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That is true to a degree. I don't think RR or Clinton would have topped the list...maybe when Lewisnsky was still on the front page. The only thing that kind of surprised me in that article is that W already is less disliked than Barry O.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2014/07/02/who-is-the-worst-president-since-wwii/?hpt=hp_t4

^^^ seems legit

The days of a badge automatically commanding genuine respect are over. You can thank your local militarized police force for that. Kicking a cop is never going to end well.

Next time you're near Elkins you need to ride the WV33 mountain pass into VA. It's one of the best stretches of asphalt anywhere

I have a pair of BILT moisture wicking warm weather pants (think knock off Under Armor). They seem to work OK, but they do show wear after going through the washing machine a few times. They'll be fine for a season, possibly 2. I think they cost me 20 bucks.

I rode WV 250 from Moundsville to Hundred last week. When in good shape that is a great stretch of road. Unfortunately, it's in awful shape right now and should be avoided until it gets repaved. WV7 from Hundred to New Martinsville, is in decent shape. That's as far as I've made it into WV this season.

Another thing to consider is resale value, which only matters if you plan to sell it some day. I'll bet you a dollar it'll be worth less with the 180 conversion than it would be stock.

Agreed. It will feel less 'flickable' with a 180, which is probably the best thing about the SV650.

I am am leaning... 1st choice CTX700 - Kind of scooter/cruiser hybrid. I'll bet you can buy them deeply discounted. 2nd 400-600cc scootor. Who knows, it could even be fun. 3rd some crappy cruiser that isn't super heavy & with reasonable ground clearance. M50, 883R, Shadow Phantom, etc.

Mixed driving. My previous vehicle was a Trailblazer, I like the Flex 10 times better.

Not exactly an SUV, but I really like my Ford Flex Limited. MPG is 23ish and it has as much room inside as an Expedition. I bought it out of necessity as a kid hauler, but it's my favorite 4 wheeled vehicle to date.

I've never owned one, but I am not totally opposed to something like a Burgman or a Silverwing.

I actually used to have a Z750S. She is 5' 2" and wasn't interested in trying to ride that one. An FZ6 might be an option, and it has FI.

That's closer to what I am thinking. I might even start looking at 600cc scooters.

I'll probably own a Ninja 1000 or a FJR eventually, but now I am looking for something smaller that would be less intimidating for a newer rider.

I've even thought about one of these with a backrest

This is pretty much where I'm at. I could always find something like a V Star 650 or one of the smaller Honda Shadows. I would imagine they could handle highway speeds two up. She won't want to go fast anyway. Not sure I want to open my garage to see a cruiser sitting in there every day Also, I can't stand the look of chrome, and refuse to spend time cleaning or polishing it.

What are some ideas for a good two up bike? I'm trying to get the GF back into going on rides, so passenger comfort is high on the list. Two up spirited rides are probably not on the menu. I don't think we'll be spending more than 2 hour on the bike. Something lightweight that she could ride solo once in a while would be a bonus. I just can't bend my mind around buying a cruiser or cruiser gear. I am not crazy about the CTX700, but it does meet most of my criteria...what are some better ideas?

not sure. Maybe you'd have to cut it down.

bar snake

I am not suggesting using a battery powered motor to charge the batteries. If a 25lb, compact, gas generator could be designed that ran for say 60-90 minutes on 1/2 gallon of gas. It might make an electric motorcycle seem like a more viable transportation option. When I think of completely electric vehicles, I think of being stranded on the side of the road with no power.

Seems like there would need to be some kind of practical application for a small on board generator that could at least get you home if you ran out of electrons. What is the lightest, smallest generator that would have enough power to run the motor (with partial power) or recharge the batteries?

I was diagnosed with Ulnar Tunnel in both hands about 10 years ago which is sort of similar. It causes wrist pain and numbness in the ring and pinky fingers. Stretching out my wrists helped a lot. I used to sleep in wrist braces that keep the wrists extended. Even with lots of riding it has gotten better over the years. I still get some numbness when I ride. Riding gloves with gel in the palms seem to help.

What kind of mounting options are available for this cam?