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Dr. Frazier: Extreme Adventure Rider Secrets Photo Gallery

Snow and cold are not unusual from June through October where I often hunt solitude from Alaska to Mexico.

Looking back on some of his best and worst moments, our two-wheeled globe trekker reveals his adventure recipes for success. Read about his tips in Dr. Frazier: Extreme Adventure Rider Secrets.

A remote waterfall in Utah was tough to get to, well off a paved road, but ideal for serene camping.

These ruts would have been nearly impassable if wet or without unloading much of the weight from my motorcycle.

Weight and clearance were 'Yes' decision factors to attempt this remote four-wheel drive track. I eventually off-loaded and hid three non-essential bags for the night

Wolfman tank bag was designed specifically for the Kawasaki KLR650 gas tank for a snug fit and carried gloves, maps, eyeglasses and lightweight gear.

This picture gives a peek inside the tank bag. Only lightweight items were stashed here.

My main tie-down straps were serious, heavy duty Shockley straps to keep bags from flopping over bumps.

The luggage spread out on a picnic table looked big but compressed down small.

Clothes made up the bulk inside these three bags, which were enough for two weeks with some recycling.

A large waterproof bag carried light camping gear on the far back of the motorcycle.

Inside the camping gear bag is my small tent, down sleeping bag, deflated air mattress and rain suit.

My inflatable air mattress fit length-wise in my tent, leaving room on the sides for riding gear and smaller bags.

Pictured is the sleeping bag with the Aerostich Kanetsu electric jacket liner on top.

The Kanetsu electric jacket liner folded into its own pocket and served as a pillow.

A Kawasaki accessory was a small handlebar carrying bag.

Inside the handlebar bag were multi-purpose tools for quick access and a tire pressure gauge.

Also in the handlebar bag was a rag which helped keep other items from rattling around.

A peek inside the left side Happy Trails pannier shows heavy items down low.

Some of the heavier items were wrapped protectively in the left side pannier and included oil, spray lubricant and a bottle of Russian swill for 'medicinal' purposes.

I carried a spare clutch cable in the left side pannier.

In the left pannier was a small Kawasaki Owner Manual in a plastic protective wrapper which reminded me of things I forgot when doing routine maintenance.

In the left pannier, on the bottom, was my tool kit, with heavy items low to the ground.

Also in the left pannier were two spare inner-tubes that served as a buffer for other items inside from bouncing around.

Pictured is a peek inside my loose tool kit.

A look inside the right aluminum pannier shows more spares and maintenance items.

Some additional tools were in the right side pannier to balance the weight of the tools in the left side pannier.

Two plastic bags in the right side pannier carried odds and ends like nuts and bolts, glue, tape, tire repair bits and spare parts like a spark plug.

Also in the right side pannier was a pair of quick slip-on walking shoes.

Camp set up with everything stored inside the tent except the large red waterproof bag filled with items not wanted within like well-worn clothes and riding boots.

Pictured is the payoff for an extreme adventure: pristine solitude as the day came to an end.

Ready to start on roads to adventure, a fellow rider asks: “What are your secrets to gear for a serious motorcycle adventure rider?”

GORE-TEX riding jacket allowed for several optional accessories to meet the challenges of both on and off pavement riding.

GORE-TEX riding pants provided weather protection as well as protective padding for knees.

High and low calf riding boots provided foot, ankle and lower leg protection.

For protection from rain, snow and cold weather, compact pull-over lightweight gloves that provided easy on-off options as well as 100% weather protection were these three finger “Spock-like” models.

For boot protection from severe wet weather my choice was for the easy on-off of textile pull over rain gear with water proof zippers. They folded up small and kept my leather boots dry.

I used a set of lightweight deerskin leather riding gloves from Lee Parks Design (www.leeparksdesign.com) for warm weather use, with gauntlets to keep the wind, and sometimes bees, from blowing up my sleeves.

A Kanetsu Airvantage electric jacket liner from Aero Designs had found its way into my travel gear for cold weather riding.

The Kanetsu Airvantage electric jacket liner folded into its own pocket, taking up less space than a helmet.

Although bulky, heavy duty leather gloves were a welcome option when the weather turned cold.

Hot desert riding was part of my adventure that required some optional gear for the high temperatures.

When riding in the hot, my preference was for the lightweight Bohn Bodyguard Airtex (www.bohnarmor.com) riding shirt from that was well vented with padded elbows, shoulders and a back protector, storing my heavier GORE-TEX jacket in luggage on the back of the motorcycle.

For head gear I used a Nolan full faced flip-up (modular) helmet, underneath wearing a lightweight baklava accompanied by a scarf to cut the wind to my exposed neck.

A sheep skin “butt pad” or an inflatable “geezer” pad was chosen, depending on my overall weight and desire for maximum comfort.

For pain in the lower back and some kidney protection my choice was for a stretchable wide back protector, this one pictured from a local hardware/home improvement store.

Well prepared for what Mother Nature threw at me up ahead, my confidence was higher for tackling the more serious roads and tracks with my selected riding gear.

Yes, it could all be worn, as pictured here, and still offered the flexibility of movement and some back-up gear if the weather turned wet or cold or hot.