PRINEVILLE, OR – We have been holding the Fall Classic adventure event for over 20+ years and their are only two things that seem to remain constant. The first being all the really great people coming out for this event that truly make it worth doing every year and the second being that it’s held the weekend before Thanksgiving. All …

JARBIDGE, NV - Several years ago, on one of our epic ZUKIWORLD adventures, long before the term "overland" was really anything other than the word after "Willys" we were on a journey along the northern edge of Nevada exploring ghost towns and abandoned mines.

JORDAN VALLEY, OR – If 2020 has shown us anything, it’s the value of seizing the day and going forward with less planning to pursue with utmost vigor the things that make one happy. Appreciation for what may have been trivial before seems easier and has encouraged us to simply do something whenever we can because it’s the pursuit that …

BEND, OR – Planning be damned! We’ve got a ‘greatest hits’ route pulled together that encompasses some of the more interesting points of interest we have seen over our travels in SE Oregon, SW Idaho, and Northern Nevada. On this three day trip, we will probably see: Christmas Valley dunes (from afar), Double-O ranch and refuge, the pillars of Rome, …

  BEND, OR – Come and join in the camaraderie of the cold and explore some of the greatest examples of high desert life available in North America. Low key and fun based, The Fall Classic is on it’s 17th year of providing ‘good times’ to those that attend. This un-event will not feature any classes, there will not be …

PRUDHOE BAY, AK – [Our writer-at-large Jeff Simons has taken another great adventure in his Suzuki and is back to tell the tale] It’s that time again. My end of Summer Road Trip. Previous travels have been Great! Scenic Route Tracker has taken me from Chicago to Los Angeles via Route 66 and I’ve seen all 48 States on One …

     DOCUMENT TYPE: Technical Service Bulletin    SUBJECT: Modification of Tightening Torque for Crankshaft timing Belt Pulley Bolt    SOURCE OF FILE OR DOCUMENT: kickfix.com   This bulletin is to inform you of the modification of the tightening torque for the crankshaft timing belt pulley bolt which has been carried out since February 1996 production. When reinstalling the crank-shaft timing …

     DOCUMENT TYPE: Technical Service Bulletin    SUBJECT: Modification of Intake Manifold and Thermostat    SOURCE OF FILE OR DOCUMENT: Unknown   This bulletin is to inform you of the modification in the intake manifold and thermostat which has been carried out in the 2-door (June 1992 & later) and 4-door 16-valve (December 1991 & later) Sidekicks. The thermostat mounting …

YELLOWSTONE, MT – An American experience, the road trip is something that we’ve taking part in and focus upon with the utmost enthusiasm. There are so many wonderful places to see, things to experience, and friends to meet all connected by dusty roads, gravel, trails, or even the dreaded pavement. With all this just outside one’s front door, a question …

PLAIN, WA – Summer vacations are always a blast and ours was no exception. We were lucky this year and got to experience a part of the NW Overland Rally put on by Ray Hyland and his team. In the last 8 years, this rally has grown at an amazing rate from around 80 people to over 2,000 with more …