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Sep 15, 2011 //
The AltRider Garage //
Christina Olson
One of the most common questions we’ve heard the last year and a half is, “Where’s your luggage rack for the BMW R 1200 GS?” Our answer has always been, “We’re working on it.”Not anymore. Now we can say, “It's online – so check it out!”You may be wondering why ... MORE
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Dec 07, 2010 //
The AltRider Garage //
Christina Olson
We’ve worked with Stacey Berger, the off road manager at Ohlins USA, for quite some time, making sure people get the right suspension setup. It’s not about just buying the right product, it’s making sure it is set up for you and your riding style -- both the valving and ... MORE
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Oct 20, 2010 //
The AltRider Garage //
Christina Olson
The Super Tenere is finally here.
We have worked very hard to get our hands on Yamaha’s adventure touring motorcycle, because we knew from Yamaha’s heritage of off road racing and how well the 660 Tenere did we wanted to design parts for this bike. The 2012 Super Tenere will officially ... MORE
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Oct 19, 2010 //
The AltRider Garage //
Christina Olson
When we started making skid plates and crash bars for the Suzuki V-Stroms, there was a lot of positive feedback about our stronger bars, our beefy materials, and the seamless connection between the two pieces.
What we didn’t expect was the next question: “Where are the frame sliders?”
As a new company, ... MORE
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Aug 24, 2010 //
The AltRider Garage //
Christina Olson
When you find yourself daydreaming about your epic ride, what do you see?
Perhaps you’re navigating the tricky Dempster Highway on your way to Alaska. Maybe you’re attempting a round the world trip like good ol’ Ewan and Charlie (or Tormod and Klaus, if you’re into traveling The Dumb Way Round). ... MORE
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Jun 10, 2010 //
The AltRider Garage //
Christina Olson
Designing parts for the Multistrada 1200 had always been a part of the plan. With its innovative features and Ducati styling, Jacob and Don were excited to get their hands on the bike and start creating.
What we didn’t expect, however, is to hear from David Alexanian.
If you’re like many adventure ... MORE
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Apr 21, 2010 //
The AltRider Garage //
Jeremy LeBreton
Way back before we launched, we were trying to decide which parts we should develop first. Side stand feet seemed like an obvious choice, because everyone needs one – they’re almost a necessity.
Now that we’ve got three finished and more on the way, I surprise people when I tell them ... MORE
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Mar 25, 2010 //
The AltRider Garage //
Christina Olson
Up till now, AltRider products have all come in glistening metallic splendor. But the new AltRider Glare Guard for the BMW R 1200 GS changes everything -- it’s our first plastic part. Even though it’s made of a different material, it still shares the rugged durability that characterizes all AltRider ... MORE
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Mar 18, 2010 //
The AltRider Garage //
Christina Olson
Even before our official launch, the AltRider office fielded calls and emails asking us the same thing:
“When will you have crash bars for the Suzuki V-Strom 650?”
So you can imagine our excitement when the prototype finally came in last week! Our friend Adam Keeling came by after work last Wednesday ... MORE
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Feb 16, 2010 //
The AltRider Garage //
Christina Olson
Matt Gormley is the copywriting intern here at AltRider, and in his spare time rides his '82 Ironhead Sportster, '74 Kawasaki S3 400 triple, and '76 Yamaha XS 360. Some recent motorcycle maintenance became a learning experience that he shares below.
I had a killer list of tasks to tackle on ... MORE
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Sep 24, 2009 //
The AltRider Garage //
Christina Olson
Today we completed our first product prototype - crash bars for the Suzuki V-Strom. The crash bars are designed and fabricated to transfer the sheer load to the frame instead of the hardware. They are constructed from 304 stainless steel 7/8” tube and are hand TIG welded. ... MORE
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