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As long as it doesn’t rain, I take the beast for a stretch. It’s fall around here, and soon we will have mostly rainy days, if weather history still serves as a predictor. #eugeneoregon #jeep #jeepster #jeepstercommando #jeeplife #commando #fall #1967jeepster #seafoamgreen #seafoamgreenjeepster #veteransday2019Fall ride. Took a day off to ride with old friends! And what a nice ride it was. I’ve forgotten how nice the Oregon backroads on the coastal range are! And how great it is to ride with friends who make getting lost a sport. “When you hit a fork, take it” was mentioned yesterday. The ride started with fog and by the time we were out of town the sun came out. Perfect temperatures. #fall #fallriding #fallride #hondacb500x #cb500xadventure #cb500xrallyraidstage3 #cb500xrallyraid #coastalrange @gopro7 @hypersmooth @tipivillageretreatoregonA one minute summary of my week in Guam, the week of October 7th. The work event went very well, thank you to all who helped make it a successful event! It must be noted that on October 8th we were hit by the emerging Typhoon Hagibis. It passed to the north of Guam, touched Saipan before hitting Japan in full Super Typhoon force! My thoughts go to all who were impacted by this strong natural disaster! In Guam we were lucky to only experience some of its force. #guam #tumonbay #tumonbeach #micronesia #marianaislands #typhoon #typhoonhagibis #gunbeachA short summary of my visit to American Samoa. What great people, great culture, great landscapes, all in an isolated corner of the world, but close to the geographical center of Polynesia. Great week of work! #americansamoa #pagopago #polynesian #polynesia #travel #pacificI took this photo of the World Trade Center in 1988. Looking at my work calendar today, I noticed several meetings, organized just like any other day, it’s another Wednesday. But 18 years ago to this date I was starting my work day in Columbus, OH, when I heard the news these towers were hit by two airplanes. I can never forget the feeling of irreparable loss I felt at that moment. The world has not been the same since. What have we learned from such a tremendous loss? I don’t claim to have answers. But hope we never forget all who died on that day. #911memorial #worldtradecenter #twintowers #manhattan #nyc #september11While riding in the Alvord Desert playa last week (Labor Day weekend) it was hard not to think about Jessi Combs. There were two clear marks left on the ground by something that was traveling at tremendous speed on the north south direction. Rest In Peace Jessi. I hope that what you’ve done continues to inspire more people, specially girls, to pursue endeavors, academic or not, in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We all miss you, but your message will continue. Music by Yan Terrien, Flying High #alvorddesert #alvordplaya #oregon #southeastoregon #stem #stemgirls #mythbusters #overhaulin’ #allgirlsgarage #jessicombsfoundation #jessiecombsRelated Blogs
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The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 5: Riding it on Death Valley – Is it an adventure motorcycle?
The Death Valley adventure continues. Today we will ride Goler Wash Road and go over Mengel Pass, it will be a great opportunity to test the CB500X on various types of roads, the kinds of terrain an adventure machine is … Continue reading
The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 4: Riding it on Death Valley – first impressions
The Death Valley in California is a great location to test an adventure motorcycle. It has gravel roads, sandy roads, rocky roads leading to challenging technical passes, and also paved roads, connecting the many fun riding sites. On Part 4 … Continue reading
A KTM, a Ducati, and a Yamaha walk into a mid-size adventure bar…
To see a KTM or a Yamaha in such a club, that’s not a big deal, you would expect those guys to be out there. But a Ducati? If the Multistrada Enduro was not enough of a surprise, not only … Continue reading
Posted in Bike Reviews
Tagged 800cc KTM Adventure, Ducati, KTM, Mid-size adventure bikes, scrambler, Ténéré, Yamaha XTZ700 Ténéré
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Riding the 2016 Ducati XDiavel
Cruiser motorcycles never featured on the list of motorcycles I would like to own or even ride one day. My opinion about these bikes has always been subjective, either linked to the looks of these bikes or the lifestyle associated … Continue reading
Ducati developing new Scrambler, an Enduro version?
The launch of the Ducati Scrambler and the Scrambler Ducati brand in 2015 followed one of the most intensive marketing campaigns in the moto industry. Ducati would release pictures, videos, had a website, made use of social media. When the … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Scrambler, Enduro Scrambler, New Scrambler, scrambler, Scrambler Ducati
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Riding the BMW R NineT, thinking about the BMW R NineT Scrambler
Take a look at this motorcycle. Doesn’t it look great in my garage? I like the boxer motor, the nice shape of the tank and the overall nice lines of a standard concept. But I prefer the Scrambler version of … Continue reading
Posted in Bike Reviews, The Book, Uncategorized
Tagged BMW R nineT, BMW R nineT Scrambler, BMW RnineT, BMW Scrambler
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Taking the Ducati Multistrada to Northern California
This was my fourth visit to Northern California with the 2013 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak. There is no question to me, this type of travel, this type of motorcycle, having it loaded with travel gear and all, riding it on … Continue reading
Posted in Bike Reviews, Riding the Ducati
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The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 3: Building the bike
The purchase of this bike, the research about the adventure kit, the communication with Rally Raid Products team, sourcing or building the parts not included on the kit, getting a few odd tools here and there and getting the shop … Continue reading
Posted in Bike Reviews, The Book
Tagged CB500X, CB500X Adventure, Rally Raid Products, Rally Raid Products Level 3 Kit
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The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 2: Setting up the shop and parts shopping
How many times I stared at this ad which is found on the last pages of American motorcycle magazines, where this Harbor Freight, made in China, Pittsburgh brand motorcycle lift is available for US$299.99. I never bought it until now … Continue reading
The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 1: Why this bike?
This last February I spent a good amount of time in my garage, building a CB500X into an adventure motorcycle. I never minded the winter with its cold and rainy evenings, the build of this bike in my garage was … Continue reading
Posted in Bike Reviews, The Book
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