I have created a new rectangular Texas Adventure Rider sticker in two sizes – medium and large – and they are now available for sale.
Category Archives: Gear
Stuntman Jeff goes long
My buddy Stuntman Jeff likes riding motorcycles but he doesn’t particularly like riding motorcycles long distances. Which is completely understandable – many riders prefer shorter rides. However, it’s a long way to Jalpan, Queretaro, Mexico. How long? Starting in McAllen,TX it … Continue reading →
Waterproof Boots
Waterproof boots keep water out. Until you submerge the boot in the water and then it keeps water in.
Texas Adventure Rider Stickers
Texas Adventure Rider stickers are available in 3 sizes – small, medium and large. Small stickers are 2×3 inch oval. $1 each Medium stickers are 3×4 inch oval. $2 each Large stickers are 4 x 6 inch oval. $3 each … Continue reading →
Trying the Fandango
I’ve been using Wolfman tank bags for about 10 years. It’s quality stuff but when I needed a new tank bag I thought I would give the upstart Giant Loop luggage a try. The Fandango Pro tank bag is quite … Continue reading →
Guide to dual sport adventure riding
I’ve just started writing a beginners guide to dual sport adventure riding. This guide will cover the basics of adventure riding including such topics as selecting the right bike, personal protection, and luggage and packing considerations. You can read the … Continue reading →
Alpinestars Scout boots
Alpinestars released the waterproof Scout boot in 2009 for the dual sport community. I bought a pair in 2010 and have used them for 4 years now. Here’s my review.
The Lynx Fairing
My results at managing the wind at highway speeds on the DRZ had proven less than satisfactory so I decided that the next option would be to add a Lynx fairing from Britannia Composites. Read my report here.
DRZ seat comfort – a better saddle
While seating comfort is an individual matter – everyone is different and what works for one person will not necessarily be a good choice for another – I appear to be in the majority. The common observation is that the … Continue reading →
Wind management – adding a windscreen to the DRZ
The DRZ would really benefit from some type of windscreen so as to get the windblast off the rider’s torso. Read about the four different windscreen that I’ve tried so far here.
Should I use hard luggage?
Nothing says adventure quite like a big, multi-cylinder adventure bike with hard luggage mounted. And if those large aluminum boxes have stickers from various countries it’s even better. I’ll be candid – I like those big boxes. The good ones … Continue reading →