The Triumph Adventures

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Riding to Nebo

The cooler weather will be upon us soon so taking advantage of the nice temperatures is a must. The big issue, for me, is that in the Fall, it is also college football season (I have season tickets). This knocks out quite a few Saturdays for myself but it does

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Dooley's Tavern

I have stopped by here a few times for a beer but this was the first time I stayed and had lunch. Located in the historic Smithey Hotel building, it serves a variety of American dishes, including popular items like the "Pimento Cheese Burger," wings, and the "

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Stooges Pub & Grub

I wanted to get in a quick ride one evening and a friend wanted to as well. Decided to meet up in Mint Hill. I left a bit early so I could get a quick bite and decided to try out Stooges Pub & Grub. It is a popular local

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Dunlop Trailmax Mission Tires - UPDATE

The Dunlop Trailmax Mission Tires are a popular choice for dual-sport and adventure riders looking for a tire that offers versatility and durability on both pavement and off-road terrain. After approximately 4,000 miles of use, here is my feedback (here is my initial review of the Dunlop Trailmax Mission)

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Be Careful on the Open Road

We all know that riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating and offers a unique sense of freedom on the open road. However, this excitement comes with risks, particularly when drivers of other vehicles fail to obey traffic laws. Among the most dangerous behaviors for motorcyclists are cars running red lights

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NC Hills and Twisties

A friend of mine and I decided to take a good long ride this past Saturday and we wanted to ride up in the hills. Lucky for us, there are some really nice roads that lead up to the mountains. These roads are full of beautiful view and LOTS of

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Tune Up Tuesday

In Charlotte, there is a local motorcycle group called CLT Assembly. It is just a bunch of folks with all different bikes and personalities. It is actually a very fun group. One feature which I really enjoy is called Tune Up Tuesday. Tune Up Tuesday allows for anyone to fix

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Tamarac Marina

I love riding to this place. It is more than a marina. It is a gas station, restaurant, store, and bar with fantastic views ALL in one place. Plus the ride getting their is all back roads with twisties and nice wooded views. The food here is also very good.

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Quiet Ride in the Country

It was the last Saturday in July and I could not believe my luck. The high was going to be around 85 with nothing but sunshine (a rarity as of late - we got over 10" of rain in July). I had not been out for a good long

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Display That Phone

One of the main sources for directions on my motorcycle has been my TomTom GPS. I still love it and use it all time. I use it not only for directions, but for a glimpse at the roadway up ahead (corners, etc.). Over the past 6-9 months, I have also

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Bilt Pro Tourer Air Boots

I decided to purchase a pair of lower cut touring boots. I love my Forma adventure boots but I have found that with commuting to work, having a boot that looks more like a shoe relives me from having to carry another set of shoes. I have been looking for

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The Heat is On

It is North Carolina and we know it is bound to get hot and this week was no exception. Not only is the heat on high, so is the humidity. I try to stay out of it by riding in the early mornings or the evenings but some days, you

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The Lost Wombat

It was a very warm Sunday in NC but I wanted to get in a good ride. Not enough time to really head up in the high country so I settled on the lower hills (about 1000+ feet in elevation). It was a bit cooler but still very hot. There

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Pinlock Anti-fog Insert

I have always had a Pinlock anti-fog insert on my visor. They work great and would not have any full faced helmet without one. Recently I noticed that my visor was getting a bit hard to see through so I decided to clean both the visor and the Pinlock separtely.

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Dunlop Trailmax Mission Tires

With well over 7K miles on my bike, my tires are starting to show a ton of wear. I will admit, the stock tires that came on the Triumph Tiger 1220 Explorer kind of suck. I believe these are Metzler Karoo Street tires. They are at best an 80/20

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Billy Jack's Shack

A group of us were heading over to the Independent Picture House to watch the movie "The Bikeriders" and wanted a place to eat before the 7:30 show. I am not familiar with this area but suggested we go to Billy Jack's Shack. This restaurant/

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Linville Falls

With another beautiful Saturday happening, I wanted to get out and enjoy a nice ride before the weather starts to get too hot (not that the heat would stop me anyway). The high was supposed to be 86 but also there is lower humidity so it makes for a perfect

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Hef's Bar & Grill

Headed over to Hef's on a Thursday Night to give their Bike Nite a try. This place is very easy to find and has PLENTY of parking. I also thought is was quite nice that they set out cones so there was a huge area just for motorcycles.

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Route 16 to Wilkesboro

I had read a lot about Route 16 from Charlotte to Wilkesboro and figured on giving it a try. I hopped on my Triumph Tiger 1200 and headed out to pick up the route just north west of Charlotte from the outer loop (Exit 16). In the beginning, it is

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Fast Lane Bar and Grill

PERMANENTLY CLOSED! Did a ride up to Wilkesboro and decided to stop in at the Fast Lane Bar and Grill to get some lunch. This place is easy to find and offers plenty of parking. When I pulled up, there were a few bikes in the parking lot along with

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Underwater Bridge

Taking advantage of the nice day, we headed out about 11am to do some of the gravel roads in the Uwharrie area. We have written many stories about this area but have not visited since last fall, we decided to give it a go. There was also an nice two

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Hide-A-Way Tavern

We had another day of wonderful weather and came across the Hide-A-Way Tavern in our travels. This place does not serve any food. They do have a few snacks but that is all. Also, there is NO liquor. It is mainly beer and wine. On the sign it says Members

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Adios PCB - Hello NC

After being in Panama City Beach for over 5 weeks, it is time for me to head back home. It was great that my brother and his wife allowed me to live at their beach house and work for that long. I was able to make many excursions, drink and

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ThunderBeach - Bike Week at PCB

This year I decided to go visit my brother and stick around for bike week in Panama City Beach. Since I have a place to stay (and a nice one at that), why not stay an extra week and see what this bike week is all about. Luckily for me,

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Christo's Sports Bar and Grill

I have eaten at this place so many times it is hard to count. Love the atmosphere as it is small bar with excellent food and drinks. The prices are not so bad either (at least on PBR). I have not had anything bad here. Of course I have tried