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Helmet review: Scorpion Exo ADX-1

The Scorpion EXO-ADX1 is a versatile adventure-touring helmet that is designed to perform well in a variety of conditions. It features a polycarbonate shell that is both lightweight and durable, making it a great option for riders who are looking for a helmet that can withstand the rigors of off-road riding.

One of the standout features of the EXO-ADX1 is its ventilation system. The helmet features a large chin vent, as well as multiple vents on the top of the helmet that can be adjusted to allow for optimal airflow. This makes the helmet a great option for hot weather riding, as it helps to keep the rider cool and comfortable.

Another great feature of the EXO-ADX1 is its visor. The helmet comes with both a clear visor and a sun visor, which can be easily switched out depending on the rider’s needs. The sun visor is especially helpful for riders who frequently ride in bright sunlight, as it helps to reduce glare and improve visibility.

The helmet also features a removable and washable lining, which makes it easy to keep the helmet clean and fresh. The lining is made from moisture-wicking material, which helps to keep sweat and moisture away from the rider’s skin.

In terms of safety, the EXO-ADX1 is DOT certified and meets the safety standards set forth by the Snell Memorial Foundation. It also features an emergency release system, which allows the rider to quickly and easily remove the helmet in the event of an accident.

Overall, the Scorpion EXO-ADX1 is a great option for riders who are looking for a versatile adventure-touring helmet that performs well in a variety of conditions. Its lightweight and durable shell, advanced ventilation system, and interchangeable visors make it a great option for riders who demand comfort, performance, and safety from their gear.

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Voluntary work: Moto e. v. – Biker im Dialog

Two years ago I started doing voluntary work at Moto e. V.: The organizers and supporters of the motorcycle rallies in Berlin, Dresden, Düsseldorf and Oldenburg have grown into a team. The response to the events was overwhelming, but at the same time, along the way, the realization matured that it would not be done with the rallies alone. To bring motorcycle riders into focus and to the ear of the public as fully-fledged road users.

The topic is current, but one-sided limited to road users of the driving license class A (in Germany). Our goal is to keep the focus on the topic of „noise emissions from traffic“ and to find a sustainable, socially acceptable solution.

Moto e.V. is committed to a socially acceptable implementation and the preservation of our passion with civil means without hate and exclusion. Moto is the anchor and home of all like-minded people. We are peaceful but not dumb, argumentative but without aggression; determined but not decisive, freedom-loving but not egoistic, ecological but not fanatical, political but not party-political. We are integrative and social. Searching and finding new ways is in our nature and in front of our wheels.

Now to come to my role in Moto: I am currently responsible for our Social Media presence on Instagram and Facebook together with my colleague Anika Schmidt. We work together to plan campaigns and make our online presence more accessible to our followers. I also help out at events that we organize to bring motorcyclists and residents of hot-spots together to find a way to coexist.

Our next event will be on June 26, 2022 at Imbiss & Bikertreff Serpentine in Nideggen.

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Trip to the Bavarian Alps

Summer time is vacation time and this trip should have been to Scotland, but as COVID-19 came to Europe, we did the right thing to cancel the ferry and postponed this trip for some other time.
In 2020 we had way less opportunities to ride our motorcycles and were really lucky and fortunate to have been able to book a trip to southern Germany, as the infection numbers were really low last summer in Germany. Precautions were taken and the rooms were booked and we were able to pack our bags together with five other riders and a pillion rider.

Ten days in the bavarian alps were just what we needed after the very sudden lock-down we had from March to June 2020. The trip from Aachen to our hotel in Pfronten was about 640km long, so we decided to spend a night in the middle of the route and have two relaxed trips down to our destination.

We started our trip on a Sunday and pretty much drove all the way to our first hostel on the highway. The hostel is called Hotel Garni Steinbacher Tal and located in Heidelberg. The owners were really nice and it was super tough to climb the narrow stairs to our room, the great breakfast made up for it. They even made a special vegan breakfast for us.

The next step was driving up to Pfronten and our hotel for the next 8 nights: Gasthof Aggenstein – Typical German food, a great room with lots of space for our motorcycle equipment, a shed to park all our motorcycles in and last but not least a huge terace with a beautiful view on the alps.

The next days were a mix of good riding through the alps, fun with our fellow riders and searching for a place to eat that also has a vegan option.

One thing I always carry with me on trips where we stay at hotels is my Remington Hair Dryer:

The On The Go hairdryer is perfect for on the go, not only because of its foldable handle. With a power of 1400 watts, it generates a powerful airflow of 50 km/h. The On The Go Hairdryer D2400 is equipped with 2 combined heating and blower settings. A styling nozzle, manual voltage adjustment and hanging eyelet round out the hair dryer’s features.

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This is me

Hello fellow riders! I hope you will enjoy my posts.

My name is Hilâl and I am from Germany. My family originally comes from Turkey, so I grew up bilingual. In my free time I love to play volleyball and of course travel on my motorcycles. Yes, I used the plural, but we will get to that later.
I got interested in motorcycles when I was about to get my drivers license at 17. Unfortunately my parents were not too amused about the idea of me riding a motorcycle, as they could only see the danger coming towards me. So instead of getting the license for both cars and motorcycles, I only got one for cars. Big mistake as it turned out: the costs for the combined license was way lower than getting them separately.

Hili_Moto First Motorcycle Ride in 2012

The first time I sat on a motorcycle was as a pillion rider on my boyfriend’s bike. I loved the adrenalin rush! So I joined him on a lot of rides and met some really nice riders from Aachen, who shared the same love for motorcycles. It was only after I talked to one of the female riders in the group that I got the courage to say “Okay I want to ride my own motorcycle” and so I got the license. Thanks to Kerstin on this note ❤ You will always be my best riding friend!

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