Shit happens, sometimes in the right places. This is (also) a truth and, as it were, a truth I much prefer when shit does happen. So Monday April 6th the motorcycle season was supposed to start for me. A little late compared to last year. But those who wait for something good never wait in…read more>>
MC related, miscellaneous
Hearing protection, loss of hearing or Tinnitus
Hearing protection is a must if you’re riding a motorcycle. The consequences of no or poor protection can be serious and long, or life lasting. Hearing protection should never be ignored. if you work in noisy environments, you probably know this very well. Take no risks. Sustained sound/sonic pressure can cause life-long damages. Or reduced…read more>>
Air filters – all that glitters is not gold
Air filters do a very crucial job, that’s a no-brainer. You don’t need deep insight to realize the air filtration system also require frequent attention. The norm is to change air filter at service intervals for your motorcycle. But if you ride offroad, on gravel or dirt, it might be sensible to inspect more frequently….read more>>
10 000 kilometers on Michelin Anakee Adventure
10.000 kilometers on Michelin Anakee Adventure. That’s the status to date. I am every bit as satisfied as I was after the first impressions. Recently I was out riding on gravel again. No other tires I’ve had on my 2016 BMW R1200GS Adventure have felt this good around 10 000 kilometers. Some of the tires…read more>>
2019 BMW S1000XR, a rocket ship with wheels
2019 BMW S1000XR model is an awesome machine. A rocket ship on two wheels. In the hands of the not too experienced maybe even a tad too frisky? For the older lot, like myself, it’s about a lot more. Like comfort, smoothness, good geometry, excellent ride capabilities, plus power where you need it, when you…read more>>
Anakee Adventure, gravel, dirt and offroad review
Anakee Adventure by Michelin is a dual sport tire. Designed for pavement as well as riding off the beaten track, on gravel, dirt and offroad. That is the claim, and so says reviews I’d seen prior to acquiring a set . Being a 80/20, or 80 percent on-road and 20 percent offroad, I was excited…read more>>
Michelin Anakee Adventure review & first impressions
Michelin Anakee Adventure was introduced early 2019. As the first reviews came out it became evident Anakee Adventure was a tire to be reckoned with. But how good are they? Naturally I had to find out. The tires from last year were almost done. So my BMW R1200GS Adventure was fitted with a set of…read more>>
Reminiscing & consuming, a fools tale
Reminiscing & consuming. A few days ago a friend shared some links to prog rock music not heard in ages. That sent me into a musical reminiscing mode. One particular song but it did not end there, thankfully. More about that shortly. On second thought, maybe not so shortly. A package from Chinesia Fast forward…read more>>
Modern engineering, not meant to last?
Modern engineering might be clever, but often not solid. Modern engineering is about cost efficiency, to save material or allow use of cheap material. The statement is founded on experiences made in recent time. I am referring to experiences made June 2018, when I had my motorcycle incident in Germany. Read about the details here…read more>>
Michelin Sirac review; a tire for allround usage
Michelin Sirac is a great all-round tire for medium size adventure bikes. On pavement, gravel, dirt or offroad, it is a good choice. Here is my review. Michelin Sirac – first experiences Fall 2017 I bought my second motorcycle, a 1995 Honda XL600v Transalp. Decided that I needed something lighter, something for commuting and shorter…read more>>