Our very first rider profile: Introducing Handsome Chap Alex When we first started this blog we asked a few questions ( Contact the Chaps ) to get people to be part of our group (before we realized that consequences of a "group" meant in the motorcycle world) and Alex took the bait and was the first person... Continue Reading →
The big question at the top of my mind is how the hell am I going to carry extra fuel on my bike on this trip to Alaska. The V-Strom has a 5.3 Gallon gas tank and I am getting a range of around 225 miles to the tank. I am using soft panniers that... Continue Reading →
If I were looking for a cool vintage 70's helmet, I think any of these would fit the bill, or head. The Chaps would really up their game if we each had one of these. I call the black one with the Rasta striping. If interested, Helmets for Sale here Handsome Chaps are by no... Continue Reading →
Did I mention that I live in Minnesota. It happens to be winter in Minnesota and it is generally pretty damn cold in Minnesota in February. I needed to make a gas stop this morning at the local BP gas station and sitting at the pump getting a bit of fuel was this scooter. A... Continue Reading →
He is the good looking, responsible fella on the right. He is certainly Handsome Chap worthy. HC Dave is on the left and I'm in the middle. Much younger then and certainly better looking. At least one of us is anyway. You decide who. Leave your thoughts in the comments below. Check out his current travel... Continue Reading →
And a few other interesting bikes from Dulonos's bike night in Minneapolis.
Man do I love riding gravel. I am terrible at it and I go pretty damn slow, but I sure do get a kick out of it. Must be the tires I am running. Surely, it isn't my skill. Right... Gravel takes you places that you normally wouldn't go. It takes you down roads that... Continue Reading →
Have I finally ended my search for the perfect duffel bag for this upcoming trip to Alaska? The search for good gear can go on forever. Never ending options, all at your fingertips, waiting for you to debate every thread count, every molle attachment, installation method, waterproofing type, and about a hundred other features all... Continue Reading →
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