I’ve been helping Beau Sullivan from the Touratech warehouse recently on his 1989 Suzuki GS500E. While walking him though the engine rebuild process I realized how little thought is often given to the gaskets.
Why did I choose a Garmin Montana 600 for navigation on motorcycles? These days the ever-increasing capabilities of smart-phones and tablets have forced the question to be asked: Are dedicated GPS units are even still relevant or required?
A large group of riders (the leaders and sweep riders for the group rides) camped in the mountains to pre-run and proof these routes. We needed to confirm that the routes work and that they concur with the difficulty ratings applied.
The Touratech Rally (West) is now less than a month away. For a small cadre of Touratech-USA staff and volunteers the riding started weeks ago, before the long Memorial Day weekend.
If I gave my ball-peen hammer a lady’s name I might feel bad bashing it against things. I love my motorcycles for the performance they offer, but they are still machines.
Buying a used motorcycle is normally cheaper, and if done smartly, there are good deals to be had.
There was a moment when I almost ran over a kid, that was a touch scary.
The beginning of April each year also means it is time for the annual Stumpjumper Desert 100.. This is a weekend I always look forward to, it is the biggest riding event I go to, and one of the few times I get to ride desert.
Beautiful, rolling hills, shady stands of trees, twisty roads, dirt trails, dual-sport tracks, wildlife and a creepy, old, abandoned farmhouse. What more could you ask for when attending an adventure rally?
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.