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I’m thinking of trying a hydration backpack. MSR and USWE. Right now I use a soft cooler that holds three bottles of water and sunscreen. I put that in a Giant loop soft panniers. For the ones that use a hydration backpack,can you feel the weight? Does it hinder you in any way? 2 liters of fluid...

TKC 80’s have served me well but not very good mileage. The front tire has been changed to a Dunlop trail max mission and the rear isn’t too far behind. I’m on forest and logging roads with a mud puddle once in a while so I won’t notice much except mileage.

2015 KTM 1190 R

I use a chain degreaser that Walmart sells for oring motorcycle chains and they also have a wax chain lubricant made by DuPont. I don’t know if it’s any better or worse than Maxima brand or not. It looks like same when it’s dry. I’m in dusty conditions and pavement 50/50. I have JT sprockets...