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Amber DaSilva
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Staff Writer at Jalopnik. Sucker for big adventurous motorcycles and tiny sporty cars. It doesn't make much sense to her, either.

I wanna work my way up to the NEBDR! I think that might be a few steps away, though. Maybe Puppy Dog Trail, then the MABDR, then the NE Read more

I had the same issue. It was even worse when riding out for the trip’s start, with twice the luggage on my bike plus a hydration backpack. Too much.  Read more

Hey, he still ended up leading Papagallo’s tribe! It all worked out for him in the end Read more

“Tow with a pickup” my friend I am going to drive it. Park it in parking spots. Take it on the highway. The excavator is my new daily, track car, and best friend Read more

It’s not a revolution for motorcycling as a whole, but it’s definitely not something you expect in the beginner segment. I think it’s neat! Read more

Ooh, I like the mannequin head idea! I’ve been thinking of turning it into a lamp, throwing a bulb inside that shines out the visor Read more

My friend, we live in a dystopian sci-fi present. Hit those Dunlops with some spray paint and go cause havoc Read more

Just because it’s come up in a couple of comments -- the MSF does still require long sleeves and long pants to participate. The photos of Alyssa on the bike came from after the course was finished, when everyone had thrown their street gear back on because it was about a million percent humidity out Read more

Y’all, I tried to make the devil horns photo of Andy the top shot. I tried so hard, did not get very far at all, and in the end it didn’t even matter :( Read more

It’s a great feeling, isn’t it? Something that felt so daunting when you started, now being so simple? Read more

It’s a lot of fun! Even if you never end up using it, it’s a great way to spend a weekend Read more

This is also why my friends don’t buy me bagels. I assume, anyway. That’s gotta be it, right? Read more

I actually had a friend recommend these to me, but I didn’t see any for sale locally. If I’d had time to order some in, I might’ve gone that route Read more

Honestly, these Rotax engines are supposed to be pretty bulletproof (for BMW, at least). As for the spark plugs, before even buying the bike I pulled up its manual to check out the maintenance schedule. Plugs aren’t due until more than double my mileage, so I’m hoping the air filter (which is, actually, due for

Way ahead of you. You need female torx to pull off the brake calipers on this thing.  Read more

I’ve picked up more hex keys since that oil change, but I think you’ve still got me beat. I’m jealous Read more