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Thumpers....big and small! The KLR650 (big), and the 70 & 90 Honda Trails...(small). I have to keep the light on in the garage because I swear: the little ones will breed...

I have a full face "road" type helmet for highway use. On the highway it is great. For my "real" DS riding...I have a MX style helmet the the big honking visor which comes in very handy for sun protection, roost protection, and helps with riding through vines/brush and allows me great...

These old CT-90's are just too much fun. Doing work on mine I have often admired the old Honda design and build quality at it's best. Well designed, overbuilt, and under "cc'ed... No matter how many times I think of selling mine for something "practical"...I come to my senses and keep it...

Awesome bike...stunning color scheme! You will find out how that BMW will change your perception of time & space... One example:a "quick morning ride, back by lunch" on my HD was about 70 miles, on my R100RS....about 200. Another: you will ride much faster...due to the very smooth engine and...

For getting this done right now and getting on the road, at a low cost and no real modifications to trailer or RTT you might regret NEXT month: I would consider using a panel of 3/4 exterior grade plywood sized to fit over and a bit beyond the top edge rail of the trailer tub. The RTT would be...

I sometimes drool over the outstanding designs for "camping specific" rigs of all types (back of SUV's, truck bed toppers/platforms, and the expo trailers). But for me both my full size truck with a topper and my Bantam trailer (towed behind our Jeep or the truck) do vaired duties...sometimes...

Since your asking this question here on EP...can we assume that some aspect of having the bike may involve off road or trail use? If so, how much and what type (gravel road, maintained trail, wilderness trail/single track? How much is your normal travel on roads with speed flows of under 50...

The summer round here was really hot...and using my 96qt Igloo on and off our boat had about the same results...ice gone at about 1.5 to 2 days at best. This cooler has a cushioned seat and it helps...suggestion: get a insulated cover for cooler (you can make one out of refletex insulation for...

Nice work on the rear hitch set up...perfect for mounting bikes. Having a Jeep AND a little trailer just work out so well....made for each other!

I bought an Old Town Penobscot style hull (labeled for sale by L.L.B) 16' Royalex canoe about 5 years ago off Craigslist. Well used, but cared for. After cleaning it up and studying the HIN...it was made in 1979. We still use it, I replaced the gunnels with wood and changed the mid thwart to...

Just some opinionated thoughts to consider: You mention "30 mile one way commuting": if that is a "most days" type of thing on the MC your considering, and involves highway speeds, then my thought is that the MC design and available options MUST support that type of riding - making it...

I don't know it this is close to fitting your needs...but the common lightweight tarps do not last long...but, a good heavy duty tarp can do the job. My Bantam is very similar to your M416 and Ive had good use from this tarp. Photo shows a heavy duty vinyl 5x7 black standard tarp. I made...

Nice Bantam! Good luck with the work on it. A perfect style match to the jeep - they are made for each other. The one I bought a bit over a year ago had more rust in the floor "back at home" than I noticed at the sellers house...funny how that works. Ours has been a lot of fun and done a lot...

Nice discussion and a lot of good posts. When the OP was lying there per his initial post...we can likely all put ourselves in that type of general situation, at least mentally. What I would want are options. Because these situations can vary so much...a range of options is just sound...

I have about 3 years on effectivly the same type of rig. Bought a used aluminum topper for my Chevy K1500 4x4. First time camping in cold weather...condensation was a problem. Used the refletix approach with contact cement to the overhead. I was lucky to have both a pass through window, and...

Your project caught my eye...and years ago I used similar color carpet to do my Ford van...3M adhesive and canned carpet adhesive along with some trim washers & screws and there you are. You have a neat finished look, and if you ever need to get behind the panel to add/change something...it's...

On the MC travels...I love having a small stove. Had the backpack type and when that gave up (after about 10 years), transitioned to a Jet Boil. Very happy with either for a quick hot food item...the Jet Boil is clearly more focused on heating liquid based foods (and quickly), but can do other...

I have same unit. Highly recommended; well made, sturdy, nice ramp and tiedowns. Also handy as the receiver goes all the way through...you can for instance have bike on the hitch, and tow a light trailer too. Used it for KLR and a Honda CT90. Photos over on the thread "PICS of your...

VersaHaul reciever mount carrier '95 Chevy K-1500 with a VersaHaul mount carrier. Has a nice main channel and a detachable ramp that stores on the unit. Rated 500#. Has a antirattle device to limit rattle/rocking. I use a locking hitch pin to keep it "mine". Note that the receiver goes all...

I have an existing truck cap and it has a old weathered center high mounted brake light...it's time to replace this light. Option 1: Just to replace light...likely I'll go with a recessed LED unit. Easy and quick. Option 2: Based on my use of a rear receiver motorcycle carrier at...