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If you are just starting out in adventure riding there is a lot to think about and frankly it can mess with your mind! One of the big questions is “What tools should I carry”? Well, Nick Selleck from maschine has complied a list below of the Top 10 Tools an adventure rider should carry...
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With all the wet weather about on the Australian East Coast during 2022 its hard to avoid the mud. Looking at my filthy Multistrada V4 from the last day of Great Divide Ride Stage 2 prompted me to offer some helpful tech hints to help your ride survive the ride: Mud build up can cause...
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As time marches on GPS technology for navigation when adventure riding continues to improve. As much as I love them I haven’t carried a paper map with me when riding for years now. GPS technology is super accurate and reliable as long as you choose (invest) wisely and prepare before going walkabout. I last touched...
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Nick travelled to Italy in early December 2021 which was his first trip overseas since the COVID pandemic hit. Of course, there were some extra hoops to jump through but reality was it wasn’t all that difficult or scary. Read below for Nick’s tips based on his personal experience but bear in mind the pandemic...
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Need to repair or replace the sole on a pair of motocross boots? Read on to find out what actually works. The COVID-19 pandemic has had many serious side effects, not only on peoples health but also on many industries. One of the industries that is been hugely affected by the pandemic is the motorcycle...
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The final day of our Maschine Adventure Rally in Port Macquarie featured a mud pit that saw many riders unable to make the climb up a hill. That hill on a dry day they wouldn’t have even considered a hill.  While some riders early on sailed through (or even wheelied through!) the mud pit, it...
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Which one’s for you? Nick Selleck of Maschine works with satellite navigation as a mainstay of his work, and he has a few thoughts to offer on what type of hardware might work best. Still room for one more device! The nature of adventure riding means riders are often heading into parts unknown, so it...
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During January 2019 Nick spent 3 days completing a Remote Area First Aid course with Keith McReynolds from Remote Safety Solutions. What an eye opener it was! Nick has done several first aid courses in the past from the usual providers but none really had content that was particularly relevant for motorcycle riding, especially in...
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There is something special about riding your motorcycle through Port Melbourne before boarding the Spirit Of Tasmania for a ferry crossing of Bass Strait. It’s a bit of a foreign concept though the first time you do it. Here is some info to help make your first time passage on the ferry a little easier: ...
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We have put together this prep guide to help you get ready for your maschine ride.  Of course you don’t need to bring everything on the list.  It is purely a guide to help you whilst preparing for the ride, just choose what suits you. Bike Prep When getting ready for the ride there are...
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