EXPLORING ARIZONA - Life isn't perfect, but this is close! (S3 EP10)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- Join us as we discover there’s much more than cactus and desert critters in the outlying Phoenix area. How about bald eagles, wild horses, and a sweet cold running river right next to our campsite? Simply amazing!!
We camped at the Box Bar Recreation Area outside of Phoenix, AZ. A beautiful motorcycle ride took us to the Tonto National Monument located near Roosevelt Lake. Here lies some little-known ancient cliff dwellings (built by the Salado culture around 1300AD) just begging to be explored.
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Can’t wait to see the next episode
Awesome.
Ouch. I’ll watch to see if my guess is correct about the bike. Great job on the video.
How does anyone give this a thumbs down. Lovely couple - helpful and entertaining information, what's not to like?
The only people who hit the thumbs down button only missed the thumbs up button 😎
Some people hate everyone and everything, I don't really understand why they watch videos they don't like. Must truly suck to be so hateful for absolutely no reason other than they are just those kind of people. Sad if you think about it, and they are probably extremely lonely people because most normals have no desire to be around them. I know I would not want to share in their existence.
Block ice last longer than cubed or crushed in an Ice Chest
I agree we’ll have to try that next time.
Dry ice
Can’t believe how different visually all the states are! Beautiful!
It really is!
Well..... thankfully, I didn't get to this video until Saturday evening. Soooo.... I won't have to wait too long. I sincerely hope it's nothing serious. Continued safe travels !!!
Hope you enjoyed it!
WHOA! WHOA! WHOA! What the hell happened to your bike? Not fair to leave us hanging! At least you're OK! Thanks for taking me along!
You’ll see
@@TwoWheelsBigLife I'll guess rookie tech dropped it off the lift.
Goldwing 😁🤣
@@TwoWheelsBigLife When?
Motorcycles are very personal extensions of the rider to a great many motorcyclists. Especially one on which you have enjoyed a lot of travel and adventure. So I get it that losing a bike in the middle of a long trip is something of an emotional setback. Not to mention that unless you are very lucky with the replacement, you will have to fit the bike to you so that you can comfortably ride long distances on it.
I’m anxious to hear the tale and learn what the resolution is going to be. Best of luck finding an affordable and suitable replacement that speaks to you!
Well said Chris. Agree it’s an extension for sure.
Perfect adventure. Keep it up folks 👏 👍 👌.
Thank you! Will do!
Enjoy your videos. Our shower bag is a dry bag with the shower hose and nozzle on the bottom. That way if I want a shower at midnight I put the water in, boil some water and add it to the proper temperature. No leaving in the sun and waiting for the heat or not showering on a cloudy day.
Yes we’ll do that also if needed
I love this video, it has everything. It's got motorcycle trip,wild horses, rodents, motorcycle shop and finally intrigue
Awesome. Thanks
And now they own a GS1250 awesome bike but everybody that's over 50 ends up on a BMW. I would have liked her to get that Indian bike she was on.
@@beamdoctor5637 With seasoned age and experience comes great wisdom Grasshopper.....🗣😯
There are so many fantastic rides in AZ. Roosevelt Lake Dam used to be a favorite ride for us. You can go around the dam and down the hill on Highway 88. Fantastic ride to Tortilla Flats (great history here). Go past Tortilla Flats and it is a very windy road that goes down to the Lost Dutchman Mine State park and then to Apache Junction.
Thanks Bill
Cliffhanger!!! Stay tuned!!! And the suspense builds!!!! See you next episode!!!
Thanks HogTide
Love the trust and respect you have for fellow campers
Coach at open road cycle works is awesome. He took really good care of my road glide
Yes, we agree! Coach is amazing.
Wow over 20k. Congratulations!! Great video as always. Harleys are the only way to go..Hogs for life! Stay safe!
Thanks! You too!
The end is what I call a Top Shelf teaser and I am all in. Can’t wait to see the next video! Safe travels.
Top shelf. Awesome. Thanks.
This episode was the bomb.com
It had something for everyone-- cooking, rafting, critters, and a cliffhanger! I will wait and see what surprises you have in store for us next Sunday!! See you then😊
Great video you two are just great people I look forward to your videos and you left us all hanging Chris stay safe the both of you..Bob
"Welcome to Arizona, where summer spends the winter - and hell spends the summer." It was a pleasure to follow you on this journey. Cheers, Domenico.
Cheers thanks.
Going to go two up. I think not. Can't wait to see the surprise.
Chris does not do 2 up 👍🤣
Such beautiful scenery. GB+ and safe travels
Thanks
Oh Speedy Consales 🤗🤗Thank you, nice Video. Reinhard out Germany
Cheers Reinhard !!
You really deserve a new bike. Nobody deserves one more than you. The way you never complain , just ride and ride. I sure hope that what is going to happen for you.
thanks
That was a shocker!! OMG. Not coming back? Can't wait for next episode to find out what happened!
In '74 we were traveling from So Cal to Yellowstone and got to Wyoming (outside the park) and needed oil changes. We stopped at a dealer and asked if they could do an oil
change on 3 bikes. Well.. they didn't have time so asked if we wanted to do it ourselves. Sure...that's no big deal.... but where? 'Out in the field, just dig a hole and then cover it up when your done.
Put the filters in this bucket inside'...... Being from Calif we were shocked till we saw all the other holes in the field. That's how things were.... back then!
ride a 1300gt, watching Chris ride hers made me proud, reality check in a week........
Finally an ADV bike for all the gravel you find yourself on whether you want to or not?
🤔🤔😎
All types of zippers can be lubricated with candle wax or parafin wax. Beautiful campsite yall. I love the martha whites mexican cornbread mix. Or house autry white hushpuppy mix....then add your own goodies to it.
Yes we have zipper wax from a cooler we had. And all is good now.
Yes, we do need to doctor up the zippers. Thanks!
@@TwoWheelsBigLife YW
Chap stick is great for zippers
@@stevenbuis4490 silicone spray is handy to have
Plastic zippers may last longer if you rub the teeth with a candle. Some wax lubes the teeth, but won’t attract dirt and sand. Light oil or vaseline will lube the teeth, but hold sand etc. For chapped lips, lips get some bag balm.
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another thing, get a stove top oven, they work great fold up and take less room folded, also comes with a temp gauge on the front door. They are also fairly inexpensive
Great tip! We've heard great things about those - might have to check them out, but don't know if we have room for anything else.
Well well well... can't wait to see where this goes. Don't leave us hang'n for to long. This is exciting !!
We just left Phoenix after attending out daughters graduation and I'm calling you out. You're showing no traffic at all and after driving all over the country Phoenix traffic is THE WORST I've ever seen lol.
We were mostly outside of PHX. but what you saw was maybe 6 blocks of road. I agree Traffic there can be awful.
Can't wait to see what happened. But something tells me, you're upgrading. You got a new toy🤔🤔🤔🤔
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Oh
You are killing me with this cliffhanger..
Ever in Pennsylvania give me a shout.
Guys you got things down so slick with the camping well done and I have to say that Alice has been really good with all the haulage you guys are doing .The scenery around where you go is without doubt fantastic .Even the meals you make look really good when ya think of it that pesky little mouse seems to be your only invasion .OMG what has happened to Chrissies bike then I will have to watch the next episode just to see what's going on after all it is a BMW and they are very well made machines . keep it up with the good stuff guy's : )
Thanks Malcolm
Wow, what a teaser! Gonna be a long wait to hear this story!
Thanks for sharing. Nice filming. So not cool leaving us all hanging though regarding your bike. Boo.
Next week will be here soon. You’ll see
Left us on a cliffhanger. I see what you did there...pretty darn sneaky.
We are still learning what to do.
Oh hell no, what a cliffhanger, you should be a writher for hollywood, I'm imagining all kinds of scenarios, guess I'll have to wait for the next installation....good luck you guys, whatever the trouble may be.
Oh no! I had to rewind there to make sure i heard that correctly!
I truly hope its being replaced and your journey continues, but i cant wait for the next episode to find out!!!
We are still doing this. only a minor hiccup
@@TwoWheelsBigLife good, we would sure miss you guys !!!
Spray your zippers with a Dry Teflon Spray. Keeps them running smooth and won't collect dirt. I think with all your zippers on your tent trailer this will help them a lot.
I was in a restaurant in Tennessee. A person was frying cornbread. It looked like a pancake. Delicious! You might try that.❤️
Just might do that.
barbara, corn fritters...
You could use a hard shell cooler for your food items that do not need to be cold. Especially your boxed and bagged items. One that has a locking lid. That will keep the mice out and all of the other critters. Alan
Yes we use the front cooler on then camper just like that. We got lazy and had the critter
Your videos make me so jealous! Last year it was Covid, now health issues are keeping us home bound. Thanks for taking me along!!
PS: Love the sound track... check out the Rtic coolers, very good product and not quite as expensive as Yeti... any recipe that includes Hatch Green chillies can’t go wrong! Wait, What?!? You can’t leave us hanging like that! Why isn’t her bike coming back?!?
Next week we’ll be revealing 😎😎
Seriously!!!! Geez... we'll always watch your videos!!! No need to keep us in suspense. I must say though... best one yet! I'm hoping you guys are trading up. We'll see...
Hey Chris, That pounding noise you mentioned that you didn't know what it was. Is a Tin beaked woodpecker. Common to the southwest they only forage for food on or near metal post and feed primarily on ants and small insects. Their favorite nesting place is campers pulled by old farts on Harley's.
( I'm not saying Richard is an old fart or anything like that. BUT! he dose ride a Harley and he dose pull a camper.. hahaha.)
Sorry to hear about your lose Chris. I know when I wrecked my big touring bike I spend about three years trying to decide what I wanted from my next bike and what I wanted to do with it. Which is why I choose my 2011 Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive. fully automatic 6 speed on the fly gear box. 56 liter storage under the seat, three deep clove boxes, same wheel base as a Harley 883 wind screen that slide up and down a the touch of a button, Mirrors to. 4 gallon gas tank in the rear. full fairing. and thanks to the all gear final drive it will not only keep up with Richards bike. from a dead start it will out run his Harley for about the first 20 feet.
While the burgman 650 executive is listed as a scooter its anything but. it's more like a scooter on steroids.
I have those same covers. I use them when I travel. I like that they are a pretty small package when stowed. Good choice!
I love Bunkhouse campers.
I don't want to invest in a big camper. Thinking about buying a Bunkhouse. Pulling it with my car. Perfect for my daughter and me. Enjoy your adventures.
Thanks. We pulled it with our Kia Soul when we picked it up.
Absolutely beautiful camp! 👍🏻
Oh so sorry to hear about your bike's misfortune Chris :( ..so many memories..can't wait to see your new ride complete with all its own set of journey's and memories!! Keep on..keeping on 'guys'..Cheers!
John Steinbeck (Grapes of Wrath) traveled in a pickup with a camper on the back. He had a plastic garbage can, and did laundry in it. Partly filled with warm water, dirty clothes, and some soap. (A 5-7 gallon waterproof bag would travel better on a bike.). Hung it on bungees in the shower. It bounced as he drove. (May prefer to hang a bag in camp and agitate it?). At lunch stop, he poured out soapy water, probably did a pre-rinse, and put clothes in cold water and rehung the can. Later, hung clothes on lines in the camper. You have a screened in den. From the For What It’s Worth Department.
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What a peaceful ride and I loved the hike you both took. Sure hope your Beamer will be alright. 😊
Have you 2 ever been to Bishop's Castle out in Rye, Colorado?? It's out in the trees and mountains. Just a beautiful place to ride around. There's also Canyon City and the Royal Gorge. I'd love to see your reactions to the area.
Not yet!
Squirt peppermint oil in your camp tent to deter the mice. Works on snakes too. Don't keep any food in plastic bags. Use hard plastic sealable containers.
Good old Harley very reliable surprised that the BMW has problems look forward to seeing next week what is going on .
New bike a comin'!
Vous êtes super tous les deux et vos vidéos donnent envie de découvrir l Amérique avec vous, bisous de France
Hey guys. Great job plus a cliffhanger. Happy trails.
Thanks! You too!
I’m hoping you’re just pulling our leg and found a deal on another bike. A deal you can’t refuse.
It was a real bummer for Chris. But we’ll get through it.
We've been robbed twice in the last week by the same guy(video camera) and the police won't take a look, so we're moving. You guys have been a huge inspiration :)
That’s a bummer I hope they find them.
@Bosco Dog At my home of 26 years. Police announced on the news that if it is not life threatening that they would not respond. Crime is happening (Montgomery County, Maryland)
@@geoffreyjones2000 Arm yourself with a nice pistol and dare anyone to steal from you again. Or it will be life threatening.
@@geoffreyjones2000 If the police can’t handle it, then home owner/citizen has to.
@@darrylmoffett8323 Maryland has tighter gun restrictions than Cali. Against the law to use a firearm in a robbery unless the criminal threatens your life INSIDE of your home.
That cornmeal looked awesome!!
Oh so beautiful! Glad you found the lovely water to hang at. Awesome to meet up and go kayaking. Beautiful again. Doesn't get much better for sure. Those wild horses...something to so look forward to! Thanks for the hike to ruins. Awesome! You are rocking the pony tail Chris...from your hair guru..lol! Thinking Rich could grow his and braid it. It's the awkward time you have to go through. Hmmmm....whaaaat? You got us wondering big time on bike...... Were like she could ride behind Chris ...not. Be watching next weekend for some hopefully good news.
awesome thanks.
Wish I’d waited a few more days to watch this. That way the cliffhanger wouldn’t be such a long wait. Hope all works out incredibly favorably for you.
Thanks.
Wow what an ending.Cliff hanger.
Enjoy your new Harley!
My vote is for a Yamaha FJR, shaft drive and cruise control and other goodies. Just sayin’. ;). I’ll tune in next Sunday for the low down. Cheers
That’s a vote for Yamaha
@@TwoWheelsBigLife I would go for a Honda ST1100 but I’m very biased on that model. ;). If Chris is in the position to replace her bike with close to what she had, the FJR is my suggestion. Having said that, the two of you will have figured it out and know what is best for your needs. Sunday isn’t too far off, and I will admit very curious to what actually happened and what the solution is. Cheers.
Whoa, prayers and well wishes.
Thanks Jeff
Actually, you stopped at the wrong place for motorcycles (@ Roosevelt lake). You should have turned into highway 88 (right after the bridge) and stop at the high view point of the bridge and the lake below your feet. Great place to have lunch. Most motorcyclists either stop there or at the view of the dam with pavilion for picnics.
We saw that after we left that parking lot 🤣🤣
Great to see the support from your followers. it speaks to how great you two are. Cheers and good luck with your new pets.
Thanks so much
Well done...nothing like a little drama to have one looking forward to the next episode !!!
Thanks
Love the longer videos and content stay safe and the shiney side up much love
Thanks Ben. Cheers
Enjoy the weather, great state to ride in.
Thanks, will do!
Hi guys, from Great Bend KS. Love your videos, we also drag a kwikkamp for weekend getaways. However we love to see how you do it. Cramping,cooking, mechanical and the entire solar charging system you have is perfect!!!!!!
Thanks Justin
I put my laundry in a same type bag on the bike while riding. Cleans better then ring out and dry at destination
Chris had talked about doing just that next time.
Not far from where I live, in Fountain Hills. The shortcut to Roosevelt is the apache trail, but it's closed now. Supposed to be reopened next month. It's not much of a short cut in that it's a little tough for street bikes or used to be. Can be done, but takes a while. Desert mice/rats are a thing here. They will eat the wiring under the hood of cars. As far as the final drive, it's not that surprising. If they can be rebuilt, it's $4-500, if not, a new unit is over $2k. There's are a couple vendors that sell used part. Beemer Bone Yard is one of them. I use them for maintenance items. Anyway, good luck with the GS.
Wow! That's like the BEST Hook I've ever experienced! Suspense!
OH NO it got repossessed ! Now you have to ride double ....Keep us up to date !! That was a nice camp !
That's the hazard of having bike sales right next to the service dept.
The suspense, can't wait to see the new or replacement ????
Looking forward to seeing the new bike!
Thanks
Wish I had known about your channel 2 years ago. I would've met you here and taken you on a tour of AZ...
Since you guys have some solar power, you should start to research DC powered refrigerators. You can find either ARB or Dometic fridges that only draw about 1.2 Amps/hr.
We have thought about those but with all we use believe it or not we would o er load the system.
Can’t wait to see next weeks episode. Beautiful area you camped in.
Still loving your iron skillet skills. Think I will check our corn bread supply. Mice seem to be able to get anywhere. I know I'm heartless, but I'm telling your a snap traps can be your friend. You've left us all in suspense with the last 30 seconds of your video. Ride Safe!
WOW, what a fantastic stop. Thanks so much for sharing. Be well and safe.
Wish you guys could do more in depth info about the places you go. For example, the only thing you said about these cliff dwellings is that "they're pretty". What about the people that lived there, the long times ago, where did they go, where did they come from??? Yes, I know, you're busy with other more pressing things but surely you don't go to these places without those questions in your own head....Share that discovery with us if you want to do more than just ride motorcycles and see the country.
As a grade schooler we traveled as a family on long station wagon based camping vacations every summer and one of those trips took us to Mesa Verde and my dad (God Love Him) had every possible bit of information about those places in his head to tell us stories. I was a lucky kid and had a magical childhood.
I'm sure you're doing the best you can with the additional burdens of bikes and surviving so please don't take this as a criticism.
Thank you both.....I think I'm now caught up on all your videos to date and I'm a paying fan and I'm very pleased to have found you two doing what you're doing. Please keep it up as long as you can.
Thanks for the input. We do do more in depth now in our more recent videos and plan on in the future
Really good to see you both being able to do this with your best friend.come down texas way its cooling off lots to see here
Enjoyed this video. I am anxious to hear about your bike Chris.
Thanks Robert
I love the Insta360 footage!
Awesome glad you like. We hope to get better at using it.
A hole the size of a dime a mouse can get in. The most destruct full thing on the planet except for a politician
Whoa... did not expect to hear that news... hope things work out ok...
we get it figured out next week
Glad that yeti is going to warranty it for you, but if it doesn’t work out, check out RTIC. They have been my go to brand after selling my used yeti products
Yeti did not hesitate to correct the zipper. Great company
Sorry to hear about your bike not coming back, don't tell me you saw something at the Harley Dealership and because it was "ON SALE HONEY" you just had to buy it !! haha Hope whatever it is that it gets you guys back on the road for another adventure. Love all your videos..
Thanks.
The suspense is killing me! :) Can't wait to see what you replace your beemer with.
Wow that left me opened mouthed and praying things get sorted out for you guys. I do not know what i would do if your adventures came to an end.
I sincerely wish you guys all the luck and now all i am doing is waiting impatiently for the next episode. i do hope you get it sorted.
You did a thing!!!!!!!!!
great video,....cool spot...as for Chris's bike,..... im guessing she's trading it in..but ill be patient and wait for the next video/update...ride safe ya'll...!!!!
Talk about a cliffhanger! Did she she go Harley? Honda? New BMW? Can’t wait to see the next episode 😁
Wow that was great! Until the end???? Loved the horses. Keep the snakes out too! I was at Mesa Verde cliff dwellings in 2018. Maybe those cliffs gave you cliffhanger idea? My guess is a mint st1300. Great job!
Awesome video, thanks 😊