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Transitioning on and off the bike is enough to make any rider stay on a little bit longer or ride past that vista without taking a shot. Jacket, earplugs or phones, brain bucket, glasses, gloves - then stow it away anytime you step away from your ride. I thought I'd add a couple of details to...

Rider Interface This post begins a list of small upgrades, stuff that makes the going a little easier, the bike a little more livable and the rider a bit more satisfied in having spent whatever discretionary income to make his ride that much more unique while all the other riders on whatever...

Thanks. Darkrider is right, I used Krylon Fusion Camoflage for the flats and Krylon Dual Superbond for the gloss smoke gray.

Painted Bleeding red (as in Honda) it was a switch to ride something green. That's not to say that Kawasaki is inferior to Honda, but we all know how we are when it comes to brand loyalties, and that's whack. And that's not the only reason I decided to change the paint scheme on the KLR. I...

Naked Forrest Gump would have something to say about buying a used motorcycle, much like a box of chocolates. Unless you're kicking tires with an 8mm socket in your pocket and the the owner's permission to disrobe the bike, you never know what you've got until you've got it home and have it...

Pannier Repair The pannier system is from Caribou with 35 liter Pelican cases that straddle a steel, powder-coated frame. This is an older design compared to Caribou's latest offerings, but still features lockable cases and lockable quick-release systems for case removal. The system is...

The State of the Bike The initial tear down showed the good, bad and ugly. The good being the integrity of the main wiring harness and electrical in general, a new(ish) battery, a well-tended and stored fuel system and carb, good rubber - Shinko Trail Masters, and it runs perfectly. All...

There's been a motorcycle shaped hole in my life ever since I sold the Blackbird three years ago. It was the last of a string of Hondas, starting with a CL 175, a Nighthawk 450, a CB 750 Custom, a Valkyrie Interstate and the CBR1100XX Super Blackbird. I gave up the Blackbird after I snapped...

Thanks for your post. Likewise, we need to get out to LHC and on to more on the Staircase.

Mikey, thanks for your post. Nothing makes a trip better than to experience it with someone, at least for me. I've done the solo bit on a motorcycle, and while there's much to be said about the practicality of lone adventure, it's too quiet for me at the end of the day. Her perspective...

Really enjoyed your post. Hope you all get to come back soon, and when you do, see what the southwest of Utah has to offer.

This trip was scrubbed two weeks ago when it was originally scheduled due to the unplanned surgery reattaching my left biceps tendon. So it's with great relief to get to a point where we could make this little overland trek in a minimum of pain. As with any adventure that takes us east out of...

Updates The H3 lost Drive on our way back from Moab a couple of weeks ago, getting us back to Hurricane in third gear. Then it went, too. The rebuild will be completed by tomorrow, fingers crossed. It sounds stupid to anyone who doesn't get it, but I've been out of sorts without it for the...

Thank you. And as a photographer, I'm never really sure if the pics are nice. There's always some better way to do capture it, but if I took that kind of time, you'd just be reading about the tire upgrade.

Right. That was a change made that model year.

Replacing old bushings is going to tighten things up considerably and keep the rack from moving around. I've thought about this kit, but haven't been compelled to do it yet. The Bilsteins improved turn-in and response on an already solid handling geometry for me. One of these days. Glad you're...

In our backyard -

+1 about bringing the kids along, what you're doing is indelible to them, but I don't have to tell you that. And your photos are inspiring. Thank you.

Hi Anson, The OME HD changed its handling from floaty to purposeful without being harsh. It's the best thing I did to that truck. I didn't measure after break-in, but subsequent outings on three to four-rated trails were never an issue. When lifting there's a risk of extra wear on factory CV...