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by cameronsmi
Wed Oct 23, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Metzler Roadtec 01 SE tires
Replies: 5
Views: 1155
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Re: Metzler Roadtec 01 SE tires

Thanks all. My ride was mostly highway, with some very notable twisties on the Fundy and Cabot trails and the Canadian Rockies and some "interesting" surface roads through Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and Montana. Some were in 2nd-4th gears, while others maintained 5th & 6th gear through...
by cameronsmi
Mon Oct 21, 2024 2:16 am
Forum: Ride Reports
Topic: Canada and 24 states ride
Replies: 0
Views: 1631
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Canada and 24 states ride

After a failed cross-country attempt 12 years ago, and after retiring last year, I told my wife I'd be leaving on August 8th. When she asked my return date, I simply said "Sometime in September". Starting in a suburb of Philadelphia, I headed up through New England on my 2017 R1200RT and t...
by cameronsmi
Mon Oct 21, 2024 1:42 am
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Metzler Roadtec 01 SE tires
Replies: 5
Views: 1155
United States of America

Metzler Roadtec 01 SE tires

I had new tires (front and rear) installed immediately before leaving in early August on a 29-day, 12,000-mile tour of Canada and 24 states (including Alaska). Upon return, I noted significant "scalloping" of both tires and am concerned about the wear, given I monitored the air pressure th...