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Trail Tech Launches Portable Motorcycle Stand For Trailside Repairs

ADV Pulse Staff — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:16:24 +0000

Off-road motorcycle accessories manufacturer Trail Tech expands its product lineup with the introduction of a new portable tool designed for off-road adventures. Weighing only 10 ounces and packing down to just 10 inches long, the Trail Stand is designed to assist riders with tire, chain, and brake maintenance on the go — whether wrenching in […]

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10 Essential Tools to Handle Nearly Any Trailside Repair

Bob Whitby — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:40:10 +0000

When it comes to tools, there’s a fine line between being prepared and overpacking. You want to keep your kit as light as possible by carrying only what you’ll need. But how do you know what you’ll need until something breaks? The answer is try to anticipate the mechanical issues that can crop up […]

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New Thermoplastic Cards May Prove Useful for Trailside Fixes

Rob Dabney — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:41:17 +0000

When you have a breakage or failure in the middle of nowhere, all you have to rely on are your resources and ingenuity to get you out of a jam. Duct tape, Zip-Ties and JB Weld may not be able to fix every problem you encounter. Sometimes you need to fabricate a solution on the […]

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Packing Light for Adventure Motorcycle Day Trips

Bob Whitby — Wed, 20 May 2015 13:59:58 +0000

We’ve all seen that guy out on the trail with his adventure bike or dual sport so loaded down with “necessities” that he’s unwilling (or unable) to tackle anything more challenging than asphalt. His panniers are bulging, his tank bag is stuffed, and his rear rack is piled high. If the bike goes down, it’ll […]

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This Valve Stem Fishing Tool Makes Flat Repairs Easier

Rob Dabney — Fri, 23 May 2014 20:46:49 +0000

One of the worst parts about fixing a flat tire when you use inner tubes is fishing the new valve stem through the hole in the rim. With extra stiff sidewalls on off-road tires, it can take a lot of time and effort to push the valve stem through the hole. If you have big […]

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Product Spotlight: Serfas AP-C1 CO² Inflator & Hand Pump

Rob Dabney — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 07:00:52 +0000

CO² Inflators are great for airing up your tires quickly after a flat or when you transition from dirt to street. You save weight over an air compressor and you don’t run the risk of draining your battery. The only problem with CO² cartridges is what to do when you run out of them? You […]

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10 Ways To Lighten Your Motorcycle Tool Roll

Rob Dabney — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:52:36 +0000

If you are an Adventure Rider that travels off-road in remote areas, you probably carry a lot of tools on your journeys. No doubt, your tool roll has grown over time as you have encountered breakdowns and realize you need yet another tool. A heavy tool roll can be difficult to keep stationary and can […]

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What To Do After Submerging Your Bike During a River Crossing

Rob Dabney — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:52:37 +0000

Several years ago I was riding with a buddy in the mountains of Big Bear Lake, California. It was a chilly spring day and Craig and I were enjoying the many woodland trails in the area after the snow had melted. We were on our way to a trail that required us to cross a […]

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