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Test fleet: Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT

One of the biggest drawbacks of owning an adventure bike is that they're a real pain to clean. All those nooks and crannies, exposed engines and, in this case, spoked wheels, make cleaning a rather time-consuming affair. So one of the first things I did with the V-Strom was arrange to have it coated with Diamondbrite Pro Sealant (01622815679,).

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