In Part 3 we begin the real adventure, leaving the comfort and amenities of Fairbanks, Alaska to make way for the remote, Dalton Hwy. Experience fantastic scenery and riding, get an overview of Justin’s bear protection (to include 44 magnum revolver), see the odd Finger Mountain, and cross the Arctic Circle.
In this motorcycle adventure trip a 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan is ridden roughly 2,000 miles round-trip (3,219km) to the far, northern coast of Alaska, to the infamous Prudhoe Bay oil field and neighboring Deadhorse, AK.
At 70°N latitude, the “Top of Alaska” can be an unforgiving place, especially in Autumn when the weather abruptly shifts as the seasons fight for dominance. Winter will of course prevail over summer, which left me little time to relax. Snow, slush and ice were in fact on the itinerary for this motorcycle trip. As my first “true” motorcycle adventure, complete with many hundreds of miles of gravel and mud, both the Himalayan and I were tested and pushed to some limits, if only briefly.
MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT LIST
● Trail/Game Cam $100+ https://amzn.to/3eMxzl3
● Luggage
Scout 60L Waterproof Duffle: https://moskomoto.com/collections/motorcycle-duffle-bags
Backcountry 35L Panniers: https://moskomoto.com/collections/motorcycle-panniers
Tank Bag: https://moskomoto.com/collections/motorcycle-tank-bags
● Tools
Mosko Moto Tool Roll: https://moskomoto.com/collections/motorcycle-tool-rolls
Motion Pro MP Tool: https://amzn.to/2LCp2DU
Tappet Adjustment Tool: https://amzn.to/2Pqml9J
● Cameras/Drones
Helmet Cam: Sony FDR X3000 https://amzn.to/2riiXWA
Handlebar Cam: GoPro Hero 6 Black https://amzn.to/38k7beL
Tank Bag Drone: DJI Spark https://amzn.to/2qxcc2v
Rear Duffle Bag Drone: DJI Phantom 4 Pro https://amzn.to/2qzQo6z
DSLR: Nikon D5500 https://amzn.to/2E2qT0w
360 Camera: Insta360 One X https://amzn.to/2sc89ZP
● Electric/Charging
Heated Grips: Oxford Heaterz
-On Amazon: https://amzn.to/353x1Cg
-On eBay: https://karmakaze.co/oxford-heaterz-el…
Waterproof 12V/5V USB Outlet & Volt Meter https://amzn.to/33Xqt6kLithium
Battery: Antigravity
-ATZ-7 RS (150 CCA) https://amzn.to/2LA9WyG
-Consider AT7B-BS RS (180 CCA) https://amzn.to/2RtaRVE
-Or ATZ-10 (360 CCA) https://amzn.to/342lgu3
● Fuel
Rotopax Jerry Cans 1.75Gal/6.6L
-Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ZENFc4
-eBay: https://karmakaze.co/ebay-1.75-rotopax…
Mount Plate
-Amazon: https://amzn.to/2UBkNvM
-eBay: https://karmakaze.co/ebay-rotopax-basi…
Bracket by Enfield Accessories https://enfieldaccessories.co.uk/jerr…
● Camping
Tent: https://www.rei.com/product/147956/re…
Stove: Jet Boil https://amzn.to/2PrvzTe
● Clothing
Jacket: Similar item https://amzn.to/2E0jzTm
Kevlar Jeans: https://amzn.to/2P06kbB
Cold Weather Pants: Wicked Stock $70 https://amzn.to/2DZSxLK
Boots: TCX Drifter WP https://amzn.to/2LA50Kd
Base Layer: M-Tac https://amzn.to/2sZwvXl
Socks: Wigwam https://amzn.to/2P07ns3 (Women: https://amzn.to/2P3h6O9)
HIMALAYAN MOTORCYCLE UPGRADES
Hand Guards: https://amzn.to/2Qj91rd
Engine Guards: GIVI https://bit.ly/givi-himalayan-engine-…
Chain Oiler: https://www.tutorochainoiler.com/