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

Posted on June 4, 2017 by MotoADVR

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 →

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Building a Motorcycle Tool Kit: Road Trip Preparation

Posted on March 31, 2017 by MotoADVR

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 →

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Motorcycle Maintenance: Valve Adjustment with 42k service

Posted on January 30, 2016 by MotoADVR

Back around the New Year the odometer starting ticking close to 42,000 miles and it was time to change the life blood in the trusty Triumph. When I neared 36k back in September, I had a discussion with friends about … Continue reading →

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DIY Motorcycle Accessories: Homemade Hand Guards

Posted on April 5, 2015 by MotoADVR

A new RAT pack member asked me the other day where I got my “BarkBusters” (Hand Guards) from. As it turns out, I actually made the hand guards and the windscreen on my bike, so I figured I’d share a … Continue reading →

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