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Points Unknown - Sprinter Van Upgrade - In House Bluetooth Music Setup

Sprinter Adventure Van Build – Bluetooth ‘House’ Stereo System (bypassing head unit)

March 29, 2020March 29, 2020 Austin 2 Comments Audio, Bluetooth, electronics, installation, Music, sprinter, travelswithDAPHNE, van, vanlife

Small wireless battery powered speakers are pretty ubiquitous these days and offer decent sound for the cost, but we thought

Points Unknown - Kawasaki Versys X-300 Fairing Removal

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Kawasaki Versys X-300 – Fairing Removal Quick Reference

February 23, 2020February 23, 2020 Austin 1 Comment kawasaki, motorcycle, versys x-300

A short post graphically outlining the removal of the front fairing for the Kawasaki Versys X-300 (2017).

Wireless Phone Charging Motorcycle Mount | Points Unknown

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DIY Wireless Phone Charging Motorcycle Mount

January 25, 2020January 25, 2020 Austin 0 Comments electronics, hacks, motorcycle, Motorcycle Accessories, technology

Hacking an inexpensive wireless phone charging pad and sticking it to a motorcycle phone mount is a pretty straightforward project. Just break open the charging pad and extract the electronics and coil. Adjust the wiring as appropriate and waterproof the assemblies using nail polish and/or Silicone 2+. Wire it up (to a USB port or stepdown voltage converter) and you’re good to go!

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Accessory Wiring for the Honda Africa Twin | Part 1

November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 Austin 2 Comments Africa Twin, electrical, Honda, Motorcycle Accessories, wiring

Summary (TL:DR) To get switched power to accessories controlled by the key/ignition, I highly recommend the kit from Eastern Beaver.

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Accessorizing the Honda Africa Twin

August 31, 2019September 3, 2019 Austin 3 Comments Africa Twin, dualsport, Honda, Motorcycle Accessories

The Honda Africa Twin is really a great all around platform for motorcycle adventure touring right off the dealership floor. But in order to realize this potential, it does need a few accessories. And then there are some ‘nice to haves’. Cause lets face it – half the fun is customizing the bike to fit individual needs.
In this post we look at panniers, crash bars, tires, and windscreens for the Honda Africa Twin

Lessons Learned: Rivnuts Vs. Plusnuts
| I think plusnuts are a superior product and would highly recommend using these in critical situations (especially when pull out is a concern).
Sprinter Stock Stereo Upgrade and Speaker Replacement
| Instructions for upgrading the stock Sprinter Audio 15 with a new 300W amp, new speakers in the front doors, new rear 6x9 speakers...
Suzuki V-Strom DL650 Oil Change Guide (2004 - 2011)
| A brief guide with pictures and instructions on changing the oil for a 2004 - 2011 Suzuki V-Strom DL650.
Sprinter Adventure Van Build - Moving the back seat
| Highlights (TL:DR): get yourself a set of sockets and torx wrenches Measure 858 mm back from the original seat location
2016 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 - First Oil Change, Filter Replacement, and Maintenance Guide
| Steps for changing the oil and filter on the 2014 V-Strom DL1000. All it takes is a 17mm socket wrench, an oil filter...
Sprinter Adventure Van Build – Electrical
| There is a ton of information out there on how to correctly do the electrical for your van. I read
The Perfect Bike Rack Setup
| I’ve been looking for the best bike rack solution for a long time and have tried most of the options
Sprinter Adventure Van Build - Sound Deadening & Insulation
| Highlights (TL:DR): 400 square feet of Reflectix (too much) single or double sided 200 square feet of Thinsulate (40 linear