Wait, what? Correct everyones favorite underpowered work horse with three 5th gears.... goes to Baja The Baja DRZ 400Well here it is! The build list for the DRZ400 from Suzuki I prepared. This build was awesome, to this date I really have not seen another DRZ that looks like this one. These bikes are cool because of parts availability and the fact that Suzuki really did not change the recipe allowing parts to be shared. Pretty sure 7/11 has countershaft seals ... Check out the Chasing waypoints podcast for more background information on this build. Rear Sprocket: ProTaper Race Spec 47T Sprocket Front Sprocket: ProTaper Race Spec 15T Front Sprocket Chain: D.I.D 520VX3 112L Gold Chain Handle Bars: ProTaper EVO Magnesium RM Mid Handguards: Acerbis X-Force Handguards Multi Function Switch: Tusk Compact Control Switch Start/Stop Switch: Highway Dirtbikes Perch Switch Double Gauge: Trail Tech Endurance 2 Exhaust: Rocket Exhaust
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 Get yours on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36KbD6r OK so the question is which way to go GoPro or other action sports camera or something that works for recording your trips and communicate with the outside world. There are too many options available nowadays, this is where the combination of functionality and the ability to multitask won me over for the Sena 10c Evo. Having some kind of Bluetooth communications on your helmet that some help pipes to your phone whether it be through the motorcycle or directly is a huge advantage on long road trips being able to listen to music and or answer or ignore phone calls. Many of these fit the bill like for instance the SMH-10r from Sena that I use as well. But now you throw in the ability to record and photograph your adventures. This thing has worked out very well for me the image quality is really good and the recording time has improved over their original design. If there is something that I feel might be a little bit lacking is the inability to control microbes phone volume I find that on a lot of the videos the audio gets blown out by wind noise. Although I am sure this could be mitigated with some time spent packaging the microphone differently. Still to have the ability to record and to have some thing that allows you to communicate at the same time really does make it a handy device and I would recommend it over other systems. If we are looking for epic cinema quality point of view footage this may not be the right set up but if you were looking to record your rides and share with family and friends and social media this thing gets the job done! Get yours on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36KbD6r   Get yours on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32NtXdW OK so I screwed up! After spotting this helmet in the shop and resisting all temptation to try it on obviously pre-Covid era I finally did it. There are few things that you realize instantly may have not been the wisest choice for instance spending $20 on the Taco Bell dollar menu after of late night of beverages. However, this helmet turned out to be one of the smartest decisions I’ve made as far as my moto gear goes. Before I used to buy helmets based on appearance alone and not necessarily fit, many of us fall into that trap. This helmet though fit like nothing I had ever put on my head before. Next thing I knew I was looking for a credit card that would give me the most points for the purchase! The comfort of the Arai XD4 is second to none for my head shape the quality of the Helmet construction is on par with everyone else if not setting the bar and the graphics and paint are high-quality. There are times where I find the chin bar is a little close to my mouth and it makes it difficult to get a sip of water from underneath usually I will end up pulling the helmet slightly down and going in through the visor area. Many people previously had commented about how loud these helmets are but yet I find that that comes more from the wrong windscreen height rather than the helmet construction itself. This helmet is not one of the newer style that we would call modular where the chin bar lifts up there for offering greater protection in case of a front impact. Another benefit that I really liked is that the crown and Cheek pads are available in different sizes allowing you to customize the fit even further which makes the helmet that much more comfortable when compared to some of the other flag ship models out there. Some people are not convinced by the shape of the helmet but there is engineering behind that and it is designed to deflect when hitting a surface that is what gives this helmet its unique shape. So if I had to spend the money all over again the answer is a resounding yes, this is one of the best helmets I have ever ridden in and I say that after multiple 300 and 400 mile days! Get yours on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32NtXdW
 Get yours on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32PSoHw So I am a bigger guy and I had been looking for the right tent that was both light and also did not take up much room when packed, well... I finally Found it! The Hyke & Byke Zion 2 Person Tent was designed for two smaller people I would say coming in at 55 in. width by 90 in. long, So the width was good for me plus my gear because I prefer to leave the stuff that crawls in to boots and such outside of said gear. Tent uses an aluminum pole design and the Rain Fly gives you a nice front porch, dual entry is not bad either in case you run into an exit stage left type situation. Overall the quality is great, packs down nicely, does a good job of insulation. With a 4.5 star rating and a limited lifetime Warranty offered by Hyke & Byke I was sold. My only gripe, but I think this is with all tents and sleeping bags.... HOW DO YOU PACK IT BACK INTO ITS BAG?? Still not a deal breaker though. Get yours on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32PSoHw
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