The Backroads Report July 1st 2023 #273

Published: Sat, 07/01/23

The Backroads Report

Motorcycle, Travel & Adventure News

From Around The World

Mark Byers'

On the Mark

Dirty Thoughts

I’ve been a dirt biker for 47 years. I started on my brother’s ’74 Honda Trail 90 and abused it accordingly, hitting the concrete stoop of our house hard enough to tweak the forks. It was my first experience with target fixation and a memorable one, especially when my brother went to ride it the next day and noticed that the bars were turned 15 degrees to go straight. I thought I was gonna blow that by him….

On the Mark

Motocross: The Golden Era

A Book for Serious Collectors

It’s the biggest book ever written about motocross and it’s now available through We Went Fast.

David Dewhurst’s “Motocross: The Golden Era” is 480 pages and filled with 600 gorgeous images he captured as a photojournalist during a pivotal era of the sport: 1972-1985. It’s a monumental achievement and includes so much more than photographs. The 28 chapters include a deep dive history lesson into the origins of motocross, the birth of supercross and the stories and anecdotes of the men and machines that make this sport so great.

Motocross: The Golden Era

Protection for Your

Gen 3 Kawasaki KLR 650

https://sw-motech.us/bike/KAWASAKI/KLR650/2023/KL650G/products/protection/crash+bar/4052572227398.htm

SW-Motech Crash Bars for the New KLR!

SW-Motech offer crash bars made of steel pipe with a 27 mm diameter and a weather- and corrosion-resistant powder coating in black to match the Kawasaki KLR 650. The surface finishing is carried out in a state-of-the-art facility in the SW-MOTECH plant in Brno in the Czech Republic.

Crash bars by SW-MOTECH provide the necessary extra safety for tank, fairing and components. Designed specifically for these types of bikes, these accessories fit seamlessly with the lines of the vehicle and offer optimal cornering clearance. Bike-specific mounting systems enable reliable, easy installation onto original attachment points.

SW-Motech

10 NJ Food Truck Festivals

Happening This Summer

The food truck scene is becoming increasingly popular each year and this summer, New Jersey is joining the trend. Food trucks offer a diverse and convenient selection of various flavors and cuisine, providing a fresh and exciting alternative to a traditional restaurant dining experience. They are perfectly paired with live events and celebrations for attendees of all ages to participate in. From the fields of North Jersey to the shores of the South, let’s take a look at 10 of the best NJ food truck festivals happening this summer.

NJ Food Trucks

Progressive

Aerostich's Very Boring Rally

Celebrate Aerostich's 40th Anniversary!

Visit Aerostich for one or more weekends in July and August for the Very Boring Rally 5.
This time around, we’re doing it a little differently!*
During the months of July and August, a variety of activities are scheduled to share this business milestone. It is worthy of more than a two-day event. And we want it to fit into your summer plans easier, too.

VBR

Bluebird of bitterness

Bluebird of Bitterness

10 Things About the Latest Batmobile!

https://www.hotcars.com/things-we-just-found-out-about-the-latest-batmobile/

by Simon Kim

The latest Batmobile is not a futuristic Gothic rocket or a militarized tank, but a mean muscle car.

Regardless of whether you love fictional superheroes or not, everyone has surely heard of Batman. But if you are an avid fan of the 'Dark Knight,' you know that Robert Pattinson's Batman breaks several rules set by other Batman movies. Matt Reeves' unique take sees a mix of realism and fantasy in which Batman has no origin story on that night in Crime Alley, wears his Bat-suit for the majority of the film, the villain partially wins, and the latest Batman never kills.

Batmobile

Century House Farm

Cars & Guitars Party!

Talk About Our Backyard!

Century House Farm

120 County Road 521

Hampton Township, New Jersey

Saturday, July 22 (Rain Date July 23)

Car Show

Food Truck

Beer Garden

9 Live Bands....

Located on County Road 521 - just a stone throw from Backroads Central this promises to be a stupendous day.

This 18th Century Farm House Grounds have been totally renovated and ready to party with Cars & Guitars all day long.

There will be many great bands from the region and the show is open to all Classic & Special Interest Cars / Motorcycles & Trucks!

Open to vehicles at 10AM - Music starts at noon.

Sorry Please No Pets.

Suggested donation of $20 per vechicle.

Partial proceeds going to the Hampton Township Fire Department.

C'mon with a name like Cars & Guitars? Duh!

How can they miss? We are so there!

We just hope they don't bother the neighbors...

Wait - We Are the Neighbors!

Cars & Guitars

GS-911 Diagnostic Tool

The GS-911 is the Essential Tool for any BMW Motorcycle

Whether you’re an adventurer, weekend warrior or commuter, this is your best companion. Giving you insight into what’s going on inside your motorcycle from any smartphone or laptop. You can read and clear fault codes, reset service reminders, view live data, activate outputs and much, much more.

GS-911

Presents

Escape of the Week

Diamond Mill Hotel

Saugerties, New York

The beautiful property is surrounded by opportunities for local hiking, farm and wine touring, antiquing, kayaking, waterfalls/swimming holes, skiing and other outdoor adventures. Diamond Mills also includes Saugerties Steamboat Company, a waterfront venue offering event space, boat docking, and soon to feature a spa.

We just spent an overnight here and it is a superb hotel surrounded by amazing roads... You will not be disappointed!

Diamond Mill Hotel