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I am responsible for training new motors for our department. The Concours is way too big to start a new rider on for day one of motor school and all our old KZ1000 trainers are shot. We need smaller bikes for the initial stages of training. The main contender for our choice is the V Strom 650...

I was on vacation in Utah and saw this 1976 Yamaha 175 Enduro for sale outside a guy's house. 24 hours later I rode off with her. Needless to say, a little smaller than the Tenere, but she sure backs up a heck of a lot easier! My 15 year old daughter was instantly hooked on it and wants to...

I went to a graduation party this weekend and was introduced to a former USAF Fighter Pilot. In a nut shell, here's his story. He rode motorcycles when he was younger, then put them aside due to marriage, career etc. As time went by, he began to think about riding again. Life's circumstances...

I was honored to participate in the funeral procession for a fellow officer. It was my first as a motor officer. It won't be the last. Rest in Peace DPS Officer Timothy Huffman. I share this here because all of you are riders and know the joy and memories that can be brought about by a...

You guys will like this, but first a disclaimer. This is not a bash of another bike, just a fun little poke at the stereotype of the BMW crowd. I was running LIDAR ( laser "radar") yesterday morning and had a motorcycle at 56 in a 45. While that's not crime of the century, it's enough for a...

Motorcycle riding is an inherently dangerous, but enjoyable, activity. What comes to mind in every rider is " how can I keep from getting killed by cagers". The Hurt report documents many statistics for motorcycle crashes. I want to offer an easier summary of what I have observed after...

Looking to get a group for a ride Sunday July 26th starting 0600. Two so far are in. Looking to ride to Four Peaks or the Miami to Florence trail. PM me or call/text me. Sean 480 797-7716

I leave tomorrow about 5am from Mesa, AZ to Duck Creek, UT. It will be a solo ride to meet up with my family who is already up there. It's a 440 mile ride and ends at an elevation of 9000 feet. My previous long ride on the ST was 380 miles all highway. The reason this will be the first...

I am not one for reading assembly instructions, at least not at first. But I just had to read the instructions that came with the inner liner I bought for the OEM rear case for my ST. Here they are: 1. Place the inner bag inside the top case. 2. The maximum cargo carrying capacity for the...

I could not find the discussion thread on recommended break-in driving habits for the ST. If this site is like the quad sites and the V-star sites, their will be two camps on this issue. Camp 1 will do a gentle break-in per factory recommendation. Camp 2 will be the "Ride it like you stole...

Well it looks like my ST is close to landing at the dealer. I financed it through my credit union which is offering an extended warranty option. I don't have the details yet as to how much it costs or what it covers. Has anybody bought and extended warranty? What is the warranty that comes...

I am no motorcycle expert, having only started riding an MC last year. However, I wanted to share what I have learned about buffeting and windscreens. My first bike is a V-star 650 with a small windscreen. The buffeting on the highway was really bad. I "fixed" most of the problem with...

I am looking to buy a Super T in the Phoenix area but can't find dealers willing to let me take a test ride. One dealer let me ride the Triumph Tiger800 and BMW R1200GS but did not sell Yamaha's. I want a Super T but want to see how it performs on the highway/freeway. I am sure it will do...

Looking to buy a Super T soon. Can't find any dealers willing to let me do a test ride. I understand their legal reason but I really would like to take one for a spin. If anyone got a great deal on one in AZ let me know. I am looking to buy one in the next week or two, just looking for the...