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Deb and I are doing Vermont and New Hampshire this summer.

Home. 1216.5 miles.

Had a nice solo ride this morning. Took the 542 around the lake to 39/212/800/22 - stopped for a burger and fries on 22 - then 22 into Cambridge to grab CR-21 to 77. Fuel in Bolivar and then 212/21 into Massillon and backroads home from there. Installed risers onto the RT and replaced the Ilium Werks highway pegs with the set I had on the GSA. Less is more. Ordered a backpad like the one that comes on the GTL for Amanda. My new Sargent saddles should be here in a week or so. Bike is just about cross-country ready.

Goldwing. There is no law against owning 2 bikes. Wasn't able to do it this trip because Illinois and Indiana are flat and boring but most trips we do are like this with fun roads in between. We have an absolute blast on these trips. Even when things don't go perfect.

I love the idea of a trip like this but she will NOT ride on the back of my current bike. And I already know the answer for that is GOLDWING!

Everyone is telling me the carbon fiber wheels are giving it the feel of transitional control but I only have the '16 SXR to compare it too. I added a lot of extras to the '16 that surely add up to some weight plus there is a factory difference of 35lbs, there has to be at least a 50lb difference between the two bikes and possibly more. Another factor into the handling differences is the new bike is on sticky sport bike tires when I ran sport touring tires on the '16 XR. I can't find the correct gear to enter corners either which is messing with my head. I expected more power but what I really wanted was to allow some form of wheel spin while leaned over without having to turn off the ABS and Traction Control completely so I could feel some drive out of corners. The '16 SXR didn't drive until the bike was upright, I have that drive now along with the power and weight reduction which wasn't really needed. This is more than I bargained for but in a good way maybe. I'm going to have a long transition into understanding this new speed threshold and handling character. I hope when I get it all figured out and comfortable with what it has to offer the thing doesn't end up putting me in jail.

I have probably watched every RT video on youtube. While I was waiting for this new bike come in and not knowing when it was coming I was determined to be riding by May this year. The dealers didn't have a delivery date so I started looking for what else was interesting. That list was the Ducati V4 Rally or the RT. Sills had a used 2020 that was sold by the time I got a chance to go ride it.

No. GS is gone. RS is going to go, too. The RT hits the spot just between the two of them. Surprised how good it is.

Currently deep discounts plus a $500 manufacturer rebate on the Kawasaki ZX4RR get them while they are cheap!!!

Do you still have the GS? I can't keep up with everything around here.

I'm thinking of buying the TT+ Live package this year. Has anybody done this? Can I watch Live & delayed races, etc. from the TT+ app or do I have to stream from the website? I installed TT+ but it's not clear how to watch when Live action starts. BTW, there is a lot of good video available for free on the TT+ app. Practice starts the week of May 27 and racing the following week.

US-50 anywhere west of WV sucks.

US 50 across Illinois and Indiana sucks.

I'm on BMW #3 and Goldwing #2.

LBTS GLWS Man have I missed a lot, Pauly owning a BMW and a Goldwing. Where the hell did time go?!?!

Hey man.. I'm just glad your balls are holstered and not dragging the ground in this photo. I think she did a great job.

NO, My Air Force Wife photographer was having trouble understanding the operation of my 2001 Kodak easy share camera.Could have been my instructions "1 Compose the picture. 2 Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure. When the framing marks turn green, press the Shutter button completely down." After three try's I was definitely RBF: Resting bitch face is a facial expression that unintentionally creates the impression that a person is angry, annoyed, irritated, or contemptuous, particularly when the individual is relaxed, resting, or not expressing any particular emotion.

Edited title for market inflation adjustment.

Also, your glasses are in alignment with both the houses' window panes.

Wow, good eyes. That is epic.

Is that your sexy come hither look?

Picked up a new retirement project bike to ride the backwoods this fall.