Monthly Archives: December 2015

First Gear TPG Rainier Jacket: Long-term Review

Posted on December 31, 2015 by MotoADVR

Since it’s officially winter, I figured now is as good a time as any to review the First Gear “kit” that I’ve often mentioned. Last summer I started searching for some better winter riding gear. At the time, my best winter … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety | Tagged Firstgear, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Gear, Rainier Jacket, Review, TPG | 11 Comments

Motorcycle Events recap and plans for next year

Posted on December 24, 2015 by MotoADVR

As a moto-aholic it goes without saying that I attend a number of motorcycle related events each year. I would say I generally split my riding time (somewhat) equally between solo riding, group riding, and organized events. Of course, not … Continue reading →

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Posted in Events & Rides | Tagged Cruise in, Demo Ride, Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, Dragon Raid, Motorcycle Show | 2 Comments

Form versus Function, a Scrambler against an Adventure Bike

Posted on December 17, 2015 by MotoADVR

As winter has started to set in around here, during the dark evenings I’ve begun daydreaming about changing bikes next year. Make no mistake, I have a shiny new Tiger 800 XCx square in my sights for the bike I … Continue reading →

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Posted in Opinion | 17 Comments

When the plan goes awry, the adventure begins!

Posted on December 8, 2015 by MotoADVR

Saturday was the December open house at Joe’s Cycle Shop (my preferred Triumph dealer); considering that I will be due for my 42,000 mile service any second now, I planned on stopping by to pick up all of the necessary … Continue reading →

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Posted in Opinion | Tagged Hoar Frost, Motorcycle, Snow, Snow Flurries, Triumph Motorcycles, Weather | 10 Comments

Urban Exploring: Remnants of times long past

Posted on December 2, 2015 by MotoADVR

A couple weeks ago, my buddy Tom moved the local moto-tag to a prominent pile of rubble (and otherwise condemned buildings) in downtown Hamilton (formerly Champion Paper Company). Since my wife was working over the weekend (this was the week … Continue reading →