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Over Easter I pulled the trigger on a K series BMW. Mature owner downsizing his stable as he battles cancer. It’s been ridden and well cared for and comes with a bunch of farkles. FJR, Concours, VFR and a few others were in consideration. The ADV style hasn’t appealed to me. At least not...

The garage is getting a little tight…….

Very nice and look forward to a check in review after a few more miles and time on the saddle. I get a Facebook feed of an east coast dealer that promotes RE and this specific model caught me eye. I’ve also watched Adri’s vids on the his RE 650 twin and appreciate the feedback on the rear...

To answer your question, yes you can. If travelling together (2 or more) and the total amount of the purchase doesn’t exceed the total personal amount, you are good to go. Just ensure you declare it like that and you won’t have any problems. If your travel companion claims nothing and you say...

Just my some timers taking effect. Trying to edit it to make sense won’t help so, just gonna leave it. Nothing to read here…..lol

Nice. I should have a new machine to share with everyone early next week. The question will be, do I keep both bikes or sell one? I’ll have to spend some time on them both to really decide. I know I’ll likely have to drop one. I want to keep both. Just doesn’t make sense to have a hobby...

Thoughts on this?

I guess I put forth the question and it’s really a matter of what grabs your attention and the price to play. Everyone has a different hobby fund and fill your boots if you have the money to acquire the thing you want to enjoy. I’ve always been drawn to “value” bikes or even cars for that...

For sure! Much depends on the type of bike. Is it nostalgia or just a run about or back road bomber etc. Something could use a little love and attention to make it yours and suit its purpose. Everyone has their own needs and challenges. Garage space, wrenching ability, riding style etc.

Never really thought about the time frame when I wrote back in the day. Maybe 10-15 years? At least pre-Covid.

When scouting out potential machines to acquire, what is your “floor” budget? Pay the seller a price, have your trusty shop safety it and it’s good to go. No extras required. Turn the key and ride. You got your gear and insurance and good to go. What is your ideal strike price? Back...

That didn’t go like I planned

I was thinking the other Honda myself. However, I don’t have a Burgman to swap for a ride!

More than likely a US bike that kept the displacement under 700 cc to avoid tariffs during the time. A few bikes USA got were configured only for the US.

I think in summary, there is more to do and the cost is up. There will likely be some variances from shop to shop on some things like indicator lights, tire age, plate location, exhaust etc. I wouldn’t want to try and get a machine safetied that has custom work or mods like a tail tidy etc...

No more Jack ass clips on TikTok of folks jumping their atv over a bonfire of skids? Those always start with the phrase, “ Hold my beer!” I understand why they took things as far as they did but, now I’m worried to wave at LE while operating my riding mower with an Ultra in my hand. 🤷‍♂️

Maybe it’s the long winter and bmw vibes affecting my point of view from being judged or not fitting in. Not sure why I feel insecure when reflecting on it?

Walk into a dealer and how is your comfort level? Do you feel welcome or invited? Even as a Harley owner, I felt judged. You ride a Sporty? What year? Oh, yeah. Walk the showroom and there is more trinkets and bobits than Lundy’s lane and I can’t imagine anyone actually purchasing it...

Push a GS1300 around and sit on it, it can be intimidating. But, they are the pinnacle of adv machines. The HD is very competitive when stacked up to it and others in the same specs. The size, power and dare I say ergos are actually decent. I’m just not an adv guy. However, in a few...

I think they need to hire some folks from Triumph or Indian and reinvent themselves. I root for HD but, I was also a long time Leaf’s fan (divorced them in 2009). Their ADV bike is actually pretty good but, I’m not in that market yet. Those entry bikes look terrible and Sportster...