Tag Archives: Rally Raid Products Level 3 Kit

Going to the middle of nowhere! (A Motorcycle to have a beer with!)

Posted on June 11, 2017 by cesardagord

I know, sentences should not end with prepositions. Would you prefer if it read “a motorcycle with whom to have a beer?” No, right?  And second, I know motorcycles are inane objects, and hence have no “soul” and no capacity … Continue reading →

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The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 5: Riding it on Death Valley – Is it an adventure motorcycle?

Posted on September 17, 2016 by cesardagord

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 →

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The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 4: Riding it on Death Valley – first impressions

Posted on September 5, 2016 by cesardagord

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 →

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The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 3: Building the bike

Posted on June 11, 2016 by cesardagord

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 →

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The Honda CB500X Adventure – Part 2: Setting up the shop and parts shopping

Posted on April 16, 2016 by cesardagord

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 →

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