Tag Archives: Firstgear

Mother Nature is Unforgiving: The Ride

Posted on February 22, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

Do you ever have those dreams where you’re falling? It’s a horrifying sensation. Right as that twilight feeling sets in, you suddenly feel like you’re slipping away; right then you’re jolted awake, wide-eyed and gasping for air. Since I was … Continue reading →

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Posted in Opinion | Tagged Crash, Firstgear, Icon Raiden, Motorcycle, TCX Boots, Tourmaster | 22 Comments

Cold Weather Motorcycle Riding: 13 Tips to Keep You Warm

Posted on March 17, 2017 by MotoADVR

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 →

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Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety | Tagged Bike Bandit, Cold Weather, Firstgear, Gmax, Heated Gloves, Heated Grips, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Gear, Nelson Rigg, Schampa, Throttle Lock, Tour Master, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler, Triumph Speedmaster, Winter | 11 Comments

Firstgear TPG Escape Pants: Long-term Review

Posted on April 27, 2016 by MotoADVR

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 →

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Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety | Tagged Escape Pants, Firstgear, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Gear, Safety | 6 Comments

First Gear TPG Rainier Jacket: Long-term Review

Posted on December 31, 2015 by MotoADVR

Since it’s officially winter, I figured now is as good a time as any to review the First Gear “kit” that I’ve often mentioned. Last summer I started searching for some better winter riding gear. At the time, my best winter … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety | Tagged Firstgear, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Gear, Rainier Jacket, Review, TPG | 11 Comments

If it aint raining we aint training: first wet ride of the season

Posted on April 17, 2015 by MotoADVR

“If it aint raining, we aint training” is a common military expression I’m all too familiar with. While I’m a believer that nearly everyone has the physical capability to become a solider, what excludes most people is the mental fortitude … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety, Opinion | Tagged Firstgear, military expression, Speedmaster, Triumph | 4 Comments

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 →