[BeRightBack]

Still waiting for spring in Austria but here's some shots from last season:

 

[gnarlydog]

Art House style video (slide-show) that took 18 months to realize.
My friend David Te just starting out to get a feel for dirt roads and exploration beyond sealed roads, in South East Queensland, Australia

I used manual-focus vintage lenses (some from 1940's) adapted to digital Micro Four Thirds cameras

 

[Bump3r]

One sunny day UK.

 

[gnarlydog]

Some think I am a fool to use my road bike on dirt roads more suited to adenture bikes, and yet I find it more fun than when I used to ride an trail bike
Here keeping up with the KTMs in Northern New South Wales, Australia

 

[gnarlydog]

Riding buddy (a newbie with a license just from December) finally mounted some textured rubber for dirty fun.
Me chasing his MT-07 on his first outing

 

[gnarlydog]

When the bridge over the river closed for repair, I found a dirt track detour. Fine with me

taking the shortcut by gnarlydog, on Flickr

 

[Kanaye Shogun]

Beautiful photos and bikes everyone!
Here are a few of mine

 

[EricV]

Very nice. What rear rack are you using?

 

[Kanaye Shogun]

Very nice. What rear rack are you using?

Thanks mate, check out this video

Mods and parts for Yamaha XSR 700

Hello everyone, Since i got so many questions about the gear and mods on my bike, I decided to make a video. I will be making more specific videos with my thoughts about the gear i have( top case, tires, bags if you will be interested. I am starting with my Youtube channel and content and it...

www.xsr700forums.com

 

[gnarlydog]

After using the Motoz Tractionator Adventure for 13K Km I wanted to change tyres even if they were still good for at least another thousand Km.
The traction was great but the road noise on pavement was just too much: howling like a pack of wolves
I am now trying Motoz GPS and after 500Km I am pleased with my findings: almost as good grip at the Adventure in the dirt but sooo much quieter on the blacktop

Bribie forest by gnarlydog, on Flickr

 

[KeesT]

After using the Motoz Tractionator Adventure for 13K Km I wanted to change tyres even if they were still good for at least another thousand Km.
The traction was great but the road noise on pavement was just too much: howling like a pack of wolves
I am not trying Motoz GPS and after 500Km I am pleased with my findings: almost as good grip at the Adventure in the dirt but sooo much quieter on the blacktop

Bribie forest by gnarlydog, on Flickr

That's a very visually interesting looking tire Gnarlydog. Will be interested to hear how it treats you.
Did you have a post anywhere related to how you attached your two extra petrol bottles? I'm also interested in that tank bag you've got there.

 

[gnarlydog]

That's a very visually interesting looking tire Gnarlydog. Will be interested to hear how it treats you.
Did you have a post anywhere related to how you attached your two extra petrol bottles? I'm also interested in that tank bag you've got there.

Taking the tyre on a 3 day trip, on dirt roads and forest tracks. My riding buddy has had his for 12K Km and is very enthusiastic about it, with excellent wear too.

The stainless steel bottles are secured onto a mini DIY frame, with carbon fibre cradles

bottle cradle_P6120011 by gnarlydog, on Flickr

The tank bag is again a DIY job and acts as a "burrito" where I can secure bags and items with a wraping action.
Usually I carry a camera there but can also carry a sleeeping bag or a superlight tent

Flat, unloaded:

tank-taco empty by gnarlydog, on Flickr

With a light (down) sleeping bag:

tank-taco loaded by gnarlydog, on Flickr

and here with a small hammock:

tank-taco_1 by gnarlydog, on Flickr

 

[EricV]

I think you will like the GPS tires. My wife has worn out a few sets on her GSes and it's her favorite tire now. Better wet traction than Heidenau K60 Scouts and as good a tread life in mixed terrain riding. Still good off pavement traction, though not quite as good of a 'dig' in loose stuff or mud.

 

[gnarlydog]

I think you will like the GPS tires. My wife has worn out a few sets on her GSes and it's her favorite tire now. Better wet traction than Heidenau K60 Scouts and as good a tread life in mixed terrain riding. Still good off pavement traction, though not quite as good of a 'dig' in loose stuff or mud.

My first findings are similar to what you describe, and honestly any tyre is a compromise; just some are mroe than others.
The blend for me has to favor dirt roads, a bit less very loose stuff (it's a road bike after all) and not too concerned if I can't be scraping pegs on the blacktop (not interested in that).
So the GPS is my choice for now and the only reason I stepped away from the formidable Shinko E705 is because the carcass of the Motoz is so much stiffer/stonger (better puncture resistance)

Motoz GPS by gnarlydog, on Flickr

 

[EricV]

Did you go with the 150/70 or the 170/60 size? (never mind, I see from your sharp picture you chose the 170/60.

 

[gnarlydog]

Did you go with the 150/70 or the 170/60 size? (never mind, I see from your sharp picture you chose the 170/60.

I wish I could mount the 150/70 as it would suit so much better the size/weight of this bike but the stupid-wide rim of 5.5" would not allow it. However I find the 170/60 still a much better size than the obese 180/55 which to me clearly is good for looks only

 

[EricV]

Some of us like to adventure on our sport heritage bikes. The 180/55 is the standard sport and sport touring size, but I suspect you are right on why they choose that size rear.

 

[Hawk73]

Done with my build...for now...

Avon trailriders 180/120
Brogue seat and headlight
Yoshimura exhaust
Trip machine grips
SW Motech fender
EVO tailtidy
Other bits and bots...

 

[PimNLD]

Weekend touring in Belgium, Luxemburg and Germany.

 

[Luka Prstojevic]