Not trying to be too direct here, but BMW R1200GS Adventure owners need to buy these engine guards from Adventure Designs. Might as well do so, cause you're going to pay for them one way or another!
Sometimes it's "the little things" that make us love our motorcycles. Whether it's memories of an incredible adventure ride or how we've "fit" the motorcycle to our own ergonomic perfection, it sure feels great to be truly "connected" to the bike we ride.
When we discover an excellent product, especially one that deals with motorcycle safety, rest assured we'll be letting you know about it. In this case it's Rox Speed FX's handle bar risers for the BMW R1200GS Adventure (although they make risers that will work for Suzuki, Kawasaki, Triumph, KTM, and many other brands.)
A quick Friday-congrats goes out to Acme Rider Supply for the launch of their new website and excellent selection of tankbags, riding gear, and various tools and accessories that all revolve around Dual Sport RIDING!
Stopping by their shop recently, I noticed the great selection of the ultra-tough tank and saddlebag offerings from Giant Loop Moto (picture right) and other top parts & gear manufacturers. Looks like the Shorai Lithium batteries which are gaining huge popularity are in high-demand at Acme Rider as well.
Acme Rider Supply's management and ownership comes from long experience both in riding and the motorcycle parts & accessories industry, so you can rest assured that their product knowledge will help make your shopping experience easy.
Perfectly positioned near the north Georgia Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Smoky Mountains area, Atlanta area riders in particular will find plenty of dual sport motorcycle needs along the way to their weekend rides. When we're not out of the country on international dual sport motorcycle tours, you just might see the RIDE Adventures BMW R1200GS Adventure there as well! Enjoy your shopping, and don't hesitate to share your product experiences with us as we continue to blog about various motorcycle parts and accessories as well.
(Above, the "Sport" dampening setting and 2-up riding preload setting, indicated by the 2 helmets on the display.)
Anyone following our Facebook and Twitter feeds noticed that RIDE Adventures bought a new company vehicle recently!
In late 2011, a
motorcycle tour through Patagoniagave us the chance to meet Dave Diamond along with a great crew of other riders. This 18-day tour through the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina actually sparked new interest in dual sport riding for Dave, and he returned to Los Angeles and bought a new KTM 990 Adventure Dakar Special Edition to compliment his existing Ducati 998s. Dave rode the BMW F800GS in Patagonia, but for a handful of reasons, opted for the Orange option after doing his research.
After putting on the "dream farkle package" of skidplates, laser-etched custom levers, carbon fiber protectors, custom wheels from Woody's Wheel Works, and a shopping cart full of other goodies, Dave quickly dove into the subject of "MORE POWER" with the KTM, and has achieved over 12 horsepower gains through some basic steps outlined here:
Quite a bit after the fact, it’s time to make a few comments about our test ride on KTM’s RC8. (A designation that in German, must hint toward “rocket power.”) Just because this is being written after the fact, don’t think that’s for lack of motivation. The RC8 was incredibly motivating.
On the long list of “important things for successful and enjoyable motorcycle riding” is your physical endurance. All prods toward maintaining strength, flexibility, an agility through physical training aside, this post is about staying hydrated.
The hours and miles can slip by quite quickly on the bike, and before you know it, the combination of excitement, heat, air circulation, and not stopping enough to sip from a water bottle can have you physically dehydrated. As any physician would tell you: Being dehydrated slows your mental and physical reactions, and adds to the number of factors that could lead you to injury.
