Dual Sport Doug

07/30/2026

I have another case of Shiny Object Syndrome. I've found a dealer with a few DR650s (2024-2026), a few 2026 DR-Z4S, plus two old school (new) 2024 DR-Z400S's.

Which one should I consider buying?

07/12/2026

Since my DR-Z4S is broke down and at the dealer for a leaking fork seal, I figured I’d do a small upgrade to the Trail 125 today: Milk crate mod!

07/05/2026

I just returned from a 2.5 week trip with two of these three bikes. It started with the Dirtyface Dual Sport event, then the Touratech Rally, then a week of riding on my own, and with a few friends. They all need a bath. See if you you can spot the issue with my DR-Z4S. Video coming soon.

06/18/2026

Heading out to the Dirtyface Dualsport event near Plain, WA, then to the Touratech ADV rally next week. This is the maiden voyage with this trailer as a motorcycle hauler with the truck and camper. How many bikes does one person need? Enough to fill the trailer.

05/25/2026

There's a dual sport event coming up in June, in Washington State.
It's the only dual sport event in WA.
I've been doing it since 1997 and will be there again this year.

05/18/2026

Early season ride on my DR-Z4S. I wish the company that made the rack for my old DRZ would build the same style rack for the 4S, so I could carry my chainsaw

An early season ride on my 2025 DR-ZS exploring roads for an upcoming Dual Sport event in Washington State. We encountered a lot of fallen trees, then got s...

05/17/2026

If you are in the Pacific Northwest region of the US / Canada, this is a Dual Sport event worth attending. It's the only Dual Sport event in Washington.
I've been attending it since 1997.

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04/02/2026

If you need (or want) spare push pin body panel retainers for your DR-Z4S or SM, here's an Amazon affiliate link to use when ordering them:

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03/28/2026

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03/27/2026

Here's a video that outlines tree clearing on single track trails. Here's a video that outlines tree clearing on single track trails. When I am out riding early in the season, it's common to find trees on the road or trail that need moved or cut.
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