San Francisco to Alaska and back 2012

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Journeyman John
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San Francisco to Alaska and back 2012

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Still have the rear HEIDENAU K60 fitted from Alaska
Mine got punctured on day one !!
Bloody great bolt in it .

Tried a mushroom plug but still leaked very slightly , so had heavy duty rats tail plug put in .

It survived both up and back on the Dalton Highway, then the run back to San Francisco.....and still going strong.
It's a tough hard tyre which needs to be put on with plenty lube.
Great for handling those uncertain surfaces with good mileage wear rate.
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Journeyman John
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San Francisco to Alaska and back 2012

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Ps
thought I would try and put up my favourite wildlife pics......
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dave j
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Re: San Francisco to Alaska and back 2012

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Great report & excellent pics - inspiring! Thanks.
KTM 1290 Super Adventure T - Power!
KTM 690 Enduro R - lighter to pick up
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 - Fun.

Even our dogs are orange.

Only bikers understand why dogs put their heads out of car windows.
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