Austin, Author at Points Unknown

Adventures

Wallowa Mountain Loop Moto Camping

October 14, 2020November 14, 2020 Austin 2 Comments adventure, camping, maps, motorcycle, oregon, routes

With a limited amount of time and the weather looking pretty questionable for anything in the cascades, we decided to

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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

Adventures

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 1 Comment 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

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 – Electrical
There is a ton of information out there on how to correctly do the electrical for your van. I read
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...
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 - 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
Installing and Removing Plastic Fairing Clips (Pop Rivets, Push Pins, Plastic Pins, etc.)
How to install and remove small plastic rivets (or pins or clips) typically used on motorcycle fairings and other plastic parts around the...