Month: October 2017

Daniel Rintz: About Fear and Risk

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When we talk to people we meet along the way, we often hear: "You're so brave, travelling around the world, the way you do". I cheekily reply: "Not brave, just naive!" This always gets a laugh. But there is more weight to this exchange than my joking response lets you expect. The fear of the unknown occupies [...]

Fork Cartridge Conversion Kit: Africa Twin

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Not just a change in spring rate, or a simple re-valve, this cartridge conversion completely transforms the front-end of your Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L with all new damping characteristics that can't be achieved with the stock forks. The Touratech kit is completely tunable with rebound, compression, and preload adjustments made from the top of the fork [...]

Touratech ACE Suspension System for Oil-Cooled R1200GS

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If you have an Oil Cooled BMW R1200GS this DYNAMIC ESA suspension upgrade with have you falling in love with your GS all over again. You can teach an ‘old dog’ new tricks by upgrading your oil-cooled R1200GS to modern DYNAMIC suspension technology with the Touratech Explore “ACE” (Actively Controlled Electronic suspension). Fine-tuning the ride [...]

10 Fall Motorcycle Riding Tips: Safe Touring in Autumn

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Fall Motorcycle Riding Tips Nathaniel Hawthorne, the 19th Century author of “The Scarlet Letter” that was known for his dark romantic literature, said: "I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house. So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the open air.” Though the idea of [...]

Touratech Hand Guards for the KTM 1090 Adventure R

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The Touratech Hand Guards for the KTM 1090 and 1190 Adventure R are strong, lightweight, and look great on the motorcycle. Made of tough, impact resistant plastic, the Touratech handguards will protect the controls and handlebars of your KTM, as well as your hands from brush. These guards are plenty strong to take an impact [...]

Touratech Fork Cartridge Conversion Kit

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Not just a change in spring rate, or a simple re-valve, the Touratech Extreme Fork Cartridge conversion completely transforms the front-end of your Adventure R with all new damping characteristics that can't be achieved with the stock 1190 forks. The Touratech kit is completely tunable with rebound, compression, and preload adjustments made from the top [...]

16 Fall Camping Tips for ADV Motorcyclists

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Fall Camping Tips Most motorcyclists agree that fall is the most beautiful time for riding—especially those in areas that are thick with forests. But when it comes to fall camping, this same sentiment is cut in half or more. The reason is simple—weather is a bit more unpredictable, and the temps, especially at night, are [...]

Base Layers for Motorcyclists: Why Go Without Proper Underwear?

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Would you leave home without wearing underwear? Exactly - we didn’t think so. Over the decade, this concept has evolved into not leaving for a ride without wearing motorcycle underwear, better known as base layers. Except for maybe a ride to the wine store or a quick jaunt to get out of the office, why [...]

Touratech Extreme Rear Shock for the KTM 1090 Adventure R

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The Touratech Extreme Shock for the KTM 1090 Adventure R is the ultimate upgrade for your bike. In this video, Paul talks about some of it's awesome features. and what differentiates it from the OEM shock. "This is a really fast and fun motorcycle and putting the Touratech Extreme Shock on it will really be [...]