Just a maintenance update

I've been fiddling a bit with my KLR, and I thought it would be good to log some maintenance. After the 685 installation, I have now ridden about 3200 kms into the break-in. I'm almost ready for synthetic oil, and the engine is performing very well. I managed to squeeze 16000 kms out of the rear michelin anakee, and the stock dunlop front(!?!), - I had these tires on my old KLR. Now, at 15357 on the odometer, I have installed Avon "gripsters, and flushed the brake fluid. I'm anxious to see the overall performance of these tires; not sure they'll last like the michelin, but they were very cheap (yay) and they seem well suited to my style of riding.

Got a few days off!

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 I FINALLY managed to string a few days off, so it was time for a ride. My original plan was to do the Finger lakes in upper New York state, but the forecast was dismal at best. So, I ended up heading North instead, starting my exploring in Parry Sound, ON, and continuing on up to Cartier. Lots of cool little paths and trails to see, and followed the weekend up with a boat ride to McDougal bay to my buddy's cottage. I'll be doing more of this riding area this summer for sure.