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Wednesday June 19th 2013

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V-Strom Chain and Sprocket Replacement»

Last week the time had come to replace my chain and sprockets on my 2005 V-Strom (DL-650). I must admit I am pretty hard on the chain; I don’t clean it enough, probably don't oil it enough, and when I do oil it, I [...]

Original Concept modified for Paul's bike for direct mounting to the stock V-strom back end and a raised section for his higher custom seat.

Motorcycle Bike Rack »

THE DREAM:  Motorcycles carrying Bicycles Yes many an avid motorcyclist and bicyclist has had this same idea. Seems two wheels attracts other two wheels.  Here are a few examples of how this has been done [...]

Adventures

Beth at the Trailhead Goat Rocks Wilderness – »

As some of you may know, I am not a hiker. I don't really like to backpack either. It's not that I don't [...]


P1000791_facebook Post Canyon Mountain Biking »

Post Canyon, near Hood River, is home to some excellent single track mountain biking. With its ease of [...]


DSCN0727 The first step is getting »

Having never left the safety of the North American continent, I had no idea what to expect from my first [...]


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DDT – Everybody’s »

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During the second world war Swiss chemist Paul Hermann Muller discovered the amazing effectiveness of DDT against mosquitoes and the spread of malaria. [Read More]


Lifestyle

Austin Peters - The author The Secret life of »

By Austin Peters. Sometimes its easy to look back and see where it all went wrong. [...]


Camping, AK style. Mountain Madness: A »

Authors note:  While being tent bound for days waiting out epic spring snow storms in [...]


Gear

Motorcycle Bike Rack »

Original Concept modified for Paul's bike for direct mounting to the stock V-strom back end and a raised section for his higher custom seat.

THE DREAM:  Motorcycles carrying Bicycles Yes many an avid motorcyclist and bicyclist has had this same idea. Seems two wheels attracts other two wheels.  Here are a few examples of how this has been done [Read More]

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