--- title: Great Motorcycle Tech & Riding Weekend by CJ Designs description: This past weekend saw CJ Designs' annual Tech Weekend come together nicely with motorcycle riders arriving from as far away as Toronto image: https://www.rideadv.com/hs-fs/file-14280748-jpg/images/photo(1)-resized-600.jpg --- [![rideadv-logo no bottom text](https://www.rideadv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rideadv-logo%20no%20bottom%20text.png?width=288&name=rideadv-logo%20no%20bottom%20text.png "rideadv-logo no bottom text")](https://www.rideadv.com?hsLang=en-us) - [+1-458-836-5426](tel:+1458-8365426) - [** WhatsApp ](https://wa.me/14588365426) - [Contact Us](https://www.rideadv.com/contact-ride-adventures?hsLang=en-us) - [Blog](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog?hsLang=en-us) - [**](https://www.rideadv.com/search-results?hsLang=en-us) - [Request Information](https://www.rideadv.com/contact-ride-adventures?hsLang=en-us) [**](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/bid/69914/Great-Motorcycle-Tech-Riding-Weekend-by-CJ-Designs#mobile-nav) ### RIDE Adventures Blog # Great Motorcycle Tech & Riding Weekend by CJ Designs Posted by [Eric Lange](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/author/eric-lange) on August 14, 2011 ![Eric Lange](https://www.rideadv.com/hs-fs/hub/43106/file-2225857620.jpg) Since riding his KTM 950 Adventure down to South America in 2008 and launching RIDE Adventures in 2010, Eric now resides in Oregon for most of each year. Riding is still a regular part of his work though, in that guiding tours is a passion he'll always have, and researching new routes and regions allows RIDE Adventures to continue growing and providing reliable travel services to adventure minded riders and travelers from around the world. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![CJ Designs Tech Weekend](https://www.rideadv.com/hs-fs/file-14280748-jpg/images/photo(1)-resized-600.jpg) This past weekend saw CJ Designs' annual Tech Weekend come together nicely with motorcycle riders arriving from as far away as Southeastern Indiana to the town of Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Just back from a 62-day trip to Alaska, Craig Johnson arranged a great series of technical and riding demos, including a review of how to use [Warn's new XT 17 winch](http://www.warn.com/blog/2011/06/08/introducing_the_warn_xt17_portable_winch.shtml) with the heavy adventure bikes.  A product that's getting great reviews in the industry, the traveling group of 3 apparently made great use of of this system during their trip to the Arctic Circle. ![CJ Craig Johnson Tech](https://www.rideadv.com/hs-fs/file-14275250-jpg/images/cjdesigns.jpg) With a focus on getting riders better on their big KTM's, a route through the nearby woods and even a obstacle course with downed logs and tricky side slopes gave everyone a chance to test their skills. Keep your eye on the [CJ Designs Facebook Page](http://www.facebook.com/pages/CJ-Designs-LLC/117594288253332) to learn about the next Tech Weekend in 2012, and of course visit their [website](http://www.cjdesignsllc.com/index.html) or [Dual Sport Warehouse](http://www.dualsportwarehouse.com/) for the latest parts available from CJ Designs and other manufacturers.  Not to be overlooked is the ongoing review and testing of the world's first 2-wheel drive KTM Adventure.  With over 18,000 successful miles on this system so far, expect the option to convert your KTM to all wheel drive to be available soon! ### Subscribe to the RIDE Adventures blog by Email  [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/43106/952ef3c8-c8e3-4b4d-833a-e2ce5b612f3c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/43106/952ef3c8-c8e3-4b4d-833a-e2ce5b612f3c) ### Browse by Category - [4x4 Adventures (2)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/4x4-adventures) - [Adventure Packing & Planning (37)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/adventure-packing-planning) - [Fixes & Maintenance (16)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/fixes-maintenance) - [Motorcycle 101 (3)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/motorcycle-101) - [Motorcycle Gear (93)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/motorcycle-gear) - [Motorcycle Product Reviews (59)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/motorcycle-product-reviews) - [Motorcycle Rentals (10)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/motorcycle-rentals) - [Motorcycle Reviews (49)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/motorcycle-reviews) - [Motorcycle Safety (39)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/motorcycle-safety) - [Motorcycle Tours (39)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/motorcycle-tours) - [Motorcycle Training (27)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/motorcycle-training) - [Motorcycle Travel Info (102)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/motorcycle-travel-info) - [News & Events (138)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/news-events) - [thailand (1)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/thailand) - [travel advice & suggestions (1)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/travel-advice-suggestions) - [Trip Reports (40)](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/topic/trip-reports) [see all](https://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/bid/69914/Great-Motorcycle-Tech-Riding-Weekend-by-CJ-Designs#) ### Latest Posts ## Start Your Reservation Process Now. 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