RYKER: Twisted Sisters - Day 3 // Texas FM335, 336, 337 (LONG version)

Today is Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Nick ( @fattywithafirearm ) and I are headed out to ride the Twisted Sisters loop today. This is a very long video, so be sure to use the chapter markers to skip around.

Time indexes:
0:00 Joining the ride already in progress westbound on FM337 from Vanderpool
3:40 Handling differences between the Ryke and traditional motorcycles
10:30 Engine braking on the Ryker is good, cornering looks slow because there is no leaning
16:57 Arriving at the Twisted Sisters stop in Leakey, TX
22:28 Resuming the ride westbound on FM337
38:05 The RPS PowerKit 3 feels like it adds about 15 HP
44:08 Resuming northbound on FM335
1:06:10 Almost eating the guard rail because of off-camber surface
1:16:44 Stopping at the Twisted Sisters rockpile
1:18:56 Emus in the road!
1:22:43 Resuming the ride southbound on FM336 (after missing our turn)
1:26:45 Staying alert for loose livestock, covering the foot brake on the Ryker is tricky
1:39:58 GoPro camera distortion and following distances
1:42:57 Nick's recommendations for the Ryker 600 vs 900
1:51:11 Nick's thoughts on riding the Twisted Sisters as a new-ish rider
1:54:32 Stopping for lunch at Mama Chole's Mexican Restaurant in Leakey, TX
2:00:55 Circling back to Leakey to refuel before resuming FM337 eastbound to Vanderpool
2:09:08 Using Bluetooth comm's to talk while riding, safety is great, but conversations could be distracting
2:25:27 Arriving at the Lost Maples campground
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