Although they're not a sponsor, I wanted to give a big thanks to Adventure Tool Company. I love the care and thoughtfulness that small business' put into not only their products, but their customer service as well. Coolest tool kit I've found for my bike and it's made in the USA! - Terry

https://www.facebook.com/AdventureToolCompany?ref=ts&fref=ts

http://adventuretoolcompany.com

Sponsor Onboard - Leatherman Tools

Hello everyone, I came home to awesome news this evening, my neighbor who works at Leatherman in Portland surprised me/us with a sponsorship from Leatherman.  Obviously, Leatherman needs no introduction - only that they invented the multi-tool and make the best multi-tools, lights, and other gadgets on the market! The three of us are actively researching their entire product lineup trying to decide which tools will best suit our needs for the upcoming adventure.  Rest assured, we'll all be packing a multi-tool for roadside repairs and headlamps from LED Lenser for nighttime quick fixes or for trying to find our way through the forest while running from bears!

We're very excited to have Leatherman onboard with us and appreciate how much they believe in our adventure.

A special thanks to Phil for making the arrangements!

-ArcticMotoAdv-

Kris' Add-Ons

Kris came over this evening to show me all the new additions to Redbone. Pretty impressive if you ask me. He's promised he has pictures and details of all his work that will be posted when I actually receive them. So...this pic is just a sneak peak. 

He also bought a new sport monocle!  He lost his last after last year's Sasquatch rally. I keep telling him he looks like Mr. Peanut or the Monopoly Guy!

-Dan

Sun-Day Fun-Day

The three of us got out of the house yesterday for nice long rides in the sun.  Both Oregon and Washington broke temperature records yesterday for what we are referring to as "June-uary." Temperatures were in the low 70's!  Terry was able to go riding with another buddy of ours who also lives in Seattle.  Kris and I tried to get Terry to make the long-haul to Portland to ride with us to the Oregon coast but he declined and opted not to sit on his bike for 6+ additional hours transiting from Seattle...what a wuss!  Just kidding, I don't blame him one bit.  

Instead, Terry and our other buddy Kent (blue F800GS below) rode one of Seattle's ferries across the Puget Sound and then home around the peninsula.  They reported having a great time with the exception of a little electric maintenance required on Terry's trusty "Excalibur."  Terry said it was an easy fix and only required tightening the battery terminal bolts loose from one of his recent Battery Tender extension upgrade.  Phew...!!!

Kris and I managed to get out of Portland at 10:45 hoping the fog would subside...it didn't!  We decided to go anyway and once we gained some elevation West of Portland we broke out of the fog to enjoy the sun!  It was a most excellent day!  We visited the Tillamook Cheese Factory and bought some cheese curds for next weekends Superbowl (GO HAWKS!).  They go excellent with chips and beer...but really, anything goes excellent with chips and beer!

After Tillamook, we headed South to a secret beach I found a few years ago.  I took a cruise down the one-mile stretch of unpopulated beach and tested out my Heidenau K60 Scout tires in the sand, they worked perfectly!  Kris is still riding on his factory slicks so he wasn't able to have any sand-play.  That was the first time I've ridden the BMW in the sand and I was pleased at how well it did.  Not as good as my old WR450F...but better than expected.

After the beach, Kris and I headed to Pacific City for tacos and a beer.  Pacific City was packed with people.  It seemed everyone in Portland had the same idea we had on a nice warm June-uary day...head to the beach!

After Pacific City, Kris and I rode home the same way we came and clocked a total of 245 miles!  WHAT A GREAT DAY!

Till the next post...

-ArcticMotoAdv-

Dan's beach fun

View of Mt. Rainer from across Puget Sound

Ferry ride

Roadside electrical maintenance

Pitstop #1 for Kris and Dan

Beach tacos & beer

Pitstop #2

Satellite View of the Adventure

Good evening everyone!  I wanted to provide a nice visual of what our trip looks like from space.  Below is a satellite image from Google highlighting the route we intend to take. This image certainly encompasses the total distance!

-Dan

Sponsor Onboard - Klim Riding Gear

I apologize for the late post, but as many of you know Klim Technical Riding Gear is the global leader in designing, developing and manufacturing the most advanced motor sports apparel for the snowmobile and motorcycle rider. Utilizing the world’s highest technologies in waterproof, breathable, durable and comfortable materials, Klim builds gear for the most demanding riders. 

And ArcticMotoAdv is now sponsored by Klim!! We have been continually blessed through the outpouring of support for our bucket list adventure this summer. Klim USA located in Rigby, Idaho will now be helping us reach our goal. 

Check out Klim’s website at www.Klim.com and like them on Facebook www.Facebook.com/KlimUSA

Thanks to everyone at Klim for believing in us and supporting our adventure!

-Terry

Sponsor Onboard - Touratech USA

It was a GREAT day when we received notification from Touratech-USA they would be sponsoring us during our ride to the Arctic! What was equally exciting was to hear how excited they were that we are riding to the Arctic Ocean instead of South America...which in their words was "where everyone else was going."  It means a lot to know they believe in our trip and that we'll have their support for the three week adventure!

Anyone who knows anything about adventure motorcycling knows the name Touratech, their name truly speaks for itself.  They are pioneers in the industry and make arguably some of the best equipment for adventure motorcycles.  Our bikes already sport a plethora of their products and now that we have their support we'll be bolting on even more upgrades and putting them to the test in the Great White North!

USA headquartered in Seattle, please check out their website www.touratech-usa.com to browse their product line and/or to thank them for supporting us!

ArcticMotoAdv is thrilled to be waving the Touratech-USA flag all the way to the Arctic Ocean!

Thanks Touratech, we appreciate your support!

-ArcticMotoAdv-