Lolo Racks “Rad Lad” Bike Rack Install on Surco Ladder (Sprinter Van)
The “Rad Lad” ladder mounted bike rack kit from Lolo Racks offers some intriguing functionality – enabling handy folks to
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Phone Mount and USB Power with the Adventure Spec Mini Faring for Honda CRF450L
The Honda CRF450L (or CRF450RL) is a fantastic dual sport motorcycle. However, in order to unlock its potential as an
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Tubeless Wheel Conversion for My Africa Twin
I go through the steps I took to convert the factory original (OEM) wheels for my 2017 Honda Africa Twin motorcycle from tubed to tubeless. The basic procedure I used was: (1) Remove the wheels from the bike and the tires from the wheels. (2)Clean the wheels thoroughly, first with soapy water and a scrub brush, then with wire brushes, then with acetone. (3) Apply 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 5200 to the spoke holes. (4) Prepare the wheels for taping using isopropyl alcohol (50/50 mix). (5) Tape wheels with 3M Extreme Sealing Tape 4411N. (6) Install Drag Specialties valve stems ( #0360-0010). (7) Re-assemble wheels, tires, and put back on the motorcycle.
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Installing a GPR V5D Steering Stabilizer on the Honda CRF450L
recently finished installing a new GPR V5D steering stabilizer on my Honda CRF 450L dual sport adventure bike and documented the process in the video below. While I was at it, I also installed a new 1 1/8″ ProTaper EVO handlebar.
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Installing the JD Jetting EFI Tuner on a Honda CRF 450L
The Honda CRF450L is well known for being a little bit twitchy off the line, when going from off idle
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How to Make Handlebar Mitts and Extend Your Riding Season
I made my own handlebar mitts (pogies). I used 1.5mm neoprene, made my own template (PDF layout/instructions), and developed a working prototype in a couple hours. I am very pleased with the results and the bar mitts are quite effective at blocking the wind and making cold rides much more enjoyable. Total cost – about $15.
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Motorcycle Boot Gaiters / Moto Pant Cuff Protector
The Problem: Motorcycle pants are expensive (even if you get cheap ones) and the cuffs get torn up by the
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Multi-Day Motorcycle Adventure Packing List
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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Making the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Adventure Ready
Many motorcycle industry reviewers have been pretty impressed with the ‘adventure’ capabilities of the little Kawasaki Versys-X 300. And what’s
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Changing the Oil and Oil Filter on a 2009 KLX250S
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
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter on a 2017 – 2019 Kawasaki Versys X-300
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