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Escape The Digital Life With A Taste Of Dakar + Video

In this modern digital world full of hashtags, shares, and likes, sometimes all we really need in life is a motorcycle, some friends, and a bunch of dirt. Every year, AltRider puts on the “Taste of Dakar” ride, where adventure riders from all over converge in Pahrump, Nevada to get a taste of what they and their motorcycles can really do. As the name implies, the course gives everyone a peek into what the prestigious Dakar rally entails.

Barber Motorsports Park Offering 10% Off General Admission For AMA Pro Road Racing Round 3

Barber Motorsports Park is offering 10% off general admission for round three of the AMA Pro Road Racing calendar, June 21 and 22. All you have to do is click this link and follow the steps. The series opening round at Daytona saw some tight racing in all of the classes, capped off by a historic victory in the Daytona 200 by Danny Eslick aboard the Rider’s Discount Triumph Daytona 675.

Filling a void with an RD350LC

Last winter I managed to fill a void in my life when I stumbled on a very reasonably priced Yamaha RD350LC.  It was a tad scruffy, had the wrong exhausts but most importantly it was blue and white with all numbers matching.  I had the usual euphoria when the deal was done but I underestimated how much pleasure this particular purchase would continue to deliver another eight months down the line. The difference with this old bike is, instead of just taking it for the occasional ride I was talked into doing a full nut and bolt restoration.  Having never taking a bike apart completely before, initially it was quite daunting but I soon found the RD is easy to work on so it turned into a truly satisfying experience.  I’ve had some help from LC enthusiasts with the rebuild, however, the stripping, sourcing and organising was a total labour of love.  And call me sad but it has made me bond with this bike like no other which only adds to the feel good factor.  The bike cost £1800 and I’ve spent around £1000 but I reckon my mint Elsie is now worth a fair bit more.   I fancy rejuvenating a Fizzy  next time but there’s lots of other cheap 70’s and 80’s winter projects  out there so why not have a go yourself?