Category Archives: Bikes

Harley Sportster Project: Adventure Tourer Planning

Posted on May 3, 2022 by MotoADVR

For folks not following on Instagram, I brought home a new (to me) motorcycle a couple of weeks ago. “Charlotte” is a 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom with about 9,000 miles on the clock. For anyone that followed the Dirtster … Continue reading →

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Triumph Scrambler Project: Stage 4 Upgrades

Posted on March 27, 2022 by MotoADVR

Somewhere in late 2020, I started writing this update on the status of Rosie the Scrambler and it “got lost in the move”. At any rate, a buddy of mine asked me the other day if I planned on posting something that covered all the stuff I’ve done to the Scrambler since I’ve had it. As I’m publishing a library of “scrammy knowledge” here on the blog, it seemed fitting to post that update here first. Continue reading →

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What’s a Dual-Sport Motorcycle? Part 2

Posted on February 2, 2022 by MotoADVR

In the previous edition of “What is a Dual-Sport Motorcycle?”, I outlined some ground rules and essentially drew a circle around the bikes I feel fit squarely in the segment. While talking to motorcyclists that are considering the purchase of a new dual-sport, I find that many are still unfamiliar with the breadth of models available, moreover the divide in both cost and capability between the bikes at both extremes of the range. 

With that in mind, I want to describe the various sub-categories of dual-sport motorcycles in more detail. I also want to highlight some of the models available from rarer brands. If you have the patience, I’m gonna take a deep dive into the specifications of various models. Lastly, I think there’s a demand for a motorcycle squarely in the middle of the segment that I don’t think currently exists from any of the manufacturers. Continue reading →

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What’s a Dual-Sport Motorcycle?

Posted on December 29, 2021 by MotoADVR

You’ve probably heard the expressions “enduro” or “Street & Trail” in the past, but today I suspect most folks use the word “dual-sport” to describe a motorcycle that’s intended for use both on and off the pavement. On and off-road … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Crowded on the Scrambler Farm

Posted on June 5, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

As I’ve said multiple times on the new podcast, we live in strange times. Fortunately, motorcycling at its core is a solo sport. “Social Distancing” on a motorcycle is easy, and for many, the whole point. For the protection of … Continue reading →

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What’s In Your Dream Garage: How Many Motorcycles Do You Need?

Posted on May 3, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

I’ve been working from home going about two months now. In that time I’ve been keeping up with friends on Instagram, messenger, and whatnot, and the same question keeps coming up, “what two-stroke are you looking at buying?” Since I … Continue reading →

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Honda CRF250L Long-term Review: Life on the Too Fatty

Posted on December 14, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

A few weeks ago James left a comment on YouTube asking about everything I’ve done to the CRF250L since I bought it. In the back of my mind, I’d already been debating doing a long-term review of the 250L; after … Continue reading →

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What’s Your All-Time Favorite Bike and Why ?

Posted on November 28, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

I ran into a couple of friends at the local BMW dealer the other day (they’re kind of a big deal). We started talking shop when Liz hits me with “What’s your all-time favorite bike and why?” Me, a guy … Continue reading →

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Harley Dirtster Project: Stage 1

Posted on March 2, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

For folks that made it to the Dragon Raid last fall, or the Garage Brewed Moto Show in January, you got a chance to see the Dirtster project in the flesh. As with Rosie the Scrambler and Andy’s Bonbler Project, … Continue reading →

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Bonneville to Scrambler in 145 Easy Steps: Part 3 (of 3).

Posted on January 26, 2019 by desmoderek

Being a regular reader of this esteemed blog, I’m figuring you’ve already read Parts 1 and 2 of this build trilogy and are settling in to digest the contents of the final piece. You are asking yourself “What happened between … Continue reading →

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