Author Archives: MotoADVR

The Triumph Bonneville Reborn

Posted on January 12, 2016 by MotoADVR

On more than one occasion I’ve mentioned I’m clearly in the tank for Triumph Motorcycles. Obviously, the launch of the completely new Triumph Bonneville line is a “must-see” for a Triumph die-hard like myself. Considering that family obligations may keep me … Continue reading →

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Turning the corner on the New Year

Posted on January 4, 2016 by MotoADVR

Well, 2015 is officially in the books. While I have turned another page on the calendar, I don’t really see myself as the kind of person that makes resolutions and whatnot around the new year. However, this is the beginning … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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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 →

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New features on Moto Adventurer!

Posted on November 25, 2015 by MotoADVR

I want to thank everyone again for offering such encouraging feedback on the survey I sent out a few weeks back. I had a few plans in the works for new content and changes to the website, thanks to comments from … Continue reading →

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There’s frost on my windshield… but none on my motorcycle

Posted on November 20, 2015 by MotoADVR

I apparently have a sickness, it’s rare, and from what I can tell, untreatable. We’re well into fall, with winter right around the corner here in southern Ohio; that being said, I realize my riding days are numbered at this … Continue reading →

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What about Social Media?

Posted on November 17, 2015 by MotoADVR

I wanted to thank everyone for their responses and support of the blog from the survey posted last week. It’s been really awesome reading the feedback from everyone that participated, I really appreciate the comments and input! If you’ve not … Continue reading →

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