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That mapping advice is excellent! I’m still sorting my gear and haven’t even started my planning yet, but that sort of thing will be critical. I’m riding solo (not really a group riding guy), and not in a hurry so speed/handling comparables don’t factor into my consideration. As long as it’s a...

Thanks. All good to know. Much appreciated. Not trying to build a narrative about the shop. They have a bike I am seriously interested in but was wary about making a long trip if I was just going to set myself up for disappointment

Actually spent the last few hours revisiting the ST1300 and am coming around to that as maybe a first choice - although from what I remember the seat width was like being splayed over a horses back 😖 To any who responded here about the ST, any idea how difficult that big wonky fairing is to...

anybody here ever dealt with or bought a bike from Vos Motors? I’ve taken interest in a number of their ads over the years, as they frequently have bikes I like at prices that “almost” seem too good to be true, but every time I deal with them by email or over the phone I’m left with that uneasy...

Don’t have a problem with the ST1300 either. Sitting on both at dealers I preferred the fit of the 1100 which. Can always revisit that.

Not really. But I am only making this decision once (no crystal ball, so just going to make the assumption and run with it) so I want to set myself up based on time and the size of bike I personally prefer to ride. That means liter minimum (unless a good 800/900 option presents itself) for a...

Thanks. This has been percolating for some time and circumstances just gave me the final shove of resolve. I already started high level planning and prep last summer, and have a first edit of gear sorted. That’s likely approaching 150+ pounds. There will be several more edits to come, but this...

For bags, I’ll be doing 3 hard cases and then I use a system of my North Face rubberized duffles and waterproof bags that I used for years of bike packing and sport touring

I’m looking at used for cost savings (I won’t be earning road $ for quite some time so every dollar counts in the early days. When I need to layover somewhere for awhile there’s always work to be found. ST1100 is on the list as well and was my 2nd choice when I bought the bandit but I’ll chat...

That’s very helpful, thanks! The 31” seat height appealed to me most. Now I can cross it off the list. ✒️

I understand. I’m less concerned about zip and zing these days. Got much of that out of my system. Given I will have at least the weight of a full grown adult in gear to pack, there won’t be much “sport” to any “sport touring”

Anybody here have experience with the F6B? How it compares to earlier versions of the “traditional” style Wing? Maintenance?

Thanks all for taking the time to reply. You’ve all given me some good things to think about and starting points for conversations. Here are a few answers to help keep the conversation going: - I am debating right now whether I want to go with a Sport touring setup vs. a full-on “touring” Wing...

Nice machine. 🏆

So as I’ve mentioned in other threads, I’m a mature rider looking for my “last bike.” I’m also planning on going on the road for a long time - leaving this year, with a tentative start in May - and essentially living on my bike seasonally; sitting out winters and then riding on, for quite some...

Just found out there’s a watch thread here but that it hasn’t been revisited for a few years. To tie this back to motorcycling, here’s a PSA for fans of high end watches: Be careful riding with *fine* (meaning expensive Swiss made) and vintage watches. Those intricate workings are vulnerable...

Can’t tell what bike that is? Gas Gas? Looks like a blast regardless.

Yep. Grew up out west in the 70’s and lakes would freeze over and be turned into new roads. Never forget driving across them with the doors open closer to spring. People took more chances then I guess

As long as that “soul” is of a pre-China Maytag, I’m in!

That is correct. I have not. No offence to you, or any other aficionado, it’s just never been a bike brand that has managed to connect with me in any way. But that’s why Baskin & Robbins has 30-wonderful flavours - so we can all choose what we like. Some people like Cherry Garcia, some like...