04/25/08 - R1200GS Adventure Tires

Hello,

I recently bought an R1200GS Adventure and it came with Meztler Karoo tires on it.  I have just under 2K miles and the back is almost gone.  Granted it is hard to stay off the throttle.  Is there any other tires that can take the dirt but not wear out so fast on the asphalt?  Thanks.

-woody

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08/17/07 - Re: Evaporative Cooling Vest

I own two and they are worth their weight in gold.  The trick is to soak it a few hours before your ride and then throw it in the freezer for a while.  Ice water works great too! 

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08/06/07 - Re: Rider Down...Update8/04

Please wish Karen the best of luck for a speedy recovery.  I am originaly from Wyoming and lost a friends father to an antilope crossing the road on his way to work, it was very sad for all of his family and friends.  I have hit many animals in a car and feel very luck to not have had any close encounters on my bike.  (knock on wood!)

I have a very good fiend of mine go down 07-28-07 on his Ducati around a corner and is in pretty bad ...

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07/23/07 - Re: Las Vegas Storm Drains

Well I was hoping to get some more pics and explore the drains a little more but due to the chance for rain this weekend I opted out.  Everyone has brought up very good points for anyone riding anywhere.  Just having the unknown around the corner is reason for hesitation.  I assure you all I am taking all precautions before and while in the storm drains.  After all the best part of a ride is when you arrive home with your bike safe and sound.

BTW there are maps of the ...

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07/19/07 - Re: Las Vegas Storm Drains

Due to the amount of bums living there they always keep any gate that a person can walk though open in case of a flood.  It is $2000 fine if you are caught.  News 3 in Las Vegas did a bit on it just yesterday.  You have to check this out! 

 http://www.kvbc.com/Global/category.asp?C=77386&nav=menu107_2_1

I am going back this weekend.  I will update with some pics.

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