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Review of Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR II Lens

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Originally submitted at Adorama Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR II Very good universal lens Pros: Easily Interchangeable, Consistent Output, Fast / accurate auto-focus Best Uses: Weddings/Events, Landscape/Scenery, Wildlife Photos This lens is controversial, and has either glowing or scalding reviews. People reading the reviews, just like I was, should think about their use for … Read more

Guam, the rainy days – 1

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Global Travelers are in the Pacific again. This time, they are on Guam, and it has been three years since they last went on a trans-Pacific expedition. This time, a few things have changed. People have changed. Some people have retired; some others came on board. The location is different, it is Guam this time. … Read more

ZX-12R Brakes

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The factory brakes on the A and early B model ZX-12R (2000-2002) are equipped with six piston Tokico calipers. Many people report that these calipers, while providing ample stopping power when working well, are finicky and prone to piston sticking, and are difficult to bleed well. On my ZX-12R the brakes worked well enough but … Read more

ZX-12R Engine Rebuilding

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I have undertaken this as a winter project. The motorcycle for this project is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R with 12,250 miles on it, also known as model A2. The previous owner had noticed a coolant leak, tried to repair it but failed to install proper seals on the oil pump shaft. This caused the coolant … Read more

Where the Desert meets the Ocean

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We finally had some time to look around this fascinating area. In Chile the distances are huge, and some places that would be nice to see are “just” some 490 km away, which makes it impractical to try and visit when you have a day to do it. To make the rest day most enjoyable … Read more