Testing New Motorcycle Cleaning Products | Back in the Garage

In this video I test out the new Tusk First Line Gloss Coat and Plastic and Lens Polish and Cleaner. I also show you how to get that rubs in dirt off of your plastics by using a simple Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Check out the links below to find the stuff I used in the video.

Gloss Coat https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-first-line-gloss-coat-p/?ref=1044&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=2wheeledrider&utm_campaign=influencer

Plastic and Lens Cleaner https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-first-line-plastic-and-lens-cleaner-and-polish-p/?ref=1044&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=2wheeledrider&utm_campaign=influencer

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser https://amzn.to/3Xrmhuw

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Riding the Dalton Highway on a Motorcycle | Alaska 2024

In this video I share my thoughts on what it’s like to ride the Dalton Highway on a motorcycle as well as some tips for those who want to give it a try. On our trip in July of 2024 I rode my 2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure while my sister rode my 2021 KTM 890 ADV R. Hope you find some value in the video!

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Alaska Motorcycle Trip Bike Prep | KTM 890 and 1290

In July of 2024 my sister and I rode my 2021 KTM 890 ADV R and 2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure, respectively to Deadhorse, AK. In this video I share when I did to prepare the bikes for the trip and then how they held up and/or any issues either bike had along the way.

Nelson-Rigg Trails End Adventure Tail Bag https://amzn.to/3SQqXax

Bottle Holders https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-bottle-holder-kit-p/?ref=1044&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=2wheeledrider&utm_campaign=influencer

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Alaska Motorcycle Trip | Cost, Route, Hotels | Alaska 2024

In this video I share the route, breakdown the costs and discuss the hotels we stayed at during our motorcycle trip to Deadhorse, AK. Please click the google link drive below for even more information including GPX files, line by line cost breakdown and hotel information. Since this is my second trip, the folder also includes information from my 2018 trip for comparison purposes.

Alaska Files: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-I4tI2q8zLw-lw-qgvk4UjC4l_4DbRbJ?usp=sharing

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KTM 890 ADV R Fork Rebuild | Back in the Garage

In this video I show you how to rebuild the forks on my 2021 KTM 890 ADV R. We replace the seals, bushings and fork oil. Be sure to check out the links below for parts and tools.

OEM Fork Seal Kit: RP10048T https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/oem-schematic/14?FirstChoice=KTM&SecondChoice=105705&ThirdChoice=112967&assemblySchematic=113077/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=2wheeledrider&utm_campaign=influencer

OEM Fork Bushings: R14047T https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/oem-schematic/14?FirstChoice=KTM&SecondChoice=105705&ThirdChoice=112967&assemblySchematic=113077/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=2wheeledrider&utm_campaign=influencer

Motorex 4W Fork Oil https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/motorex-racing-fork-oil-p/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=2wheeledrider&utm_campaign=influencer

Fork Cap Wrench https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-fork-cap-wrench-p/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=2wheeledrider&utm_campaign=influencer

Motion Pro Fork Seal Bullet https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/motion-pro-fork-seal-bullet-p/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=2wheeledrider&utm_campaign=influencer

Motion Pro Fork Seal Bullet https://amzn.to/3ygnpYm

24mm Wrench https://amzn.to/3SzAlzt

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Repair Leaking Fork Seals | Back in the Garage

In this video I share with you 2 methods to stop your fork seals from leaking so you can continue on your motorcycle ride. While you should get your oil level corrected as soon as you can, this will allow you to finish your ride or get you back home without totally ruining your trip. Be sure to check out the links below.

Seal Mate https://amzn.to/4draK3A

Maxima Grease https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/maxima-hi-temp-waterproof-grease-p/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=2wheeledrider&utm_campaign=influencer

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2024 2WR Cross Country Motorcycle Trip Trailer

In 2018 I made a solo trip to Alaska going as far north as the start of the Dalton Highway. This year I bring my sister along and we ride until we run out of road. Look forward to sharing the entire series with you all!

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XC Gear Mako 360 Install | Back in the Garage

In this episode of Back in the Garage, I install an XC Gear Mako 360 handlebar mount in my 2020 Husqvarna 350. Coming back from wrist surgery, I wanted to lessen the vibration from my handlebars as much as possible so I wanted to give this product a try. Be sure to check out the links below.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/xc-gear-mako-360-bar-mounts-p/?ref=1044&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=2wheeledrider&utm_campaign=influencer

KTM Torque Wrench https://amzn.to/43Wd3bu

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A Cold November Ride Home | 2023 Motorcycle Trip

Leaving Tupelo, MS, the weather was less than great. The temperature had dropped and I chanced the rain all the way to Huntington, WV. On the final day of the trip, I had planned to ride some of the epic West Virginia mountain roads but the 35 degree temps, wet asphalt and fog lead me back to the interstate which I had to take the rest of the way home. Ultimately, it was a great late year trip that was

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New Orleans and Natchez Trace Parkway | 2023 Motorcycle Trip

Leaving Birmingham, AL on the 3rd day of my (late-in-the-year) motorcycle, I headed south to until I ran out of land in Mississippi and then continued west to the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway ending up in New Orleans, LA for the day/night. The following day I left New Orleans and headed toward Natchez, MS where I picked up the Natchez Trace Parkway riding it up to Tupelo, MS for the night.

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