Austin, Author at Points Unknown

Multi-Day Motorcycle Adventure Packing List

September 7, 2020November 26, 2020 Austin 0 Comments adventure, backcountry, camping, motorcycle, touring

Sitting around camp one evening on a recent moto-camping trip,we took the opportunity to survey and inventory everything that we

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Southeastern Oregon Dual Sport Moto 2020 (with GPS route)

July 18, 2020November 14, 2020 Austin 1 Comment adventure, camping, maps, motorcycle, oregon, routes

We did a 4 day big bike motorcycle adventure tour of Southeastern Oregon, including Crystal Crane Hot Springs, Pillars of Rome, Chalk Basin, Alvord Desert, and Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge.

PointsUnknown - Kawasaki Versys-X 300 - Kick Stand

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Making the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Adventure Ready

April 25, 2020April 25, 2020 Austin 1 Comment adventure, kawasaki, motorcycle, Motorcycle Accessories, projects, versys x-300

Many motorcycle industry reviewers have been pretty impressed with the ‘adventure’ capabilities of the little Kawasaki Versys-X 300. And what’s

PointsUnknown - Kawasaki KLX250S - Dual Sport Camping

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Changing the Oil and Oil Filter on a 2009 KLX250S

March 31, 2020March 1, 2021 Austin 0 Comments kawasaki, klx250s, motorcycle, oil change, oil filter, wrenching

This post provides just a few notes from my experience changing the oil on the 2017 Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L),
2017 Kawasaki Versys X-300, and
2009 Kawasaki KLX250S

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Changing the Oil and Oil Filter on a 2017 – 2019 Kawasaki Versys X-300

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 Austin 1 Comment kawasaki, motorcycle, oil change, oil filter, versys x-300, wrenching

This post provides just a few notes from my experience changing the oil on the 2017 Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L),
2017 Kawasaki Versys X-300, and
2009 Kawasaki KLX250S

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...
Vertical Ski (or snowboard) Carrying Hitch Rack
In short, the best ski/snowboard carrying solution I have come up with for a tall vehicle is to carry them vertically on a...
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
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
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.
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 - Bed Platform
We went very simple for our bed platform . That isn't to say it isn't highly comfortable and functional, but, like the rest...