Tag Archives: Motorcycle

The Stable Expands to Two

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

Sometime around August of 2015, a buddy was following me through my favorite stretch of twisties around Oregonia. At the next stop he told me, “I’m pretty sure you’re getting every last ounce of capability out of that Speedmaster.” Shortly … Continue reading →

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Bonneville to Scrambler in 145 Easy Steps: Part 2 (of 3).

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

If you’re a regular follower of this blog you may have read Part 1 of this trilogy, and if you’re not, I recommend you go back and read that before continuing here. The main reason for that request is the … Continue reading →

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Are Scramblers Just a Fad?

Posted on September 9, 2018 by

Two years ago last July, I made the jump to a “new” motorcycle, something I thought would become the best pathway to new adventures, be it on-road or off. Conventional wisdom suggests that the portly Triumph Bonneville, dressed in throw-back … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Right Dual-Sport Tires

Posted on August 26, 2018 by

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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6 Reasons to Attend The Dragon Raid

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

The week after Labor Day will be here before we know it; for longtime Moto Adventurer followers, you know that’s my annual week-long vacation to Deal’s Gap for The Dragon Raid motorcycle rally. This year I’m hoping to see some … Continue reading →

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Ride Your Motorcycle Every Day: Reflections on 365 Days in the Saddle

Posted on August 3, 2018 by

“While not inevitable, between work, the fact I only own one motorcycle, and the impending weather in the coming weeks, failure this year is pretty likely. Despite that… it belongs on the Moto Bucket List, whether I make it this … Continue reading →

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Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway: An Adventure Guide

Posted on July 28, 2018 by

Following Red River Scramble 2018, I’ve received a number of inquiries about adventure riding opportunities in eastern Kentucky. After several attempts, I finally finished up  Mountain Springs Road (Furnace-Pilot Road) this summer and checked the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (DBBB) … Continue reading →

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Bonneville to Scrambler in 145 Easy Steps: Part I

Posted on July 22, 2018 by

Almost a year ago, I found myself the proud owner of a 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black that’s seen about 34,000 miles pass under its wheels. As a 10-year-old, the bike was in excellent shape, and still in near-stock condition. Almost … Continue reading →

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2018 Harley Davidson Fat Bob: The Softail-Dyna Throwdown

Posted on July 13, 2018 by

  Way, way back in my early riding days, a guy I worked with told me to go take a ride and handed me the keys to his motorcycle, a 2008 Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob. That bike was the very … Continue reading →

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Conserve The Ride 2018: New Friends and New Adventure

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

3:53 PM, Saturday, June 9th I pull into a gorgeous overlook on the side of the mountain as we wait for Bryan to catch up. I take a knee and snap a photo. Walking around the Scrambler I notice my … Continue reading →

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