I am no JaumeV, but have had a blast on the twisties & forest roads of Washington State over the past couple of months. Still on the OEM Battlewings until they wear out, but finding that I can go a lot of places on them if careful. Don’t like the non-switchable ABS. Weird sensations a couple of times when going down some steep narrow paths with lots of ruts and baby head rocks. Other than that, I love this bike.
The snow is now flying in the mountains, so I thought I would share some pictures. Hard to select just 10 (got more if you like em). All these rides are solo and done in a morning, leaving Seattle suburbia at 6:30 or 7:00 am and back by 1 or 2 pm at the latest (in time to do the honey-do list). Perfect for a weekend ADVer who is slammed with a career during the week. This is why this bike is so perfect. To get to many of these off road places, you have to blast down the interstate, where a heavier, planted ride is appreciated - especially when the winds are howling down from the passes. Fellow Washingtonians will no doubt recognize some of these, and there is a segment of the WBDR. The wife always comments as to why the bike is often in the way of the scenery – what can I say? You guys understand. :-*
The snow is now flying in the mountains, so I thought I would share some pictures. Hard to select just 10 (got more if you like em). All these rides are solo and done in a morning, leaving Seattle suburbia at 6:30 or 7:00 am and back by 1 or 2 pm at the latest (in time to do the honey-do list). Perfect for a weekend ADVer who is slammed with a career during the week. This is why this bike is so perfect. To get to many of these off road places, you have to blast down the interstate, where a heavier, planted ride is appreciated - especially when the winds are howling down from the passes. Fellow Washingtonians will no doubt recognize some of these, and there is a segment of the WBDR. The wife always comments as to why the bike is often in the way of the scenery – what can I say? You guys understand. :-*
