I wouldn't worry about lowering tire pressures on the TA if I were you. I think its probably more trouble than its worth. You only need rimlocks if you are running low tire pressures. On a loaded, already heavy Transalp, low tire pressures are a bit risky, IMHO. Especially if there are lots of large rocks.
We have been riding lots of gravel and dirt roads in Central Asia and I run the tire pressures mid 30s front and low to mid 40s (psi) rear. But I am also two up so my tire pressure will be higher. Even without a passenger, with gear you should have pretty good traction in the rear, even with a non-knobby type tire.
Use Grant's method for tire pressure...the pressure should rise about 10% when it gets hot after riding. If its more than that, you are underinflated, less than that, overinflated.
And if you really want to set up the TA for dirt and gravel riding, get a good custom rear shock and some progressive front springs. Dirt and gravel will then be a blast! Not cheap, but well worth it.
Happy Transalping!
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Dave
www.mototrekker.com
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