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I debated whether or not to post this here, and despite the suspicion that this thread is going to devolve quickly, I'm going to anyway. Recently, the NC state legislature has enacted a mind-boggling piece of legislation, called "The Bathroom Bill", or HB2. I'll give you my understanding of...

Great question. I bought a cheap oil pan, and when I was done I poured the old oil back Ito the container the fresh oil came from (in my case Rotella T6). I did the oil changes in the parking lot of either a Canadian tire or a Wal Mart, which both have service bays. I either left the oil outside...

In total, I think it was just over 30 days, and about just over 18,000 kms. 3 sets of tires. 3 oil changes in the field. 2 air filters And I still have grime on my bike from that trip.

I couldn't get the Google maps link to work, so apologies if you have this already covered. If you're heading West, go through SD. Hit the Badlands. Hit Wall Drug (you will have seen signs for it for 500 miles). Hit 16A on your way to Mount Rushmore - trust me on this, it can be crowded, but...

They are not cheap and not perfect, but the best solution for gear over professional clothing is the tried and true Aerostich Roadcrafter. I have the two-piece which works just as well as the 1 piece. Pros: 1. Can be worn over everything and will still be comfortable. Clothes won't wrinkle...

I think this is a solid idea and I just registered. I don't see this at all as further fragmentation. I see a big hole in the market, so to speak, and if this forum helps to address it then it will be helpful. There's a place for paid memberships - trails need to be created, maintained and...

I did the Dempster in 2014. This just gives me a reason to go back. :)

Thanks for all the responses. It was pretty clear that Pit Bull is the top of the food chain here, but the price difference between that and the Venom package deal is kind of extraordinary. $103.59 for the Venom, front and rear, and through BSR the Pit Bull Combo looks to be $560.90 (both...

I couldn't find a pitbull swingarm stand with paddles. They seem to either use pins (for single sided swingarms) or spools.

I'm looking for opinions from folks on motorcycle stands, front and rear. I'm looking for a set for my garage that I could use on multiple motorcycles (street bikes, not track)- sort of universally applicable, mostly for wheel removal. This means paddle-style swingarm stand for the rear...

On my North trip I used a Delorme InReach SE, and I chose it over the Spot for a couple of reasons. 1 - they use different satellite networks, and the Delorme has much better coverage in the north and the south. 2 - at the time the subscription options for Delorme worked better for the more...

Between State Parks, National Parks and private campgrounds, it's usually pretty easy to find camping in the US. Without reservations it's a good idea to aim to be in an area where you can look for camping by about 4 pm. This doesn't mean that you stop riding at 4 pm, because depending on...

Lots of good feedback here, and I agree with a lot of it. What I have learned is that compromises get made until you hit the magic number of motorcycles, which is 5-7. So consider the compromises that work for you. If you go for one bike, consider the DL650 VStrom, with an Elka shock on the...

The adv segment is just like any other segment of motorcycling - there's subsegments and subsegments. There's something for everyone, and something to argue about for everyone.

FYI it appears that any license plate frame or cover is actually illegal in Ontario. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-driver-ticketed-3-times-for-licence-plate-covers-1.3064957

This. If an e-bike still has working pedals, it's a bicycle. Remove them, and it's legally classified as a motorcycle.

One last day in Moab. And then time to contemplate the trip home. I always get a bit squirrelly when the ride definitively points towards home. Even though I have a couple of days left to go on the road, the best part is behind me and I'm done. What am I going home to? To no job, to the...

The next day I had Fins and Things trail on my mind. Near the start of the trail, I met up with two other rigs - one was a rental and the other was a 4.0 Cherokee who clearly knew what he was doing. What I learned while I was wheeling was how amazingly capable a Jeep Wrangler actually is. As...

But what I really came to Moab for was Jeeping. While I gave some brief thought to taking the GS off-road, a couple of things stopped me. Namely lack of tires (which maybe I could have solved for) but mostly lack of talent. And after my experience with the remoteness of the Dempster, and my...

My home for the next few days was the Rustic Inn. I was considering camping, but honestly Moab is so hot that the last time I tried that it was really uncomfortable. Also, a pool seemed like a great idea. The Rustic Inn was great. Central to Moab, walking distance to just about anything, a...