Adventure Cycleworks

Well I arrived to Fairbanks in the pouring rain.  I was pretty worn out.  My tires had arrived which was good since I had just had a flat on the old set and after riding the roads on the way up here, they were done.  I also needed an oil change and the front brake pads seemed to be worn out as well.  I knew I was going to need a place to get this work done and my new tires installed.  My needs were met sooner then I had imagined.  Let's go a few days back to Dawson City, Yukon, Canada.  I was sitting at a coffee house, writing and uploading photos when another BMW GS pulled up with a couple from Australia.  They just shipped thier bike over for a holiday and were traveling the great roads up here.  We got to talking and I told them what I was going to have to get done to my bike.  They gave me the number to Adventure Cycleworks.

These guys were awesome.  I made the phone call in Tok, AK when I had finally had cell service again, and they told me to come by as soon as I arrived to Fairbanks.  I figured I'd have to leave the bike or wait on parts...
Nope.  I got the directions and rode over to Dan's house (where the shop is) and I pulled right up.  We unloaded the bike and rolled it right on the lift and got to work.  All parts I needed were there in stock and I got to hang out and talk with him about the area and bikes.  It was great.  These guys are awesome.  A father and son team that decided to cater to ADV riders and their bikes.  They have just one rule - they don't work on Harleys.  I was in and out in 2 hours, no waiting, all for a very reasonable fee and generally a great experience.

I had to remove my rear rain fender to make the fitment for the knobby tires easier.  They are letting me keep it there until I'm up to Deadhorse and back.  If anyone ever gets up to Fairbanks and needs work on their bike, these are the guys to go see.

The shop:

They have tires, oil, oil filters, brake pads... pretty much everything you need.

Front tire and new pads being installed.

New knobbly rear tire.  It's now a giant dirt bike.

Up on the lift and getting updated to finish this ride.  I'm really excited for this.

I get the weekend to rest, do laundry, and catch up.  My cousin Kevin arrives Monday and we leave for Deadhorse on Tuesday.  Fairbanks is a cool town and the people have been great so far.