Before really diving into GPS navigation, especially with a focus on backcountry travel, there is a foundation of basic navigation skills and terms that need to be covered. Historically most people have had a solid background in map reading, which is very important when using a GPS unit. In the last decade or so there … [Read more…]
Loading Tracks You are getting ready to ride a Backcountry Discovery Route, maybe you heading to one of the Touratech Rallies, or your buddy gave you a .GPX file with some sweet single-track to run. At this point you have a .GPX file, either from downloading it, or someone emailed it to you. How do … [Read more…]
I have been spoiled in the past using Handy brand pneumatic motorcycle lifts while working at motorcycle shops. Not having to lie on a cold concrete floor during the winter months, or the dirty floor anytime of the year, and having a workspace where it is most convenient is easy to get used to. Quite … [Read more…]
In the few weeks since I bought this truck I have been on the rollercoaster of regret and happiness. Regret of what I got into and happiness of the potential I got myself into if it works out well. Driving home I realized only the shitty aftermarket gauges work, the steering was a mess, and … [Read more…]
With the death of my 1978 Chevrolet C20 I had a void to fill. Within too few days after the crash I was on the road for work for the better part of two weeks. This gave me plenty of time to figure out what I wanted. I was really thinking that I would get … [Read more…]
This is a eulogy of sorts, for my old truck. It has taken me a while to write this, work kept me busy, and processing the whole deal also took some time. On August 1st, 2017 I was hit while driving this noble machine to work. Someone in a 1993 Dodge Shadow decided that stop … [Read more…]
1979 Vespa P125X – Knocked Out After the saga of the finding and rebirth of my 1979 Vespa P125X, I feel like I need to add another chapter. Unlike the earlier posts, this chapter will not end well. As predictable as it may be all things considered, that nagging worry in the back of my … [Read more…]
I started planning the cosmetic side of this project before it was even my project. After the first email to buy it the gears in my head started to turn. In the Craigslist pictures it looked to be gray rather than the minty blue it really was. The scooter had been repainted in the late … [Read more…]
New Addition: 1979 Vespa P125X Like most great stories this is a bit of a long one, grab a beer and here we go… I wasn’t looking for a scooter to add to my garage, I was just bored surfing Craigslist. Times like this I normally search “Vespa,” “KTM,” and a few variations of “Husqvarna.” … [Read more…]
Safety Wiring Grips Grips are a consumable item, they wear out over time and need replacing. Sometimes the handlebar needs to be replaced, either though bending in a crash, or change in preference in the bend. Your current grips would need to be either transferred to a new bar, or replaced. I always replace them. … [Read more…]