The morning cup of coffee is such an important ritual for most people. You're half awake and you stumble to the kitchen and fire up the coffee pot. The aroma of the morning brew can be so heavenly. Mmm, can you smell it? There is such an emotional connection to that smell, it is really hard... Continue Reading →
Baby BMW and My Friend Julia
You have all seen the articles about the Lego version of the BMW 1200 GS. Today Julia got to share hers with me in the office today. That little kit is very cool and I would love to build one up in the future. No, I don't have a BMW GS1200, but that's okay.... Continue Reading →
Maker Space. Rear Rack $12.00 Later.
Attached is my first and only attempt at building a rear rack for my Suzuki V Strom. I have been doing some research on rear racks and have been looking at a lot of really nice options. Touratech and SW-Motech to name two. Unfortunately, those options all come with a nice price tag... Continue Reading →
Why spend $200 when you can make it for $8.63
Made this crude headlight protector for my GS1200
Dry Spec Tool Tubes on the V-Strom
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 →
The Handsome Chaps New Helmets
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 →
The Perfect Duffel
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 →
