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Low-Cost Number Plate Bag
I installed a very low-cost (<$8.00) number plate bag on my dirt bike. This is a low profile bag so it doesn’t interfere with my brake line or headlight. It is perfect for carrying small, light-weight items like a Bluetooth … Continue reading
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Tagged dirt bike, fanny pack, front bag, number plate, tool bag
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Dirt Bike Luggage Weight Distribution – 2023
Motorcycle camping is a lot like backpacking. You generally want to avoid bulky or heavy items as much as possible. So, in general, you are likely to be carrying an additional 50 pounds or more when camping. Most of this … Continue reading
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Tagged dirt bike, dry bag, fuel bottle, holster, luggage, moto camping, tank shroud, water bottle
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Dirt Bike Luggage Update – 2023
Once again I have decided to try a new luggage setup for my dirt bike. I had two primary objectives behind this upgrade: From the various systems I have tried, my AltRider Hemisphere bag was my favorite. It worked really … Continue reading
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Tagged altrider, dirt bike, drybag, E-base, luggage, Mosko Moto, Rolie, Wolfman
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Grey’s River Road
16 Aug. 2019 Ross planned a dual-sport ride from Mtn Green, Utah to Alpine, Wyoming and back. Their plan was to leave Thursday evening after work and return late Saturday, for a total of almost 500 miles. I was planning … Continue reading
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Tagged dirt bike, dual sport, Grey's River Road, star valley, Wyoming
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Poison Spring Canyon to the Dollhouse – Apr 2018
14 April 2018 This is my third dirt bike ride to the Dollhouse area within the Maze District of Canyonlands. I was with Ross and Danny on this trip. We stayed in a cabin in Hanksville rather than camping near … Continue reading
Replacing My KTM Front Brake – Mar 2017
On my last few dirt biking rides last fall, I noticed my front brake was getting pretty soft. So, I figured it was time for new brake pads and change the brake fluid. For the most part, I have been … Continue reading
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Tagged 45510-MEN-305, brake master cylinder, brakes go soft, brembo brake, dirt bike, KTM, Nissin brake
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Magruder Corridor / Lolo Motorway Loop – Sept 2016
Sept. 14-17, 2016 Just over one year ago I started planning this trip. I was studying the Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route (IDBDR) and I was intrigued by the Magruder Corridor and the Lolo Motorway. With my small KTM 350, I … Continue reading
Posted in Dirt biking, Idaho
Tagged adventure riding, blue nose lookout, burnt know lookout, dirt bike, elk city, falls point road, highway 12, horseshoe lake, hwy 12, hwy 93, Idaho, indian post office, lochsa lodge, lolo motorway, lost trail pass, magruder corridor, magruder ranger station, mountain meadow atv trail, north fork idaho, painted rocks reservoir, poet creek, red river road, road 101, road 443, road 500, rocky ridge lake, salmon river road, selway falls, selway river, smith creek, spring creek, tough creek
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Carrying Extra Fuel Or Water On Your Dirt Bike
Updated Jan 2023. No matter how large your fuel tank is, there may be times when you need to carry a little extra fuel. Or perhaps you need to carry water for camping in the desert. If your dirt bike … Continue reading
Millville Canyon – Richard’s Hollow – Oct 2015
Oct. 10, 2015 Ed Lamborn offered to show us some of his favorite childhood trails up near Logan. With Jason now attending Utah State University, I thought it would be a great opportunity to meet him and enjoy some new … Continue reading
Posted in Dirt biking, Favorite Rides, Utah - Northern
Tagged Cart Hollow, dirt bike, Logan Peak, Millville Canyon, Richard's Hollow, Seep Hollow, single track
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Gardiner Family Adventures 