The fifth episode of a fourteen episode series of my trip across the United States, Solo on my Motorcycle a 2016 Honda CB500x. Make sure you’re subscribed and ring the bell so you don’t miss an episode!
What I read on this trip:
▶An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green https://amzn.to/3FRIoA6
▶A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green https://amzn.to/3FPqcXJ
Ancient Civilizations of North America by Edwin Barnhart https://amzn.to/3wcMeQV
▶Circe By Madeline Miller https://amzn.to/3MhaPtx
▶Thousand Pieces of Gold by Ruthanne Lum McCunn https://amzn.to/3FLItVU
▶Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi by F.C.Yee https://amzn.to/3MuWM3q
▶Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Shadow of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee https://amzn.to/3yyRno6
▶Across America by Motor-Cycle by C.K. Shepherd https://amzn.to/3Mhluob
▶John Carter in a Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs https://amzn.to/37Ni6lT
▶Migraine by Maria Konnikova https://amzn.to/3welbF0
▶Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo ( Book 2 in King of Scars Duology) https://amzn.to/3FVKYFe
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My Riding Gear:
▶Scorpion EXO GT930 Helmet
https://www.scorpionusa.com
https://imp.i104546.net/KegK6n
▶ Winter Jacket, Rev’It Neptune GTX has been Discontinued, but the Horizon 2 is very similar: https://imp.i104546.net/rnqrYy
▶ Winter Pants: https://imp.i104546.net/kLOjd
▶Summer Jacket: https://imp.i104546.net/gm445
▶Summer Pants: https://imp.i104546.net/WZ003
▶My Gaerne All Terrain GTX Boots have been discontinued, but these are similar: https://imp.i104546.net/JrvX77
▶Summer Gloves: https://imp.i104546.net/Eag17Q
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My Favorite Motorcycle Camping Equipment
▶The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2 Bikepacking Edition: https://bit.ly/3AIB19T
▶Exped Dura 8R Sleeping Mat* https://bit.ly/392YRox
▶Exped Comfort Sleeping Bag* https://alnk.to/cwNxOGD
▶Exped Widget Pump* https://bit.ly/3Ow9e4s
▶Exped Down Booties* https://alnk.to/e72mE0o
▶Exped Mega Pillow* https://amzn.to/3k02qxV
▶UST Trekker Camp Stove: https://bit.ly/2ZTjP1f
▶Sea to Summit X-Pot: https://bit.ly/3qNuKVW
▶Sea to Summit Alpha Pan: https://bit.ly/3dKguK3:
▶ Sea to Summit X-Kettle: https://bit.ly/3ceo0L3
▶ Sea to Summit Watercell: https://bit.ly/2NEL3X4
The New 2020 Wolfman Luggage Line
▶Blackhawk Tank Bag: https://imp.i104546.net/QOvL76
▶2 Small Rolies on the Engine Guards: https://imp.i104546.net/jWG0YZ
▶Rocky Mountain Expedition Saddlebags: https://imp.i104546.net/x9jaYy
▶Expedition Duffel Large: https://imp.i104546.net/LPyB70
▶2 Bottle Holsters: https://imp.i104546.net/P0vE7R
My Camera Equipment on this Trip
▶Sony A7rii: https://amzn.to/3kSoJ7n
▶Tamron 28-200mm Lens: https://amzn.to/2PR89uj
▶ Tamron 20mm Lens: https://amzn.to/3ODiaVX
▶Rode VideoMicro Microphone: https://amzn.to/2GeFMkI
▶Rode Wireless Go Microphone System: https://amzn.to/3eMCFQ0
▶Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/3EVoYK6
▶Joby Mini Gorilla Pod https://amzn.to/36VRIWq
▶ Tascam Voice Recorder https://amzn.to/3MB7qFv
▶ In Helmet Microphone https://amzn.to/3vzClwB
▶DJI Osmo Action (helmet and handlebar cameras) https://amzn.to/3D3RVCb
▶ Insta360 OneX2 https://www.insta360.com/sal/one_x2?insrc=INRW6WE
▶Helmet Mount: https://bit.ly/3k2aWws
▶My Tripod: https://amzn.to/2HnmpXl
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:35 Morning of Day 9 Filmed March 13th 2022
01:48 My Satellite Messenger was Run Over by a Truck
4:31 Riding the Twisted Sisters of Texas
6:16 Well that didn’t go as planned
8:24 Morning of Day 10 Filmed March 24th 2022
10:07 Quick Tire Change at On the Border Discount Motorcycle Tire in Houston Tx
11:08 Legally Urban Camping (in the Rain)
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SBS Brakes: https://www.sbs.dk/
Exped USA: https://www.expedusa.com/
Neslon Rigg: https://www.nelsonrigg.com/
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