GearTalk MoniMoto GPS Tracker We wrote a story Don't Lose Your Bike which talked about the MoniMoto GPS Tracker. We ordered it but had not been delivered in our hands so we could test it. Well it arrive this past week and we could not wait to install and give it a
GearTalk Disc Lock by Kryptonite A few days ago, we wrote a quick story on "Don't Lose Your Bike" that talked about us ordering a GPS tracking system for your dual sport bike (or car or ATV or anything). At the same time, we also purchased a disc lock to help
GearTalk Don't Lose Your Bike Up until now, whenever we left our dual sport motorcycles, we could keep an eye on them. But as we venture out more and more, theft begins to raise its ugly head. Now, one of us has had a motorcycle stolen before. In 202, over 53,000 motorcycles were stolen
GearTalk Hotwired Jacket Liner For Christmas, my family bought me a 12v heater jacket liner by Hotired (12v Bluetooth Heated Jacket Liner). That afternoon, I connected the wiring harness to the battery and took it out for a test ride. This week has been unexpectedly VERY cold (below 10 at night). The first ride
GearTalk GCAG Z-Drag Recovery System Both of us have been talking about getting a recovery system for our bikes just for that one occasion where the bike goes down a small embankment and trying to push it back up is a bit of a daunting task. Luckily up to this point, most spills have been
GearTalk Pinner Tool Roll If you are riding anywhere, you should always have a tool bag...even if it just contains few basic tools. I love having a tool roll to keep everything in one place. Also, I do not carry a ton of tools but just the basics that will get me out
GearTalk Scot's Tiger 900 Bike Setup I am not really sure what number post this is but it dawned on me that neither of us has actually ever posted the details about our bikes. So without further ado, here is what I use on my bike AND what I typically wear while driving my bike. My
GearTalk Tank Guard Bags After getting the tank guards put on we started to look for some type of slim bag that could be used there. Luckily a bag is made by Hepco & Becker. It is a very slim type bag (3 lt each). They are water resistant (not water proof) but is
GearTalk Test Our New Tires We just got our new tires put on (Mitas eo7+) and really wanted to give them a true test drive. The weekend weather was shaping up to be absolutely gorgeous so we contacted a few friends and headed up to the High Country Motorcycle Campground. This campground is fantastic. The
GearTalk Beef Chow Mein Let me first say, the picture is not beef but ham. Why? I forgot to take pictures while camping and making this meal. But in my defense, I did make this at home but used the same recipe I did while camping...just in the comfort of my kitchen. We
GearTalk Rotopax auxiliary tanks I had these 1 gallon Rotopax tanks on my Himalayan. They sell mounts specifically for the Himalayan, which is a narrower bike, and they seemed to fit a lot cleaner. There isn't a specific mount for the Tiger so I ordered a couple of universal mounts from Rotopax
GearTalk Tank Guards This morning we drove up to the dealer to get our new Tank Guards installed on the bikes. With Hurricane Ian pushing north, the ride up was VERY windy (and cool). We got our appointment at 9am sharp. While our bikes were in the shop, there is a fantastic restaurant
GearTalk Klim Carlsbad Pants Ok, this is going to sound like a repeat review of the Klim jacket. Why? Because I have the exact same views for the pants as I did for the jacket. Klim is expensive and these pants is one of their high end ones. Before we get started, Klim is
GearTalk Klim Carlsbad Jacket Yes, we know. Klim is expensive and this jacket is one of their high end ones to boot. Before we get started, Klim is noted for safety and that is our #1 priority and concern. Feel free to read all stats, construction, etc about this jacket on the Klim website.
GearTalk Olicamp Stove When I first saw the Olicamp Electron Stove, I really like the compact size, the flame adjuster, and the built in ignitor. I have taken this stove on 3 camping trips. It comes with a plastic case but it makes the stove a bit bulkier and I like to store
GearTalk Forma Adventure Boots When I first got my adventure bike, I already had "some" riding gear. I have an ATV and would take it off road hence I had a lot of basic gear (helmet, boots, pads, gloves, etc) but most of this gear was motocross oriented. I realized that for
GearTalk Handlebar Guards As a whole, the Tiger has plenty of protection but one area that both of us were concerned with was the handlebars. Yes, we know that laying the bike down is inevitable and we want to try to lessen any damage to not only the handlebars but also the clutch/
GearTalk Blacktail 2 Hotel Tent Just purchased a new Blacktail 2 Hotel tent by Big Agnes (purchased it from the Moto Camp Nerd store). I had the Tiger Ultralight but found that it just did not have enough room and I was not happy with the overall design. It may be since I am tall
GearTalk Givi Luggage Racks for the Tiger 900 In our luggage write up, we mentioned that you need to be very careful when purchasing the racks. Ask a lot of questions as it is very easy to order the incorrect pieces ESPECIALLY when incorporating a top box. There are so many different plates and the part numbers are
GearTalk Rok Straps If you ride a bike, you will need straps. I have tried many different kinds but you can see the engineering that went into these straps. I cannot say enough how much I love these straps. First, the end loops allow you to strap to virtually anything on the bike.
GearTalk Rain Fly by NoCry So why write about a tarp? I come from a backpacking background and one of the most useful items I carried was a tarp. Why? Bad weather. I cannot tell you how many trips I backpacked where the weather turned foul. A simple tarp made a miserable trip quite bearable.
GearTalk TomTom GPS - Rider 550 If you are going to ride a motorcycle, you will need a GPS. Yes, you can use your phone but mounting it to the bike may prove costly since the constant vibration may end up destroying it (or se we have read). In any case, we opted for a GPS
GearTalk New Bikes! Yup! Last week both us pulled the trigger and decided to bump up our game and got brand new 2022 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pros. What a sweet ride. We both drove up on a Tuesday after lunch and at 6pm, drove home on two brand new bikes. So why
GearTalk Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core Deluxe This has got to be the most comfortable packable sleeping pad I have slept on. I was a bit worried that I would be uncomfortable laying on my side or my back. Nope. No issues at all. The pad itself is a bit heavy but worth it. In the past,
GearTalk Big Agnes Diamond Park 15 Both of us have this sleeping bag. Now 15 degrees may seem a bit overkill but that is what we wanted...just in case. So why this bag? The main reason was the integration of the sleeping pad into the bag itself. If you have ever been tent camping AND
