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You are gonna have a great time. Cool bike for the trip also. I usually just ride until I feel I might want to stop in say the next hour or so and then find a hotel. I have done this with groups also and only once did I ever get stuck with a low vacancy rate and an expensive room. Actually I...

Perfectly said. Also the ones that have unusual encounters like my recent one with a black bear. Don't know who scared who more as we both had our feet on the ground, nothing between us but fresh air. Result was shaky pictures from 7 meters away. :) If a picture had turned out better I might...

I use the foamies and when they get dirty I just toss them in the laundry with everything else. Never lost one yet to the machine in years or to where ever it is that that 1 sock goes too. I have many pairs. I use 28 db so I can still hear traffic, horns, someone talking.... but still get...

Nice that you added a link as they are what we were speaking of. They are pricey but were cheaper then a new bike for me and about the best solution I could find for me. By simply purchasing the bike specific bar and mount (1 per side) they can be fitted to many different bikes, so hopefully I...

Re: Interest in a LONG *** ride this weekend August 24 What part would be the Long riding part??

I have used these and really liked them also. They keep the weight low and I could get to the edge of the tires still on the tight twisties and never noticed the bags on the bike. Quick to put on and take off for the night at the hotel. Also they do not get in the way of a potential passenger...

What a humorous thing to say. In that context I confirm what you said from many perspectives. :rolleyes:. Just go for the ride.

Yes on motorcycles you have to go through the gears sequentially. There is no other way. Must go: 1,2,3,4,5,6. However, you can pull in the clutch lever and do, say, 2, 3 or 4 shifts at once before letting the clutch lever back out (but they still need to be done sequentially). This is sometimes...

Route 421. I saw about a dozen black snakes sunbathing on the road. Did you see the photographer at the bottom of a downhill with a tight right hander at the bottom? He has a website. BlindKenny.com similar to the 2 other photographers on the Dragon. Another really good one is the "Back of...

I wish Christian a speedy recovery. I recently saw a video of the accident.

I also thought it took way too long for anyone to respond to the incident that were immediately near by. However, the world is not perfect. There was apparently an accident investigation initiated as I heard Colin Fraser give instructions for nothing to be touched and to not walk on or near the...

Approximately 5 minutes after the accident the rider's mother approached me near the approach to turn 8 (site of accident) and asked "What happened to her son?" She was looking for answers and directions to get closer to the scene. A friend of mine went with her and tried to help as she appeared...

I got you beat on the miles this year. :) And I do not need a beer at night because I enjoy the touring with a clear conscience. There has been some unfortunate weather this year.

This spring and early summer is turning out to have a tad more rain than I recall of this time last year. However, I recently returned from leading a group ride down east and south and everyone had a great time even though a few spirits were dampened the 1st full day of rain. The newbies to this...