Reviews
Like most adventure riders, I’m always pondering the next add-on, upgrade, modification, or
farkle for my bike. I rely heavily on a community of riders on websites, blogs, and forums when trying to narrow the field on just where my hard-earned cash is going next. The products reviewed here are in the spirit of sharing my experience.
In this section I hope to review, not only adventure motorcycle parts & accessories, but also camping and the various road gear (big and small) that go along with the need to get out of town, off the asphalt, or beyond the gravel!
Disclaimer: In most cases, I pay full retail for the products that I review and have no material connection to the brand or supplier; however, from time-to-time I do receive a discount . . . and on some occasions, I have even be given products for free in the hope that I would mention them in my blog. Regardless, I always give an honest review and only recommend products I use personally and believe will add value to my readers.
Joe
Motoz Tractionator Adventure Tire REVIEW
I now have approximately 1000 kilometers in my Motoz rear tire, and I gotta tell you, in 4 out of 5 areas I love this tire. In mud, it churns through and propels my 500-plus pound V-Strom full steam ahead. This tire holds its track...
read moreFive Year Old Rides and Reviews 2016 Suzuki DR-Z70
This looks like a great little bike for half-pints to learn their fundamentals and develop skills. The Suzuki DR-Z70 runs a 70cc engine with a 3 speed transmission and auto clutch. SUZUKI DR-Z70 FEATURES 70cc engine The 2016...
read moreUCLEAR 100 Plus Bluetooth REVIEW
This spring I was asked by Kimpex to try out the UCLEAR 100 Plus Bluetooth headset. I had already been using the Sena SMH10 for some time, so that device acted as something of baseline comparison for my review of the UCLEAR 100 Plus. ...
read moreForma Adventure Motorcycle Boot Review
I attended the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto this past January, and I have to say that it was by far the best motorcycle show that I have attended – but that is not what I am going to write about today....
read moreSuzuki V-Strom Video Review
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read moreThe MACNA Mountain Motorcycle Jacket Preview
The first manufacturer information seminar that I attended at the Kimpex Motorcycle and ATV/UTV Show was for a moto-clothing company from the Netherlands. MACNA has been designing clothing and protective gear for around 20 years, and have...
read moreBMW ProRain 3 One-Piece Suit
I purchased the BMW ProRain 3 one-piece rain suit in the early spring of this year, expecting that I would need it while riding the 8,300 kilometres that comprised my planned Epic East Coast and Trans-Lab Adventure. The adventure completed,...
read moreSW-Motech Aluminum Skid Plate Review
Twisted Throttle Canada SKU: MSS.05.440.10000 Price: $386.76 Considering that I purchased my 2014 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 based upon owner reviews, it only made sense that I research the necessary add-ons and likewise base my...
read moreShad Zulupack Waterproof Bags Review
SHAD SW38 Waterproof Waterproof Duffle SHAD SW42 Waterproof Saddle Bags Sometime in late February of this year I began to start planning my upcoming riding season. I knew that my big trip in 2015 was going to involve the east...
read moreAdventure Tech – Soft Luggage Guards Review
PRE-RELEASE Review Sometime in mid-February I began looking into soft-luggage options for my 2014 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000. I ended up settling on the SHAD Zulupack SW42 Waterproof Saddlebags and SW38 Waterproof Duffle for the luggage...
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