Follow Blog via Email
E-mail: MotoADVR@gmail.com
MotoADVR Social Media
Blog Topics
- Dragon Raid (19)
- Events (46)
- Gear and Safety (20)
- Harley Dirtster Project (1)
- Maintenance & How-To (17)
- Moto Philosophy (5)
- Pubs & Street Eats (13)
- Random Blurbs (71)
- Reviews (27)
- Ride Reports (39)
- The Finer Things In Life (3)
- Triumph Scrambler Project (7)
- What's In Your Dream Garage? (3)
Category Archives: Gear and Safety
VUZ LED Reflective Safety Vest: Be Seen
The first weekend in November came and went, and Daylight Savings Time went along with it; and now the dark times are upon us… This is that time of the year that I’m commuting to work in the dark, only … Continue reading
Posted in Gear and Safety
Tagged Hi-Viz Vest, LED Lights, Motorcycle Gear, Motorcycle Safety, Safety Vest, VUZ Moto
4 Comments
How to Clean a Motorcycle Chain: Routine Maintenance with the Snapjack
Way back in the early days of Moto Adventurer, I did a “How-to” piece on chain maintenance. Despite my preface, “This is how I do things, not necessarily the right way to do things”, I want to revisit this topic … Continue reading
Trip Planning: A Rever How-To
I’ve discussed my frustration with various trip planning apps and GPS products at length, including my preference for paper up until very recently. Per my comments back in February, REVER has become my go-to trip planning software. Needless to say, I’ve received … Continue reading
Posted in Gear and Safety, Reviews
Tagged GPS, How-to, Mobile Phone, Motorcycle, Rever, Rever moto, Route Planning, Trip Planning
Leave a comment
Scorpion EXO-AT950 Helmet: Long-term Review
Late last summer I decided it was about time to replace my aging GMax helmet. While it wasn’t particularly old, it was getting no shortage of use and then it managed to take a dive off the handlebars one day which … Continue reading
Posted in Gear and Safety
Tagged Helmet, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Gear, Motorcycle Helmet, Safety, Scorpion EXO-AT950, Scorpion Helmet
Leave a comment
Tried and True Dual Sport Tires: Shoe Shopping with Rosie the Scrambler
Last week I spooned on the first actual “set” of new front and rear tires since I bought the Speedmaster new back in 2013. I’m a little… frugal, to say the least, so I typically run tires as long as they … Continue reading
Building a Motorcycle Tool Kit: Road Trip Preparation
Spring is finally in the air in these parts and I’ve already started to do a bit of off-roading locally and down at Shawnee State Forest. Some of my posts on Instagram have received several questions about what tools I keep on … Continue reading
Posted in Gear and Safety, Maintenance & How-To
Tagged DIY, Maintenance, Motorcycle, Road Trip, Shawnee Forest, Tool kit, Tools, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler, Triumph Tiger
7 Comments
Cold Weather Motorcycle Riding: 13 Tips to Keep You Warm
Despite the fact that spring is technically around the corner, it snowed this week, and it’s not at all unheard of for Dayton to experience snow in April. That said, this topic has come up quite a bit in the past … Continue reading
Triumph Scrambler Project: Stage 1 Upgrades
SW-Motech Bar Risers (30mm) As I mentioned way back when, I already had an extensive list of goodies picked out; having ridden over 6,000 miles with Rosie the Scrambler I established prioritized list of modifications, on the top of which was … Continue reading
Motorcycles aren’t as dangerous as you might think
I bet it doesn’t take five minutes for motorcycles to come up in conversation between me and a stranger. As many readers here probably know firsthand, after discovering that I’m a motorcycle enthusiast, I’m often met with comments like “I … Continue reading
Posted in Gear and Safety, Random Blurbs
Tagged Motorcycle, Motorcycle Gear, Safety, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Speedmaster
16 Comments
Firstgear TPG Escape Pants: Long-term Review
I’ve been working on getting the last photos posted from the International Motorcycle Show in Chicago the past few weeks, but I wanted to switch topics and circle back to finish the review on my Firstgear kit. I’m sure I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Gear and Safety, Reviews
Tagged Escape Pants, Firstgear, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Gear, Safety
5 Comments