Riding the Steel Dragon: Kris Van Damme’s Motorcycle Journey

There’s a certain kind of magic in riding. Some call it freedom, others a lifestyle—but for Kris Van Damme, it’s nothing short of voyaging through the cosmos on a fuel-spitting steel dragon. A little sci-fi, a little 80s van art, and a whole lot of throttle-twisting adventure.

Riding the legendary curves of Mulholland Drive, Kris Van Damme and his steel dragon carve through time and asphalt. Captured by the lens of Victory Jon, this shot embodies pure freedom on two wheels. 🏍🔥 #ThrottleLink #KrisVanDamme #MulhollandDrive #RideFree

A Road Less Paved

When asked about the most unique or unexpected place his bike has taken him, Kris doesn't just drop a location—he drops a story. Imagine coasting downhill on a forgotten road, its pavement long surrendered to time. Kill switch off, letting gravity guide the way, Kris found himself rolling into a beachside basin somewhere north of San Francisco. Just him, the open sky, and two small fuel bottles standing between him and the long walk to civilization. Lesson learned? Never cancel your navigation mid-ride. But hey, what’s adventure without a little uncertainty?

The Machines That Shaped the Ride

Ducati Sport Classic. Machines that felt like something straight out of TRON (back when Disney still knew how to make good movies). Then, there’s the Harley Davidson XR1200-X—a bike with a soul all its own. Each one of these bikes left a mark, each one carried a piece of the journey. Some are gone now, but the memories they forged on the asphalt remain.

Chill vibes, open roads, and the kind of freedom you can only find on two wheels. Kris Van Damme knows it’s not just about the ride—it’s about the moments in between. 😎🏍 #ThrottleLink #BikeLife #RideMoreStressLess

More Than Just a Mode of Transport

For Kris, motorcycles aren’t just machines; they’re pure freedom, judgment-free. They vibrate at the same frequency as the rider, an extension of the soul in metal and motion. It’s harmony, it’s escape, it’s a way to break free from life’s static and just be.

The Brotherhood of the Open Road

Some friendships are formed in classrooms, some in bars. But the best? The best are made through Craigslist ads titled: Men seeking men… with motorcycles and motorcycle parts. There’s no shortage of wild connections out there if you know where to look, and the motorcycle community has a way of bringing together the strangest, most wonderful people.

Twisting through the canyons, chasing the perfect line. No map needed, just throttle, instinct, and the open road. Where to next? 🏍🌄 #ThrottleLink #CanyonCarving #TwoWheelsOneLove

The Rallies, the Rides, the Rituals

No massive festivals needed—just a solid canyon carve with the right crew. Simple. Pure. Perfect. Kris remembers when Deus was king, and weekends were spent twisting through the curves, chasing that perfect line. It’s about the ride, the rhythm, the feeling of time standing still with every shift through the gears.

Lessons from the Road

• Gear up. All riders, all the time. No exceptions.

• Factory bikes need to step it up. Stock should look as good as custom. Period.

• Just ride. The more you do, the more the motorcycle world finds you.

The Ultimate Advice?

Go ride one. That’s it. No overthinking, no hesitation. Get on a bike, twist the throttle, and see where the road takes you. Because in the end, it’s not just about where you go—it’s about the ride itself.

Throttle wide open, steel dragon roaring, Kris Van Damme is out there somewhere. And if you listen closely, you just might hear the echoes of an engine carving through time.