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    Honda Gold Wing - the return of shaft drive

    Yes, I said it. Three weeks ago I put a '23 Gold Wing Tour DCT in the garage with the KTMs. Everyone is playing nicely together and there is still harmony out there. To help it blend in... I made it look like it belonged in the garage. Almost can't even spot it out there. I've put...
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    Live Wire, yes, an electric Harley

    At first I scoffed when I was offered to take the electric motorcycle. I walked by it and took my second round with the V85TT. That night I kinda regretted my decision. I mean, why wouldn't I want to experience something I would never consider purchasing. I decided to take the Guzzi back the...
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    I believe I'm smart enough to ride a motorcycle...

    ...I cannot deny there is evidence to the contrary. Other thread titles considered -) Klim's new chain cleaner is super expensive, but very effective -) What the hell just happened? I didn't see anything in the road. -) Aw s!#%, I really liked that jacket BEFORE: So nicely secured under...
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    Chapter 11 - the KTM 890 Adventure R

    Hard to believe it's eleven. 1 - First Tenere Ride * 2 - Tenere #2 * 3 - WR 250 * 4 - XT 250 * 5 - DR 650 * 6 - Tenere #3 * 7 - Tenere #4 * 8 - BMW 750 * 9 - KTM 690 * KTM 1290 After a long wait, the 890 is finally here...with all the parts. The last photo of a clean bike. The break-in...
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    '12 S10 PDP vs '23 KTM 890 - Deja Vu all over again

    Waiting for a bike to be delivered on???? 12 years later and there is definitely a familiar feeling. In September, 2010, I placed an PDP order with Yamaha for the 2012 Super Tenere. It was scheduled to be delivered in mid-2011. Anticipation was off the charts. In September, 2022, I placed...
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    Strike 3....Sena is out

    DM first got us going with intercoms. I was against it, she was right. Once on board we've owned a lot of Sena headsets over the last 15 years. We always buy them as dual packs, two SMH-10s, three S20s, and five 50S units. No one can accuse us of not giving them a chance. We did. They are...
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    I was lucky enough to break down far from home today

    I recognize that may not sound lucky, but I consider today very high on my short list of luckiest days. I've been riding the new BDR-X PA Wilds loop over the past few days. It's been pretty solitary with very little car or bike traffic in the nearly 400 miles I've completed as of last night...
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    BDR-X PA Wilds - lessons learned

    Rode route 4 today and learned some significant differences between X and the MABDR. I think the most important differences is, do not expect the route to end at a gas station. I believe at least 8 of 9 MABDR routes end at a gas station. Route 4 ends in the middle of the woods. First fuel I...
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    Does Gore-Tex stand behind their moto?

    GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY I can say, without any hesitation, they mean it, and stand firmly behind their guarantee. 2015 I buy a pair of Sidi Adventure Gore-tex boots. 2017 On my Alaska ride the boots start leaking around the area of the little plastic shift guard on the left boot. Sucked...
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    More fun than expected - Kawasaki Z 900 RS

    As I've mentioned before, my buddy, the GM at MotoMember in Purcellville,VA is always willing to have me try a bike and pass along my perspective. I'm happy to accommodate every chance I can. :cool: Friday when I rolled in to have them change my rear tire, he rolled out a Z 900 RS, and told...
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    To kill a mocking bird...or whatever it was

    ...I'm sill working on getting the POV video out of this one, and I know I have it...but damn, this was a first. I suspect I'm non the only motorcyclist out there to have the misfortune of ending the days of one of god's creatures, but today was a first. Sure, I've put down a deer, god knows...
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    If you can't say anything nice, try harder. Kawasaki Versys

    On Friday I was offered the chance to ride anything in a certain row of bikes in a dealership. I was quietly disappointed the cool looking, low screen Honda Goldwing was not part of the offer. I had already ridden one of the several Harleys in the line, and the Harley look-a-likes didn't...
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    My new orange bike

    Bet nobody expected this. Me neither. It was kind of a loaner. I put 70 miles on it and learned a few things. 1. Very stable. God only knows how heavy it is. 2. I understand why they are so slow in the twisty now. 3. The stock exhaust note is more pleasing than I expected. Kinda...
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    Hello, my name is Dirt_Dad, I am homeless and down to three motorcycles

    Haven't been here much lately. Almost posted this in new member intros. I say homeless because for the first time, I have no deed, no mortgage, no lease, no rental agreement, and no friends saying we can stay with them. We do have a roof over our heads in the form of the the best long term...
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    Sometimes it is better to be at work than to be riding

    Despite old sayings and insurance company advertising, I call BS on the idea a bad day of riding is better than a good day at work. By mile 250 of my 340 mile ride day on Friday I would have gladly traded the bike seat for my office chair and been extremely happy to do it. I took last Friday...
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    2012 Yamaha XT250 - Northern Virginia

    DM has put nearly 900 miles on this bike since buying it in 2015. Okay...I probably put 200-300 mile of that on the bike. She likes her little bike, but has decided she can part with it. This is part of her ploy to talk me into getting a Yamaha bicycle. Miles: 3176 $3,450 Skid plate, rear...
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    My luckiest day...maybe?

    I don't consider myself a lucky person, but yesterday may have been the peak of my luck. Since getting rid of the top case I've been putting my wallet in different locations when pumping gas. Formerly I'd put the wallet in the top case while pumping. Kept it safe and I didn't have to think...
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    Well that didn't take long...newest Yamaha bike going into our garage

    Since 2012 we've always had two or more Yamaha bikes in the garage. So with this addition all is in balance in the world again. When I say newest Yamaha, this appears to be the first delivery batch of the new model. So new, it's pretty much impossible to find any reviews of the bike. I did...
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    My new favorite youtube comment has been out there for 4 years

    Gloomy weather day today has me on the computer rather than riding. Happened to go to one of my youtube accounts and noticed a comment on a video I hadn't thought of for years. It was a video I shot while doing route exploration for the 2015 Romney Camp N Ride. DM came with me that day and...
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    sold. Rox 2" Bar Risers (gen 2 only)

    Will not work for Teneres before 2014. $65 I will pay shipping to lower 48. You can see protective plastic coating peeling off on the bottom one. Logo is unmarked. No packaging included, just the risers.
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