Tag Archives: Motorcycle

14 Reasons to Start Adventure Riding

Posted on April 6, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

I’ve recently welcomed another rider into the “adventure” world. To his credit, he rode dirt bikes “back in the day”, but has been dedicated to street riding for many years now. After seeing all the crazy photos here on the … 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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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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The Garage Brewed Moto Show 2019

Posted on February 9, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

January, that cold grey month that blankets Ohio in frost and snow. The Christmas lights have been taken down, and for most folks, the motorcycle is tucked away in the garage, waiting for the spring melt. For those that do … 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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Bonneville to Scrambler in 145 Easy Steps: Part 3 (of 3).

Posted on January 26, 2019 by desmoderek

Being a regular reader of this esteemed blog, I’m figuring you’ve already read Parts 1 and 2 of this build trilogy and are settling in to digest the contents of the final piece. You are asking yourself “What happened between … Continue reading →

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Red River Scramble 2019 Updates

Posted on January 18, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

In case you missed the news just before Christmas, this year’s Red River Scramble will be held Thursday, May 16th through Sunday, May 19th (REGISTER HERE). You may have noticed that Moto Adventurer was a little quiet last fall, per my … Continue reading →

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What is the Future of Motorcycling?

Posted on January 7, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

Over the holidays I spent a lot of time thinking about the future of Moto Adventurer and where the blog, and subsequent social media outlets, are going from here. A lot of folks have asked if I was going to … Continue reading →

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Welche Für Dich?

Posted on December 23, 2018 by desmoderek

My buddy Andy is on a short list of folks I know that share my unadulterated lust for everything two-wheels. Andy has had no shortage of opportunities to sample bikes of every variety; despite appearances, there’s a much deeper connection going on between man in machine as he perfects the team parked in his stable. Continue reading →

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The Stable Expands to Two

Posted on November 19, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

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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