Welcome to the website
of
Gary L. Mace

My wife and I strive to see as much of the world as we can, preferably from a motorcycle. We also have a passion for camping and combine the two as often as possible. So far we have ridden together in 12 countries, the 48 contiguous states, and 7 Canadian providences. This page documents some of our adventures. It also contains links to my published works, technical articles, gps routes and ride videos.


Published Works

Travel Reports

Tech Articles

Wing World
Sep 2022
Wingpacking the Blue Ridge Parkway

Wing World
Sep 2021
Solving the GL1800 Auto-Lock Mystery

Wing World
Aug 2021
Crazy About Camping

Wing World
Mar 2020
Potomac Highlands Loop

Wing World
Sep 2019
Cover Photo

Wing World
Feb 2019
Canadian Maritimes

Wing World
Sep 2018
Review: Mesh Jackets

Wing World
Apr 2018
Spring Break

Wing World
Mar 2017
East TN Volunteer Spirit

Wing World
Jun 2016
Installing BulletHD Camera

Wing World
Feb 2016
Passing on a Passion


GPS & Route Sheets


The Epic 300 Loop
One of my local favorite loops. Includes rides along several lakes, Cherahola Skyway, Tail of the Dragon, Foothills Parkway and zero interstate riding. Long but fun 300 mile ride.

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Turn by Turn sheet


Potomac Highlands Loop
A 258 mile loop which includes some of our favorite roads and attractions in western MD and the potomac highlands area of WV.
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Turn by Turn sheet


PA Covered Bridge Tour
A 115 mile loop which visits 11 different PA covered bridges.
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Turn by Turn sheet



YouTube Videos



Venturous YouTube Channel

Selected Favorites

2018 Canadian Maritimes - A 26 day, 7306 mile motorcycle camping trip with our friends Mark & Lori to the Canadian Maritimes
Trip Report
Photos


2018 Ozarks Trip - A 3 day motorcycle camping trip with our son Travis to the Arkansas Ozarks.


2017 USA Motorcycle Camping Trip - A 34 day, 9852 mile trip across the USA. Click Here for my Facebook daily blog of this trip. Or Click Here to read my highlights article.


2016 Durango Trip - A 3 week motorcycle trip with our son Travis to Durango, CO via the Black Hills.


2016 Spring Break - A motorcycle trip with our son Travis to Gulf Shore, AL with a return via Natchez Trace.


2012 USA Family RV Trip - We spent a month on the road in our 32ft 5th wheel with our two teen sons touring much of the major national parks in the US.


2009 Rolling Thunder - A trip to Washington DC for Rolling Thunder with my sons, then 13 & 11, on the 1971 CB750 with sidecar the three of us restored.


2009 Appalachia Loop I - A week long trip with several good friends to ride the Appalachain Mountains through VA, NC, TN, WV, and KY


2008 Southwest US Motorcycle Trip - We rented a Harley Ultra in Las Vegas and toured many National Parks of the southwest US over 9 days.


2006 Rolling Thunder


2005 Honda Hoot


2004 European Motorcycle Tour - A 16 day trip where we rented a GL1500 and toured 10 European countries.


2003 Honda Hoot

Restoration Projects

1971 CB750 w/sidecar

1983 Yamaha Venture



Honda Goldwing

Replacing the GL1800 Air Filter
A checklist of how to replace the GL1800 air filter.

My Dark Experiment (Redux)
A few notes I made as I experimented with using a car tire on the rear of my Goldwing. My insights might be helpful to others considering trying the same.

Installing BulletHD Biker Pro Camera
I can no longer recommend this product. Outstanding concept. However, poor programming, flakey hardware, and non-existant customer support make this product a total POS. I am leaving this how-to up for those who may be unlucky enough to buy this junk.


Yamaha Venture

R1 Brake Caliper Swap




XLR 27QB Toy Hauler

Motorcycle Chock
How we secure a motorcycle chock into a toy hauler.

Patio Project
Building of three season doors and weather proofing ramp door.

Light Switch Lights
An easy how-to showing how to disable the very bright blue light switches on many new campers.

Winterizing the XLR Boost 27QB
Checklist I use to winterize our camper.

Project Slider
Adding a sliding drawer to XLR Boost 27QB outside storage area.

Adding counter space
Adding a fold down countertop to XLR 27QB.

Storage Cabinets
Adding cabinets to door side of a XLR 27QB.

Better AC
Improving RV AC Efficiency.

Modifications List
A partial list of modifications we made to our XLR 27QB.




Time-Out Tent Camper

How we load our Time-Out camper




Gear Reviews

Sedici vs Joe Rocket Mesh Jacket