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  1. Dan Diego

    Motocross Boot fitter

    Hey, Kelly, I wanted to follow up on the job a local cobbler did on my boot. I bought a pair of the Gaerne oiled boots to supplement my Sidi GoreTex Adventure boots that I absolutely love. The problem is the Gaerne’s had a hot spot on my left foot where my small toe would touch the side and it bothered me quite a bit. I tried thick socks, thin socks…nothing worked. Dave recommended I find a local cobbler and have them stretch the boot at that spot. Luckily, I have an old school cobbler right down the street. I left the boot with them for a couple days but it still caused me grief. I took it back and they used a different stretcher and kept it wet the whole time (4 days). After I picked it up, I wore them for a couple hours and can tell the difference. I can see where it’s been stretched and the boot feels much better now. Just FYI so you don’t throw in the towel on a pair of boots you really like.
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    ADV Tire Review

    A pretty thorough tire review from a serious overlander who’s put 250k miles on ADV bikes all over the world in the past 7 years. https://rtwpaul.com/2018/01/21/tires/
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    A bunch of SDAR guys hanging out in Esco

    Heck, yeah! Though I really liked the High Dive Bar. Great seeing ya.
  4. I’m in SD after a long Canadá/Alaska ride. TNTMo stopped by and removed a blown front shock from my big, fat GSA. While we were relaxing at DSM8’s place, new SDAR member Alex (A2) stopped by. Good times, great peeps.
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    A bunch of SDAR guys hanging out in Esco

    Dude, your skills were much appreciated. Though my BMW mechanic buddy was greatly saddened that you didn’t read the manual or watch the videos he sent…🙄
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    A bunch of SDAR guys hanging out in Esco

    OK, the BMW shock came in last night and Tom buttoned it all up today. Huge thanks, TNTMO. Afterwards, we stepped out for a bite to eat and told many, many lies about our riding prowess.
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    A bunch of SDAR guys hanging out in Esco

    Wait…what?! KLR rules!
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    A bunch of SDAR guys hanging out in Esco

    Got it! Thanks.
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    A bunch of SDAR guys hanging out in Esco

    Info, please!
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    A bunch of SDAR guys hanging out in Esco

    The Kug! Were having coffee in Santee tomorrow and I’ll set up an afternoon beer meet up, too.
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    A bunch of SDAR guys hanging out in Esco

    Tom is being modest. BMW says it’s a 3.5 hour job; he did it in under half that time.
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    A bunch of SDAR guys hanging out in Esco

    There’s only one place in the country that rebuilds BMW shocks because they’re not re-buildable —EPM out of New Jersey. It cost $260 to rebuild and it’s about $100 each way to express it over there and back. And an aftermarket shock probably would’ve cost me about $1200, and believe me I thought about doing that.
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    A bunch of SDAR guys hanging out in Esco

    I’m pretty much heading east back to Tampa from San Diego when the shock comes back and it’s installed.
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    A bunch of SDAR guys hanging out in Esco

    I wish. I’ll set up a quick meet and see who wants to toss back a cold one and talk rides.
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    A bunch of SDAR guys hanging out in Esco

    I’m in town for a week or so. Will definitely make time for brews.
  16. Dan Diego

    Merry Christmas, SDAR folks!

    Ride safe and have un in 2022! #NotTheKug
  17. If there’s a better motorcycle movie, I haven’t heard of it. Bruce Brown’s epic bike flick is hitting 50 years old. Unbelievable. Mert Lawwill, Malcolm Smith and Steve McQueen…among others. This month’s edition of American Motorcyclist is all about OAS. And I see that a newly digitalized version will be available on the big screen this Fall. Yes, please. Ah, the memories…
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    On Any Sunday: 50 Years of Greatness

    Badass indeed. Just another great part of that movie.
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    On Any Sunday: 50 Years of Greatness

    In November 2013, my wife and I went to see a showing of Why We Ride, a very neat motorcycle documentary in La Jolla. We were surrounded by other motorcycle enthusiasts--and several fellow SDAR members.
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    SDAR BBQ Informal Meeting and Sendoff 4/27

    Had a few non-SDAR—but very motorcycle adventure oriented—guys show up. Two friends that you might know are Mike Blanco and Ted Zuidema. Both badass riders and wheelie kings.
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    SDAR BBQ Informal Meeting and Sendoff 4/27

    Had a great time seeing everyone.
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    SDAR BBQ Informal Meeting and Sendoff 4/27

    Unsure if you felt a disturbance in The Force, but I arrived to America’s Finest City today. Looking forward to seeing you and Doc and the other SDAR rapscallions Tuesday.
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    SDAR BBQ Informal Meeting and Sendoff 4/27

    I sure hope you can make it, Tim. I wanna hear about your moto adventures. Dude, you’ve been killing it!
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    SDAR BBQ Informal Meeting and Sendoff 4/27

    Guilty as charged. Was it that obvious?
  25. Dan Diego

    SDAR BBQ Informal Meeting and Sendoff 4/27

    In like Errol Flynn.🙋🏽‍♂️
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