One of the things that makes Hell For Leather unique is that our content doesn’t just appeal to a bunch of dyed-in-the-Cordura motorcyclists, but rather to the world at large too. Need proof that that remains true even under our … Continued
Just 1,000 miles from New York City, Labrador is one of the most sparsely populated places in North America. It’s crossed by a single road — the Trans-Labrador Highway — which is covered in dirt and gravel with pavement only … Continued
Believe it or not, Wes and I don’t dress like twinkies on motorcycle trips. I decided against go-go boots and David Lee Roth high kicks and wore an unfathomably expensive Rukka suit and Alpinestars touring boots instead. I also ditched … Continued
Half way through our 3,500-mile+ ride through Labrador, Wes crashed the BMW F800GS heavily, sending it cartwheeling down the gravel road at highway speeds. Hundreds of miles from the nearest hospital, much less a BMW dealer, how did the bike … Continued
You saw the adventure touring checklist we put together while we were prepping for the trip. It was long, many people laughed. We used just about everything on that list. Here’s how some of our favorite items performed on the … Continued
Kriega makes some of the most cleverly designed and high quality motorcycle luggage and accessories on the market. For the Labrador trip, we equipped both bikes with front haul loops and I made up for the F800GS’s lack of a … Continued
Everyone told me that wearing this level of safety gear on an adventure touring trip was overkill and it was kind of a pain in the ass. But when it was 45 degrees and raining, I was warm and dry; … Continued