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Archambault’s Angle: On Racing

I’m standing twenty yards back from my bike, flexing my hands like a gunfighter of yesteryear waiting for the starting cannon… I am a mess of adrenaline, nerves, pent up aggression, and fury. 

Willson 120: Exploring Ecuador

Naturally, one of the big milestones for this trip is crossing the equator. Neither of us has been in the southern hemisphere before, so it’s a highlight for us.

Video: Aventuro Carbon Modes

There are many amazing features about this all-purpose lid, but switching between ADV Mode, Street Mode and Dirt Mode without tools is something that every Aventuro Carbon owner should be able to do.

Archambault’s Angle: Dialing In Your Motorcycle

Every motorcycle feels different and has its own personality, factors like rake angle, suspension, swing-arm length, and engine all play into this. That being said there are plenty of things on a motorcycle that can, and really should be tailored to the rider.

Bike Build: Kawasaki KLR 650

The Kawasaki KLR 650 is a bike that has a reputation as the “gateway drug” for the Adventure Motorcycle culture. Riders with a desire to ride dual-sport can pick one up at a price that’s relatively lower then most entries in the segment and once they’re hooked they move to a BMW GS or KTM 990 and never look back.

Dance of a Big Bike Girl

There’s something about a girl who rides a big motorcycle. She feels a sense of comfort when swinging a leg over, knowing she will be taken care of in the journey though not always knowing the destination.

Archambault’s Angle: The Life of a Helmet

The motorcycle helmet industry universally give motorcycle helmets a five year service life: from the first day you shove your head into it until it is time to retire it to the shelf of honor with other used up motorcycle parts.