Nobody walks out to the garage and pulls on a helmet and riding gear thinking, “I really want to be bored. I think I’ll go ride my motorcycle.” Continue reading
| 1. | If you have a stock non-adjustable shield go to step # 2. If your original shield is adjustable raise it about a quarter of the way up from the lowest position. |
| 2. | You will need a tape measure, straight edge, masking tape and about three feet of string. |
| 3. | Move your bike to a level spot and get some one to assist if possible. |
| 4. | Tape the straight edge to center of windshield using masking tape. The straight edge needs to stand about five to six inches above the top of shield possibly more. Continue reading |
In the previous blog post about dual sport riding technique, we talked about the Pros or reasons to opt for standing position in off road riding. The point of this 2nd part of the article is to remind riders that, just because the terrain you’re on isn’t paved, that doesn’t mean you need to be standing up on your motorcycle. (Some riders draw an automatic connection between the two, thinking that: Dirt = Standing.) While there are plenty of good reasons to ride standing sometimes, of course there are “Cons” to standing as well that we’re about to address for you:
Why NOT to Stand Continue reading
Relaxing after riding in over 100 F for a few hours
(Thought this was appropriate for our trip)
This is such a great article addressing many of the issues we are contending with on this trip. Last Summer 2011 when we rode Alaska, we were riding in really cold and wet conditions. This trip it will continue to be HOT and dry. As in any trip we are learning as we go and will be trying out some cooling vests when we get to Rigby, ID. I think it’s important to read the highlighted lessons in this article. If you are riding for hours in heat, it is tempting like Cheryl to take the jacket off but I knew this is not the best idea. What I have learned is about keeping the face shield down. We will also stop more often to soak our under gear with cold water. OH, and read the last part if you don’t read the entire article. So TRUE! 
by David L. Hough
The ride south over the Siskiyou Mountains from Oregon to California started out cool enough. Up at 4,000 feet, it was chilly enough that I was glad I had added the jacket liner and neck warmer. But a hundred miles later, as I descend down into the Sacramento Valley, the temperature begins to soar. By the time I reach Oroville, the temperature signs are flashing 118 F. It’s another hundred and fifty miles to the rally site at Mariposa in triple-digit temperatures.
A rider passes by in the opposite lane, jacket bungeed on the back, bare chest exposed to the hot blast. I wave, but there is no response. His exposed skin is red, and he doesn’t even appear to have noticed me, a bad sign that he’s on the fringe of heat exhaustion. I don’t wish any problems on a fellow motorcyclist, but there are lots of riders who have to contribute to the statistics before they crack the code. Continue reading
How is this for a way out there post! 
Albert Einstein’s diploma.
English translation
The Council of Education of the Canton of Aargau hereby certifies: Continue reading
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