Thanks for the welcome. When you say almost year-round driving is that due to winter rains? I usually stop riding here around early December,...
Thanks to both for the input. After 49 years I've reached my limit with Maine weather; beautiful for 4 months out of the year but when...
Hi, I'm living in Maine currently and am thinking of moving to the SD area; would any of you happen to live (or have lived) there? If so,...
I don't think he was being wise; I think he was asking what type of modifications you were after, since different builders focus on different...
A recent thread concerning rider training books, titled Sport Riding Techniques, got me to thinking about a 19 year-old rider who died in Maine...
Yes; somewhat similar to Lenatsch's book but Parks' book is leaned a bit more towards the track. Parks spends more time on topics such as...
I agree. Having 8 large in a 10 year-old VFR probably isn't part of any investment advisor's recommended portfolio :)
I may be incorrect but I think he is referring to the section of the book that hammers home the importance of good braking techniques; Lenatsch...
I spent $75 at my local auto upholsterer for additional padding in the forward half of the seat (tapered up to the rise) and a nicer looking seat...
He was just practicing for that night's bikers...
Amen to that!
I'm envious only in the context of high-speed blasts. We have a lot of beautiful roads in Maine; you just spend a lot of your time scanning the...
After reading most of this thread I've got to say that I'm envious of you who live where you have wide open spaces. I'm in Maine and I've had my...
All of the above responses are accurate and helpful. Again, though, it comes down to the mission. No bike can truly do it all and I think the...
I think the real issue here is managing your expectations regarding the bike that you bought. The industry throws the term "touring" around...
I agree with your opinion as a general rule. However, given that he has a bad back making it easier for him might just save his back from going...
To make the job much easier, drive your rear tire up onto a 1 to 2 inch thick square sheet(s) of plywood before trying to lift it onto the...
Yeah, I wear earplugs almost all the time now. I didn't need to so with my Magna. It had a 20-inch tall Memphis Fats shield that came up to just...
Just a thought for those experiencing a lot of wind noise (as opposed to outright rough turbulence)...sometimes the helmet has a lot to do with...
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