adventure Archives - Points Unknown

Southeastern Oregon Dual Sport Moto 2020 (with GPS route)

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 Austin 1 Comment adventure, camping, motorcycle, 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

Suzuki Vstrom Top Box Luggage | Points Unknown

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Motorcycle Top Case Review and Install on 2016 Suzuki V-Strom DL-1000

June 15, 2017August 31, 2019 Austin 4 Comments adventure, DL1000, motorcycle, suzuki, touring, Vstrom, wrenching

Summary (TL:DR): Utilizing the factory threaded inserts on the V-Strom frame and some drilling on the top case mounting plate

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Iceland: Recommended for a Visit not a Vacation

May 22, 2013April 25, 2017 Austin 1 Comment adventure, driving, hiking, travel, winter

We had heard a lot about how amazing Iceland was and we were drawn in by the pictures of massive

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.
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
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 - 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...