Last weekend, when Dakar Rally racer, Jonah Street, visited Touratech-USA, we asked the three time Baja 500 winner to autograph a copy of Outrider Journal. Featured in their first issue, Jonah obliged and we have since decided to host a trivia contest to give away this one-of-a-kind collectible!
After some serious riding in the backcountry of Kyrgyzstan, Helge Pedersen of GlobeRiders sent us this update regarding the importance of engine guards.
Two-time Dakar Stage Winner, Jonah Street, will be at Touratech-USA on Wednesday June 8th to share his experience from this year’s Dakar Rally. Come get the inside scoop on the world’s toughest motorcycle race.
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
7PM @ Touratech-USA HQ, Seattle WA
$10
Helge Pedersen, famed adventure rider and author of "10 Years on 2 Wheels," took some time during GlobeRiders" recent ‘Africa Adventure,’ to film a handful of informative ‘Tips from the Road.’ In this installment, Helge explains the fundamentals of motorcycle chain maintenance, including proper chain tension and lubrication intervals.
Grant and Susan Johnson from Horizons Unlimited have started their journey through Europe on a Touratech equipped Desierto 3 BMW 1200 GS Adventure to organize, run and attend their Horizons Unlimited Meetings and HUMMs (Horizons Unlimted Mountain Madness) throughout Europe.
I’ve had my Arai XD3 for over 2 years now and we’ve been through a lot together. Two years of touring, commuting, and off-road riding have taken it’s toll, and quite frankly the interior of the helmet was starting to get a bit… stinky.
Touratech presents "Africa Adventure," the latest adventure motorcycle expedition DVD from GlobeRiders. The documentary chronicles the team’s 6,000-mile journey through the grandest scenery and most demanding terrain in South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Zambia, and Namibia. Filled with drama, beauty, challenge and local culture, the 37-day ride of discovery is shared through expert filmmaking and a beautiful musical score. As with all GlobeRiders movies, the riders’ personal experiences, motorcycle issues and travel tips are also covered.
Frequently Asked Questions about the WABDR (Washington Backcountry Discovery Route)
Ted Simon, a British journalist best know for his books Jupiter’s Travels and Riding High, will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday, May 1st.
We crated the bike and delivered it to Honolulu Freight. It will arrive in Seattle in 2-4 weeks.