Category Archives: Gear – Maintenance – Safety

Lane Filtering – a Civilized Traffic Solution

Posted on March 17, 2023 by MotoADVR

By letting motorcycles go to the front, we’ll all get to work sooner and safer. Continue reading →

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7 Deady Motorcycle Maintenance Sins…

Posted on November 4, 2022 by MotoADVR

7 deadly motorcycle sins… that I commit on the regular. Continue reading →

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Tomorrow’s Commute: Self-Driving Cars Against Motorcycles

Posted on August 5, 2022 by MotoADVR

Will the pursuit of self-driving passenger vehicles remove motorcycles from commuter routes? Are folks distracted by technology or have we sanitized the driving experience to our own detriment? Continue reading →

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Kuhl Silencr Kargo Pants: Post-ride Hiking Attire

Posted on March 20, 2022 by MotoADVR

I know what you’re thinking, “Drew, isn’t this a motorcycle blog?”
Why yes, yes it is, but hang with me here. While I’ve proven to myself that I’m capable of riding year-round, there’s no doubt I much prefer hiking in the winter months to suffering through boring rides on the freeway in frigid temperatures. Moreover, if you’re the “adventure moto-camping” sort, these hiking pants are right up your alley. Continue reading →

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Icon Raiden Jacket and Pants: Adventure Gear Review

Posted on October 3, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

New for 2020, Icon has gone back to the drawing board for a full redesign of their Raiden gear. Now in its 3rd generation (arguably 4th), this year Icon has made a host of changes to the venerable Raiden adventure … Continue reading →

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Where Do You Park Your Cell Phone?

Posted on March 23, 2019 by desmoderek

I count myself to be one of the lucky ones. I’m also a bit superstitious, an odd trait for an engineer I’ll grant you, but true nonetheless. I tend to believe there is no such thing as luck, good or … Continue reading →

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How to Measure Adventure Riding Skills

Posted on February 2, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

As the temperatures have dropped and the joy riding has slowed, I’ve spent the last few months consuming a lot of “adventure” riding media. I’ve also dedicated a lot of thought to reviewing “best practices” from various motorcycle events I’ve … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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