I’m not a big fan of the side-opening luggage on the V85 TT Travel because as soon as you open them, everything falls out. There is a better way to use them though – treat them as final destination suitcases. This setup might just get the best out of them.
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A list of tyres for the Moto Guzzi V85TT, and my choices for the 10000 km tour.
90/10? 70/30? What’s the best strategy for my 10000 km motorcycle adventure in south east Europe? I’ve worked my way through all the possibilities and have listed every tyre I can find below. I’ve added notes and split them into groups, based on what I read in the forums.
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Travel Tech to Take on a Biking Tour
I am always happy to put together a mobile tech-kit and this one has been working particularly well on motorcycle tours and work trips for me.
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10 cargobike problems you’ll need to plan for.
Cargobike problems include parking, startup time, space, weather, style, bollards, street repairs, leaves, curbs, security,safety and people. If you’re considering usnig a cargobike for kids transport, business or touring, read this list and think carefully about how you’re going to cope with each issue. To be honest, it’s a tough call. You’ll need the help of local politicians and planners, a wad of money, nerves and planning.
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