Welcome to Road and Trail
This is a motorcycling enthusiast website created and maintained by a longtime motorcycle rider. It contains well documented BC motorcycle riding routes for street bikes (paved roads) and dual sport and adventure bikes (varied surfaces - gravel, dirt, mud, rocks, some pavement). Portions of some of the routes are suitable for off-road motorcycles. The website also contains motorcycle reviews, motorcycle servicing information, plus some additional content.
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Winterizing Your Motorcycle
A detailed guide to winterizing your motorcycle and returning it to service later.
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Coldstream to Oyama via King Edward FSR, Oyama Lake FSR, Oyama Lake Road
The route takes you from Coldstream (Hwy 6) to Oyama via King Edward FSR, Oyama Lake FSR and Oyama Lake Road. There are several lakes along the way, with options to ride into others. There's a great view point along Oyama Lake Road with views of Kalamalka Lake, Wood Lake and Oyama. A mostly easy and pleasant ride. Video on YouTube.
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Nelson to Slocan to New Denver - Hwy 3A, Hwy 6
West from Nelson on Hwy 3A/6, then north to New Denver on Hwy 6. A few good curves and some interesting scenery along the Hwy 3A/6 stretch. Hwy 6 riding gets better the closer you get to New Denver. The riding is excellent north of Slocan. Some nice scenery along the way. Kootenay Lake and River, Slocan River, Crescent Valley Beach Park, Lemon Creek, Slocan, Slocan Lake, Silverton.
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Lumby to Three Valley Gap to Enderby-Mabel Lake Road via Mabel Lake FSR, Three Valley Mabel FSR
Starts with pavement, but mostly dirt and gravel roads, ok for some street bikes, but dual sport or adv bikes best choice. Mabel Lake Prov Park, forests, creeks and lakes. Wap Lake, Cottonwood Beach, Frog Falls and Noisy Creek Rec Sites. Divided into two main legs. Total distance of the main route is about 165 km. Last ridden Oct 2023.
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Kawasaki KLX140 Chain Adjustment
A guide to adjusting the chain on a 2020 Kawasaki KLX140L. Applies to other KLX140 versions and model years. Video on YouTube.
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Suzuki DR650SE Valve Adjustment
A step by step guide for checking and adjusting the valve clearances on a 2010 Suzuki DR650SE. Also covers replacing the spark plugs. Applies to multiple model years. Video on YouTube.
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