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  1. thwak

    Airhawk Dual Sport Air Cushion

    Looking back at the original video and the length of the seat, I think the pillion air hawk would be a better shape. As you sit on the air hawk it would spread out perhaps providing some cushioning in the edge area where the seat transitions from horizontal to vertical. The pointy end of the DS...
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    Airhawk Dual Sport Air Cushion

    I have an original dual sport air hawk that has a rubber bladder and works well with no issues. All the newer air hawk bladders are a different material. I remember reading (either here or ADVrider forum) that they aren't as good but can't remember why. I agree with all the comments made here...
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    Things that have worked for me long term.

    Russell sport seat (not the DayLong due to seat height issues) plus Airhawk minimal inflation plus LD Comfort riding shorts. Great for hemorroids too 😂. Just sayin'
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    Northeys bay rd life threatening

    Fully agree that it's a beautiful road but it seems to be a frequent spot for motorcycle accidents and at its intersection with 28. Wishing the best for those involved.
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    2022 MotoGP Discussion (No Links - Contains Spoilers!)

    I don't understand Marc at all on continuing to race with everything he's been through. I know all the greats in every sport think and act differently, and that's what makes them who they are. Marc's methodology is "how can you find and learn the limit unless you break through it?". He's going...
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    Ride Report: 2021 Summer Solstice Ride

    The funny thing is that the low fuel light comes on around 100km remaining and it bugs me so much to see the warning both on the dash and the gps that I immediately start thinking about the closest gas station. Silly I know.
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    Ride Report: 2021 Summer Solstice Ride

    2019 BMW R1250RT with 36000km and believe me it's based on very normal sport/ touring riding. I'll admit I took the picture because it was higher than I normally see after a fill up. It's usually around the 500km mark. This particular day it was east on the 401 up 35/115 then a variety of county...
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    Ride Report: 2021 Summer Solstice Ride

    For your rides Shane you need one that only needs one fuel stop per day like mine
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    First Road Trip of 2022: To the West Coast and Back!

    Thanks for taking the time to post these great pictures and report. Gotta say of all the bikes, Neda's RS is spectacular, especially the colour.
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    Who here wears an air-bag jacket/vest as im looking for advice on buying one

    I didn't purchase a bigger jacket. I use two jackets (one adv/touring style for most rides and a mesh style for hotter days) both with the back protector removed. There was enough room in the touring jacket but the mesh style is a tighter fit so I leave the front unzipped to near the bottom...
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    Who here wears an air-bag jacket/vest as im looking for advice on buying one

    Mine is the vest type worn under my REV'IT jacket where I removed the back protector but kept the shoulder and elbow pads. I only ride on the road now and don't do track days. I think I'm at the point where it would feel strange not to put the vest on for every ride.
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    Who here wears an air-bag jacket/vest as im looking for advice on buying one

    Here's a post copied from ADVrider re: the Klim Airbag Vest. I purchased one over the winter, using it for the first few rides of this season. Because you're adding another piece of gear, it may at times seem like a hassle or inconvenient and you question whether you made the right decision...
  13. thwak

    Michelin Road 5 tires opinions

    Shane I notice that you have the GT version of the Road 5 for the rear but the standard Road 5 for the front. Could you explain or have I got it wrong?
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    Michelin Road 5 tires opinions

    I should have mentioned that my experience and comments were based on the GT versions of the 4's and 5's. Just so you're able to make proper comparisons but I don't think there's too much difference other than load rating and possibly a stronger sidewall.
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    2022 MotoGP Discussion (No Links - Contains Spoilers!)

    I watched the BT Sports coverage and Neil Hodgson gave a great call on the two passes where Aleix ran wide after each pass giving the position back to Martin. He said Aleix needed to learn to lightly brake when passing on the inside of Martin, effectively performing a block pass. On the third...
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    Michelin Road 5 tires opinions

    I've had both the 4's and the 5's. There was a lot of cupping on the front of the 4's which I'm not experiencing as much with the 5's. There was noticeable improvement in grip in the wet with the 5's. In my mind it was just the way it was supposed to be with improvement between generations.
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    BMW S1000R maintenance.

    Say what you like about BMW, I've owned an 86 K100LT, F800GS, R1200GS and R1250RT. Each maintained according to BMW maintenance schedule. Never had a road breakdown. Replaced some light bulbs and that's it. Admittedly not @Lightcycle type mileage but not garage queens either. IMO BMW are design...
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    What did you do in your garage today..?

    Yes this is very common. The last two I've owned, 2012 R1200GS and 2019 R1250RT followed that pattern. It doesn't seem to matter the quality of the bulb and replacement is awkward but doable with a few hand and finger wounds. Problem solved with the new models of both GS and RT as they are full...
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    Who's still riding? (Fall & Winter 2021 Edition)

    First ride of the year down to Port Hope and back. Part of it was on the 401 and I was worried that my Warm n Safe jacket was wasn't working as I kept turning up the controller and not feeling any warmer. It seems to work much better when you remember to plug it in.
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