Moto Adventurer Unscripted: Real Conversations for Motorcyclists, Adventurers and Outdoor Explorers

Life has been in the driving seat for the last few weeks but I say down to talk about my most recent experience racing my 2013 Triumph Scrambler in round 1 of Kentucky Cross Country Racing in Clay City, Kentucky.

Scrambler Build: https://motoadventurer.com/2022/03/27/triumph-scrambler-project-stage-4-upgrades/

Race Video: https://youtu.be/Ol981cLbYE4

Race video with narration: https://youtu.be/9BSyg65KSO0

KXCR: https://youtu.be/9BSyg65KSO0

Andy Janik is back on the show to talk about everything "Adventure". Andy fills us in on his recent trip out to race the Biltwell 100. We debate what defines an adventure bike, how to set up a  bike for ADV riding, how can we bring new people into the ADV segment. From training newer ADV riders, Andy offers advice for new adventure riders, and beginner ADV Rider pitfalls to avoid. We devolve into a discussion about dirt riders vs ADV riders, Tire nonsense and more. 

Follow Andy: https://www.instagram.com/overkillandy/

https://www.heavyenduro.com/

Darryl Cannon is the original photographer at the Tail of the Dragon. 318 curves in 11-miles, The tail of the Dragon is a section of US-129 outside of Maryville, Tennesse. On the show today, Darryl tells us about his early days of motorcycling. How he got the name "Killboy". How he started out shooting photos at Deal's Gap. Circumstances that led to leaving motorcycling. Plans for future video content, which actually led to talking about electric motorcycles. Risks of riding at Deal's Gap. How Covid has affected the area. Some of the best local roads. We touch on some of the better ADV roads and camping spots. Darryl's return to riding motorcycles and details on his new to him favorite bikes and more. 

Follow Killboy:

https://www.killboy.com/

https://www.facebook.com/killboydotcom

https://www.instagram.com/killboydotcom/

https://www.youtube.com/user/killboydotcom

KC is a painter and custom motorcycle builder. I met KC racing in the Kentucky cross-country series. We talk about his transition from motocross to woods racing, his early life in motorcycles in rural Kentucky, and how a myriad of odd jobs led into working in a shop with his dad. He tells me about what all goes into custom paint, including his personal "style" of painting. I ask him about his approach to custom bike builds, and his favorite projects. He gives me a few tips on how to keep track of a motorcycle when it's completely in pieces. We talk about his favorite motorcycle shows and what makes shows special. 

We cover the list of bikes that are in his garage, as he doesn't sell many of his motorcycles. He tells us a story about winning a brand new BMW in a contest, along with some anecdotal jokes about engineering. Along with who knows what else.

Follow KC on Instagram @Krossover_Cusoms

https://www.instagram.com/krossover_customs/

Follow Krossover-Customs on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Krossover-Customs-Paint-and-Fabrication-183520539211085/

Ben Williams is the personality behind @MotoCampNerd on Instagram. Ben's a motorcycle enthusiast, but also an avid camper. He operates a digital marketplace for camping gear with a bend toward moto-campers. We talk about what it takes to take a garage business to a brick-and-mortar business. We discuss targeted advertising, best marketing strategies, and his focus for the future. We also discuss how he and his wife like to set up a moto-camp and what gear and food they pack for the occasion. 

Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motocampnerd/

Shop gear: https://motocampnerd.com/

Rick is a long-time friend of mine that is responsible for getting me into riding off-road and also introducing me to long-distance riding. Rick and his wife tour two-up for their annual vacation each year which usually means a 5,000 mile plus trip out to the western U.S. His wife does the navigating and Rick does the "driving". Rick and I discuss the details of that relationship, along with how he kept his Triumph Tiger 800 running for over 100,000 miles. We talk about selecting his next 1200cc touring motorcycle of choice, what goes into certifying a "Bun Burner Gold" with the Iron Butt Association, and how to make long-term riding friends. 

Bun Burner Gold:

http://www.saddlesore.com/rides/bbg.htm

Southern Ohio Adventure Loop (SOAL):

https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/ive-got-s-o-a-l.1402955/

Pryce is a seasoned dirt bike racer, mechanic, entrepreneur, motorcycle rescuer, shop owner, and swap meet shark. Pryce and I talk about his upbringing in motorcycles, his time in and out of racing, switching from 4-strokes to 2-strokes and even dropping back down to the 125. How he got into choppers, swap meets, and building motorcycles. We discuss his time at the Powersports Institute, why he loves old motorcycles, how he puts together vintage bikes, and everything in between.

Follow Pryce on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/trigger_concepts_choppers/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triggerconceptschoppers

Powersports Institute of Ohio Technical College

https://ohiotech.edu/programs/powersport-technician/

"The Holler"

https://youtu.be/zpGtf9Ig8io

Derek is the man behind the rebirth of the Kentucky Cross-Country Racing series (KXCR). Derek and I talk about his early riding experiences, his first series of motorcycles, his return to motorcycles after his military experience. We discuss what it takes to put on a racer series, tastes in dirtbikes, favorite riding terrain, and everything else. 

Follow Derek on Instagram

Check out KXCR

https://kxcracing.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kxcracing/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc69IhM6dOHTMiMniE2twMg

Arenacross hurts: https://www.facebook.com/1691400377/videos/452455993241659/

No-man's Lookout:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-wfQXl9L0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

When Bill DeVore isn't chasing me around the Kentucky backcountry, photographing me crashing on the racetrack, or saving lives as an EMT, he's the president of Cincinnati Cafe Racer (CCR). CCR is a motorcycle social club built on Facebook with thousands of members across greater Cincinnati. CCR hosts the annual Garage Brewed Moto Show. The Garage Brewed show has bikes from custom choppers, vintage survivors, to scrambled UJMs and everything in between. Bill and I discuss the mechanics of hosting events of this scale. We talk about the different motorcycles in the show. How Garage Brewed raises money for local charities and a lot of other stuff. 

Garage Brewed Moto Show 

https://garagebrewed.com/

https://www.instagram.com/garagebrewed/

Cincinnati Cafe Racer

https://www.facebook.com/CincinnatiCafeRacer

Follow Bill on IG @FineMedic211

https://www.instagram.com/finemedic211/

Wankle Video Fort Nine video:

https://youtu.be/-3HBAvkc4a0

Mark Sherrens is an ADV nut in northern Georgia. Mark and I discuss his lengthy experience with various KTM adventure bikes, his Tiger 800, and ultimately his return to KTM with his new 1090. We talk a lot about "big bike" life, riding in Georgia, Tennesse, and I think he's convinced me to ADV camp in Michigan. We discuss in jest and in seriousness about the different motorcycle archetypes you'll meet. Brace yourself for an overload of sarcasm and enjoy the show.

Follow Mark @ride.wrench.repeat on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ride.wrench.repeat/

South East Adventure Trail

https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/seat-south-east-adventure-trail.1225114/

Trans America Trail

https://www.transamtrail.com/