Mike's Tenere & Motorcycle Blog

  JT Sprockets JTR1591.15RB 15 tooth Front & JTR1876.44 44 tooth Rear Sprockets (in search of unicorn gearing for my riding) At 28,852 km the oem chain & sprockets are still in serviceable condition but getting close to retirement + want to tweak the gearing slightly shorter from the current 16/46 = 2.875 final drive ratio that is 6.67% taller than the oem 15/46 = 3.066 that I have been running since 6,900 km or 4,287 miles, which imho, better compliments the T7 CP2 powerband for average pavement/adventure/FSR non-technical use than the relatively short oem gearing that tends to encourage short shifting in everyday riding & elevates rpm higher than necessary during hwy speeds.  Changing to 15/44 = 2.933, that is 4.56% taller than the oem 15/46 = 3.066 gearing (the equivalent of a 1 tooth change from the 16/46 currently used & 2 teeth from the oem 15/46) provides the following benefits:  2.02% increase in torque  across the powerband & engine braki...

  Gears Gen-X4 Knuckle Armor Heated Gloves I opted for the Gears knuckle armor heated gloves because they heat both sides of the hand & fingers vs just the back & fingers as most heated gloves do + run directly off the bikes 12v battery & connect via the same 2.5 mm DC coax connectors as my Gerbing heated jacket, pants & dual temp controller  (as well as FirstGear, Warm & Safe & Venture Heat) but can also utilize 5,200 or 8,000 mAh lithium-ion battery packs bought separately. High temp causes my hands to sweat slightly when tested in the gagrage, but never uncomfortably hot like the Gears heated glove liners I previously used. The size large fit true to size & benefit from some breaking in for a relaxed grip due to the knuckle armor, despite advertising pre-curved ergonomic fit. Info & Pics from Gears Website Specs • Max Heat: 135°F @ 13W Each • Power: 12V DC 1.1 Amp Each • Premium cowhide leather construction. • ZEPTO heating fibres run throug...

  LoneRider Overlander 30 Litre Dry Duffel Bag & 3 Litre Hydration Bladder The LoneRider Overlander series (30 & 48 litre) dry duffel bags (see video & pics below) are high quality, innovative, feature laden, flexible use, 3 layer waterproof roll top bags made from durable Hypalon fabric featuring: reversible beavertail with molle strap system & internal pocket that accommodates a 3 litre hydration bladder with quick release insulated hose & angled bite valve easing use with full face helmets (sold separately) + large touch screen sensitive detachable map/tablet pocket 4 quick detach bag mounting straps, each with an additional buckle to  connect the straps in an opposing or criss-cross pattern to either stow them on the bike or secure items to the bike when the bag is not used 4 molle straps w/buckle to customize bag mounting strap location or provide quick release molle attachment points elsewhere on the bag 2 long extension straps with looped & ...