- It’s what we do
- Northern Congregation – Fantastic!
- Gone pear-shaped – On the SPOT
- Tread carefully – Adventure Tractionators
- TransTerra Four Day – Mark your calendars for 2017
- Reader’s Ride – Good mates and good riding
- Tech – Lubing cables
- Ride right – Bike set- up advice
- Ténéré not so tragic – another Peter Payne creation
- Doohickey demystifed – KLR owners pay attention
- BMW F800GS – Last ride…almost
- Kashmir: mystic adventure – Part two
- Inspirations with Karen Ramsay
- How To Ride with Miles Davis
- Preparing For Adventure with Andrea Box
- Checkout
- Fit Out
Get your rear into the new year with great gear you see here.
Doubletake Adventure mirrors
Could be the answer to a lot of annoying problems.
• Outstanding visibility
• Virtually indestructible
• Easy to fold or remove
• Position anywhere
• Protect your controls
• Better for off-road
RRP: From $57.50 plus RAM components
Available from: AdventureMoto
Web: www.adventuremoto.com.au
Motoz uber heavy-duty tubes
Serious stuff!
• Specifically designed for desert, safari and enduro racing
• Four millimetre, ultra heavy-duty
• Made of 100 per cent natural rubber
RRP: $39.95
Available from: Your local dealer
Web: www.jtr.com.au
Held Airstream 2 gloves
Available in black only, sizes seven to 12.
• Abrasion-resistant, kangaroo-leather palm
• Mesh fabric (100% polyester), leather detailed back
• Colourfast and sweatproof
• Unlined palm
• Kevlar and DuPont Coolmax-lined back
• Special step seam avoids pressure points on inner hand and enhances feel
• Perforated hand for maximum ventilation,feel and comfort
• Hard-plastic knuckle protection
RRP: $175
Available from: www.heldaustralia.com.au
Andy Strapz Pannier Trunkz
Attach to the straps on Expedition and Traveller Expedition Pannierz.
• Main bag can be opened as usual
• Close with quick release clips and hook-loop
• Made in Australia from super heavy-duty Aussie canvas to the highest standards Andy can achieve
RRP: $87 each plus postage
Available from: Andy Strapz
Phone: (03) 9770 2207
Web: www.andystrapz.com
Rev’it Poseidon GTX
A suit to suit.
• COOLCORE patented, chemical-free cooling fabric
• Four-way stretch fabric throughout for comfort and increased mobility
• Fast drying
• Flat-lock stitching, tagless
• Non-abrasive neck and arm holes
• 2L nylon 600D Gore-tex fabric, 3L Gore-tex Pro nylon 600D fabric, 3Lstretch Gore-tex Pro fabric, wax polyester 600D, polyester rib outer shell
• Fully perforated EVA foam at back, SuperFabric panel at shoulders and elbows Type RV, SaS Tec CE protection at shoulders and elbows
• Detachable thermal liner
RRP: $1200
Available from: Overlander Adventure Equipment
Web: www.overlanderae.com.au
Touratech Aventuro Mod helmet
Available in seven different sizes (XS to 3XL) and colour variants.
• Helmet shield has memory function, can be set to three positions, with wind-tunnel-optimised aerodynamics
• Washable filter in chin/mouth ventilation area
• Continuously adjustable sun visor included
• Ready for Schuberth SRC-System C3Pro
• Removable, washable inner lining made from Coolmax fabric
• Micro-lock chin strap with ratchet closure system
• Detachable chin wind guard
• Extremely quiet
RRP: From $1100
Available from: shop.touratech.com.au
Web: www.touratech.com.au
AirHawk seat pan
Medically proven air comfort technology integrated with IST (Independent Suspension Technology), sleek design and high quality.
• Ergonomically distribute weight
• Maintain narrow leg passage with comfort
• Sculpted to centre body in the seat instead of pushing into the tank
• AirHawk Standard seat is factory stock seat height
• AirHawk Low seat is 32mm lower than factory standard height
• All seats fit both R1200GS and R1200GSA models
• Matching pillions available with Air models
• Air seat material is breathable, water-repellent spacer mesh
RRP: From $809.50
Available from: All BMW Motorrad dealers
Web: www.bmwmotorrad.com.au
Bikeservice retractable ratchet tie-downs
No more knots, tangles or messy straps.
• Innovative retractable mechanism winds up strap after use
• Robust, all-metal construction with anti-slip ratchet grip
• Ideal for securing motorcycles during storage or transportation
• Available in a range of lengths: 1.2 metres – to 4.5 metres
• BS80019 are a fixed-type which require mounting to a trailer
• All sets conform to standard AS/NZS 4380:2001
• Supplied as twin packs
RRP: From $66.49
Available from: www.motoplace.com.au
Web: www.motoplace.com.au
XTZ660 radiator guard
Safeguard the Yammie cooling-system.
• Protects radiator from rocks and other debris
• Allows adequate air flow
• Easy to fit
• Available in polished alloy or black
• Made from high-grade aluminium
• Three-year warranty
RRP: $195. On special now for $159
Available from: Rad Guard
Phone: (02) 6658 0060
Web: www.radguard.com.au
Nitro MX630 Devil helmet
A dualsport helmet at an amazing price!
• Custom designed Multi Poly Tech (MPT) constructed shell
• Fully adjustable chinbar ventilation with open and close posi-tioning quad rear exhaust vent
• Customizable cheekpads, crown and liner
• ACU gold standard approved
• Injection-moulded 3D visor with anti-scratch coating
• Ultra comfort fit fully removable and washable liner
• Single colours also available – $139.95
• Sizes XS – XXL
RRP: $149.95
Available from: Ficeda Accessories
Web: www.ficeda.com.au
Pat Walsh Designs DR650 rack
The new design is the best yet.
• Large surface area (approx 300mm x 250mm)
• Solid, four-point frame mounting
• Rugged 3.2mm 5052 aluminum
• Laser-cut and CNC-bent for precision fit
• Use with or without stock hand rail
• Integrated turn signal mounts if you choose to remove stock grab rails
RRP: Special intro price $149.95 plus postage
Available from: Adventure Bike Australia
Web: www.adventurebikeaustralia.com.au
Kalahari Bikerz Chair – medium
A little extra luxury after a long day’s ride.
• Mid-size chair
• Taller than the Mini Bikerz Chair
• Rated to take 150kg
• Super-strong 7075 Aluminium Alloy poles
• Chair weighs 1330gm
• Breathable mesh cover
• Breaks down into its own storage bag (49cm x 12cm x 10cm)
RRP: $128.45 plus postage
Available from: All good motorcycle stores
Web: www.rockycreekdesigns.com.au
Barkbusters auxiliary lights
Sold separately.
• Extra bright LED technology for indicator and position lights
• Each light consists of 15 super-bright LEDs
• Long lifespan LED with power consumption of only 0.4 amp per indicator light and 0.2 amp per position light
• Easy installation with complete mounting instructions provided
• E mark approved
RRP: $69.95 per pair
Available from: Your local bike shop
Web: www.barkbusters.net
Forma 2017 Predator Enduro
Dakar-inspired, pro-level, off-road adventure enduro boots.
• Dual-pivot ankle brace system
• ADV Enduro anti-slip sole (same as Terra boots)
• Hi-vis, injection-moulded plastic protection
• Adjustable buckle and velcro closure
• Unbreakable alloy security-lock buckles
• Anti-bacterial, replaceable insole
• Colour: Anthracite/Neon only
• Sizes: 8 – 13 (USA)
RRP: $579
Available from: The Forma dealer network
Phone: (03) 5792 3888
Web: www.formaboots.com.au
Mitas C17 Dakar
Our new favourite tyre for the front of the Shop Bike KLR.
• DOT approved
• 80/20 off-road/road
• Recommended for hard, stony terrain
• Excellent option for the off-road dualsport riding
• Suitable for gravel roads, with reasonable traction on sealed roads.
• Ideal for the aggressive adventure rider
RRP: $109
Available from:Bike shops everywhere
Web: www.mitas-moto.com
EDS Tuff lights
Extremely tough and durable.
• Made in the USA
• Flexible stalk design
• Ultratough housing and lens
• Eight superbright LEDs
• Powder-coated spring
RRP: $95 per pair
Available from: AdventureMoto
Web: www.adventuremoto.com.au
Progrip Kombat 3090 Tricomp helmet
A lightweight, triple-composite shell: carbon, fibreglass and Aramid.
• Coolmax luxury-fitted removable liner and cheek pads
• Aerodynamic shell with multi-port venting system
• Oversize goggle anti-fog vents above the eye port
• Custom-moulded rubber trim with integrated goggle strap channels
RRP: $349.95
Available from: Your local dealer
Web: www.jtr.com.au
Yamaha enduro jacket
Polyester 330D riding jacket in sizes SM – 3XL.
• Enduro/rally cut type
• Ventilated inner lining
• Velcro-adjustable collar and cuffs
• Eyelet exit for hydration pack
• Ease zippers on the lower part of the jacket
• Pocket on bottom back jacket
• Adjustable belt on waist
• Inside pocket at back for water bladder
RRP: $290
Available from:Your local authorised Yamaha Dealer or Y-Shop
Web: yshop.yamaha-motor.com.au
Shad waterproof saddlebags
Fix straight to all motorcycles thanks to the included straps.
• Each bag measures 40cm x 35cm x 15cm
• Capacity is 18 litres per bag (one XXL helmet)
• Straps + velcro + elastic attachment straps
• Waterproof – folds on top to block water entry
• Comfort handle
RRP: $209
Available from: Moto National Accessories
Web: www.motonational.com.au
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