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I’ll start at the end – With a few modifications, is the DR650 a good offroad/adventure bike? Absolutely yes. I’ve had the DR650 2016 for almost 3 years now, I bought it exclusively for offroad use. It has about 45,000 km on it. The DR has its advantages and drawbacks, as some motorcycles do, these […]

Progressive rock isn’t just music – it’s a mental workout. Unlike something straightforward like an AC/DC track, prog takes me places. It’s sometimes complex, sometimes unpredictable, and often a little vague in the best way – open to personal interpretation. For me, that’s exactly what makes it powerful: it invites thought, reflection, imagination. I genuinely […]

This is an illustration for a water irrigation drip system, for when you want to use water from dishes, grey water, etc. Why use a water reservoir? How does it work? Very simple: you’ll need a big reservoir (mine is 150 liters), a submersible water pump, pipes, and irrigation drip emitters. You must place at […]

This post is for anyone who has an Abus disk lock 8077 which has come apart or does not lock again. The mechanism has a spring (on the locking arm see diagram) that acts as: 1) it pushes outwards the locking arm when you open the lock with your key.2) holds two steel balls that […]

Just spent an hour test riding the GS1250. That is one awesome motorcycle and a fine machine :). Surprisingly the bike didn’t feel heavier than my Wee (Suzuki Vstrom 650, 2014), and it even felt more agile and not less maneuverable, even in traffic. Could be due to the low center of gravity and the […]