Motorcycle Camping - Gunnison Black Canyon National Forest & the Colorado Dragon (S2 E11)

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Motorcycle Camping - Gunnison Black Canyon National Forest & the Colorado Dragon (S2 E11)

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4 жыл бұрын

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Big enough to be overwhelming, still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - one of the least visited national parks deserves the designation of “less is more” - less people, cars, roads and buildings. Which makes it the perfect motorcycle destination. We explore the North Rim, South Rim, East Portal Road with a 16% grade on what appears to be melting pavement and finally a thrilling ride on 92 (West Elk Loop Scenic Byway) - designated the Colorado Dragon. What’s not to love about this amazing part of Colorado?
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@avadeal345 4 жыл бұрын

Camped at the national park there one night heard a bump under the camper .As I eased out and looked under the camper was staring a mountain lion in the face we both went our separate ways instantly. What a beautiful place. Thanks for the memories

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow!

@les5386 3 жыл бұрын

This is why they call it America the beautiful. I live 50 miles from Buffalo, NY and I've ridden my Harley to California and back. I got a true appreciation for just how beautiful America is from sea to shining sea. Nice footage guys.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers to that!!

@mrwhite2628 5 ай бұрын

One of my favorite places in the world to ride.

@etcflyers3760 3 жыл бұрын

I think what impresses me the most is the time you spend on gravel and dirt. My wife and I take the back roads and run gravel a lot but nobody will ride with us as they turn around as soon as they see anything other tan tar. You guy have it right, get out there and see what everyone else is missing. Plus you guys are very skilled.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks we love the off the path places.

@michaelcox8604 4 жыл бұрын

Right around minute 19 I became impressed with your riding skills when Rich mentions a warning about the gravel but more importantly nonchalantly raises the potential for a speeding car from around the blind curve. That’s thinking ahead. Not just seeing, but seeing the potential. Stay safe, and thanks for sharing your travels.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I didn’t catch that even editing it. Cheers.

@siangell3706 4 жыл бұрын

I love how even though you guys are living off of your bikes and basically permanently camping, you still make the effort to make proper meals, and not just eating ready made crap all the time lol. The quesedias looked good lol.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@bradmuhr5521 2 жыл бұрын

Glad u guys went to the south side of The Black Canyon of The Gunnison National Park. That is is better side with the views and paved roads. The land that the East Portal Rd is on was sold to the federal government by my wife’s family to build the Crystal Point Dam. And their ranch bordered much of the park on the south side. Very beautiful area. Thanks for going there.

@sarahelizabeth2683 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery! Thanks for sharing. Jealous and looking forward to hubby and I living life "at our pace". Watching this I looked at hubby and said "life goals baby"

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Do it with what you have and you'll be amazed what happens. Thanks.

@barbarajohnson297 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had started following your page months ago. I would have strongly encouraged you to ride up to the highest point of Estes Park and and watch the sunrise over the mountains. It was the highlight of a trip we made to Colorado three years ago. I look forward to hosting you again should you make the trip across the Midwest in the future. We need to plan ahead so Tom and I can show you more of the local attractions and make sure Bob is at the fort to give you a personal guided tour. Ride safe!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your hospitality Barb. We will meet again and we’ll make sure we have more time for sure.

@robertradke8026 6 ай бұрын

Thank you again.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 6 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@shaneman1861 3 жыл бұрын

Always look forward to the cooking segment of the videos

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Zx14rRider67 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are a great couple! I thoroughly enjoyed this.

@josie1899 3 жыл бұрын

Watching these episodes of your Colorado run has been a great ride for me as my memories needed to be refreshed! Having lived in that area for many years and ridden those same roads my heart has been beating a bit stronger knowing that not much has changed. This year I will be back out there and be back in my element................

@smilinkyle 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I bumped into you channel! I had seen you being interviewed on another site and I'm so glad you have your own vlog. I truly enjoy that you both have your on motorcycles to ride.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@mikejw58 3 жыл бұрын

You guys ROCK. Period

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

thanks 🙏 🤩

@robertmarino2158 4 жыл бұрын

The Black Canyon is amazing 👌, I did fish down there , Beautiful area , about 12 years ago , what a trip going down & back out , fishing was great ! Memories forever , & alot of pictures with friends ? Bob

@QAsession 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome! Hello from Florida. I discovered your channel 3 days ago and can't stop watching.

@gingerross9284 4 жыл бұрын

I ran across your channel a few days ago. Have really enjoyed the videos. Now look forward to watching your adventures. Keep the shiny side up.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@richiel8074 3 жыл бұрын

Little Grand Canyon. Great place. Was there a few years ago on my Harley. 👍✌️

@mbeck9680 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery! Added it to my bucket list!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@barbarabryant6788 3 жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying all the rides. My husband passed in 2020. My idea of travel is a Goldwing pulling a camper for weeks and thousands of miles. ❤️

@jaypino2642 3 жыл бұрын

Love the music and beautiful view

@davechurchill416 3 жыл бұрын

Very amazing view by safe

@e.z.b.sevenone 4 жыл бұрын

CO 92 is my absolute Favorite hwy in Colorado... I have been blessed to ride damn near all the Great ones, and I still think 92 is the greatest. At least from Sapinero to Hotchkiss anyway.... Enjoying the videos, keep em coming!!! Safe Travel's

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

CO 92 is an awesome route. Thanks.

@arboristo4407 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, brings great memories ❤️🇺🇸❤️

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does!

@edevans853 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos, music and editing. The quick cuts really keep the viewers interest. As for me, I’ve done enough tent camping when my kids were little and found it to be great fun for them but too much work for my wife and I. I love watching but wouldn’t want to do it myself.

@senditadv007 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, your road bikes will be fine on gravel/dirt roads, don't be too concerned about going off-road to turn around, unless it is wet of course! Practice some friction zone u-turns and become proficient at those, you will need less room to turn around than those walking u-turns. Do some u-turn practicing on the hard top them get onto the dirt and practice. You should still be able to use the friction zone to u-turn with that trailer, the motorcycle clutch is designed for friction zone use (or riding the clutch), dont forget to use the rear brake when in the friction zone. The Scenic Motorcycle Navigation app is good for navigating, it has an offline option for when you are out of reception for GPS, you can load your route from various other apps like google maps and run it through the app. Chicken strips are safety strips. ;-)

@dougnelson6608 3 жыл бұрын

Ride this area a lot, love it!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

It’s awesome there

@michaellarkin3108 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from Australia, love your channel.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching from down under.

@crumblymal8479 4 жыл бұрын

Wow awesome views luv it ! Mal UK

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@rickgullett9624 4 жыл бұрын

I love your channel and your philosophy.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@stevebumstead9840 4 жыл бұрын

I really admire both of you. I've been riding over 50 years and was afraid to get too heavy a motorcyle. You're wife rides that big ol' BMW so I ran out and bought a BMW R1200RT and just love it. Thanks for the inspiration! PS, also love the music.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome !! And wow this is a first for us. Thanks.

@OldGuyonaBike 3 жыл бұрын

I had a small dog dish in my kit for the longest time. It was just the right size for cereal. Beautiful area. I'm not sure I know how to deal with dispersed camping sites either but plan on trying more of them during my next long trip into the US (which looks like 2022). We don't have much in the way of dispersed camping equivalents in Canada.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@lawrencebrandt8448 3 жыл бұрын

hi guys been through silverton and Durango a few times it never gets old . the million dollar highway got its name because of all the silver ore it carried to the bank . great videos . next time im checking out the black canyon.

@m2014rn 4 жыл бұрын

Safe travels...

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@just_another_Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled across your channel. Love it! You’re doing it right! I live in Colorado and have been to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison about a half-dozen times in the last 20+ years, but I’ve never been to the North Rim and have never been down shoreside to the Gunnison River. Thanks for that! My wife and I will be taking another ride down there real soon.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe. Glad you enjoyed. Looking across from the other side was a treat.

@dennism665 4 жыл бұрын

Good job guys. Glad you found and used the Portal Tunnel road, but you didn’t show the hairiest parts...as in the blind corner with the convex mirror to see around the bend. That part of Colorado is great riding. If you are still in the area, be sure to ride the Colo Natl Monument, outside Fruita, just west of Grand Junction. A short ride but I think it is majestically beautiful. You are making me long to return for another ride out there. Florida is sooo flat.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

I thought I did get that part of the road. It was pretty steep to say the least.

@sreterzot2081 4 жыл бұрын

very nice and informativ videos. And you are very good chefs :)

@billcummins9579 3 жыл бұрын

another excellent video.... I'm really enjoying watching them in November while my bike is in the garage for the winter. I was really close to Gunnison but never made it there a couple of years ago. We stayed in Ridgeway at the state park ..it's a beautiful area... Thanks agian

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@catdaddy3302 4 жыл бұрын

I’m blessed enough to live in Gunnison County and ride this a lot. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison is our favorite place here. I have a 2016 Harley Street Bob that’s low and corners very well, and I have a 1995 BMW R1100 GS I ride off-road. I love riding my BMW on the Kebler Pass road. Not recommended for Harley baggers. Nice RT. That would be my choice of the two. Great photography here. You’ve made much better pics of the Canyon than I have. I want to camp at the campground where you did. I’m looking for more videos of yours now. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 If I might add - I have a modern off the grid home for sale near Marble, Colorado. It’s under contract now,. But if the deal falls through (again) it will he for sale.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

No sticks a bricks for us for a while. I’m liking the ADV bikes for sure.

@jrforeman279 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the price info. Very helpful.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@Podge. 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid cobba good luck in your search

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@trucklover389 4 жыл бұрын

I used to hunt that area years ago. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching !

@gbrown480 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, great videos. FYI, you look like my Mother when she was young including your expressions. I've been to Black Canyon but didn't go to the bottom, something to look forward to this summer. Thanks again for all the information.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

There's aways a doppelgänger out there for everyone. And we highly recommend going to the bottom of the Black Canyon - it's a whole different perspective that what you get from the top. Hope you have an awesome ride!

@egalitarianvegan8806 4 жыл бұрын

My wife, and I found the same problem last year In Colorado, and Utah. Every place in the National Parks we wanted to stay were full, except for Natural Bridges. We got the last open campsite. Weather was really iffy during our trip, so making reservations didn't really work for us. We ended up staying in private campgrounds, and RV. parks that had tent camping. Cost us more, but they did have nicer facilities. Laundry rooms, showers, very clean restrooms. They were also quieter. I have always been a little fearful of boondocking. Think we will have to get over that. I also fear getting our bike, and trailer stuck on some dirt road so we have pretty much stayed on paved roads. I know from years past that weekends were the worst. Often I would pull in on a Thursday, and stay thru to Sunday morning so that I would be assured a place to stay. A few times I could not find a place to stay, and ended up riding hours longer into the night before finding a spot. Other times we gave up, and had to stay in a motel. Motorcycle Traveling is fun, but it is not with out its' challenges at times. Guess that is all part of the adventure. Look forward to seeing your next video.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@egalitarianvegan8806 4 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Sorry that I did not offer any real help. One positive note. I have found that traveling in the fall, winter and early spring are a lot less crowded. Less traffic. Lot's of campgrounds are open year round here in the southwest. Winter is my favorite time to motorcycle tour for that reason.

@saviofernandes8272 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching your whole Trip- just love u guys .. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@foxglove8836 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Can't wait to jack my job in :-)

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@pmpmd1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rich and Chris, I’m Pek Botha from South Africa . Ireally enjoy your videos. So informative and helpful. I imported the same Bushtec trailer and enjoying it. I have been to Sturgis 15 times and consider traveling a bit more to other areas. I just wonder if you sometimes could just mention the month of the year of your trips as our seasons are the opposite to yours. Safe travels.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

We have in the more recent videos. I believe we put a time in the description also. Thanks for watching from South Africa. Cheers.

@g.b.agricola7362 3 жыл бұрын

Quite an impressive kitchen set-up you two have! Just happened to stumble on your channel through a YT recommendation. From Europe here, hope to ride some time in a less turbulent future in the US of A!

@halestorm5248 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you guys for riding on dirt/gravel roads. We always steer away from them. I noticed you wear leathers. Ever tried First Gear Heated Gear. After a couple of years on the road and putting rain gear over heavy leathers, we switched. Light weight and toasty warm.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, Bill. Looking for something to replace the leathers.

@halestorm5248 3 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife First Gear stuff are liners that go under your coat, pants and shoes. Pretty light weight. They all plug together and use a wireless on/off switch and heat control. A simple accessory plug (like for trickle charger) gives it power. I have gloves as well but don’t need them due to heated grips. Although, you still have to unplug the top from the bottoms to pull your pants down!

@jeffmccollum3769 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are great and doing excellent. You know what would make your life easier and more fun is a couple of BMW GS"S You guys are having a great time. I wish I was there

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

🤔🤔. Maybe in the future.

@keithqueen3554 4 жыл бұрын

New destination for my next trip.👍

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@patrickbouley9232 3 жыл бұрын

You know I'll almost bet ya, that's a cliff at the north rim canyon that the native Americans used to drive the bison over the cliff in order to obtain food for the tribe for the winter.

@gadams51883 4 жыл бұрын

I have finally caught up with your adventures and thoroughly enjoyed the ride along. The scenery and detailed explanations of your travels has been wonderful. Shout out to the video editor in the family - Top notch cutting and seamless video runs. Have you considered a drone? A tracking drone for your hikes would make excellent content. Keep living your best life and if you get through St. Louis holler and I'll buy ya a beer and a tank of gas. Ride safe!!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for the invite. A drone will be nice not quit in the budget yet 🤔🤔✌️

@ADriftingLife 4 жыл бұрын

Loving your videos - thank you as I know it's a lot of work!!...enjoyable work!! :) We have found the same thing with camping this summer - everything is booked. We head out in September and are hoping by then it will be different...fingers crossed!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Us also hoping kids will be home with online school or in school so it should lighten up.

@thereidss 4 жыл бұрын

Just started following you. We’re towing 2 motorcycles behind our class c and heading to Sturgis tomorrow, come on out.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

We are not gonna be there this year. I do have plans to take My son next year when he's 21!

@NewBelgiumCO 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, loving the content so far! You guys are riding some of our favorite stuff!! My wife and I ride together a lot! We live in Colorado! I’ve been motocamping for years, but were getting ready to go on her first motocamping trip!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. Glad you are enjoying.

@TheBadgers 4 жыл бұрын

Found your channel today great videos thanks for sharing.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌️

@TheBadgers 4 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Be sure to create a listing on www.supportbikers.com so more people can find you we have a motovlogger category.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

I will check that out Thanks.

@twotiretirade4624 4 жыл бұрын

So very cool. I live in CO and will definitely need to visit.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

You should!

@EbonB 4 жыл бұрын

New sub from as the magg pie flys, you guys are living the dream. Appreciate ya'll work on these vids. Looking forward to watching more. God Bless your travels!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@garyhanson4133 4 жыл бұрын

One of my earliest memories is my mom yelling at my dad to get away from the edge of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It is some beautiful country and you guys did a good job of capturing it. I had to laugh at your comment about using the sidewalls of the tires to turn. When I had my bike there were quite a few times a drug my exhaust pipes making corners. Made me laugh anyway. Sure miss that bike. Enjoy!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary. Chris was giving me grief about getting on that rock. When we made it to the south rim we saw just how close to the edge we were.

@garyhanson4133 4 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife haha yes I know. The funny thing is now I get close to an edge like that and I get squeamish

@jimwortham8634 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys love and enjoy your video while living up motorcycles would appreciate hearing some mechanical problems

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

We experiencing some now and will doing a video on issues the end of this season. Great suggestion by the way. 👍😁

@bdalen 2 жыл бұрын

You can go to any church and they will let you spend the night and will help you find a camp site.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks we haven’t thought of this. Great tips.

@deborahcummings755 3 жыл бұрын

It's called The Black Canyon of the Gunnison......did my trip on a Honda Magna.

@johnbarron618 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff love your videos. Did you ever consider adventure bikes. No worries about gravel roads. Honda cb 500x and 750x great little bikes for touring not expensive to buy or ru.n very reliable. Not sure how they would tow. Best wishes from Eire.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I have thought about them but these are paid for

@leonardogrupodopasseio2009 4 жыл бұрын

Sou brasileiro e estou amando ver os vídeos de vocês estou me escrevendo no canal, meus parabéns muito lindo bela Harley isso que é aproveitar a vida sou fã de vocês

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You for being a fan Leonardo 👍👍

@Buck1954 Жыл бұрын

I've been to a state park in Arkansas that I had to carry my stuff in.

@daveym2828 4 жыл бұрын

Great video once again. I don’t remember seeing you ever getting caught in the rain??

@catdaddy3302 4 жыл бұрын

David Moore there’s lots of sunny days here. We have solar in Gunnison County for that reason. We get a light rain just about every afternoon. But if you keep riding (fast) you soon dry out.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Mostly wind we have encountered. We have had some rain but it was a travel day and the Senas we did not want to chance getting them wet.

@ttjbiggunner2025 4 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife really I thought sena's were waterproof or at least water resistant maybe that just the newer models I'm not for sure

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

@@ttjbiggunner2025 yes they are water resistant,but we have watched some other channels and found that they may fail in the rain. Just didn't want to take the chance.

@robertmarino2158 4 жыл бұрын

Talk about your tent , brand & who sells them ? Bob

@Bweizr 4 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at camping the south rim there next month!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@Bweizr 4 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife I'm really hoping that since its off-peak, first come first served, I'll be able to camp at the National Park campsite. It looks super busy right now. I've been wanting to get into the dispersed camping thing since my Versys and my wife's CB500X have pretty reasonable ground clearance, but I'm just not sure about the whole digging holes thing yet.

@ttjbiggunner2025 4 жыл бұрын

@@Bweizr lol it's not so bad realy and if you can fined a fallen tree it's just like going at home set on the tree and go in the hole lol

@petekeener8943 3 жыл бұрын

Suggest you forget the GPS and use Google Maps on your cell phone. Shows a lot of things that GPS doesn't and more accurately.

@gordontownsend8439 4 жыл бұрын

Don't like leaving the bikes out of sight

@bradboustead1682 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard the unused edge portion of a tire called a chicken strip, not a chicken stripe.🤷‍♂️

@xen555 4 жыл бұрын

Love your channel guys... I ride im from Texas too and I rode in Colorado few times... I always use free camping.... You can use campendium.com or freecampsites.net I suggest twin lakes go back on 92 and from there go up up to Aspen cross independence pass and finish the day in twin lakes free campsite and really easy access from the road... Amazing views and super peaceful

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@xen555 4 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife i hope you find the websites useful!

@jackvoss175 2 жыл бұрын

AHhh, Kemo Sabe.

@sheraleeronan2326 4 жыл бұрын

Two resources I use a lot. One for camping, and one for Navigation. maps.me App One can download all maps and use offline. We were in some pretty out of the way areas on our trip last month, and maps.me saved us many a time. I also recommend freecampsites.net A most valuable resource for finding free, and affordable campgrounds. Most reviewers mention the road conditions. Also, look into the small town fairgrounds. Many have RV/Camping spots with electric/water and restrooms. Our favorite campgrounds on our last trip were Upper Teton View (free) Shoup Bridge Campground, ID ($5) Banbury Hot Springs, ID ($10) The camp host at Shoup is a bike rider and has two Goldwings.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

We'll have to check them out

@billtaylorable 3 жыл бұрын

love your channel, whn are you going to start using a drone?

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

I keep thrilling Chris we need one. She keeps reminding me it’s not in the budget. She’s an accountant you know. 🤔🤣🤣😍

@davidbaker3270 3 жыл бұрын

well if that big fat old harley got out the way you could thin those chicken strips to next to nothing chris so just remind him whose the tortoise there

@ttjbiggunner2025 4 жыл бұрын

Keep it going guys you have a good channel going here don't give up you can fined all kinds of great blm land you can get to on your bikes

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@hungwasson1399 4 жыл бұрын

Boondocking is great, if you don't mind primative camping where you dig your own latrine, have to pack in your own water, and pack all of your trash out. You can ride any bike off-pavement - but you have to keep your body over the bike instead of leaning in. The bike still needs to roll into the turns, but you have to shift your body weight to keep your mass centered above the contact patch of the tires. Needless to say, this is far easier to do on an adventure bike or a dual-sport bike. But I've encountered guys who could out ride me on fire roads when they're on a Hayabusa. It's about learning the skills. The gravel roads I've seen you ride on are similar to what you'd find in state or national forests and BLM land, so I don't think you'd have any problem with it, really.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Yes we have our own Shovel and always pack in and pack out. Leave it better than you find it.

@hungwasson1399 4 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife, right on!

@sellison2192 3 жыл бұрын

How long have you two been riding? Is this something that started 2 up that turned into you both having bikes? I cant get my wife to get one she enjoys sitting back and letting me worry about the road and she can enjoy the views. Lol

@bobesper4038 4 жыл бұрын

I am curious to know what helmet com's you are using in the videos?

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

We use the Sena 10c Pro. They work great. However Chris’s doesn’t hold a charge as long as mine. Here’s the link. twowheelsbiglife.com/collections/gear/products/sena-10c-pro-communication-system-helmet-accessories-motorcycle-camera

@Dalevd 4 жыл бұрын

Guys thanks for the video. Do you have senior national park passes and if so do they charge you an additional fee? I have a senior national park pass and at chimney rock national they charged me $6.00 to enter.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

we are not at the senior level yet. 🤣🤣

@ericlunn5323 4 жыл бұрын

How's that Yeti cooler?

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Works really well

@sunnymas2656 4 жыл бұрын

You make so beautiful videos since eleven monthes on KZfaq. Thanks a lot. With so much camera work. (Not seen, but I know it.) You should have 50.000 subscribers. Maybe you need more hashtags below your videos ? Or whatelse to trigger the KZfaq System. Also thanks to your Homepage. I want to create the same, here in middle europe. But my goal is: As cheap and simple as possible. Solo on tour on two wheels. It starts with a scooter for $ 100 only. A trailer for $ 55, etc. With a tent, camping gear, etc.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

DO IT!!

@sunnymas2656 4 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Ok - thanks. My Idea thrills me so much.

@QAsession 3 жыл бұрын

Following...sounds exciting!!!

@jeff5279 4 жыл бұрын

So what kind of bike to bike communications do you use? My wife and I bought some gear that, despite the reviews, were useless much above 50mph. We reverted back to hand signals during our 4500 mile trip out to the Four Corners and back. Next question is, finances. Do you guys have a large bank account or substantial investments? Or are you surviving off of social security? How much do you spend each month while traveling by bike, living on the road, staying in campgrounds? Lastly, is this just a long vacation, after which you'll get a new home and new jobs? Or, is this now your permanent lifestyle? I'm envious btw.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

We use GoPros 5, 7, and 8 blacks and we have Sena 10c pro on our helmets. All are on our website TwoWheelsBigLife.com

@slumgullianpass 3 жыл бұрын

It’s chicken strips dude.

@nunyadamnbiznez3522 4 жыл бұрын

Did your bike come with the strobe flashing brake light or did you do it after market? Also... I'd like to see more of that tube you made and put on below the back of your trunk... It looks like pvc pipe with screw caps put on it. What year is your bike?

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

The rear brake light is aftermarket. It actually has 3 settings of different strobe. The tube in the back, I got that idea from an IG guy I follow. @thegreatamericanchip he has the same on his bike Gloria. It hold 2 extra poles and all of the heavy tent spikes. Ms Alice is 09 Roadglide with 64000 miles and still doesn’t leak any oil.

@nunyadamnbiznez3522 4 жыл бұрын

When you turned left into the dirt pullout... it was cool seeing the reflection of your wife riding by. lol

@ttjbiggunner2025 4 жыл бұрын

@@nunyadamnbiznez3522 I believe IG stands for Instagram I could be wrong though I'm not into it myself I figured I'd let you know

@nunyadamnbiznez3522 4 жыл бұрын

@@ttjbiggunner2025 Thanks, I've never used or done anything with Instagram. I've heard of it, but that's all.

@dry509 4 жыл бұрын

Can you advise on reliability and maintenance of the BMW?

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

So far this BMW has been very reliable. It has 74k miles. At 30k intervals it requires the heads to be pulled and all components checked for wear. We had that service done about 10k ago and it was,I think $1300. But over all the bike is awesome. It’s a 07 K12GT.

@dry509 4 жыл бұрын

Two Wheels Big Life Good to know. Thanks for feedback. Shopping around myself.

@bstapleton3248 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are making me crazy. It’s called Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. They are also called Chicken STRIPS. There is lots of dispersed camping in CO. My advice is find a place on Friday night and stay through Sunday morning. Covid might be making it worse, but weekends in August are going to be tough. You might try heading north central Colorado as that is less popular (not really for any reason it’s great up there) or out to the Eastern Plains (Comanche National Grasslands and Bents Fort) thats where I head when the mountains are full.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

We been traveling on Sundays and Wednesday’s. This summer it’s hard to locate spots.

@bstapleton3248 4 жыл бұрын

It’s like that every August. There are first come first served sports which you can usually get but you gotta get there early. Don’t be afraid to disperse camp. Might also try up in the Frying Pan by Basalt. Hip Camp seems a decent alternative though. Everything will probably open up after Labor Day unless Covid shuts down the whole country. You can also disperse camp on BLM Bureau of Land Management land. In Wyoming, up in Medicine Bow National Forest just north of the Colorado Border you can disperse camp and almost nobody goes there. It is spectacular. Look on the road going north out of Walden.

@zaks9919 3 жыл бұрын

Chicken strip ? ...narrow?... I prefer to call it your "knowledge band" ,(you know at what point you will fall off), & even with a paid up medical plan .,I have a very" wide knowledge band" !

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

🤔🤔😁

@KennethLittleFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Do you guys use freecampsites.net I use that and most always seem to find a campsite when I'm on my bike traveling.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

We have found them to be useful.

@sherryperryman3495 4 жыл бұрын

😀

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

😘😘 Thanks Mom !!

@edhernandez8868 3 жыл бұрын

Valla con dios

@jackvoss175 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand what a “Hip” camp means?

@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 жыл бұрын

HGip Camp is a service that the host has property to rent to you as a camp site. there is an App and website for it.

@jackvoss175 2 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Thank you. I was out in left field, trying to figure out about “hip camp”. ;-)

@keithulhul7540 4 жыл бұрын

Theres an APP called DYRT. It free and shows all the campgrounds in the area. Also look for BLM sites ( beureu of land management ) the sites are usually free but have no amenities.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 4 жыл бұрын

Yes we found that app. Working with it now. Thanks.