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it without feeling like they were “snowplowing.” I’ve ridden a lot of dual-sport bikes and tires and for a larger, heavier bike like the Vstrom (compared to my CRF-230L), I haven’t found a better tire. While I wouldn’t run them on something as light as my CRF (and Dunlop doesn’t make the fitment for it anyway), I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tire for a bigger bike like the DRZ-400, the Vstrom 650 or 1000, or any of the BMW GS line. I think you’ll find they’re a great tire for most things you’re likely to encounter while still giving you significant wear life and excellent road-riding feel. I no longer feel like I’ve had to make a big compromise in one regime or another and that’s the real mission accomplishment Dunlop achieved with the Trailmax Mission. ~ Mark Byers
MOTOREFLECTIVE • BE SEEN! MotorReflective’s motto is “Make them Aware You Are There!” Ain’t that the truth. The application of retro-reflective stickers from MotoReflective is an absolute no-brainer. We recently swapped a set of bags on Shira’s Suzuki and our first thought was to contact Fernando Belair, the owner of MotoReflective, and order a couple of sheets of his silver retro-reflective appliques. On the road, when a following car or truck’s headlight wash across the back of the bike MotoReflective’s stickers, from 3M’s 7-year/ 7 mil Retroreflective Vinyl, explodes with light. Your machine will truly stand out. MotoReflective’s company’s thought has always been as bright and as clear as their products. They felt that riders were simply too hard to see – especially at night and in lowlight scenarios. Being seen is key. We can all agree on this. We have known Fernando for decades (sorry Fernando, but true, sniff…) Like us he is passionate about riding, but just as much about riding safely as well. We asked Fernando about his products… “As motorcyclists, we know we’re difficult to see among other traffic. And sometimes, it’s not just our slimmer profile. Drivers just don’t look for us and sometimes don’t see us even when they are looking right at us. We have all had close calls – so, as smart riders, we add driving lights, wear brighter gear and do so much to be seen from the front. But still, a great number of riders are rear-ended every year – especially after the sun goes down when we are even harder to see.” Thus, he created MotoReflective. These retro-reflective appliques and stickers, with their many styles, colors, and
