Category Archives: Opinion

Surviving the Winter: Spring arrives at last!

Posted on March 14, 2015 by MotoADVR

After dumping another six inches of snow on us two weeks back, the big meltdown has finally begun. Sadly, my trusty steed stayed in the stable for most of last weekend as my driveway was a muddy bog for most … Continue reading →

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Lusting After New Wheels: The Dual Sport Conundrum

Posted on March 7, 2015 by MotoADVR

I’ve covered several times that I’m in the market to trade up for an Adventure bike. I’ve done a few test rides, and am looking forward to a few more this summer to help narrow the decision. Ultimately I want … Continue reading →

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Commuting: The gridlock rant

Posted on February 25, 2015 by MotoADVR

If I hadn’t previously mentioned, I hate commuting. I commute directly through downtown virtually everyday for work; it’s painful. First world problems I suppose, but frankly I just can’t get over the way people behave behind the wheel. I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Scrambler: The Motorcycle Sweet Spot?

Posted on February 22, 2015 by MotoADVR

There’s a line in Apollo 13 that I will never forget: “I don’t care what it was designed to do. I care about what it CAN do!” (I’ve probably mentioned this before… maybe a few times…) I don’t know if … Continue reading →

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Surviving the winter: subzero insanity

Posted on February 21, 2015 by MotoADVR

I can’t describe the last week’s weather with any words short of “Punishing”. The high Thursday was 8, Friday started at 10 below zero, and 8 inches of snow Saturday; mind numbing to this moto-holic.  I realize that’s not particularly … Continue reading →

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Surviving the Winter: Jack Frost blinks

Posted on February 11, 2015 by MotoADVR

January came to an end, despite a short respite which I actually brought the bike back home (…to the porch), she’s sat covered for the last few weeks. Finally, after the outbreak of spring fever, temperatures rose above freezing Saturday … Continue reading →

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Surviving the Winter: When the fever hits

Posted on February 4, 2015 by MotoADVR

That moment when suddenly the temperature breaks freezing, you look outside and see the sun shining. You look down at your watch, the gears start spinning furiously in your mind; trying to figure out how you can blow off the … Continue reading →

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Surviving the Winter: Day 28

Posted on January 28, 2015 by MotoADVR

I brought the bike back to the house last Friday. The past few winters since I got my license I’ve typically stored my ride elsewhere because I don’t have a garage. I suppose that’s a dirty secret I hadn’t yet … Continue reading →

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Frostbite: Riding below zero

Posted on January 25, 2015 by MotoADVR

“Aren’t you cold?” Me: “No; it’s all about Passion” “How do you ride when it’s this cold?” Me: “All the right gear” Some of you have probably had this conversation a few times. The looks of other drivers on the … Continue reading →

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Snowpocalypse: is riding in the snow possible; if so, at what cost?

Posted on January 8, 2015 by MotoADVR

The first major snow has just fell in Dayton, and I’m salty about it. Year-round riding is definitely in my repertoire, but at some point, the bike gets parked in the garage. But what if I didn’t have to? Is … Continue reading →

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