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Shawn Thomas (a good friend) wrote this article which was published in the May edition of BMW Owners News.  It tells the story of a father and son as they rode through Death Valley.   Click the link to read the

In July 2014 we introduced our 90-degree air chuck for the CyclePump, the EZAir Gauge, and for the Clip-On version.  We invented it for bikes that have limited clearance between the valve stem and the hub - where a straight air

At the Cascade Country Rendezvous and Adventure Rally (July 18-21, 2019), one of our seminars was "Cooking On The Trail". The Washington State BMW Riders assembled this cookbook from recipes developed by Club Member Don Chase; this is how he

Many riders use a GPS to help them navigate.  A few use their GPS to create special waypoints that are recorded and shared, so others can visit that location again. This article unveils the mystery surrounding GPS waypoints, explains the

Wanna spend $700 to replace your fork seals? Uhmmm - I don't. I'd rather spend $50 to protect those seals so they last as long as possible. I contacted a friend that works as a service writer at a local

Oil filters are the underdogs of motorcycle maintenance, the unsung heroes who are seldom given the kudos they deserve.  That's too bad, because they perform an important task necessary to keep your motorcycle running year after year:  They remove contamination

A GPS is a wonderful tool when it's working properly and you know how to use it.   When it's not (and you don't), it can be terribly intimidating and frustrating.  This article was written after seeing the difficulties some riders

Ever wonder how well different motorcycle air filters perform?  Filters come in distinct 3 types:  paper, oiled foam, and oiled cloth.  Which one is better? Mr. BestRest takes on the challenge of testing those filters, PLUS he also tests the

If you've got a BMW 800 or 1200, or a KTM 1090/1190/1290, then you need  a Guglatech Rally Raid Shield 4 Air Filter.  This is the world's first WET/DRY air filter.  Used DRY, it'll filter out contamination as small as 30

I ride motorcycles and I camp in a tent, even when it's raining.  I've suffered the indignities of waking up to find puddles of water sloshing around in the tent, and I've spent sleepless nights shivering in a wet sleeping