chris, you are doing great! You guys are inspiring me to go to Big Bend, maybe May of this year! - Nancy in Colorado
BBNP is awesome
The image stabilization is awesome! You could see the mirrors bouncing, but the image was rock solid!!
Will be doing Big Bend for a week in April. Never been. Looking forward to it. You guys rock.
Its awesome out there. Take the GS there is a lot of dirt to ride
I met Jay in Amarillo TX at the Cadillac ranch. he is a cool guy.
He is and super helpful with a kind heart
New subscriber here. Nice videos guys. I've ridden BB 10+ years ago and some parts were difficult for me on a 250 dual sport! Good to have buddies to help pick up those big BMW's. Can't wait to see how you fared in the next BB video.
Thanks for the sub!
And nailed the sound track once again!!! 👍
Really used to love the videos of inside tent then tent trailer. It was just part of your life. Loved it. What about shots and videos or tour of the inside and how the living is going? Love the content as always.
Thanks for the input we just may start to show more of the camper living It is the Base camp just like Ruby
Of all your different setups, I definitely like the current one the best. You can ride so many more interesting places on the ADV bikes. I had to sell my BMW GS, so now I live vicariously through your adventures. 😁
you guys have a better saffer sistem now to move around . i m happy for you .
Thanks Jose
Thanks for the great video! :)
Just looked for info on those ramps - my husband loved them. Would love to surprise him. Cheers!
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Thank you so much!!
Exciting areas to explore! Thank you
You bet!
The Chisos basin is spectacular.
Cool!!!!❤ so enjoy following!!!
Thank You Julie
Love this area this is on my list for sure!!!!
Big Bend is an awesome place.
Good video guys enjoyed watching you guys take care and ride safe
Thanks Tom
Finally some proper roads for your GS's ... 😎🙏
We treat them properly next week !🤣
Ya'll did great. There's no way I would've tackled that hill on my bike. Congratulations.
Thanks 👍
Maybe it would be hard to live there, but sure is a gorgeous area to ride for sure! Ride safe and have fun.....that was a beauty ride.
It really is!
Off road riding: one improves one's skills only by doing it!
We improve some skills next week!🤣
Gorgeous images on this one ....
Thanks Fabio Ciao
You met my buddy Troy and my FB Friend Jay. It all started when you met our mutual friend Steve Sida. We have got to meet. Maybe at the GS Giants rally in Delores, Colorado July 29-31). Lisa and I will be bringing our new RV home (Grand Design Momentum 395MS-R and GS Adventure)
Pete West
Marfa TX you should put that on your radar
It is on the list
That was such an awesome episode. Though to be honest, I have decided to stick with tarmac roads. Hopefully, we will be able to start next week, without giant storms and rain (having sidewinds all the time is really not much fun on a motorcycle).
No kidding side winds are no fun
Thanks! Beautiful area. Itching to ride but still snow & cold here in central NY!
Yuck on the Snow Bernie. Stay safe out there.
Been there a few times, awesome nonetheless
Yes it is Elmer. Cheers
I just received the HWK jacket that I ordered thru your Amazon link.
I haven't ridden with it yet. But the quality and fit for an inexpensive jacket is very nice. Im super happy with it so far. Thank you for the reccomendation.
P.s. ive got 4 harleys. But I just got a Suzuki V-Strom. Very much looking forward to doing so exploring off the asphalt.
I just love 🥰 your channel. It is fantastic. I want a Harley sport bike/ with a sidecar attached.
That would be cool!
Great video very informative. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great video
Thanks for the great video and ride
Thanks Jim
Love your new adventure
Thanks Terry
Great video. Thanks
You’re welcome Betty Jo
we left there Feb 11, after spending a month
The weather was perfect
Y'all look like you are having a great time. There is some real pretty country down there in the Valley.
So True. Thanks Tom
Another fantastic video....
Now you know what those GS are made of...haha - great video!!!
Wait for next week we really find out how tough they are
@@TwoWheelsBigLife just for giggles...you check out my video I posted yesterday as my clutch went out on muddy mountain side and lucky I had a tow strap and my buddy hauled me out 9 miles...so enjoy and look forward to next week!!!
So damn jealous I was shovelling snow for 2 hours today and we got minus 30c coming again for the next week. Can you guys do a sit down review of the GS bikes since you both have them now. I’m looking at trading my sport touring bike for one real soon but would love to hear your opinion on these great bikes !!!! Thanks for another wonderful video, the truck camper and bike set up is absolutely the best set up there is for sure!!!! Loving the new format seems so less stressful than with the camper being towed by the bike !!!!
Yes for sure less stress and I'll be doing an update on the bikes soon
Texas has many places to see!!
It sure does
Great Video again. I love your choice in music. Music makes the video! I have had to stop watching some other TH-camrs just because I can’t stand their choice in music. They are all younger than us. LOL
I agree. Great music in this channel! Please, no hard rock here!
Okay glad you both enjoy. We’re usually thinking smooth music for riding
Another great one! I sure enjoy your new format using a base camp .. knowing that you two have a few basic creature comforts somehow lets me relax and enjoy your videos more. Rich I hope that fluid beneath your bike at about 16:24 was not from your bike.
🤔🤯. I had to look it was not from Heidi
Beautiful there, dinner looks pretty good too
It was an assortment of stuff to eat
@@TwoWheelsBigLife lets not forget the bottle of Tequila lol
Big Bend and the surrounding area is one of my favorite places to visit. I'm headed back there in late April this year for the 3rd time. We have a group of Roadglide friends that get together a couple of times a year. The Spring trip is typically to Texas. Will be in Terlingua for a few nights, then Fort Davis.
Good job Chris on those dirt roads. FM 170 AKA, The River Rd is a great ride over towards Presideo, hope y'all get to check that out. You said the Old Maverick Rd was hard packed dirt. Would it be doable on a Roadglide? I've ridden down Ross Maxwell Scenic before, and thought it would be neat to explore the dirt road, but I don't have an ADV bike(hopefully I will in the next couple of years.
I enjoy following along with your adventures. Y'all are great story tellers. I'm trying to get better at that myself. I started my channel last may, and have watched several folks to get inspiration, you guys are among them.
Thank you and keep on enjoying the 2 wheels, big life journey.
Tim.
you could do Maverick with a road glide, a few spots would be tough if fully loaded down as there a re a few soft sandy spots crossing two riverbeds. i have seen a prius make the entire roade and also have seen toyota trucks get stuck.
Thank You sir
7.5 mpg? Holy cow! That must be a real hit to the pocket book after all this time of paying for motorcycle gas only, even with gear and a trailer.
Big FOOT print!
yes but the good thing is when get somewhere that beast is parked
Really best is the little coffee shop and restaurant there isn't that far to go when at big bend
Wow nice rides. 👍🏻❤️
Thanks
Something to remember about the Enduro Pro mode on your GSs.......it's really intended for use with knobby tires, which it doesn't appear you guys have. Enduro mode may be the better option for your type of riding.
Good to know We are still learning
Ross Maxwell was a cool road. I made a vid on that myself. Great area
Very cool!
Im headed to Alpine in a couple of months
Okay, I'll say this again ...
if you are uncomfortable on some gravel/dirt/steep roads
and if you feel your bike is too big or heavy
and you fear scratching a $26,000 bike up
and your body too
and if you have room on that flatbed for a third bike
and if you're not getting any younger ...
get a smaller bike as a third (or replacement).
Might I put in my 2
¢?
I've ridden small Hondas. Yeah, they are all great and there are other nice bikes out there, but currently I own a RE Himalayan and a KTM 390 Adventure. For your type of riding the KTM is fast enough to keep up with daddy, weighs ~270 pounds less and has a norrower (in the front) lower seat (by ~1½"). It is so light, agile and powerful and is an absolute blast to ride.
_nudge-nudge, say no more!_
The wife was worried about going to Big Bend a few years ago. I hope this vid will change her mind.
Thanks,
S
This video was GREAT! This would have been a challenge on the Harley for sure. Do you think that a 3/4 ton truck would be better on gas?
yes a 3/4 ton might be but i needed the duel wheel for the wider flatbed
Jay is a good dude !
Yes he is
ahh shucks, thanks Roger
I have to admit that I was a little disappointed when you guys went to the base camp and retired the Harley. But now I'm totally on board with the new set up! Those kinda roads on Ms. Alice? No way, right?
Thanks for the comment. Thanks for sticking with us. Ms Alice in not retired its in need of a rebuild.
My high school boys service group, Crockett Texans, went camping at Big Bend every spring. It’s a great place. (Did you find our hidden Champaign bottle?)
No we did not. That we’ll have to look up and see that story
hi Rich and Kris, love your videos can't wait to see where you ride next. I have a question I own a Harley road king 2020 I know your not riding your Harley do to repairs, do you miss it or do you like the bmw better.i see you both have bmw's. im considering buying one because it looks like its more fun to ride. what's your opinion?
Wow all that aluminum on those air steam trailers would be allot at $1.40 a pound
You would think something would happen to them.
Have you priced trailers lately? I would save the shell & rebuild. That would be the hardest part to build. Too bad I'm too far away.
Just FANTASTIC scenery. What month were you there?
they were here in Beginning of January
Thanks! I’m trying to decide when to come. I want to avoid tourist rush AND the hottest part of the season. Thoughts?
🤓😎 love that area 🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦
It’s a really great place fir sure
What kind of microphone set up do you have that allows you to record a conversation? Great video!
We use the Sena 10c Pro. There is an SD card I can use the audio from and the camera stuff is an Insta 360 one r camera, all of the movement is in the edit. Here are a couple of links to the gear
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Very Beautiful. So jealous. Question: noticed how "steady" your vids are, even off road. What camera/system do you use? Your bike is shaking a lot, but your video is so professional. Is it a secret? And, how do you get the cameras to turn around while you're riding? Sorry so many questions.
We use GOPro 7, 9 and the GP Cameras a Crazy stabilization. here is a link to the & and ( we have.
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@@TwoWheelsBigLife Well, Thank-you.
All the gear, all the time, even when off loading or loading bikes on truck!
Yes Chris reminds me also. I’ll do better. Thanks.
G'day from Australia. Are your BMW's GS's or GSA's? Nice videos!
They are both Mine (Rich's) is a GSA and Chris' is the standard GS both 2020 R1250's
Ride over to Lajitas
And see the mayor
@@TwoWheelsBigLife with plenty of long neck beer's
Big Bend my happy place.
Lots of diversity in the US as far as landscapes. I think I'll stick to rolling hills and forests such as found where I live in the Missouri and Arkansas Ozarks. Nice to know I can ride in wastelands if I wanted to though.
There is a lot of Life in the desert little oasis's everywhere
Is that a sheepskin seat cover on your bike...?....how do you like it......be safe...
A yellow or amber covered face shield will make it so you can see those bumps.
Hi Rich and Chris. I have a quick question. Last July I totaled my R1200RT when I hit a deer. Nearly totaled myself. By the fall I purchased a K1200LT. Have you guys had any close calls with animals?
Glad you’re okay and back on the bike. Chris has had one close call with a deer in Montana. Knock on wood.. we don’t have another.
So what is the historical significance of abandon airstream trailers? Just look like eyesores to me, but what do I know.
No history just old abandoned trailers. You can make you own story for these.