Author Archives: drewkfaulkner

Choosing the Right Dual-Sport Tires

Posted on August 26, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

If you’ve been tuning in as of late, I’m obviously gearing up for another motorcycle Rally; with that, the issue of tires always comes up. Considering I attend about three to five major motorcycle events each year, I’m constantly fussing … Continue reading →

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6 Reasons to Attend The Dragon Raid

Posted on August 9, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

The week after Labor Day will be here before we know it; for longtime Moto Adventurer followers, you know that’s my annual week-long vacation to Deal’s Gap for The Dragon Raid motorcycle rally. This year I’m hoping to see some … Continue reading →

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Ride Your Motorcycle Every Day: Reflections on 365 Days in the Saddle

Posted on August 3, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

“While not inevitable, between work, the fact I only own one motorcycle, and the impending weather in the coming weeks, failure this year is pretty likely. Despite that… it belongs on the Moto Bucket List, whether I make it this … Continue reading →

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Viking Cycle Bloodaxe Leather Jacket: First Impressions

Posted on August 1, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

A few weeks back I got my hands on a new leather Jacket from Viking Cycle out in California. It’s still very much humid Midwestern summer here in southern Ohio, but it has managed to cool off just enough to … Continue reading →

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Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway: An Adventure Guide

Posted on July 28, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

Following Red River Scramble 2018, I’ve received a number of inquiries about adventure riding opportunities in eastern Kentucky. After several attempts, I finally finished up  Mountain Springs Road (Furnace-Pilot Road) this summer and checked the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (DBBB) … Continue reading →

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2018 Harley Davidson Fat Bob: The Softail-Dyna Throwdown

Posted on July 13, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

  Way, way back in my early riding days, a guy I worked with told me to go take a ride and handed me the keys to his motorcycle, a 2008 Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob. That bike was the very … Continue reading →

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Conserve The Ride 2018: New Friends and New Adventure

Posted on July 8, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

3:53 PM, Saturday, June 9th I pull into a gorgeous overlook on the side of the mountain as we wait for Bryan to catch up. I take a knee and snap a photo. Walking around the Scrambler I notice my … Continue reading →

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Conserve The Ride 2018: The Road to Pennsylvania

Posted on June 29, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

Exhausted. I kicked down the side-stand, and slowly climbed off the scrambler. I looked down to examine the oil spattered all over the back half of the frame and saturating the transmission case. Standing in the parking lot of the … Continue reading →

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Red River Scramble 2018: The Recap

Posted on June 26, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

It’s been difficult to put “words on paper” to describe this year’s Red River Scramble; the support from the motorcycle touring and adventure community was overwhelming. I set out to offer a venue for motorcyclists to discover the best of … Continue reading →

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VUZ Dry Tank Backpack: Long-term Gear Review

Posted on June 20, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

Way back in my college days, I used to commute almost an hour to campus after work. At the time, I was still lugging around my laptop in and old backpack I bought when I headed overseas the first time back … Continue reading →

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