Broken Nickle Garage
Who am I? I’m just a guy with a wrench in one hand and a throttle in the other. My name’s Rod, and I run a mobile truck and fleet repair business by day—but my true fuel is the freedom I find in Montana’s wild backcountry.
What is this channel about? Wrenches and Wilderness is where horsepower meets healing. It’s where socket sets and spark plugs finance dirt trails and mountain sunrises. Join me on my journey as an amateur moto-camper exploring the rugged beauty of Montana. I’ve ridden street bikes for over 30 years, but off-road adventure riding is a whole new frontier—and I’m learning one trail, one mistake, and one campfire at a time.
Whether you're a fellow rider, weekend camper, or someone dreaming of escaping the grind, I’m here to share the tools, tales, and triumphs of transitioning into a life of more camping and less clock-punching.
So grab your gear. Let’s ride. Let’s camp. Let’s wander where the wrenches can’t follow.
KLR 650 Riders: This Rear Spring Upgrade Changes EVERYTHING (Top Gun 250–300 lb)
CFMoto Ibex 450 Project Ep. 2 - Quick & Easy Crash Bar Install
CFMoto Ibex 450 Project Ep. 1 – Adding OEM Driving Lights (Stage 1: Lighting Upgrade)
2024 KLR 650 Tusk Rack Install – Not Everything Fits Perfectly. #klr650
Inside the Zen Bivy & Hot Tent — Ultimate Backcountry Sleep Setup 😳🔥
KLR 650 Overland Adventure: Yaak, MT → Glacier NP | Motorcycle Camping Unfiltered
Winter Camping Made Easy with This Hot Tent ❄️🔥
Off-Grid Truck Camping on Top of Green Mountain
“Camping Above 7,000ft in Montana 🌌 You Won’t Believe the Sky!
KLR 650 Chain Maintenance.
Epic Solo Motorcycle Camping Adventure in Montana’s Rugged Mountains
Fire Starting 101. 2 Amazing gadgets that will make your trail day easier.
Moto camping in the Little Snowy Mountains in Montana and camp food that isn't your mother's cooking
ZenBivy Winter light -5 sleep system. Is it the bomb or is it a dud?
Motorcycle Camping on the KLR 650 | Stunning Lewis & Clark Mountain Ride
Cruising on my 2024 Kawasaki KLR 650 through the stunning Little Belt Mountains of Montana.
No Bag No Tent, moto camping at 7000 feet on a 2024 KLR 650
Skalkaho Pass Scenic Bypass, 1st ride of the season on my 2024 KLR 650
2024 KLR 650 Adventure camping in the mountains of Montana in April 2025
What Tent is good for your first tent?
Learning how to camp, and tips that may save your life.
Tool storage solution for your service truck. Absolutely awesome tool storage system.
2024 KLR 650 Adventure is ready for more adventures.
Get your Butt camping. The KISS (keep it simple stupid) simple guide.
Acerbis Handguard on the 2024 Kawasaki KLR 650