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Adventure bikes are a fad. Nikens are the future.

I do believe the used inventory will be there once people realize it's not for them. I am interested to see if the prices end up where they should be or if owners are going to overvalue them and hold on to them for a while....

I think it's going to be different depending on the trailer. I think entry level stuff will drop in price a bit because people who are new to it may decide it's not for them, but I think the higher level stuff isn't going to budge so much on price. From a supply standpoint, this market doesn't...

Yeah, this. the quality control on RVs is very, very low. Considering the price of some of these trailers, what goes into them and how they're made is just garbage, and it doesn't take long for these things to show up. Which is why the Intech is so pricy... it's hard to explain to people why I...

Like a lot of others, this pandemic has got me super squirrely. I already own one of these: inTech RV | Flyer Explore and have been dreaming about just bailing for a bit. There's lots of balls still up in the air, but I can see light at the end of the tunnel. When both the kids are in uni, that...

I rented a Niken from Wolf Creek the last time I was down there (2019?) Had a great experience. Facility was great, people knew what they were talking about, bikes were in great shape. They let me store my FZ1 onsite while I took the Niken, and when I dropped the rental off, my bike had been...

...and you have my attention... ? I'll weigh in and say that the turbo trippple in the Niken in my garage sounds better at full song than anything. And it comes with the added benefit of the terror that comes with not knowing if the engine will explode or not!

Sadly, no video evidence to date. I'll see if I can wrangle someone to take some good video next time I have the bike out.

https://www.gtamotorcycle.com/xf/threads/oomis-one-of-our-own.202865/ Insurance did its' job. Lawsuit still working its' way through the system. As it turns out, you can't take it with you, so I am trying to do a better job of being happy, and while stuff doesn't lead to happiness, having...

Forgot about this thread. Thought I'd revive it with an old update.' Took the bike to the track with the new suspension and the hopes that the motor wouldn't blow up again. The bike was tuned this time, and as suspected, the mapping was just ... off. With the tune that was provided, it was...

I mean, the v-strom does have a pillion seat... if she comes along, she's part of the adventure!

Exactly why it's the last on my list. I even crossed off Nunavut on a JBR trip. I've been there a number of times and it's beautiful, but not great riding. Still, if one is checking off boxes, the box must eventually be checked.

I spent some time this summer exploring the area around the cottage, which was nice, but not really a substitute. If the Covid situation changes greatly for the better and I can safely travel next summer, I actually have no idea where I would go. I have a couple of states on the west coast and...

I mean, this already exists as an aftermarket package from Extreme Creations in Australia. They've been doing it for years. I put this kit on my Niken and it's been on the track (if anyone was at TMP at Labour day, that was me). Dynoed at 174hp at the rear, down from the origial ~200hp which put...

Firstly, the distinction between resiliance and drive is spot on IMHO. They are not the same thing, and it's (for example) why some people with privilege who haven't had to fight the same battles as others really fall apart in tough times. I recall a parable about a self-made man and a man who...

Super glad you liked it! Thanks for the kudos, man. It's really nice to hear that someone is enjoying this after all this time.

Wait, is this different from the "servo assisted braking" that BMW had on their GS line years back? If so, BMW's experience was ... problematic at best. There was a huge cheer when they dropped it and went back to traditional setups.

Yup. Bike is with John Sharrard as we speak for front end happiness and custom Hyper Pro shock goodness in the back, made special for the tubby girl. However, sprinkles do not show up an anywhere on my invoice.

Wait, we never finished addressing the sprinkle issue...

Just found this, Shane. I'm glad the trip happened!