Author: touratech

Willson 120: Meeting New Friends

We bid farewell to Alfonso and Maria, then set off for the long haul to Mazatlán, Sinaloa. We were warned that the ride would be straight and boring with lots of tolls. Boy, were there tolls!

Long Beach IMS Report

This past weekend Touratech took our show on the road and set up at the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach California.

Willson 120: Viva Mexico!

Following advice from friends, we took the truck border crossing from Nogales, AZ into Mexico. Things went incredibly quick and smooth… except for the part when we thought we’d missed the immigration office where we needed to buy our vehicle permits. 

Archambault’s Angle: Do You Loctite?

Loctite is the brand name of an adhesives company that has become synonymous with chemical threadlocker.  Anti-seize is also a common chemical compound added to threads during assembly, for a different, yet equally important purpose. 

Willson 120: Time to Ride!

One week till departure, roof starts leaking, ruins downstairs bathroom door.  Had to fix the roof, and take care of the water damage, as well as replace the door.  Two days later, a huge wind storm blows down our fence.

Catch a Tiger by the Tail!

Yesterday at EICMA they unveiled the 2015 Tiger 800’s…. All 4 of them: The Tiger XR and XRX for the street, and the XC and XCX for dual-sport riding.