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OlafofOregon 19 Jun 2013 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmotten (Post 426546)
the type of riding typically discussed on this forum

Having attended a couple of Horizons meetings now, I'm not sure there's any one "type of riding" we all share in common, except for broadly, overland travel on a motorcycle.

I've seen every manner of motorcycle and met riders who have traveled on every imaginable road and trail surface in virtually every corner of the globe.

Giant Loop's focus on the more "hard core" end of this spectrum means our bags perform beautifully in less demanding conditions, while also enabling riders to push the limits and boundaries of what can be done on a motorcycle laden with gear.

We love the diversity of travelers here! Adventure is an attitude, not a type of motorcycle, rider or trip.:welcome:

OlafofOregon 20 Jun 2013 03:18

Kiwis Riding Trans Canada Trail on Yamaha WR250s
 
Keith Larkin from White's Powersports, Giant Loop's distributor in New Zealand, is riding the Trans Canada Trail with another Kiwi, both on Yamaha WR250s equipped with Great Basin Saddlebags, Great Basin Dry Pods, Great Basin Dry Bags and Zigzag Handlebar Bags.:mchappy:
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Here's an update from the trail:

Hi guys, everything going well here.

Finished the 600 km T Rail yesterday - what a ride! More like a trail ride in parts as against adv ride, but a hoot on 250's!

The pic is an old rail car by the trail.

Harold I have done a bit if this long distance adv riding, and luggage has always been a ball ache. Giant Loop is fantastic for this stuff, tough, amazingly easy to use , and great balance on bike. A no brainier.

Today is a road blast up to the ferry for Labrador and some serious wilderness.

Thanks again for your help guys.
Keith

OlafofOregon 20 Jun 2013 22:12

2-Up on KTM 640 Adventure with Fort Rock Top Case
 
Customer review of Fort Rock Top Case just posted on ADV Rider - Gale and his wife packing for camping, riding 2-up on a KTM 640 Adventure with soft panniers.
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"The Fort Rock top case is a new motorcycle travel bag being offered by Giant Loop of Bend, Oregon and I had the opportunity to test one out on several off road type motorcycle trips.

I, along with wife, have over 40K miles using a "u" shape type bag similar to the Fort Rock. This bag that we have been using sits on the rear of our RT, has served us very well carrying most or all of our camping gear, 2 down bags, 3 person tent/foot print, 2 sleeping pads, first aid kit, some spare bike parts and our running shoes ! It also gives wife arm rest and a back support that she loves.

The Fort Rock will do the same except we are going to double up on a 1999 KTM 640 Adventure R . The Fort Rock is designed, produced and tested by off road riders that have come to choose almost everything Giant Loop produces.

This bag is very well made, super thick water proof outer material, expert stitched to eliminate almost all possible avenues for water to get inside. May not be totally water-proof but almost! Giant Loop’s Dry Pods/Dry Bags can be used to ensure total water-proof environment.

This Fort Rock bag is going to be perfect for my wife and I on our first trip off road trip to test this bag. It will carry almost all of the above camping gear and still be secure enough and light enough to handle the rough roads we expect to travel. Also a good back rest/arm supports for my passenger."


READ THE REST OF THE REVIEW HERE!
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OlafofOregon 22 Jun 2013 00:23

NEW! Pronghorn Straps™ by Giant Loop
 
Every motorcyclist needs a handful of these multi-purpose stretch polyurethane straps with unbreakable fasteners. You'll find a million uses for these quick, solid, tough straps. We've been using them for years to secure everything from luggage to water and fuel bottles to our Bushwackers Hand Guards.
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Sold in packages of 2, and 26", 20" and 16" lengths, featuring Giant Loop's iconic cow skull graphic and our design mantra: "Go Light. Go Fast. Go Far."
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Check out our hammer test video of the unbreakable fastener!

Named for the Pronghorn* - indigenous to the American West, fast, tough and able to withstand the harsh environments of the Great Basin.
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PRONGHORN STRAPS - SPECS & FEATURES
• super tough stretch polyurethane
• unbreakable unfastener
• adjustable to 4"minimum
• width 3/4"
• Made in Canada (yep! it's our first product NOT made in USA)
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* Often called an antelope, which is an African animal and not related to the American Pronghorn.

OlafofOregon 2 Jul 2013 02:12

WABDR to 2013 Touratech Rally
 
Rode the first two north-bound sections of the WABDR on the way to the Touratech-USA Rally last weekend.

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See that broken limb behind my bike? Jousted my handlebar end, pitching me off the bike high-side going about 30 MPH - be VERY cautious with overhanging branches!

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Carson to Packwood and Packwood to Ellensburg - all clear, no reroutes needed. Expect a few patches of snow on the first section and about 10 miles of rutted muddy dirt road on the second section.

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Great variety of terrain, road surfaces and scenery! :clap:

brads 4 Jul 2013 05:16

Is that Miami Vice` Don Johnson in the first set of pics ??:thumbup1:

OlafofOregon 16 Jul 2013 18:55

Zigzag Handlebar Bag in Dirt Bike Magazine
 
Thanks Dirt Bike magazine for including Giant Loop's Zigzag Handlebar Bag in the August 2013 issue's "Adventure - The Goods" gear roundup!:D
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OlafofOregon 25 Jul 2013 01:17

MEDIC MoJavi Saddlebags for Events & Volunteers
 
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To give back to our motorcycling community and the many volunteers who help make racing and group riding events possible, Giant Loop produced a special limited edition MEDIC version of our top-selling MoJavi Saddlebag, with high-visibility yellow construction and graphics to immediately identify designated medical support riders. The MEDIC MoJavi Saddlebags are available free of charge to qualifying volunteers and event organizers.
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Events of 50 or more riders qualify, as well as individual volunteers who work two or more events per year. Quantities are VERY limited, and saddlebags will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis to qualifying requests. Message us here to apply.:santa:

OlafofOregon 7 Aug 2013 20:34

2013 Rally In The Gorge - Pics & Highlights
 
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More pics here.

OlafofOregon 8 Aug 2013 23:54

Noah Horak's Adventure
 
One of our favorite blogs is Noah Horak's Adventure, chronicling Noah's round-the-world travels on his KTM 690 Enduro, from snowboarding in Georgia for the winter to crossing central Asia, to his last destination, the pics are great and the reports full of the stuff of life.
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OlafofOregon 14 Aug 2013 01:13

Beta Motorcycles Distributor in Poland Tours Montenegro
 
Beta Polska's Andrzej tours Montenegro with the Coyote Saddlebag and Coyote Dry Bag on his Beta dual sport.
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MORE PICS HERE

OlafofOregon 14 Aug 2013 23:45

AimForTheHorizon.com - 3 Riders on Honda XRV750 Africa Twins
 
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Three riders from the UK set out to "Ride The World" a section at a time. All on Honda XRV750 Africa Twins and all kitted out with Giant Loop's Great Basin Saddlebag and Fandango Tank Bag.

Here's the first intro video documenting the their adventures.

Follow their adventures as they ride the world, a few weeks at a time.

OlafofOregon 22 Aug 2013 01:56

Siskiyou Panniers on KTM 990 Adventure
 
Anyone have pics of Giant Loop's Siskiyou Panniers on a KTM 990 Adventure??c?

OlafofOregon 26 Aug 2013 22:21

Trip Report: Impromptu Overnighter. Destination: Unknown.
 
Carpe diem! Check out the report here.
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OlafofOregon 27 Aug 2013 21:37

Siskiyou Panniers on KTM 990 Adventure
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by OlafofOregon (Post 433696)
Anyone have pics of Giant Loop's Siskiyou Panniers on a KTM 990 Adventure??c?

Thanks Mark at Sierra Nevada Adventures for the beautiful pic of the Siskiyou Panniers on your KTM 990 Adventure! :clap
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