Yep, my AltRider rear rack bottom plate failed in the same manner as the photos posted earlier in this thread. I agree that the countersunk holes are a contributing factor. I also feel that because the OEM mounting points force the plate to be largely unsupported, the failure is almost a...
Several observations from the day, in no particular order:
1. Be very careful if you're gonna air down for off road. I had my front tire come off the bead. Another rider had a Slime brand portable compressor, and I was able to reseat and reinflate the tire.
2. Heindenau K60's are almost useless...
The GS Challenge is in the books. My Super Tenere was more than a handful in the muddy, slippery conditions. Having the front tire go flat early on did not help. Another rider had a compressor, so I was good to go. I only fell off twice, with no damage to me or my ride. My AltRider Skid plate...
I registered online this morning. Out of 55 entries, one other S10 from Canada is registered. Forecast for the area is rain for this weekend. Anybody from New Hampshire looking to attend is welcome to rideshare on my 7X14 flat bed. I am leaving Friday morning, and can accommodate 2 more bikes...
All, I recently acquired a lightly used 2012 Super Tenere to find out what all the fuss is about Adventure Touring. My current stable includes, from oldest to newest:
1965 Honda 305 Scrambler- Moto Giro bike
1968 BMW R80/2 Conversion- Gotta have a /2!
1974 Vespa 150 Super- Just cuz...
1976...
All, this is a golden opportunity to give our bikes the exposure they deserve:
http://www.maxbmwevents.com/max-bmw-events/gs-challenge
I plan to be there on my S10, in the +60 class if they have one!
Bob