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Good info calicamper, Leather beats Synthetics hands down, and I often wonder how I'll do in similar get-offs where my leather jacket saved a lot of road rash. Even the Synth gear is heave when it has armor and all these cool pockets. I wear my over pants, and jacket even when it's 100 degrees...

mnwanders, I interpreted Jupeter58's post a bit differently than you did. I worry about new riders regardless of their age. I'm glad you are taking a safety course. I've been riding for 39 years, and I can tell you that I haven't given up on my own learning, and I think as with anything you...

It's still a little early for Henness, I'm not surprized at the amount of snow. That was a lot of digging! Glad you got out.

I have the opposite of some previous comments where my T-Handles are loose when I check them sometimes after I cranked them down pretty tight before leaving. Good question. I've thought about that before. Sometimes I pack duffle bags on top of them. I'll need to do that again to see if it...

I think mine are permanently deformed at this point.

The BW is definitely more on the budget side and I'd love to have one of the nice Versahaul ones. I'll be checking the welds on my BW for sure from now on.

Hi Willsfree, Rear access is always the big tradeoff with these and any other hitch carrier. It's pretty easy to lower it to gain access, and I could lower my MX Hauler and get the rear door on the FJ open, but not all the way. It does take a few minutes though, and isn't super convenient. You...

Re-posting from your other thread. I've settled on a 600lb capacity BlackWidow SMC600 https://www.blackwidowpro.com/motorcycle/carriers/p/smc-600r/ It's beefy enough to carry different bikes and feels solid especially with the addition of a Anti-Rattle Stabilizer...

I've settled on a 600lb capacity BlackWidow SMC600 https://www.blackwidowpro.com/motorcycle/carriers/p/smc-600r/ It's beefy enough to carry different bikes and feels solid especially with the addition of a Anti-Rattle Stabilizer https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Anti-Rattle/etrailer/e99007.html

Found mine on Craigslist for $500 a few years ago. It took me years to find one so it's pretty random when they come up at reasonable prices. I was able to see it in person and they opened it up and showed me all the flaws, and gave me tips on setup and takedown. It was a game changer for...

Another vote for Gaia I use it on hikes, dirt bike rides, and road trips on the bike or in the FJ. Mostly I use it to create the tracks as I go and then save them in specific files. I really like using for hiking. Set it to record, then minimize it and put it in my pocket. It will record in...

Excellent post by Shigeta. He covered everything that I was thinking. The DRZ makes an awesome woods bike. I had a coworker try commuting on one and he only lasted a few months before upgrading to something that can handle the highway speeds a bit better. I'd imagine that the CRF300's are...

Good writeup and info from you guys. It's not something I'm going to invest in, but I can see it being good for groups in certain situations. is this geared towards the SXS crowd?

That's messed up. Thieves Suck! Who would steal a TDub? I'll keep an eye out here in SF for all it's worth. Hope you get it back.

I can't be left out of the KLR pics! The first one I owned. My Adventure kit was my Eclipse Street bike tail bag and tank bag, my backpack, and my bicycle paniers.

Battery Chamberlin at Baker Beach in SF We walk past this on one of our usual city hikes. I like to imagine what it must have been like to be stationed here back when it was active.

Nice work, as usual.

The whole thing is just sad, and I feel for the family and friends. The conversation here has been a good read. I'm thinking of getting a PLB as a backup for my inReach.

Have you considered the KLX300 for a little bit better off-pavement manners? Maybe not so great for long high speed highways.

Some shots of ADV bikes in Mendocino National Forest Why we ride with friends