P6: Prudhoe Bay Alaska on a Royal Enfield Himalayan

 

In Part 6 join the further adventures of Adam Shani and Justin Matley as they depart from Deadhorse, Alaska and begin their journey back south. Conditions are cold and wet, and they find themselves in snow and freezing rain before making an accent out of danger at Atigun Pass in the Brooks Range. Enjoy an evening ride with the Royal Enfield Himalayan and BMW 1200GS through the Brooks Range followed by a relaxing campfire on the Koyukuk River.

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/