In Ottawa suburbs, they put them in 40 zones that once were 80 zones. Dead straight with a clear view ahead, always aimed at the downhill side. The person/company with the contract is fortunate.
We’re doing two weeks and the itinerary is all set.
I think it’s with National Geographic.
Wife seems worried about pickpockets and robberies. I’m not sure where she got that from.
Going to do a couple of safaris in Africa.
Should be interesting in Kenya and Tanzania.
Anyone been yet? It’s good to get around and see other people, places and cultures. Though, this one, like Galapagos, is more for the wildlife.
The problem is that you could get something like the old Honda V65 Magna or Yamaha VMax, and just leave it in second gear, but they're not meant to carry a passenger, unless you both weigh 150 lbs (68 kg). It's a similar issue with some of the sport touring bikes. I'm not sure if they've...
You'd have to also take into consideration the GVWR.
Some big bikes can't hold much weight.
They have a passenger seat, but the passenger needs to weigh under 30 kilos.
A friend had a 650 Savage, and road across Canada on it. It didn't like to be in a single gear at highway speeds.
It kept wanting to be shifted up, then down, then up, then down . . .
Bought a 750 Shadow and it seemed fine, even for the rare two up, which differs from Shane's experience.
My 650...
Our honeymoon was at Minaki Lodge, near the Manitoba border, which was a five star Four Seasons hotel, back in the day. Sadly, it’s changed hands, and burned down several times, since then. If you can get into one of the Algonquin Park lodges, they’re very nice.
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