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Tag Archives: Motorcycle
Bonneville to Scrambler in 145 Easy Steps: Part 2 (of 3).
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
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Motorcycle, Project, Scrambler, Triumph Bonneville, Triumph Motorcycles
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Are Scramblers Just a Fad?
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
Choosing the Right Dual-Sport Tires
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
Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety, Reviews
Tagged dual sport, How-to, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Tires, Tires, Triumph Scrambler
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6 Reasons to Attend The Dragon Raid
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
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Adventure, Dragon Raid, dual sport, Motorcycle, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler
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Ride Your Motorcycle Every Day: Reflections on 365 Days in the Saddle
“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
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Dayton, Motorcycle, Ohio, Ride Every Day, Scrambler, Triumph Scrambler, Winter
22 Comments
Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway: An Adventure Guide
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
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, DBBB, Kentucky, Motorcycle, Off-road, Triumph Scrambler
15 Comments
Bonneville to Scrambler in 145 Easy Steps: Part I
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
2018 Harley Davidson Fat Bob: The Softail-Dyna Throwdown
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
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Dyna, Fat Bob, Harley Davidson, Milwaukee Eight, Motorcycle, Powder Keg Harley Davidson, Softail
7 Comments
Conserve The Ride 2018: New Friends and New Adventure
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
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Alt Rider, Bald Eagle State Park, Conserve The Ride, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Rally, Pennsylvania, SMCC, Triumph Scrambler
9 Comments
Conserve The Ride 2018: The Road to Pennsylvania
Exhausted. I kicked down the side-stand, and slowly climbed off the scrambler. I looked down to examine the oil spattered all over the back half of the frame and saturating the transmission case. Standing in the parking lot of the … Continue reading
