How much you need navigation depends where you ride. I never used any prior to my first ride outside Australia and I could navigate regional Philippines with offline maps, but things ramp up. Riding through Europe or large cities in Asia you appreciate navigation and in my experience phone apps […]
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Just my personal experiences. Not meant to be definitive.
Up-scaling and sharpening ride photos
Topaz Sharpen AI I mentioned on one of my rides I was testing Topaz Sharpen AI software and thought it worth a post about that and a related program Gigapixel which I am finding useful. Post from RICOH THETA. – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA Sharpen AI software from Topaz […]
Read MoreMotorcycle punctures
One thing that is on my mind a lot recently is getting a flat tyre on tour. In the past riding with tubeless tyres this had never troubled me. I always carried a tubleless repair kit which I still do here in Japan with gas canister although I have breakdown […]
Read MoreTravelling light
I wrote an article about my packing for the multi country ride I made to South Africa and Oman awhile back and what to take is something people continue to ask me about. I just threw all my gear together for a short ride in Vietnam and took some photos […]
Read MoreA Better Luggage Strap For Riders.
Securing a bag to a bike is simple thing, but I have a couple of tips. I have tried numerous types of straps, flat, round, thin and thick. The most versatile I have come across is the design below. This is a 2 metre stretch cord with two additional sliding […]
Read MoreYamaha FJR1300 engine and final drive oil change.
The Yamaha FJR1300 must be one of the easiest bikes to change lubricants. Starting with the engine oil you can access the drain plug very easy underneath, simply remove and drain the oil, I am using a designated container that has plastic liner which has to be taken to a […]
Read MoreMotorcycle fly ride tour packing and my solution to one way rental
Wait! It’s not as much as it seems – just everything spread right out as next photo shows once together. I’ll list what I take for trips beyond SE Asia before showing my one way baggage method. (SE Asia far less) From the rear is my Alpinestars Andes goretex jacket. […]
Read MoreReasonable gear makes a world of difference when motorcycle touring and it need not cost a fortune
Just won the award for longest post title in a blog with that one… ha-ha In my former home the licence plate logo says “Sunshine State”, like Florida. I rode for years without owning wet weather or winter riding gear. There was no need to ever look at weather forecasts. […]
Read MoreHow to create and navigate a GPS route for motorcycle touring
GPS navigation for motorcycle touring is a subject that seems to still be misunderstood. There are two primary choices of device, the smartphone or a GPS and two schools of thought. First lets clear up why standard navigation tools such as simple phone apps or simple GPS devices are of […]
Read MoreMotorcycle Fly-Ride travel tips
Once more into the fray I was thinking as I pack for another ride. Whilst not an expert I have travelled a bit. I jotted a few things down that I find helpful.Sicily 2016 Weather I try to match my rides to dry seasons. Climates to travel This is a […]
Read MoreNon chemical bug removal and visor cleaner.
Easy way to remove bugs from your bike without using chemicals is with a bit of magic sponge. A touch of plain water and it cleans away the most stubborn ones. Can be purchased at Daiso for 100 Yen a pack (probably $3 in Australia Daiso) and only need a […]
Read More5 things that have improved my ride photos
I am by no means a good photographer. It is just a hobby that I dabble in, however looking back I can see my photos from a few years ago were poor compared to recently and was thinking what things have I changed. Of course my composition has developed a […]
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