Images: Oliver Solaro
Oliver Solaro - BrokenTooth - A KLR 650 & a Pontoon Boat?
Oliver Solaro doesn't let much stop him from enjoying life, and from doing what he wants to do. For Oliver, it's all about having fun and doing things most people wouldn't even dream about doing. He's been on several different winter trips on his motorcycle, and now he's modified a pontoon boat to carry his KLR 650 on his latest adventure. He casts an unusual appearance as he wears a cavalier hat with a feather, as he travels the waters in Ontario on the boat. Oliver plans to trace some of the route that the explorer, Samuel de Champlaine, the founder of Quebec City and an important historic figure in Canada, travelled when he founded New France. We know what you're asking... what exactly is Oliver doing? And how does a motorcycle and a boat go together?
Website: http://thebrokentoothproject.com/
Rider Skills - Turning Your Bike in Tight Spaces
In this episode we get a lesson on how to turn your bike in tight spaces. The next time you find yourself riding on a tight trail or in a hair raising narrow situation, you can put some of the tips in this episode to good use.
Website: pssor.com
Power turns
Slide turn
Pivot turn (& Standing pivot)
Trail turn (limited space with hills)
Manual turns
Side stand turn (Shovel, Rock & Wood)
Handlebar pull
Assisted turns
Z-drag
Winch
Tow strap pivot
Sam Manicom - Tour USA 2016
Sam Manicom - Adventure Motorcyclist, World Traveler & Author
Sam Manicom is a world traveller and the author of several motorcycle adventure riding books. He seems to always be on the go and it's difficult to keep up with everything he's doing! So, Jim caught up with Sam last week, this time as he is riding in the United States, presenting and attending events.
Website: sam-manicom.com