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Baja ADV Tour Announcement
May 4-7 Baja on Adventure Bikes We are going to close out our regular Baja season with a fun adventure bike ride. This will take us to some of the places we don’t normally see on the regular tours. The planned route is Tecate – San Felipe – Bay of LA – El Coyote. This will be a street based ride with easy dirt only, suitable for all bikes and two up riding. We will... Read more »
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Yamaha Debuts Electric Trials Bike Concept
Yamaha TY-E Trials Bike Yamaha Motor Co announced today that it has developed the TY-E electric trial bike as a concept model. Designed to optimize the unique advantages associated with electrical power, the new TY-E will compete for the first time in the 2018 FIM Trial-E Cup, with scheduled appearances at Auron in France on July 14-15, and at Comblain au Pont in Belgium on July 21-22. Kenichi Kuroyama – who is currently competing in... Read more »
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New Bladders From Giant Loop
Adventure proof packing systems and gear company Giant Loop has added new 3- and 5-gallon Gas Bag™ Fuel Safe Bladders to its award-wining fuel solutions. Gas Bag Fuel Safe Bladders conveniently transport hydrocarbon fuel for power sports racing in a collapsible welded film and ballistic nylon reinforced container that rolls up or packs flat when empty. Weighing a fraction of rigid tanks and canisters and less costly than racing fuel cells, Gas Bag Fuel Safe Bladders are also available in 1- and 2-gallon models.... Read more »
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Shinko MX216 Tire Review
You can read my review of the Shinko MX216 tire at Bikebandit.com Read more »
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Chilly’s Vietnam Adventure Story
Hi, if you have the February 2018 Issue of the AMA Magazine, you may have seen my Vietnam travel story. For the rest of you, here it is, it is kind of long and no photos, just a story. Vietnam Offroad Adventure I really didn’t give it much thought. I got a text from one of my Baja tour clients, “Hey we are planning to go ride Vietnam next fall, want to come along?” I... Read more »
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Bill Nichols & Jimmy Sones Baja Tribute Ride
Read my write up of this special event at Bikebandit.com Read more »
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Pearly’s Possum Socks Review
Super Comfortable Possum Socks I am all about the comfortable socks. I don’t go in for anything that can’t handle the conditions well: no cotton, no acrylic for me. Even many so called “moto” socks are not particularly well designed for the needs of the enduro rider. Typically I find hiking/biking socks are best at managing heat and comfort. They are also durable. I go with lightweight for the summer and heavier for winter time... Read more »
