Tag Archives: Triumph Scrambler

Red River Scramble Schedule of Events

Posted on May 18, 2018 by

This year’s Red River Scramble is only a couple weeks away so I wanted to publish a general itinerary for how things are going to play out over the weekend of June 1st – 3rd.   Friday, June 1st: Friday … Continue reading →

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Avon Trekrider: Long-term Tire Review

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

As of late, Rosie the Scrambler has been wearing some pretty aggressive off-road shoes; that choice in rubber has also led to yours truly pulling out the tire spoons more often. The real insult to injury is the fact that … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Ride a Motorcycle?

Posted on April 25, 2018 by

Everyone rides for different reasons. For me it’s the adventure, the challenge, and the solitude. Why do you ride a motorcycle? Continue reading →

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Ride Every Day: Reflections on 270 Days in the Saddle

Posted on April 22, 2018 by

“…I’ll give you a winter prediction: It’s gonna be cold, it’s gonna be grey, and it’s gonna last you for the rest of your life.”   Endless Winter With snow spitting from the sky just days ago, I began thinking … Continue reading →

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Triumph Scrambler Project: Stage 3 Upgrades

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

It’s been a while since I did an in-depth update on the status of Rosie the Scrambler. Things have fell by the wayside considering my workload at the “day job”, trying to document the Dirtster Project, and getting ready for … Continue reading →

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March Moto Madness: Scrambler Adventures

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

Friday, March 23rd 02:54 AM I woke to the sound of my own teeth chattering. I’m not entirely sure when and for how long I actually slept. Hands exhausted from holding my sleeping bag closed with a death grip, I … Continue reading →

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Triumph Scrambler Project: Removing the California Evaporative Loss Control System

Posted on March 16, 2018 by

While in the process of installing the stage 3 upgrades to the Triumph Scrambler project (more on that soon), I suddenly found the “Charcoal Canister” under the swingarm to be problematic. I suspected that the black cylinder hanging off the … Continue reading →

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Ride Every Day: Reflections On 180 Days in the Saddle

Posted on January 25, 2018 by

Tuesday, July 25th, 10:46 PM After hours of farting around in the headlight bowl, I successfully spliced over a burnt connection and Rosie the Scrambler fired to life. Having sat out the previous day, the riding streak was reborn. Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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Triumph Scrambler Project: Off-road Rally Planning

Posted on December 22, 2017 by

Per my recent comments about plans for 2018, I am chomping at the bit to take off-road riding up another notch next year. I full well expected to spend more time in Shawnee State Forest and Red River Gorge this … Continue reading →

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Goals for 2018: Updating the Moto Bucket List

Posted on December 8, 2017 by

It’s that time of the year again, Thanksgiving was just two weeks back and Christmas will be here before you know it. This is that time of year that the snowflakes start falling and I start planning for next year’s … Continue reading →

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