The All-Star Motorcycle Circus & Expedition

Fernley, NV to Idaho Springs, ID – 687 miles

6:30AM – The dirt test is good.  I make the decision to continue with the lighten load.  I’m leaving some of my security in that pile in Brian’s garage but this was a good lesson for me on how extreme I am on overpacking of motorcycle trips.

I’m on [...]

Cressey, CA to Fernley, NV – 330 miles

Ray Blair arrives on his “new to him” V-Strom DL650 at 10AM.  After a brief introduction to my folks, we are off to Fernley, NV at 10:30AM.  The loosey-goosey, wobbly feel continues (again only at walking speeds).  At freeway speeds there is no hint of instability.  Ray and I [...]

Lemon Heights, CA to Cressey, CA – 330 miles

Bike packed and ready.  Everything tested good on the garage lift and on minor rides around town. This is the V-Strom #2’s shake down cruise.

I’m carrying the Continental TKC80 Twinduro Dual Sport rear and front tires.  This is a heavy load for the bike!  But I have loaded [...]

Father’s Day/Tanji Garage

Tires

In 2008, we had Michelin Anakee’s for tires.
Front: 110/80R19 59V TL Anakee
Rear:  150/70R17 69V TL Anakee

This combination did not last the 9,000+ miles R/T.  Lisa ran out of rubber in Salt Lake City and had to make a rear tire change.

This year:
Front: Metzler ME-880 Marathon 160/70 B17 M/C 73H, $154.95, Southwest Moto Tires
Rear:  Continental Road [...]