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Category Archives: Tyres
Changing tyres
I figured it was time for a bit of practice in preparation for the Slovenia trip so I rolled up my sleeves and changed the tyres on the GS from part worn TKC80s to the original Battlewings that came with … Continue reading
Out and about
Fresh from the triumph of fitting my new crash bars to the BMW yesterday, I celebrated by having a short ride on it today. Having both been laid low by the flu for two weeks, dearly beloved and I have … Continue reading
Posted in BMW, Equipment, F800GS, Rideout, Tyres, motorcycle
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F800 Updates
I took the BMW over to South London Motorrad yesterday for a set of factory mandated checks and updates. These involved re-routing the ABS connections, checking various fasteners on the brakes, replacing the fuel pressure sensor and a software update. … Continue reading
Posted in BMW, Servicing, Tyres, motorcycle
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Ride Out
I had a great ride yesterday with guys on the UKGSer forum. We started and finished at Newlands, taking in three counties in a 120 mile loop through some very pretty country side and along a fine mix of roads … Continue reading
Posted in BMW, Camera, F800GS, Movie, Rideout, Tyres, motorcycle
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8000 mile service and new tyres
On the Goldwing that is. I bought it just a year ago when I started this blog and it has performed beautifully during the time since then but I guess part of that is getting it serviced regularly and so … Continue reading
Posted in Goldwing, Servicing, Tyres, motorcycle
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Trailer ordered, 8000 mile service booked, new tyres needed
In my (respectable on-road) Goldwing life – as opposed to my (irreverent off-road) GS life, I have decided it’s time to get a trailer for the bike. I hasten to say that is not a trailer to carry the bike … Continue reading
Posted in Goldwing, Touring, Tyres, motorcycle
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YEE HA!
I had a fantastic day on Saturday, taking the GS properly off-road for the first time. The weather was rather mixed, starting out nice but with some rain and hail later. It didn’t stop five of us having a ball … Continue reading
Posted in BMW, Equipment, F800GS, Off-road, Rideout, Tyres, motorcycle
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TKC 80s fitted
I took the GS this morning to get the off-road tyres fitted. They are Continental TKC 80s, a road-legal tyre with a good blocky pattern that should be much better in the mud than the road tyres. I’ll get a … Continue reading
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Weird Weather!
This was the scene chez moi last Sunday before the snow really came down and the bike went back into the garage! Since then we have had a couple of lovely days and I rode both bikes (on separate days! … Continue reading
Posted in BMW, F800GS, Off-road, Servicing, Tyres, motorcycle
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