Welcome to Adventure-Spec!
We sell high quality, no compromise motorcycle gear to anyone who races or rides. Our 2008 on and off-road testing programme by our sponsored riders includes:
- Extreme Adventure Expedition Biking
- ALL British Championship Enduros
- ALL Major British Rallies
- The Red Bull Romaniacs and the Six Day Enduro
- The Dawn To Dusk and the WOR Tough One
- Three World Cross-Country Rallies and The Dakar 2009
- 5000 Road Miles in 5 Consecutive Days
Check out the links above for details…..
Meanwhile, here at Adventure-Spec we’ll be doing what we love best; long range, unsupported adventure riding. We endorse our kit through experience - if we like it, we ride it, and if we still like it, we sell it. So you can be sure that everything sold is certified, Adventure-Spec.
Update
03.02.09 - A chance to hear about the Dakar 2009 from two of the UK's highest placed finishers Stan Watt and Craig Bounds.
As soon as Stan and Craig were back in the UK and able to travel we couldn't resist the opportunity to get them together for a few beers and a chat. The full versions of the interviews can be seen on their own pages but take a look at the first half of Stan Watts interview below.
You'll find Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages HERE.
Also, dont forget to check FrontrowGB's own website for a full set of race images here HERE.
02.02.09 - GPR F800GS Pipe added to range.
We are pleased to announce that from today we will be selling the new GPR F800GS slip-on in our shop. We think it brilliantly complements the bashplate, crashbars, handguards and rear rack that we currently sell or manufacture for big BMW.
Check HERE for full details.
17.01.09 - The Dakar 2009 Ends...
We are absolutely delighted to announce that two of our three sponsored riders arrived safely at the finish of the Dakar today, a race widely acknowledged as being the hardest Dakar Rally of recent years. Jon Stamper is healing well after an accident early in the race led to a dislocated shoulder and broken collarbone
Craig Bounds is the first Welsh rider to compete in the Dakar and also the first to finish, his final position was 54th. An amazing effort for someone so badly injured only two weeks prior to the start of the rally.
Stan Watts final position of 20th place was lost today after a four hour time penatly was applied from Stage 10, his first mistake of the rally. This dropped him to 38th place overall and second UK rider home.
On behalf of Adventure-Spec we'd like to say how proud we are of all three riders and how happy we are that we supported them in their bids to complete the Dakar 2009.
Nice one Guys, the beers are on us when you get home!!!
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages FrontRowGB for full daily updates.
16.01.09 - Day 14 Of The Dakar 2009
This morning Stan Watt left the bivouac as the lead UK rider as his four hour time penatly from stage 15 was removed after a protest by the FrontRowGB Team.
Craigs steady ride sees him moving up the leader board and daring to dream of finishing his first Dakar, arguably the hardest in recent years.
The video above is courtesy of José Alberto a Dakar fan who kindly offered Craig hospitality and brief respite from the pain of his damaged chest and back mid-stage, this years spectators are truly special people who have made the event into amazing occasion for all riders and sponsors. Thanks José!!!
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages FrontRowGB for full daily updates.
15.01.09 - Day 13 Of The Dakar 2009
A four hour time penalty for Stan Watt from Stage 11 was applied today removing all hopes of the top twenty place he had been fighting so hard for.
Craigs steady performance is continuing although he has not completed todays stage as this is being written.
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages FrontRowGB for full daily updates.
14.01.09 - Day 12 Of The Dakar 2009
A crucial Marathon stage of the event taking the competitors over a 12000ft pass into Argentina was 'neutralised' today because of a poor weather forecast leading to a lack of medical support helecopters.
No competition will take place today, normal racing services will resume tomorrow...
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages FrontRowGB for full daily updates.
13.01.09 - Day 11 Of The Dakar 2009
An amazing day for Adventure-Spec sponsored riders today on the Dakar 2009 with Stan Watt pushing as high as 16th place before dropping back to 26th over the last 77km, followed by a superb steady performance by Craig Bounds as he also climbed steadily to a 34th place on todays stage.
Stage 11 was widely reckoned to be the longest and hardest of the event and with both riders through and intact we can more than happy with the result!
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages FrontRowGB for full daily updates.
12.01.09 - Day 10 Of The Dakar 2009
The first of the three hardest days of the Dakar started today, the picture below shows how hard Stan Watt was pushing...
Check the FrontRowGB pages for video and information about Stan and Craigs places today.
Specific details can be found on two of our sponsored riders pages.
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages FrontRowGB for full daily updates.
11.01.09 - Day 9 Of The Dakar 2009
Stan took it easy today for 294km of racing. Just one last day holding his 25th place before the upcoming Atacama desert decimates the field...
Craig on the other hand has continued his push as word has it that the 'going' is easier in the top 50. Craig being Craig just moved on up. 47th place today GO ON BOUNDSY!!!
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages FrontRowGB for full daily updates.
10.01.09 - Day 8 Of The Dakar 2009 : Its a rest day!
As the guys take a well earned rest today check out this quick recap of how the week has gone.
09.01.09 - Day 7 Of The Dakar 2009
An incident for Stan Watt today dropped his overall placing to 25th and left him fighting his bike for 147km through soft sand, find out more at FrontRowGB's pages HERE .
Meanwhile the more technical shorter sections of the race seem to be favouring Craig Bounds as he begins a steady climb up the leader board before tomorrows day of rest !
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE for full daily updates.
08.01.09 - Day 6 Of The Dakar 2009
A three hour time delay, a reinstated 1/3 of the bike field and a shortening of the 500+km special stage to 178km means it can only be The DAKAR!!
Stan is holding 22nd place and Craig is picking things up a little as he finished in 80th place on the stage today 11th overall. We're hoping an extra few days healing has enabled Boundsy to breath with a little less pain as his sternum slowly heals!!! A finish would be amazing for Craig in his condition, fingers crossed here, GO ON BOUNDSY!!!
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages FrontRowGB for full daily updates.
07.01.09 - Day 5 Of The Dakar 2009
The fifth day of the Dakar really shook up the field as Jon Stamper crashed out of the event and over 1/3 of the field failed to reach the evenings bivouac within the time limits. A hard day indeed, but with some stunning scenery.
Check the FrontRowGB pages for information about Jon Stampers accident. Stan Watt is placed 20th and Craig Bounds is placed 65th. Specific details can be found on two of our sponsored riders pages.
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages FrontRowGB for full daily updates.
07.01.09 - Adventure Spec prototype KTM 950/990 rear rack completed
To complement our new KTM 950/990 Bashplate we will be introducing a rear rack at the same time. It will be the usual high quality Guard it Technology specification including a fully anodised set of spacers and all stainless steel fittings.
We will announce a date that we'll be accepting orders over the next few weeks...
06.01.09 - Day 4 Of The Dakar 2009
The fourth day of the Dakar began this morning at 06:20 after a 70km shortening of the competitive section. The the day was intended to start introducing the harder riding the dakar is famed for. 380Km of racing today has proven hard for the riders and the support crews.
All our riders completed the day intact, and rode well. Stan gave up an excellent position today to help an injured rider but hopes to get his time given back before tomorrows start. Stan Watt is placed 26th, Jon Stamper is placed 127th, and Craig Bounds is placed 77th. Specific details can be found on two of our sponsored riders pages.
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages FrontRowGB for full daily updates.
06.01.09 - Adventure Spec prototype KTM 950/990 bashplate completed
After promising development for months we are finally delighted to announce that our first prototype KTM 950/990 bashplates have rolled off the production line (and 'YES' that is a tool holding section at the front!).
As usual the Anodized quality is superb and despite the delay we KNOW you'll think its worth it when you see the price and quality of the finished item.
We will announce a date that we'll be accepting orders over the next few weeks...
05.01.09 - Day 3 Of The Dakar 2009
The third day of the Dakar began even earlier this morning at 05:30 slowly getting the riders ready for the longer days ahead. 551Km of racing today has started to seperate the field.
All our riders completed the day intact, and rode well. Stan Watt is placed 27th, Jon Stamper is placed 76th, and Craig Bounds is placed 104th. Specific details can be found on two of our sponsored riders pages.
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages FrontRowGB for full daily updates.
05.01.09 - Adventure Spec re-open for business...
Adventure-Spec is now open for your 2009 business. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
04.01.09 - Day 2 Of The Dakar 2009
The second stage of the Dakar 2009 rally began this morning at 0:15 local time. A short competitive section of 237km was followed by a long road section to move the riders into the more rural areas of thge country. All our riders completed the day intact, and rode well. Stan Watt is placed 27th, Jon Stamper is placed 157th, and Craig Bounds is placed 105th. Specific details can be found on two of our sponsored riders pages.
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages FrontRowGB for full daily updates.
03.01.09 - Day 1 Of The Dakar 2009
The first stage of the infamous Dakar rally began today in Argentina. All our riders completed the day intact, and rode well. Stan Watt is placed 29th, Jon Stamper is placed 119th, and Craig Bounds is placed 136th but is racing with a broken Sternum from an accident less than two weeks ago!!!. Specific details can be found on two of our sponsored riders pages.
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages FrontRowGB for full daily updates.
02.01.09 - The DAKAR 2009 Begins...
Over the next 15 days three Adventure-Spec sponsored riders will attempt to complete the Dakar 2009, the worlds most gruelling motorcycle race. We'll be receiving regular updates from the riders as they race and will follow their progress as they attempt to finish in the TOP 10 riders!
Check out Craig Bounds pages HERE and Team FrontRowGB's pages FrontRowGB for full daily updates.
30.12.08 - Salt and Gold Expedition Returns to the UK...
A battered group of six Salt and Gold 2008 riders returned to the UK last night talking of broken bones, broken ligaments, broken bikes, a small war (not between the riders!!!), and 5000km of pure adventure riding through some of the worlds most remote desert.
Good job they had the professional film maker Austin Vince with them! Keep an eye out here for details of the completed filming project 'Salt and Gold 2008'.
23.12.08 - Adventure Spec to close for 1 Week between Christmas and New Year
Although your orders are still flying in I'm afraid our means of getting products out to you is about to stop working for a week or so.
For that reason we'll be closing Adventure Spec until Mon 5th Jan. Please bear with us until that date when we'll be back for business as usual.
16.12.08 - Thanks for your support in 2008
Just a quick note from an exhausted Adventure-Spec Team to say 'A GREAT BIG THANKS!!!' for all your support this year.
In particular the last few months have been crazy and the faith that our customers have placed in our staff and our products has been incredible.
Apologies to those of you who have had to wait a few days for a parcel or two, particularly the poor guy who ended up with a tool tube instead of a KTM bash plate! (sorry about that....Dave). We're proud to announce that these mix ups were few and far between, but regardless we'll be working even harder in 2009 to make sure we bring you the best kit at the best prices in the right places.
As ever, if we cant find the quality we think you deserve at the price we think you should pay then rest assured we'll do our best to get out there and make it ourselves!
Look out in 2009 for a KTM 950/990 product range, and a VERY VERY special new range of products that we've been working on for over a year already!!!
All the best for the festive period and we look forward to serving you again in 2009.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
03.12.08 - Salt and Gold 2008 Saharan Expedition due to leave in 2 days!!!
How do we know all the equipment we sell in our shop REALLY is 'Adventure-Spec'? If you ask us for advice about equipment how do you know we REALLY know what we're talking about?
Simple, because we test it ALL ourselves!
Check out Dave Lomax's pages HERE for the latest Adventure-Spec/Beast Of Burden joint expedition to the Sahara.
Bit of sand riding anyone? Check back here in January for details of the film release date...
30.11.08 - New rear luggage rack to be released for sale in January
To complement our 'black' BMW F800GS Range of 'Bashplate' and 'Bars' we will be adding a black anodized rear luggage rack from Jan '09.
Check out a photo of our prototype shown at the dirt bike show in Nov.
28.11.08 - Crashbars to be held in stock by January
Those of you ordering F800GS BMW Crashbars or Bashplates will be pleased to know that these items are scheduled to be held in stock from Jan. Hopefully that'll mean no more waiting...;-)
28.11.08 - First crashbars reach customers
We are delighted to announce that our first sets of crashbars have reached customers today a mere two days before our 4 week deadline. Many thanks for your patience everyone.
If you have an outstanding order keep an eye on your payment card. As soon as we have your bars in stock we will take the cash off your card and post your bars immediately.
Our current record for postage is less than 24 hours from UK to Oregon (USA!). But a more normal time would be about 3 days. Please let us know if you've not heard anything 5 days after your payment has been taken.
15.11.08 - Crash Bars Sold Out!!!
Our first batch of F800GS crashbars have already sold out as have our second! Please bear with us while we try to deal with the rush of orders, we promise we're doing what we can and are still confident that we can meet out initial promise of no more than a 4 week lead time on all orders made before Christmas.
08.11.08 - Adventure-Spec are heading to the Dirt Bike Show!!!
Its been a manic few weeks her eat Adventure-Spec with all of our first batch of BMW crash bars selling out almost immediately. We've been working hartd to ensure we meet our agreed deadline of providing bar sets within 4 weeks of order and are pleased to say that things are looking good!
Tomorrow morning we will be packing up shop and heading towards Soneleigh Park for the world famous Dirt Bike Show
If you're heading that way come along and say hello. We'll be on stand C10a next to TBM and will have our full range of kit available for trials and sales. Including the Klim range and a full set of Guard it Technology bash plates.
Whilst that is great news if your coming to see us I'm afraid it does mean that orders placed after the 10th will be delayed by upto a week as we move around the country.
Rest assured we'll be back at it by Monday the 17th making sure your Adventure Biking needs are sorted as fast as we can.
Thanks for you patience...Dave Chris and Julie
27.10.08 - Adventure Spec BMW F800GS Crash Bars Released...
After a long struggle and many sleepless hours we are delighted to release Adventure-Spec's first set of crash bars designed for use with both the BMW F800GS and the BMWF650GS.
Despite arriving more than 3 months after our initial predicted deadline we are truly proud that throughout the delay and much pressure from customers we have never compromised our principles of only making and selling the best kit we can for the lowest costs, direct to you.
The computer controlled manufacturing process means that the pipe seam stays firmly on the inside of the bars at all times regardless of bends, increasing the bars strength by up to 30% and making sure they look as good as they perform.
Other area we're particularly proud of are the fitting kit, all anodised spacers and fully flanged stainless steel fasteners, and the comprehensive paint scheme that includes a three coat system of Rust Inhibitor, Primer, and Topcoat. No messing there then!
Of course they come with the usual GiT / Adventure-Spec first time fit guarantee and are totally and utterly, 'Adventure-Spec', pieces of kit. In short we love 'em.
Many thanks to our development team for their many hours of patience and hard work! Only you can now tell us if they are as good as we think.
21.10.08 - Craig rides Klim kit to UK Cambrian Rally Victory and with it the UK Big Bike Rally Championship!!!
Another EPIC battle in the Welsh forests this weekend saw Craig take a mere 1.5 minute overall victory on his BMW 650 X-Challenge.
Despite more mechanical issues Craig rode the big BMW to within an inch of its life to hold off the seriously rapid Brian Eland on his KTM 690.
Craig was delighted with his event win which also gives him an overall 1st Place in The Big Bike Rally Championship. Just the news he needs as he prepares himself for the biggest riding challenge of his life, The 2009 Dakar. Check out HERE to see how the preparations are progressing...
12.10.08 - Adventure-Spec Product Ranges Expand and Expand...!
After a serious period of consolidation Adventure-Spec are now actively seeking new product ranges for our customers. The tricky bit is finding things that are really worth selling! Over the last three months our hard work has been rewarded with new dealerships for the following ranges.
Barkbusters : A superb range of high quality handguards specifically designed to fit a range of larger bikes. In particular they come with fitting kits for the larger BMW Range including the F800GS and the 1200GS. These bikes won't fit standard hand guards because of the type of bar end weights employed by BMW, so its great to get some top quality hand protection for this range of bikes and many others. Check HERE to see the whole range in detail.
Wolfman Motorcycle Luggage : Trying to find good luggage for Off-Road and Adventure bikes can be very hard, particularly if you're not a fan of the hard luggage systems which are so reknowned for breaking limbs during spills and crashes. Wolfman Luggage is a great option for those riders with larger adventure bikes who are looking for softer, more limb friendly solutions. Check HERE to see the whole range in detail, and keep an eye out for our favourite piece the Explorer Lite Tank Bag.
Dirt Bagz Motorcycle Luggage : Unquestionably the most complete luggage solutions for medium and smaller size dirt bikes. Perfect for your next day out on the trail or a trip to Morocco. Check HERE to see the whole range in detail. We'll be riding these 15 litre pannier bags on our Extreme Saharan Enduro Adventure early next year so we'll let you know how they stand up to some EXTREME abuse when we get back!
07.10.08 - Craig Wins the UK Hafren Rally
Despite battling against physical injury (Craigs Elbow is still awaiting surgery after his Red Bull Romaniacs accident) and mechanical issues, Craigs win of The Hafren Rally moves him into a one point overall lead for the UK Big Bike Rally Championship with a single round to go!
Craig has once again praised the Klim Valdez Parka for keeping him warm and dry in the worst of Welsh conditions and allowing him to concentrate on the job in hand, winning the Rally!!!
The coming battle for the overall Rally Championship win over the weekend of the 18th and 19th of October between Craig and awesome rider Brian Eland on his KTM 690 is set to become an epic!
Keep watching HERE for the results as they arrive.
05.10.08 - Adventure-Spec have moved!
Well, they say never work with Children or animals on TV. We reckon that never working with computers is a better overall rule if you want your life to run smoothly!
Over the last few weeks we've had all kinds of problems as we moved from one web hosting company to another. Apologies to those of you who logged onto Adventure-Spec at one point and found a different site altogether telling the world we were, 'Clothing the Muslim Nation'!
We are now fully operational again and will be back to our normal regular updates and news. Thanks for your patience.
Chris, Julie and Dave
23.09.08 - Adventure-Spec are moving home!!!
Due to issues with our web hosting Adventure-Spec will be moving house between 24th September 2008 and the 27th September 2008.
Between these times we have been told that any payment made will still be perfectly secure and that their will be no problems whilst the site is visible...
HOWEVER, at some point between these dates we will lose both the shop and the website for around 48 hours! Many apologies in advance for any inconvenience caused and thank you all for your continued support. We promise to be back better than ever by the end of the weekend!
Dave, Julie and Chris
17.09.08 - Despite a HUGE accident Craig is still riding The Romaniacs 2008
After a 10 hour delay on day 3 of the Romaniacs 2008 caused by a series of events leading to concussion and a broken finger Craig hasn't given stopped riding yet!
After taking a prologue win on day 1 and a strong 2nd place on day 2 Craig will be fighting concussion for his final days riding during day 4.
To see if he finished and where he places check out his pages HERE
13.09.08 - Craig WINS the Solo Expert Class prologue!!!
Riding like a guy without lots of unattached bits of bone in his body Craig showed his class today with a win of the Expert Solo prologue.
He was diasppointed not be able to race in the Profesional Class but felt that with his current health issues he ought to be taking it easy...
We're not convinced there is any 'easy' as a Solo Expert Entrant in the Redbull Romaniacs, but then we're not Craig!
Check out how he's doing on his pages HERE
The photo below shows Craig with his Welsh Team Jersey on from his previous weeks outings at the ISDE.
12.09.08 - The Red Bull Romaniacs is now on!!!!
Craig Bounds limped away from the ISDE with a final 13th place in his class out of 73 teams. Not bad for a guy riding with a broken elbow and finger!
Not being one to give up easily Craig immediately got on a plane and headed to Sibiu to start his solo attempt of the Redbull Romainiacs Expert Class....like you do!
Check out how he's doing on his pages HERE
07.09.08 - Why the Motion Pro Trail Tool is the finest trail tool on the market (in our opinion!).
One of our favourite tools (and one of our best selling items) is the Motion Pro Trail Tool. The problem is making people understand just how versatile they really are...
Check out our new video links in our shop showing you exactly what our products really do!
You'll find the Motion Pro Tool in our shop for £40.00 HERE!
06.09.08 - RIDER NEEDED FOR 'AZALAI' EXPEDITION...
Due to personal circumstances one of the riders for our December 'Azalai' expedition has has to withdraw.
If you are interested in spending two weeks in Decemeber riding 3000km of virgin desert and some of the most famous Dakar pistes on the planet then please drop us a mail or phone call for more details.
You can also check this link for a little more info off the ADV Rider site .
05.09.08 - Full details announced of our 2008 Expedition 'Azalai'
Full details have been released of the Adventure-Spec expedition to northern Mali in December.
Check out Dave's Pages for details of 'Azalai' and his previous trips including the 'The Trans Am Trail' .
03.09.08 - Craig damages his elbow on day 3 of the ISDE
A decimated field struggles on as this years ISDE is recognised as one of the hardest in recent years!
After a high speed fall Craig continues to ride with a badly damaged elbow which is slowing his teams progress.
Even so Craig's team are currently running 9th out of 74 Teams in his class. An excellent effort!
Check Craigs update pages for details HERE .
01.09.08 - Craig Rides Day 1 of the ISDE with the 6 man Welsh Team.
The Olympics of off-road motorcycling,the ISDE, saw its first day of racing today in Greece.
Adventure Spec rider Craig Bounds has just called in tired after a day of extreme heat and difficult riding.
Check Craigs update pages for details HERE .
01.09.08 Adventure-Spec sponsor The Purple Helmets...!!!
The Purple Helmets Motorcycle Team are well known for their worldwide outrageous displays of crazy stunts on Honda 90's.
What's less well known is that they are VERY acomplished off-road riders. Hailing from the Isle Of Man (and more properly known as the Southern MCC Isle Of Man ) they took advantage of an opportunity offered and entered a team in the 2008 ISDE. Competing alongside Craig Bounds on the world stage they hope to achieve some great results.
We couldnt resist helping such a great biking institution and have provided the team with six black anodized Guard it Technology sump guards for their 2009 KTM 250 EXC's .
Lets hope it goes a little better than the Purple Helmet Shows... Good Luck Lads!!!
14.08.08 - Catching Up With Craig Bounds.
After a quiet period post Optic Saharan Rally 2008 Craig has burst on the scene again with a superb second place in this years Welsh 2-Day enduro.
This was almost immediately followed by a Dakar2009 entry, selection for the 2008 ISDE Welsh Team, and an announcement of Craigs intention to defend his Prologue win in the 2007 Redbull Romaniacs!
Check Craigs update pages for details HERE .
09.08.08 - Think you know about Adventure Biking? Think you are really prepared....
Dave Lomax was really glad to catch this short film/presentation at this years Horizons Unlimited Meeting so that preparation for his upcoming Saharan trip could be undertaken in a fully professional manner.
Check Dave's update pages for Building the Adventure Biker here.
06.08.08 - Iron Butt Mick Hall rejoins Adventure-Spec for a post ride interview.
After riding 5000 miles in 5 days for Charity on his Yamaha Fazer 1000 Mick Hall finally summons the strength to pop back in to the office and talk about his trip.
Check the link HERE .
04.08.08 - Dave Lomax announces his Saharan Adventure, 'Azalai', during December 2008.
Dave is one of our quieter sponsored riders who rarely ventures out on a bike...
What does that have to do with Adventure-Spec you might ask?
Well, when he does its usually somewhere special. See his pages HERE to check out one of the most ambitious adventure biking trips in recent years!
'Azalai' will take place in conjunction with Beast-Of-Burden Expeditions and will be the subject of a film by Austin Vince.
22.07.08 - Adventure Spec visits the WEC at LLanidloes.
We had a superb weekend at the WEC despite the weather making things a little damp over Saturday. Our new shop worked superbly, thank you all for all your support after the loss of our last one...
The riding and racing was superb and many of you came down off the tests and told us how amazing the professional riders were and how much you were impressed with the course.
We were happy to spend time with friends old and new. Both Craig Bounds and Stan Watt were riding and popped in and out over the weekend to let us know how their Klim kit was performing (nice photo!!!).
We should also say thanks to Brian Eland for his company and beer on Friday night, and also Si Pavey whose tales of the Transorientale Rally were truly astounding. Thanks Guys (hope you like the gloves!!!)
15.07.08 - Adventure Spec shop rises like a phoenix from the ashes for the Welsh round of the World Enduro Championship this weekend.
Its been a pretty mad week trying to sort out a new shop in three days, but I think we might be nearly there.
We'd love to meet anyone whose heading to the WEC this weekend. We have the Team FrontRowGB guys down there, and Craig Bounds will also be present.
We will be showing our GPR Exhaust Systems, our complete Guard it Technology bash plate range, all our Klim clothing, and a large chunk of Kreiga stock as well as lots of random bits and pieces.
We'll be in a large (NEW!)white tent with the Adventure-Spec banner on the front. See you there!
12.07.08 - GBXC Welsh Round, Shop stolen PLEASE HELP!!!
It seems that with every 'UP', there is a 'DOWN'.
After last weekends huge success we were really looking forward to taking the new Adventure-Spec trailer and shop to the GBXC round in Mid Wales Tomorrow.
We were showing our Guard iT Technology bashplate range, our new GPR exhaust range (Just in!), and our complete range of Klim clothing.
Sadly we have just discovered that our new trailer and shop was stolen last night from Rawdon (just outside Leeds) together with Chris's XR650R.
Our apologies to those who were expecting to see us to pick up orders, we can only say that we we'll do all we can to be back for the World Enduro Round next weekend.
If anyone sees a Military Sand coloured twin axle trailer in the Leeds / Bradford area (or anywhere else) please let us know.....It may not be much to the scum who stole it, but it represents three months of hard work to us...
10.07.08 - GPR Exhaust Dealership now secured!!!
We are delighted to announce that from today Adventure-Spec will be stocking a range of GPR exhaust systems primarily aimed at Adventure/Dual Sport bikes and off-road machines.
Made from the highest quality materials (including titanium) GPR exhaust systems are homologated for legal road use, considerably lighter than OEM systems, include optional catalytic converters, add power and economy to your bike, and look AMAZING!
The range comes to us direct from Italy and GPR can boast no less than Casey Stoners '06 Honda RCV Moto GP bike amongst its users.
In typical Adventure-Spec fashion we reckon these pipes are the best quality and value for money systems in the world. Check our prices and see if what you think.
These are definately Adventure-Spec!
07.07.08 - Horizons Unlimited UK Meeting ... WOW!
What a remarkable weekend that was! As Sam Manicom remarked to me on Sunday, rarely do you see such a collection of characters standing around a camp fire!!
Thanks so much to all the people who came to speak with us, we had a great time. Please bear with us as we gather out thoughts and re-stock the shop to reflect all the new items we will be soon be selling.
It was particularly gratifying to see so many F800GS riders showing their new GiT bash plates and asking so many questions about the new engine bars. Despite our best efforts it now looks like it will be a further three weeks before delivery. Our apologies for those of you we know are waiting.
For those of you who asked about a price on the Technica travel shoes we are delighted to announce a price of £40.
Once again thanks to all the organisers, particularly Grant and Susan, Glynn, and Sam. We'll see you next year!
23.06.08 - Horizons Unlimited UK Meeting in Two Weeks!!!!
Aruguably the worlds premier adventure biking meeting will be taking place in Derbyshire, UK from Thursday July 3rd to Sunday July 6th.
Over 500 adventure bikers are expected from around the world for a four day celebration of motorcycle travel and adventure.
Adventure-Spec will have a HUGE presence and will be:
- Showing all their current clothing and hardware lines
- Showing all 30 of their new product lines!
- Announcing by official press release details of the new B.O.B. / Adventure-Spec 2008 Expedition (2 places still available for suitably experienced riders)
- Giving talks and information on, Riding in Morocco, Traversing the Pyrenees Off Road and Travelling Light
- Providing Kriega items for test riding
You'll have no trouble finding us, we'll be the ones in the rather large marquee. Come and see us and have a chat. We'd love you to tell us what you think of our kit, and what else you'd like to own for your bike that is either too expensive, unavailable, or downright wierd.
We'll not be able to afford to buy you all a beer, but if you catch us early enough you might get lucky. See you there!!!!
03.06.08 - New BMW F800GS Powder Coated Bash Plates Now Available!
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It took us a few weeks to iron out some issues, but we are really pleased to announce that from Monday June 9th we will be taking orders for BMW F800GS bashplates with a black powder coating.
The cost of the extra coating will be a mere £10 on top of the original price, now thats a bargain! This will take the cost of the powder coated plate to £139.95, with free UK postage!
Please be aware that until we establish how successful this line will be we will not be keeping these in stock. You must allow for a leadtime of between 1 and 4 weeks depending on when you place your order in the month.
Happy shopping, engine bars coning soon!!!!
07.06.08 - Mick Halls sponsored, '5000 miles in 5 days', ride for the Air Ambulance and Riders for Health ends in success!!!
A rather saddle sore and battered Mick arrived home with a little time to spare after his Marathon 5005 mile ride.
Mick was delighted with his success and is looking forward to a shorter ride of only 5 miles over to his regular Sunday afternoon bikers meet at Rivington Barn near Bolton tomorrow afternoon. Click HERE to check out his pages and listen as he tells his story as the ride unfolds on the RALLY RADIO Pages.
Dont forget to help Micks Charities on his SPONSORSHIP pages, every little helps, even if it is just 50 pence.
03.06.08 - New Adventure-Spec gallery up and running.
It was one of those things we wanted to do months ago, but you know how it is...
Click on the GALLERY link above to see what the Adventure-Spec sponsored riders do when they are not at work.
If you have any photos of our kit in use we'd love to see them in the gallery! Please mail any shots to galleryphotos@adventure-spec.com. If we decide to use them we'll send you a free pair of DAKAR GLOVES to say thanks for thinking of us. Happy viewing and dont forget to comment!
29.05.08 - Mick Hall starts his sponsored 5000 miles in 5 days ride for the Air Ambulance and Riders for Health on Monday 2nd June at 7pm!!!
How time flies....It seems only a few weeks ago that Mick Hall stated his intentions to try and ride 5000 miles in 5 days on UK roads. The planning is now over and the only thing left for Mick to do is to ride, ride, ride.
Mick will leave at 7pm on Monday and will be riding through the week. click HERE to check out his pages, his route, and to listen as he sends in regular LIVE reports of his ride. Can he do it? Dont forget to help Micks Charities on his SPONSORSHIP pages, every little helps, even if it is just 50 pence.
19.05.08 - Support for the BMWF800GS Continues with a new range of CRASH BARS!
We are delighted to annouce that due to popular demand a new range of Adventure-Spec crash bars are currently on the drawing board.
Inundated with requests about compatibility of our current BMW F800GS Bashplates with other makes of crashbars we set out to find out how we could ensure that your new Guard it Technology Bashplate didnt compromise your future capacity to safeguard your bike...
Unable to obtain ANY crashbars to test and compare we came to the only solution possible. We'll make our OWN!
Of course, you can be sure that our bars will be constructed to full Adventure-Spec standards. That means high quality, superbly tough, great looking, and at a great price.
Our estimated lead time to releasing this product is around six weeks. Keep looking here for more information!
19.05.08 - Adventure-Spec goes Tool Mad!
The tool above is possibly one of the finest pieces of adventure kit/trail tools EVER invented (in our opinion!).
Here at Adventure-Spec we are proud to include it in our new and growing selection of trail/adventure tools over in our Shop. The list will be growing slowly and steadily over the next few months so check back regularly as a full trail/adventure toolkit emerges.
Of course, all the tools we sell will be Adventure-Spec, which means that you can be sure if we're selling it, you can trust it!
18.05.08 - BMW F800GS Bashplates now in stock and ANODISED silver as standard!!
Our production facility is in full flow again and the picture above shows a few of our latest plates awaiting collection by the Anodiser.
In future all our BMW F800GS bashplates will be anodised silver as standard. This will add £5 to the price bringing the cost of the Bashplate to £129.95, but as we're sure you'll agree, the difference in quality and finish more than makes up for the difference in price
Check out our SHOP pages for more details and pictures of the new Bashplates.
In the next few weeks we are hoping to offer a 4 week lead time special order that will allow you to get your bashplate powder coated black prior to delivery. Thanks to all the guys on the UKGSER forum for leading us into that one!
Finally, thanks for all the great comments about the Bashplates you have already bought. What can we say...we knew you'd like them!!!
05.05.08 - Stan Watt rides Adventure-Spec gear to victory in the harshest Desert Rally of the season!!!
We are proud to announce that Stan Watt from Team FrontRowGB has won his class and placed third overall in the Optic Tunisian Rally 2008. After 4200km of desert racing against the might of factory teams, rocky oueds, and unraced Libyan dunes Stans efforts produced the following accolades:
1st in 450cc+ production class, 1st KTM home, highest placed privateer, highest ever placing by a UK rider in a round of the FIM International Rally Championship, and 3rd place overall.
Stan is now running 3rd in the FIM World Rally Championship standings. Check out our FrontRowGB and Rally Raidio pages for more details, pictures, interviews, and video clips.
Immediately after the rally Stan was quick to praise the versatility and technical performance of the experimental Klim Adventure-Spec clothing system he's been using all through his wet, freezing, UK winter training regimen and in the searing heat of the Desert. Check out our Klim shop pages to learn more.
01.05.08 - Full Range of Adventure-Spec Bashplates now available in the shop
In amongst the chaos of the Optic Tunisia 2008 Desert Rally and TeamFrontRowGB's bid for a win we have pushed the bashplate development hard and are delighted to announce our full range of products are now available in our shop and are all in stock with the exception of the BMW F800GS plate which is arriving next Fri and will be priced at £125. Keep watching here for more images. If you have any questions please drop us a line. We already have a number of pre booked orders....
23.04.08 - New BMW F800GS Bash Plate fitted to bike.
Orders are now being taken for the new BMW F800GS bashplate. Made from CNC profiled 4mm aircraft grade aluminium with stainless steel fittings and corrosion resistant mounting bolts this British made plate is not just for for decoration. The Rallye based design complete with oil cooler air scoop and protection flap really will protect your bike both on and off-road. No wonder we already have BMW dealers enquiring about stocking it! This plate is definately Adventure-Spec.
19.04.08 - The Optic Tunisia Rally Starts Today. Adventure-Spec riders Craig, Jon, and Stan are all riding!
April the 19th is the start date for the Optic Tunisie Desert Rally and we have three riders taking part. Have a look at the Riders individual pages listed in the Riders link above to see what kit they ride and for daily written updates. You can also use the RallyRaidio links to hear the riders AS they race through the dunes of North Africa. Only here at Adventure-Spec!
10.04.08 - BMW F800GS Sump Guard / Bash Plate now available!
April 21st our new hardware lines go on sale for the first time. Being proactive (as we like to think of ourselves!!!) we're still developing new models even at this late stage in the project.
In response to a request by a customer just two weeks ago we are pleased to announce our first BMW F800GS model bashplate has just arrived at the office. In 4mm aircraft grade aluminium with a full wraparound protective style it not only looks superb (thats the CNC machined profile cutting and hand TIG welding for you!) but is as tough as you would expect to fit a bike that is truly designed as an adventure machine. At the price we will be selling it for we expect to shift quite a few so keep an on our shop ...Another Adventure-Spec product has been created!
28.03.08 - Another excellent week at Adventure SpecThanks to everyone who came along to have a chat at the Red Kite Rally or the Red Marley Hill Climb last weekend. Warm it wasnt, but both venues hosted excellent events and we had a great time and met some excellent people. On Sunday Craig Bounds took his big BMW650 X Challenge to a convincing victory at the Red Kite Rally through some appalling conditions. Have a look at his pages for some film clips and interviews. Of particular note was the fuel stop interview where Craig wasnt his usual chatty self...it was only later we learned how hard he'd been pushing his bike and himself, regularly reaching speeds of over 100mph through the timed sections...
On Monday the Red Marley hill climb enabled us to meet and chat to a lot of you. We were very flattered by your comments about the quality and costs of our new bashplate range and took on board your requests for new models. We'll do the best we can!
Finally, after an excellent review in TBM last month our Klim Powercross Gloves have been selling faster than we can stock them! We always knew they were good, but its still great to see so many happy faces and hear so much praise for the quality of the product and the wonders of warm dry hands. Thanks Folks!
22.03.08 - Adventure Spec unveil the start of new hardware linesHere at Adventure Spec we are expanding as fast as we can to make sure we really do bring you the best value products from a wide range of suppliers. When we cant find what we want at price we think is fair we dont just lie down and stock the same old stuff as everyone else.
From the middle of April Adventure-Spec will be exclusively stocking a range of bashplates that are around 30% cheaper than alternatives. The design and quality is absolutely superb and they are made in the UK. As usual they have already been tested, and if we do say so ourselves, they are most definitely Adventure-Spec! . See the shop for details!
20.03.08 - Adventure Spec at Red Kite Rally and Red Marley HillclimbAdventure-Spec have a busy schedule this weekend. On Saturday night we'll arrive at the Red Kite Rally at Lllandovery rugby club for the event on Sunday. We hope Craig Bounds can continue his recent form and put in a strong performance on his BMW G650 Xchallenge. Then on Monday we'll be at the Red Marley Hillclimb for some classic motocross hillclimb action. We'll have the full Klim range to show, all of Kriega's great bags, a kit of RAM mount parts to allow us to fit GPS holders on site plus a selection of bashplates from our forthcoming range. We'll be in the big black tent, come and say hello!
18.03.08 - Adventure-Spec to attend Horizons Unlimited UK MeetingNo sooner do we set up our shop than we have to take it places and sell things! We are delighted to anounce that Chris Colling and Dave Lomax will be with the shop for the four day duration of the Horizons Unlimited UK Meeting from the 3rd to the 6th of July. There will be around 500 adventure riders in attendance and as well as the guys manning the shop and giving advice (i.e. chatting about travelling!) Dave will be presenting a series of Talks and Slide shows about his travels and running a drop in advice session on ,'Travelling Light'. Hope to see you there!
17.03.08 - New Product Lines Added!We're really pleased to anounce that from Mid-March we will be selling products from KLIM, RAM Mounts, Kreiga, and Talon. We also have some really exciting new developments to announce next week that will break into a very new market for Adventure-Spec. And the good news for you guys is that the prices will be unbelieveable, keep an eye out here!
17.03.08 - New Website Launched!What do you think? Let us know -
info@adventure-spec.com