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Dakar2013: Day 6 - KTM Report
Review: GoGo Gear Biker Armored Hoodie
Keep Warm With KTM
Syria: This Is What A Drone Strike Does To A Motorcycle

Dakar2013: Day 6 - KTM Report

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 11:00 AM PST

#Dakar - First full day in Chile, with a very long stage. Early up, late to bed.

It looks like so far that the KTM domination is over. Even a God-like racer like Despres is having problems with Yams and Husqvarnas, now he's in a Yamaha sandwich. ..........

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Review: GoGo Gear Biker Armored Hoodie

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 08:00 AM PST

I've already mentioned the fab GoGo Gear armored hoodie before when I discovered it. In fact, I liked the look of the hoodie so much I decided to splurge and buy one.

Ordering from GoGo gear is a pleasure, since it's not just fill in the form and hope it arrives. Arlene at GoGo gear actually looks at the orders to make sure everything is done right, and has no problems contacting you if she has a question, which was the case. Since I was ordering in Europe, and the site is American, clothing measures are different, and it's a good thing she checked the order if not I would have had a hoodie fitted like a tent rather than a proper fitting hoodie.

The biker hoodie is made for motorcycle riders. It has removable armor at the elbows, shoulders and back, and is lined with Kevlar. The Kevlar is important in case you decide to leave your motorcycle expectantly while riding. It greatly reduced the risk of the dreaded road rash.

There are three pockets, two on the outside, which can..........

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Keep Warm With KTM

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 04:00 AM PST

As we know by now, KTM don't only make great motorcycles. They have lots of great merchandising gear, ranging form very useful to very fun. Something for everyone.

Now, the Austrian manufacturer have released a down jacket for those who are in the winter and want to keep warm, while still being part of the KTM family.

You can get the super warm jacket in KTM orange, or in black with an orange line. Made out of 90% duck down and 10% duck feathers, three outside pockets and 1 inside pocket..........

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Syria: This Is What A Drone Strike Does To A Motorcycle

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 10:00 PM PST