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This video shows a scenic not very well known county road through seldom seen ranch country in the south Texas hills. Quick note: you have to go through several livestock gates- leave them as you found them. Don't be that guy that let cattle out and now the road is posted. Cell service is spotty in places but don't loose sleep over it. Anyway- after an always nice ride on TX16, once in Medina head west about 2 miles and look for FR2107, a normal looking road until you see the sign for road ends in 9 miles. When looking on a map you'll notice 2107 runs parallel to the famous 337. This one just happens to be dirt. Unfortunately it dead ends about a half mile from connecting with 337. Go through the first gate and start taking in the scenery and the low water crossings. This water is the N Prong of the Medina River and tends to stay in varying stages of wetness. One hot tip here watch for slipperier than synthetic 20-50 algae on rocks. I'm proof its there. I Hate to keep nagging but only the road is public not the land and water. Chunky dipping is out besides Medina and Bandera have good chow and rooms. Well known owner of 2 DR360s invited me to take a ride and it was worth every minute. I'm a Harley rider and haven't been on a dirt bike in a while but you don't forget. After the algae splash I'll probably stick to pavement from here on out- at least till my scuff marks heal up. Interestingly- this road is not shown on Butlers Hill Country map. So yeah there's a lot of fences around here, this could be a nice starter road to get the feel of your bike. This is Ralph the TexasRider from Kerrville- Happy Motoring

This video is designed to show the Harley or any other motorcycle rider how to add an oil catch can. the need for this stems from modern engines routing internal engine gasses back into the motor to be burned in the combustion process. In some cases- generally higher mileage engines with wear, a larger amount of oil will transfer with the gasses and vapors. This residue tends to gather on the throttle body and pool up when shut down. Usually a drop of oil is seen on the bike or when air filter is removed for service. The video starts with a visual depiction of the above description pointing out parts involved. I then move on to start work, show the parts to be used and where they are installed. Harley Davidson air cleaners are in the open and easy to see the work going on. Rather than make a long video showing every move, I tell the viewer what will be done, why and then show the completed task. The job itself is easy not requiring years of mechanical experience, although some applications may require a special tool such as a tap. Most motorcycle riders like to maintain their own bike and I would not expect many to be concerned about doing this install. Once job is complete and a visual overview is done it is taken for a test ride to see if any oil collects in the catch can. I went on a 111 mile test ride (with pictures) then opened the can. In my case no residual oil was captured but I also have a fairly low mileage motor. The motorcycle used is a 2010 Harley Davidson Road King with the Twin Cam 96, 11,000 miles. I am based in Kerrville TX and enjoy riding the Hill Country. Questions about the area? ASK! Thank You

The seat of a touring motorcycle is critical if you're planning a ride longer than the local grocery store. Riders are always looking at other riders seats, talking and investigating aftermarket seats hoping to find the magic throne for ache free riding. The seat I discuss is a Harley Davidson Sundowner Road King specific seat, Part number 51615-09A. The 09 suffix indicates years it fits (2008-2013). The two seats are put side by side so the difference is easy to see. I go into detail showing measurements and contours of the molded foam and point out what the critical fit areas are for me. The main fit area for me is the radius of the back lumbar support area being larger and a better fit for most adults. The stock seat lumbar goes narrow on the sides and you actually end up sitting on the side cushions rather than flat on the seat cushion. Even better, the passenger pillion seat is 5 inches wider than the stock seat. The base dimensions for the drivers seat are the same as stock, so unlike some after market seats, you don't have to worry about being moved up, down, back or forward. This is a critical point for some as hands or feet may no longer reach controls. My bike is a 2010 Harley Davidson Road King and I do use it for touring. While I haven't done a coast to coast ride I do burn a couple 100 miles off regularly- just long enough to appreciate a good seat. The factory seat would start to bite in about an hour. I do note that this is the first aftermarket seat I have owned and hope that riders who have experience with more brands will join the comments. As always- feel free to comment and offer criticism or appreciation. Happy Motoring!

Rather than sit back on the couch waiting out a winter storm, Roadhog the TexasRider decided to do some maintenance on the motorcycle. First on the list is an oil change and the installation of a new Harley Davidson brand oil cooler. In Texas the summer temps routinely reach 100+ degrees and an oil cooler is all but required. Cooling the oil helps prevent oil burning, wear and naturally will help the motor reliability. Mobil1 20-50 v-twin synthetic was the oil of choice. I show the viewer what is in the kit then move on to install each part along with locations. I show the advantage of using a non-stock K&N oil filter over the stock filter. Also shown are some of the tools required to do the process. The completed installation is shown with a reminder to add the new oil to the engine. At the end the bike is started to leak check fittings. A test drive was done the next day, while there were no leaks, the weather was too cold to open the oil coolers 185 degree thermostat and circulate oil through the cooler. That will be rechecked as we move into warmer weather. TexasRider aims to expand the motorcycle riders interest out side their general locale. Texas is a big state with varied geography and I want to show one day rides and easy weekenders. My personal ride is a 2010 Harley Davidson Road King Classic that is made for the big Texas roads. I plan on maintaining it for reliability and the future. New videos will not only include touring but routine maintenance as well. Texasrider is located in the Texas hill country in the town of Kerrville. I use a Gopro7 and a dslr for video, Tascam DR-05 recorder for audio and various Gopro mount brackets.

In this episode Roadhog the Texas Rider tests one of the popular features found on the Go pro 7, 8 and 9. The cameras has both the Time warp and Time lapse, and the difference is explained. The video starts out with standard video speed then progresses to 2x, 5x, 10x, 15x, and finally 30x. The numbers represent one frame saved for every 2, 5, 10 etc, frames taken. For example, when set to 10x, for every 10 frames that go to the camera processor only one is actually recorded. At 55mph it looks like a fast motion that can be used to shorten long trips or hold viewer interest. After the TimeWarp is shown I show what typical editing soft ware looks like when sped up. Once back home I provide a one-on-one type commentary. to try and help clarify the pros and cons. One thing I try to emphasize the inherent danger of trying to configure the camera and/ or the Go pro phone app while riding the motorcycle. Also explained is why TimeWarp is made for a mobil platform and TimeLapse is designed for a stable platform, the reason being the stability feature is not operating during the TimeLapse. Roadhog the TexasRider is located in Kerrville Texas and has been riding motorcycles since 1972. I look for any excuse to get on the bike and is the reason I started this channel. I ride a 2010 Harley Davidson Road King and love it. The last Harley I rode was in 1985 and it was a lousy experience, I picked this up about 6 months ago and love it. In TX you have to be ready for a long haul and this is the way to do it, plus you have the ability to ride all year, so the cushy seat and sitting at the desk position completes the deal. HAPPY MOTORING!

In this episode the Texas rider shows the small town of Center Point Tx., about an hour west and an easy drive from San Antonio or Kerrville Tx. Center Point is located on Tx27 and can be accessed from Tx173 via FR480. A common route from San Antonio is Tx16 to Bandera then pick up Tx173. It can Also be accessed from I10 through Comfort TX. Center Point is half way from Comfort and Kerrville- the center point. The loop title refers to me starting on Tx173 and ending on the same. Roads are all a minimum of 2 lanes and traffic is light. The scenery is interesting in this part of the state and an all-around soothing comfortable ride. One of the things I wanted to do is show whats just off the main highways. Most riders are recreational and not involved in work or business. I try to stress take the time and enjoy it. Along the way I show two low water crossings usually with running water that can be enjoyed, places to eat and drink, sight see, and exotic game ranches. Also mentioned is the large inventory of vacation rental homes and RV parks available in the area if an out of towner is thinking about where he should go on vacation- especially in winter. Roadhog the Texasrider rides a 2010 Harley Davidson Road King which is common for riders who plan to ride all day and not just to the gas station store. Any rider or vlogger is encouraged to leave a comment about how to make a better video and experience. I try to keep these short but its not easy and some times the audio gets out of phase. Wind noise can be a problem because I use a 3/4 helmet and the lav mic that is clipped to the face shield picks up the wind. when I close the shield its against my nose and chin and the mic is in my nose- that's why I sound like a drunk with a lisp.Be back in a couple weeks, thanks.

A new motovlogger shows items purchased, in use, and road tested. We also take a ride different camera mounts. The video starts with an introduction of the content creator moving to the Panavise GoPro mount, showing it mounted on the handlebar of a Harley Davidson Road King. I then show the separate audio recorder, a Sony DR-05X using a Rode lavaliere mic. A helmet camera mount for the Gopro is shown to demonstrate the articulation of the arm. Two separate motorcycle rides are completed to demonstrate the audio and video quality of the items and the visuals of handlebar and helmet mounts. Editing brings the video length to about 17 minutes. At the end the video creator asks for comments and recommendations from the audience.