Category Archives: Gear and Safety

VUZ LED Reflective Safety Vest: Be Seen

Posted on November 10, 2017 by

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 , , , , , | 4 Comments

How to Clean a Motorcycle Chain: Routine Maintenance with the Snapjack

Posted on August 30, 2017 by

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 →

Posted in Gear and Safety, Maintenance & How-To | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Trip Planning: A Rever How-To

Posted on August 20, 2017 by

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 , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Scorpion EXO-AT950 Helmet: Long-term Review

Posted on July 9, 2017 by

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 , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tried and True Dual Sport Tires: Shoe Shopping with Rosie the Scrambler

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

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 →

Posted in Gear and Safety, Maintenance & How-To | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Building a Motorcycle Tool Kit: Road Trip Preparation

Posted on March 31, 2017 by

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 , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Cold Weather Motorcycle Riding: 13 Tips to Keep You Warm

Posted on March 17, 2017 by

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 →

Posted in Gear and Safety, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Triumph Scrambler Project: Stage 1 Upgrades

Posted on November 14, 2016 by

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 →

Posted in Gear and Safety, Triumph Scrambler Project | Tagged , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Motorcycles aren’t as dangerous as you might think

Posted on May 26, 2016 by

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 , , , , | 16 Comments

Firstgear TPG Escape Pants: Long-term Review

Posted on April 27, 2016 by

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 , , , , | 5 Comments