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 Day ride to Pitt Lake

Comparison of 2 AliExpress Universal Motorcycle Windshield Adjustable Clamp-On Deflectors/Spoilers My original adjustable spoiler & MRA Xcreen Touring bolt-on hardware got damaged during a tip over in the garage so decided to compare 2 AliExpress sourced large clip-on style adjustable deflectors. A $24 (Cdn) DuoBeiSi & $39 (Cdn) YAMOTC with near identical windsceen dimensions & shape but with differing adjustment & mounting systems & better quality plexi/optics on the more expensive YAMOTC V3. DuoBieSi (AliExpress) Universal Motorcycle Windshield Extension Adjustable Spoiler Clamp-On Windscreen Deflector The mounting system is similar to the MRA Xcreen Touring clamp-on hardware in design & function, except for the clamp-on vs bolt on MRA mount I previously used (see bottom of this blog post). The DuoBeiSi u-shaped clamps with u-shaped rubber inserts/bumpers utilizing 2 allen bolt screws pushing a slide-in plastic plate/per mount provides a cleaner, more secure ...

 353 km day ride loop of Fraser Valley including Chilliwack Lake Chilliwack Lake from Chilliwack Lake FSR Chilliwack Lake & Bear & Red Face Mtns, Wa, USA My 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 My 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 southbound on Chilliwack Lake FSR

 Day Ride to Ladner Vibrant field of Buttercups at Deas Island Regional Park Brunswick Point Trail - River Road W Westham Island Bridge from Brunswick Point Trail - River Road W Scotch Broom in all it's vibrant glory at Brunswick Pont Trail 34th Street Brunswick Point Dyke 34th Street Brunswick Point Dyke End of 34th Street at Brunswick Point Dyke T7 tanker & Delta Port Terminal

1st shake down ride (about 200 km) of the season to ensure all is good after the many winter projects included stopping by GA Checkpoint Yamaha Demo Ride day + surprise attendance by the VPD Motorcycle Drill Team. Then off to visit with cos' Paula Maciver & her 1 year old high energy doodle Charlie at the Jerry Sulina Park in Maple Ridge adjacent to the Alouette River. Checked out Rolley Lake Provincial Park Then looped around to the south side of the Fraser River at Mission & stopped to visit mom & dad's graves at Mt Lehnam Cemetery

Modern shop chemicals have evolved with the following 3 as curent popular choices by most mechanics & hobbyists repalcing old standbys for brake/electrical cleaners, lubricants like WD40 & detailing polishes, waxes, protectorants that often required multiple products for different suraces & materials. From FortNine Website Description Three cans. Zero nonsense. If you've seen Josh on our Instagram, you know the guy lives in coveralls and smells like solvent. He's always tearing into bikes, filming mechanical how-to's, and spraying stuff that actually works. These are the three cans he uses the most, to clean parts, free bolts, and make bikes shine before they hit the lens. So we bundled them. All three. One discounted kit. Zero nonsense. Maxima Contact Cleaner - 13oz - link to Maxima website Ever since the VOC rules got tighter, brake clean has turned into overpriced nail polish remover. Doesn't cut grease, doesn't clean brakes, barely scares off a bug. ...

 Sahara Moto High Speed Tire Sealer & Balancer I have been using Slime for several years based on personal recomendations from friends...however, I found it messy & clogged up my TPMS wheel sensors...so time for a change based on the results of the FortNine comparison video below + it cleans up easily with water.   From Stallion Website Sahara Moto is a high-speed tire pressure management solution designed for all motorsports *tube and tubeless tires. (Increase tubeless tire amount by 25% in tube type tires). Sahara Moto will self balance tires, protect the tire casing from heat and oxidation damage, seal bead/ rim leaks and self repair punctures up to 1/2″ (1.2CM)  in diameter. Sahara Moto is the only high-speed gel formula with the highest operating temperature. *CAUTION: It is highly recommended to apply Sahara Moto in new tubes only, because the old tubes may contain contaminated water or other ballast/sealant liquids that will interfere with the performance o...