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  1. TonyBKK

    Pacific Northwest Day Trippin on the Land Yacht

    Left Thailand to move back to the US a while back and have settled down in Redmond, Washington, or the "Eastside" as Seattle folks call it. Gorgeous roads all over this state but I was busy with the new job and the move but finally managed to get out for a ride! Day trip to Leavenworth via...
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    Riding to Crater Lake in November was perhaps not such a great idea ;)

    I really should have known better, but I'm stubborn sometimes ;) Wet and cool leaving Medford, Oregon. Had the roads all to myself! Riding north to Crater Lake on the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Highway- Rainy day selfie ;) Snow??!? That hadn't really occurred to me... A wet and chilly ride up...
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    Fall tour- Minnesota to Washington via Arizona!

    Gorgeous fall weather and colors in the Twin Cities! Tomorrow I head for Bellingham, WA via Phoenix, Arizona, a journey that should cover some ~5 thousand miles. Ready to roll! ^_^ Looking forward to catching up with a few GT-Riders along the way! It's getting cold up here in Minnesota...
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    The All New Ducati Scrambler just revealed at Cologne INTERMOT!

    After years of rumours, spy pictures, and multiple leaks – Ducati have just revealed the all-new Scrambler at the Cologne show. More pictures and details here: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn/news/newsresults/new-bikes/2014/september/cologne-show-ducati-scrambler-revealed/
  5. TonyBKK

    2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 First Look!

    The venerable Versys has always been a fantastic bike but was overdue for a makeover. Kawasaki has completely redesigned the front end giving a more sporty Ninja-esque look along with upgraded suspension and a few other farkles such as heated grips and 12v power for accessories. Looks like a...
  6. TonyBKK

    Ninja H2 Built Beyond Belief!

    Wow, Team Green sure is building the excitement with this one! Not content to have the fastest bike in the world with the ZX14R they are now set to unveil the "Ninja H2" at the 2014 INTERMOT. http://www.ninja-h2.com/ Nobody knows for sure what it is. A supercharged 600? 750? 1000? :shock...
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    Can anyone recommend a good shop that can rebuild a starter motor?

    Hi All! Starter motor on my KLX needs to be rebuilt / replaced. OEM is made in Japan so a bit pricey so would like to get it rebuilt here if I can find a decent shop. Thanks in advance for any recommendations! T
  8. TonyBKK

    A new motorcycle camping tent: Marmot Limelight 2P

    I've had my old REI half dome tent for longer than I can remember and having used it on 4 continents and all of last summer it was finally well and truly worn out. Nothing broken mind you, no holes, split seams or broken zippers, but the poles were starting to go and the waterproofing was...
  9. TonyBKK

    Minnesota to New York via Canada! Father and son summer road trip 2014!

    Huge thanks to Advrider inmate Boardrider! I posted an ad looking for a place to service my K1200LT and he generously volunteered his workshop and tools. Stealerships wanted upwards of $1200 to service the Land Yacht. I got it done for about $300 :thumbup: Also need to give a shout out to...
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    Installing a 3 gallon IMS tank on EFI Kawasaki KLX 250. A DIY guide.

    We've been waiting a long time for an aftermarket tank for the fuel injected Kawasaki KLX 250. IMS has finally done it! Presenting the 3 gallon IMS tank for the EFI Kawasaki KLX 250: Note to the Pudgy Picture Thief: All text and images © Marc Nisam and Brian Ennion. All Rights Reserved. I bet...
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    Big Bike training day at the Bira Racing Track Pattaya

    A nicely put together video from Destination Thailand :thumbup:
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    Recommended motorcycle battery website.

    A mate has been trying to find a replacement for the battery in his KTM 950 Adventure and had no luck with any of the KTM dealers here in Thailand. Red Baron couldn't help him either. Did a bit of searching and discovered this excellent website where you plug in your bike and it tells you all...
  13. TonyBKK

    Kawasaki Rama 9's new Rider Training Course nearly complete!

    Kawasaki, Thailand's HQ at Rama 9, Bangkok has nearly finished their new rider training course in what used to be a mostly vacant parking lot behind the main warehouse- This will be a perfect spot for future basic skills riding courses and events. Certainly a better spot for test rides as...
  14. TonyBKK

    2015 Kawasaki ZX-6R and ZX-10R First Look!

    Kawasaki has released two models for 2015, the Ninja ZX-6R and Ninja ZX-10R. Both return unchanged mechanically but are available in new 30th Anniversary Model graphics that celebrate three decades of Kawasaki Ninja models. The special graphics, available on ABS and non-ABS versions of both...
  15. TonyBKK

    Yamaha MT-09 Based WorldCrosser Concept Bike

    by by Oberdan Bezzi Meet the MT-09 Based, WorldCrosser-yamaha-mt-09-triple-worldcrosser-Concept-oberdan-bezzi Welcome the Worldcrosser, Oberdan Bezzi's latest concept, based on the already coveted Yamaha MT-09. The Yamaha MT-09 (or FZ-09, as it it marketed in some countries including the US)...
  16. TonyBKK

    The New Africa Twin Is a CRF??!?

    Back in the late summer of 2013 I wrote a wishful editorial, hoping that the rumored new-generation Africa Twin Honda was reportedly planning to manufacture would not follow the 1200cc trend. The new bike, which we might get to see at the EICMA, seems to live up to those expectations, as the...
  17. TonyBKK

    2014 KTM 450 Rally Replica — Put A Dakar Rally Winner In Your Garage

    This 2014 KTM 450 Rally Replica is an exact copy of the bike Marc Coma rode to victory in this year’s Dakar. It can be yours for just $33,000. “It was expected that the competition would be stronger in the 2014 Dakar Rally,” states KTM CEO Stefan Pierer. “We now want to pass on the experience...
  18. TonyBKK

    Installing a Kawasaki KLX 330cc Kustom Kraft Big Borel a DIY guide.

    Turn your timid little KLX250S into a Fire Breathing 330cc Monster! :mrgreen: That's 80cc more displacement, 5-6 more horsepower and ~30% MORE TORQUE! Kustom Kraft 330cc Big Bore Kit for Kawasaki KLX and D-Tracker- a DIY installation guide. Note to the Pudgy Picture Thief: All text and images ©...
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    2014 Suzuki V-strom1000 ABS coming to Thailand in May for 698k Thai Baht

    It's official! The 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS will be sold in Thailand starting in May for 698k Thai Baht- Deposits being accepted now! Wonder why the 1000 is so much more expensive than the V-Strom 650? In the US the 650 goes for $8,299 and the 1000 goes for $12,699 Both are made in...
  20. TonyBKK

    Kawasaki Enduro Training and Racing at Bo Din, Minburi, Bangkok April 26-27

    More details coming soon! Let the Good Times ROLL!