A Fairwell to Dunkin
Today I lost my best buddy, my furry sidekick, the freakbeast, Dunkin. As I sit here and write this the room is […]
Stella Front Fork and Brake Swap onto a Vespa P-Series
Introduction There’s a reason why drum brakes are uncommon to see on current production vehicles these days, hydraulic disk brakes are simply […]
$100 Vespa Dirt Conversion
At every camping scooter rally there is at least one guy ripping around on a knobby tire clad old Vespa. He slays […]
Navigating with Tracks – Tips & Tricks
Introduction This article is based on a class that I have taught many times over the last few years for Touratech-USA. It […]
Terms and Vocabulary for Navigation – Part Two
What does a GPS do? Before diving into GPS terms, I want to explain how a GPS unit works and what it […]
Terms and Vocabulary for Navigation – Part One
Before really diving into GPS navigation, especially with a focus on backcountry travel, there is a foundation of basic navigation skills and […]
How to load tracks for your next adventure
Loading Tracks You are getting ready to ride a Backcountry Discovery Route, maybe you heading to one of the Touratech Rallies, or […]
Building a Budget Scooter Service Bench – A How-to Guide
I have been spoiled in the past using Handy brand pneumatic motorcycle lifts while working at motorcycle shops. Not having to lie […]
1968 GMC C25 Update
In the few weeks since I bought this truck I have been on the rollercoaster of regret and happiness. Regret of what […]
New Addition: 1968 GMC C25
With the death of my 1978 Chevrolet C20 I had a void to fill. Within too few days after the crash I […]