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Welcome to CanyonChasers.net! We started out by just posting photos of our motorcycle vacations on a webserver, just to share pictures with each other, but savvy web users found us and started asking us questions about our journeys, which gear we liked and routes we'd recommend. We were replying to so many emails that we began posting the answers to questions onto that same website - and hence began CanyonChasers.net in its current form. A lot of that original content is still on here, but we are trying to add more and more content every week so please visit often.
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Moto News
Roadside Chain Maintenance Just Got Easier For those who refuse to tour on a big heavy bike with a horsepower robbing, geometry altering shaft drive, road side chain maintenance can prove to be one of the most tedious, painful tasks you're faced with during a multi-day trip. Well, the fine folks at Wheel Jockey have come up with an idea that we think is just great. Check out our full review of the Wheel Jockey. » Utah WSBK - Please Accept our Apology We would like to apologize on behalf of the entire state of Utah for the actions of the Utah State Governor and the Utah Highway Patrol. And in case you didn't hear; during the FIM World SuperBike Events in Utah, just one day after Utah Governor Gary Herbert said "We want the world to know they are welcome in Utah", the UHP set up a motorcycle "safety" checkpoint. During this "safety" checkpoint every motorcycle was detained and asked to provide proof of license, registration and insurance. UHP claimed they were giving out safety pamphlets, but we have not seen a single copy nor have we heard from a single detained motorcyclist who received this mythical safety pamphlet. We view the actions of the Utah Highway Patrol as deplorable in every sense bringing huge discredit to the state of Utah. We recognize that Utah, the Governor and particularly the UHP will likely never publicly apologize for their actions, so on behalf of Utah motorcyclists, please accept our heartfelt and humble apology. Also, please let us know if you were caught up in this "safety" checkpoint or what your thoughts are regarding these actions.AGV Ti-Tech Motorcycle Helmet - Review Despite its lack of popularity and familiarity in America, AGV is one of the worlds largest producer of motorcycle helmets, yet if it were not for Rossi we'd probably barely know they existed. But is this helmet, most famous for sponsoring racers, any good? We take the AGV Ti-Tech (with actual titanium vents) through its paces over two seasons of riding. Find out if its any good. AGV Ti-Tech Motorcycle Helmet » Finding Gold in the Black Hills As winter becomes ever more imminent we thought we'd throw one last vestige of summer into the mix with our most recent travel log. We started out trying to escape the August heat with a trip north, but things didn't go quite as planned. As a result we rode into the wilds of South Dakota's Black Hills to discover some of the best riding we've enjoyed east of the coastal mountains. Follow along as we find some Black Hills Gold » | Sport Touring Track School at MMP This popular sport touring track school is normally held very early in the season, sometimes too early for many people to be able to make it because many mountain passes are still beneath several feet of snow, but this year the event is being held on August 21st so you can add this to your vacation plans! This unique program, held on the same track as the American round of World Superbike (Miller Motorsports Park) teaches real-world canyon riding skills in a safe and controlled environment, at much faster speeds than those possible in a parking lot. Learn more about the Sport Touring Advanced Rider Training (ST-ART).Brought to you by the "Department of Good Ideas" In an astonishing move, the state of Arizona is poised to legalize lane-splitting. The new bill, Arizona House Bill 2475, introduced by Harley-Davidson-riding Representative Jerry Weiers, will legalize, for a one-year probationary period beginning January 1, 2011, lane-splitting in stopped traffic in Arizona counties with populations over 2-million. We do not hide the fact that we support Lane-Splitting, even the infamous Hurt Report identified lane-splitting as a practice that decreased motorcyclists exposure to risk. What do you think of legalized lane splitting?Brought to you by the "Department of Bad Ideas" In attempt to bring new audiences to their tires, Metzeler has added a "cool" new feature to their Sportec M5 Interact tires. A set of images molded into the tread pattern to gauge lean angle. This system of measurement is being called CSAT (Chicken Strip Assessment Technology). So why do we think this is such a bad idea? Because if you are riding correctly and have good posture, you will most likely have "chicken strips" (we even call them your "margin for error"). We've probably all seen riders who could barely negotiate a corner yet would brag about dragging footpegs. Lean angle is not an indication of skill. (click image for larger size). Leave a comment and let us know what you think.What would you do to save Buell? News of the demise of Buell is no longer new, in fact rumors of small groups of financial wizards attempting to resurrect the only American sport bike company have been bouncing all over the net. Here are some of our thoughts on how we think the company could be made to survive. First, get rid of the founder, Erik Buell. (What?) Erik is known to be a very polarizing individual. Either you are with him or against him, this prevents the development of good ideas because any idea that is not Erik's is a bad one. Second, abandon some of his crazy thinking. For example, If the perimeter brake was such a good idea, how come nobody has copied it? Comment on your thoughts. What would you do to make Buell succeed? |
Who's Noticed?
Since Canyon Chasers came online in 2001 we have been recognized for our motorcycle sport touring efforts in Rider Magazine (June 2002) and featured on the Nationally Syndicated Radio Program Out and About (July 2003) and a Google Page Importance rating of 4 (out of 10) which is pretty good for a motorcycle sport touring website! So we welcome you to wander around, enjoy what we have to offer and if you have any question, please feel free to ask.