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You long range guys are studs. I did one saddlesore 1000 on my ultra classic just to get the license plate bracket. 1027 miles in a bit over 18 hrs was enough for me, and that was with a cup holder, loud radio and comfy highway bars! I've read up on the IBR and am amazed at the prep work that...

That tank is cool; nice snag. Slap a tank bag on there, and you can lay your chin on it to take a nap. Sent from my SM-S906B using Tapatalk

You already know your answer - you want the Super Tenere - but you needed some confirmation about your choice so you asked folks here on this forum; I probably did the same thing when I purchased my first-ever bike. About me for context: I powerlifted my entire life and spent college as a Div...

It would make a difference in insurance premiums for sure! Also, there are countries in Europe where the legal BAC is 0.0% - any alcohol in your blood is a violation. They take that seriously as well. Kind of ironic in a location where the beer is really good and cheaper (literally) than...

You are correct. For me to get my license here in Germany I had to take some classes online and pass 4 written tests with greater than an 85% score. I received the guidance to study the 98 page instruction booklet not to simply scan it because there are lots of differences, especially road signs...

I have been to Ludwigsburg, cool place but I can only imagine the differences between then and now. Riding the black forest would bring back memories, I am sure. It is an epic ride each time I go. Motorcycling here is amazing but there are some cultural differences between how the Germans...

That NO BMW is the one! Germans would love it. Sent from my SM-S906B using Tapatalk

That is one I've never seen before. Looks good but the one I was looking gor was a BMW circle with the red 'not' symbol just like what was on the Ghostbuster logo. Sent from my SM-S906B using Tapatalk

Okay, I've been searching this site for a bit and can't find that BMW sticker with the "NOT" symbol around it. I pretty much came to the conclusion that I absolutely must put a couple of those on my bike since I currently live and ride this S10 here in Germany. Every time I get the "hey, nice...

For non-critical fasteners I use the TLAR method; learned it years ago in the Marine Corps. That Looks About Right...

Why is synthetic more likely to leak? This is interesting; I am not questioning you, just asking a question. Sent from my SM-S906B using Tapatalk

I had the same issue yesterday when I changed my radiator juice. I ended up sliding off the clip the bolt screws into (literally, all of them one at a time...) and noticed the slight angle the screw must be inserted with. It still was a frustrating job but in the end they are all back on - the...

That sucks, but it makes me like mine even more to be honest with you. I hope to keep it for a long time. Sent from my SM-S906B using Tapatalk

And as I found out (repeatedly), those red flashes you notice while traveling in other-than-the-left lanes aren't secret admirers... There are speed cameras all over the place! Beautiful roads and seemingly observant drivers sharing the roads, but those dadgum cameras are a hindrance for sure...

Welcome to the forum. Have a blast on that new bike! Sent from my SM-S906B using Tapatalk

Thanks for the responses, I have some good recommendations to consider. Being realistic, I have no complaints with the tires I have on now, I just thought that maybe more road-biased tires would be better on these roads in Germany. I could be wrong. Besides a '17 VStrom 650 that I owned for a...

Well, after sitting for a couple months on a boat, my bike finally made it here to Germany (Stuttgart). I have had it for a couple weeks and have loved every minute of my rides so far, although mostly just commuting to work. I bought my 2020 S10 used and it currently sports Dunlop Trailmax...

Patting your helmet means there is a cop up ahead, maybe they think you are warning them? Sent from my SM-S906B using Tapatalk

Not yet - but thanks for the recommendation, I will certainly go visit. I just got here and my bike wont arrive until around mid-September. It is still on a boat with out household goods... I retired from the Marine Corps some years ago but my wife is still on active duty so we got stationed...

I view initiating a wave while riding exactly like I view forgiving somebody - it is a gift you give yourself not something you give the other person. I wave at everyone on a bike while on both my S10 and my Ultra; living in central TN I get WAY more return waves from other bikes on the road...