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New Tires!

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Splinter

All this new riding style has finally gotten to me.  I’ve mounted more aggressive dual sport tires: Heidenau K60 Scouts. So far, I’m sold.  They change the entire character of the bike.  These are tires that look like they can … Continue reading →

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Electric Distribution

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Splinter

Finally went with the PC-8!  Ordered it directly from EasternBeaver. I looked at the Centec and Fuzeblock Fz-1.  I didn’t really consider the Centec after review, but the Fz-1 was a close runner-up.  I only skipped on it because the … Continue reading →

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Tires

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Splinter

After too many hours of research, finally decided on the Michelin Anakee IIs.  Ordered them and scheduled to have them mounted and such with the 12K service. Turns out, these are on back order.  Michelin has an odd approach to … Continue reading →

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R 1200 GS

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Splinter

The current beast is a BMW R 1200 GS, my return to the boxer. I had a short tour on a K, the K 1200 R, knowing I’d eventually come back to the boxer. I haven’t been an Adventure Rider … Continue reading →

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