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Great comparison. It is pretty clear where Viking got their "inspiration" from. Almost feels like they could be made in the same factory they are so close. Curious to learn about the company. They are advertised as designed in California, but clearly, with their Adv gear, that is not the case. Sadly, while I disagree with copying someone else's work, Mosko charges over premium prices for what you get, which comes from someone who owned Mosko gear. In fact, I was an early adopter and really liked what they were doing. Now, I think they are chasing the dollar signs and not what their core was. I tried to buy some of their newer stuff, but when it arrived I just could not come to terms with the price vs what you get. That's just my opinion. I am not a business guy, just a consumer.

New old wheels...FUN!! I have an old Toyota pickup I've been working on.

I am in the same boat. I have ridden all around the country. For some strange reason, I've been having anxiety about getting injured on the bike and risking all I have worked for.

Hmm I generally run 30/35 psi on my AT cause I’m constantly switching between dirt and paved roads. Been running the Shinko 804/805 They’re good at 100mph and not noisy. I can safely lean the bike way over while cornering on pavement with them and they still do pretty decent off-road … but I’m only getting about 4k out of the rear so I’m thinking of switching to motoz or maybe these next.

Thanks for the honest review and details of tire pressure you run and the terrain you rode.

You mentioned front tire wear. Did the front tire have every third knob have wear more than the other two? If so, what did you do to try to fix it?

What tubes do you use?

Oh man, how I can relate! 😂

I just put on the tusk waypoint tires. I think they are a bit more aggressive than 2track.

If you’ve ran alot of tires…how do they compare to the Mitas E07. This tire, and the Mitas E07 is my choices✌️

Nice hack! Thanks for sharing. I'm in the process of making removable pannier racks for my klr, in order for me to also run soft bags.

Nice job, looks like an awesome Adventure

I called them and they were great about getting it dealt with. I received my new tire in two days with a credit for mounting.

Gonna try a 2track front with waypoint rear on my klr. It's super squirrelly in gravel with the shinko 804/805s on it currently at 30psi, may try playing with pressures but I doubt it'll help

Everyone has to decide for themself. As long as you enjoy it, keep riding. I quit riding for quite a while due to family, work, and finances. Now, that working is mostly behind me, I found that motorcycling is a very important part of my life. Solo travel and solo camping keep me sane. I've never been to the southeast US, so that's on my bucket list.

Enjoy your adventures. Listen to your body & instincts in the heat & high altitudes, & have a safe trip!❣🏜🏞

I hope you don’t quit riding my friend! But if you do, make this trip an epic one! Can’t wait to hear how it goes. Wish I could go with!

Have a great journey. Just stay positive and remember to take care of yourself and sometimes we all need to take a break. Just from the videos it seems that you definitely have a passion for motorcycles and vlogging. Life is very short and all we have at the end are memories. Just take the time to look around on this ride and I hope you keep on keeping on two wheels. Be safe out their.

I’m hoping you decide to keep riding, because sports are over and my wife will be able to drive again in a few weeks…and I am really missing my two-wheel time! Sounds like an amazing trip! I envy ya!

I feel ya, I'll be 58, and well.. Que Sera, Sera amigo!

Great review, what are they like on mud,as I live in Scotland and it rains constantly.

I have a 2017 Africa Twin, same colors as yours. I converted my rear wheel to tubeless using the 3M tape method and a 90 degree Ariete valve stem. Makes tire changes much easier. And roadside repairs are from the outside. Generally punctures happen to the rear wheel. So far I’ve been using Shinko 705’s on it, but just got a set of these Tusk tires to go on next. I’ve been mounting and balancing my own tires for a long time. The biggest secret is all about getting the opposite bead in the drop-center of the rim. I’ve even mounted a car tire on the back of an FJR1300 (ended up not liking the dark-side) using spoons. It’s all about the technique, not brute force.

Great review covered all the topics, very clear into the point. You earned my subscription thank you

Did you balance the tires before installing? How do the tires balance out?

Subscribed, enjoy your work

Just ordered a 2 track for the rear and a waypoint for the front of my 2017 Africa Twin. I have been running Shinko 705’s front and rear, which are great on road, but not as great off pavement. I have converted my rear to tubeless (3M tape method) but run a tube up front. I live in Vermont where there are more unpaved roads than paved, so having a better offroad tire will be welcome.

Gonna be putting a set on my AT the week

Good advice on trying different things w/ set-up w/ new tires. I purchased some Dunlop Trailmax mission tires - thought they were complete garbage! Speed wobbles any time I went over 90, didn't handle well on or off road. Eventually realized most of the problems were due to not having suspension set up correctly, running too high tire pressure. The Missions still aren't my favorite tire, but I can see where they would have their place on a long trip (home to Arctic circle and back) etc. Side benefit, I learned how to properly adjust my suspension!

Good deal. I have a fresh set of 2 Track on my T7 and I am also headed to Utah on the 18th. We only got to Green River on the BDR last year but i was on my 1290SA-R. This year I will be solo on the T7. I sure hope these tires will be up to the task, I’m sure they will though. I did a test ride in the Texas hill country and they worked great. Unable to test the sand capability though.

Dimsy, great review, I'd have to agree 💯, for the price, these are my UNICORN 🦄tires! Good luck in the sand, steer with your FEET! Safe travels..

I've been riding in Utah twice(on the enduro trails), its one of my favorite places on Earth... Enjoy

So how would you compare these to Motoz Tractionators or RallZ for offroading?

Appreciate you man ! 👍 I bought these tires because of your reviews . Still have to mount them on my TA but I'm expecting similar performance and mileage

Nice brother and thanks for sharing- cheers 🍻

Bravo!

got same bags sines 2018 and still holding up 40 k miles on them drop it many times still good

Never know what to expect in your videos, but yep, very entertaining 😅 but informative! 👍

Zippers are the failure point on the tank bags I have owned. I have had both the Tusk and Kawasaki bags.

I hate how it's just a copy of Mosko Moto. Not original at all, which is very disappointing. They just stole the bag.

Lookin good man! All that battleborn gear was surprisingly good and at a bargain price! Hope you get the same out of the MSR gloves.

If you're capable DIY is always the best choice. That being said...some people should never touch a wrench 😅

Before buying the bike, I buy the owners manual. Once it leaves the dealer, they never get their damn mits on it again.

Me too buddy. I’ll have another one day. Won’t be letting go of my twin though!

I do all my own work too. I try to have a factory manual for each bike I own.

Also a recall for tusk... see rockymtn mc atv

What traction setting were you on 1 bar...2..3

Walmart is out of stock. I'm going to try some from Amazon.

Do you know what the recall will look like? Are the shipping new tires out to owners?

So viking basically used all mosko R&D and did an almost exact ripoff product? Seems greasy.

Wow. I’ve got them on my AT as well.