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        • Algeria 1987-8 • Tassili N’Ajjer (2/3)
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      • XSR 700 Scrambler – ready for Morocco
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      • A weekend of WRing in Wales
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    • Husqvarna 701 review
    • KLX 250S – lightweight travel bike
      • KLX 250S – mountain and desert
      • Baja Gallery ~ KLX250, F800GS
      • Mohave with KLX250S
    • quick Spin: Africa Twin DCT
    • Honda CB500X Rally Raid 5000-mile review
      • CB500X fuel mileage record
      • Honda CB500X RRP Overlander
      • CB5000X RR – the first 2000 miles
      • CB500X – ready to roll
      • CB500X Oiler # 2 and grab handles
      • CB500X Oiler and rack
      • CB500X RRP bashplate and Palmer windshield mount
      • CB500X auxillary power and satnav
    • Honda CB400 SS – quick look
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      • Versys – Stage 1
    • Tenerising a TDM 900
    • Looking for Adventure: CB500X or MT-07
    • Honda 250L vs XR250 Tornado
    • BMW Xcountry 10,000 report
      • BMW X Country Index
      • BMW Xcountry stage 1 mods
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      • Xcountry rack and extra fuel
      • Xcountry suspension
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      • Mitas E07 tyres on Xcountry
    • Honda CRF250L 3200-mile review
      • CRF-L project bike
      • CRF-L – initial 200-mile test ride
      • Honda CRF250-L fuel consumption data
      • Setting up the Honda
      • CRF250L – EJK fuel controller
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      • CRF Mile 3105: southern Utah BDR
      • CRF250L gear review
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      • First impressions
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        • Morocco gallery
      • BMW F650GS twin, fuel consumption data
      • F650GS pre-departure run
      • Equipping the GS for Morocco
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      • XT660Z Tenere fuel consumption data
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      • Building a rack – 1
        • Building a rack – II
          • GS500R – Building a rack – III
      • Test run with Magadans
      • GS500R tyres and bars
      • GS500R Fitting Tubliss liners
      • GS500R First Ride
      • GS500R rear wheel conversion
    • Desert Riders ~ XR650L (2003)
      • Honda XR650L for Desert Riders
      • Honda XR650L prep
      • Honda XR650L – 4000 mile report
    • BMW F650 Funduro (1998)
    • Yamaha XT550V (1989)
    • Yamaha XT600ZE (1987) soon
    • Yamaha XT600Z (1985)
    • Bénélé (1984)
    • Yamaha XT500 (1982)
    • Weighing a bike (GS500R)
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    • Tubeless
      • Converting spoke wheels to tubeless
      • Tubeless: DIY ideas, sealants & tapes
        • Africa Twin: Sealing the Rear Wheel for Tubeless
        • Tubeless: DIY sealing XT660Z (2008)
      • Tubeless: Tyres & Wheels
      • Tubeless: OEM Spoked Tubeless Wheels
      • Tubeless: Professional Rim Sealing
      • Tubliss and similar tubeless cores
        • Fitting Tubliss liners
    • 80/20 – Best Adventure Motorcycling Tyres
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      • Tested: Michelin TPMS review
    • 50/50 – Street-legal knobby tyres
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    • Tested: Michelin Anakee Wild review
    • Tested: Mitas MC23 Rockrider tyre on WR250R
    • Golden Tyre FTS tubeless tyres
    • Mitas E07 tyre review
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    • Adventure Motorcycling Soft Baggage 2023
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    • Exactly how big is soft baggage
    • ROK Straps – why they work
    • Tested: Kriega OS22 pannier review
    • Review: Kriega Trail18 daypack
    • Tested: Ortlieb 30L Travel Zip review
    • Tested: Kriega Overlander S – OS-32
    • Tested: Kriega Saddlebag Duo 36
    • Tested: Kreiga R15 backpack + Hydrapak
    • Review: Giant Loop Fandango Pro Tank Bag
    • Adv Spec Magadan Bags review
      • Shopping with Magadans
    • Kriega Overlander review
    • Enduristan Monsoon tested
    • Giant Loop Siskiyou throwovers – quick look
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    • Fuel consumption conversion table
  • Gear
    • Tested: Mosko Moto 2021 Basilisk jacket
    • Tested: Klim Traverse II jacket
    • Quick Look: Adventure Spec Trail / Singletrack jacket
    • Tested: Bell Moto III review
    • ROK Straps – why they work
    • Tested: Ortlieb 30L Travel Zip review
    • Tested: Adventure Spec Linesman jacket
    • Tested: TCX Baja Mid boots
    • Tested: X-Lite X551 GT Adv helmet review
    • Tested: Kriega Overlander S – OS-32
    • Review: Giant Loop Fandango Pro Tank Bag
    • Tested: Klim Outrider pants review
    • Tested: Kreiga R15 backpack + Hydrapak
    • Tested: Kriega Saddlebag Duo 36
    • Tested: Double Take mirrors
    • The Right Trousers? Klim Dakar 2016 ITB quick test
    • Heated jackets
    • Aerostich Darien – Klim Overland
    • Klim Overland first look
    • Klim Latitude review
    • Rain gear report
    • Tutoro automatic chain oiler
    • Aerostich Falstaff jacket review
    • Classic Gear: Rukka one-piece
    • Armr Moto outfit and gloves
    • Armr Moto Hirama jacket
    • Wet weather gear for Canada
    • Honda CRF250 Gear Review
    • Airoh TR1 helmet
    • Utah BDR map and vid review
    • Bell Mag 9 review
    • X-Lite X420-GT helmet review
    • Desert Riders gear review
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This entry was posted in Adventure Motorcycling Gear Reviews, AMH News, Tyres and tagged 70/30 motorcycle tyres, avon gripster, Bridgestone TW40, Bridgestone TW41, Bridgestone TW42, Bridgestone TW47, bridgestone TW48, ContiEscape, do it all adventure motorcycle tyres, Dunlop D605, Dunlop K550, Dunlop Trailmax, Heidenau K60, Heidenau K60 Scout, Kenda 270, long mileage adventure motorcycle tyres, Mefo Explorer, Mefo Super Explorer, Metzeler Enduro 1, metzeler Enduro 2, Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara, metzeler Karoo 3, Michelin Sirac, Mitas (Sava) MC30, Mitas E07, Mitas E07 Dakar, Mitas E08, Mitas MC24, Pirelli MT60, Pirelli Scorpion MT90 on October 14, 2015 by Chris S.

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