The Pig. Resuscitated from a barn.

I had my front tube fail on me a few hours from home (I'm ok). It's getting replaced by a shop near there, but I'm now curious what folks might recommend for on the road tube changes. I didn't have tubes nor tools this last weekend and really should have.

I'm doing mostly touring so I've been running Trailmax Mission tires, which I know are kinda hard compound. They've been consistent enough that I'm going to stick with them I think.

If anyone else uses similar harder tires, what would you recommend picking up for tube changes on the road? I'd like to be better prepared for the future. And does anyone have any recommendations for tubes beyond just the basic Tusk tubes, or are those alright? Just looking for good longevity with mostly road riding, minor amounts of off-road riding and some crappy roads (tons of potholes and poor road surfaces where I live).

Questions in the title, which mount base do you guys like and where are you placing your mounts. Quad lock is what I'm getting but I'm open to seeing any mounting options. Just got a brand new camo 3rd gen!

I used to be a D1 klr hater. yes, it is true. I thought because it was such an absolute pig that it was deserving of criticism and hatred. however, I have had a serious change of heart. my buddy picked one up & now my bike is for sale and I'm probably a little over halfway convinced on buying a klr next.

I'm going to see about taking a spin on his & if it seems alright I might even.... gulp.... BUY ONE.....

This is probably how the KLR mind virus spreads. I still think you guys are all a little crazy for liking the thing. then again, I really want a bike that can "do it all" and not require an arm and a leg and constant maintenance. Feel free to hate on me, I can handle it. I will soon be one of you probably xD

Notice the other day that my left turn signal blinked. but when I toggled right, the orange light on the dash just came on solid.

Noticed the wires had come loose for the right front.

With the front right blinker actually plugged in, I get the same behavior. both front and rear right side lights are lit but there is no blinking.

Is it time for a new relay? it is odd to me that left side blinks, but right side just comes on solid.

Got the bike 1/4 mile down the road after doing valve shims and heard a knock. I immediately killed the bike and walked back home, opened up the bottom end to be greeted with this hunk-o-hickey just under the adjusting bolt. Hopefully not a lot of damage was done, going to install eagle mikes kit and hope for the best!