Tonik

I can do a version without the pants if you want.

But a very capable touring machine. Very comfy, tons of storage and eats miles. But top heavy as hell and this annoying whine in the tranny. Bad bevel on the gears. New big tourer this summer from Yammie. Very modern inline 4 built almost totally on biker feedback. There are some leaked blurry pics out there. Looks like the are going after the Goldwing crowd. They might get me in a year or two if they nail it.

I like it, subtle yet spiffy. And I pretty much hate everything so it must be good.

Bring your camera, wife is going to be with me. We will need pics of her riding on back hanging on to your tire.

That is what I am also seeing on Accuweather.

You going to bike night tomorrow? That might be a good place for me to grab the tire.

Yea, but does he toss in a free handy like you do?

I would pay to see that. A lot.

On HLN telling you asshats to stop clicking on shit.

If you got rid of her she would take her car, thus more room. Just tossing the thought out there.

So this guy is building this right down the street from work. He is my hero.

I had one on my last bike, it worked well. Although I only hit it once or twice.

Kaw didn't even bat an eye, it is covered. Just got back twice what I paid for the extended warranty.

Its a couple of scattered thunderstorms. Nothing to worry about.

Keep an eye on AMA's Vintage Days event at Mid-Ohio. That was the last place I saw a Kaw Demo truck. http://www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com/

@Isaac's Papa

I won't buy anything I can't ride first. Won't ever happen. They can blow me.

It will be rescheduled and you still won't show up.

Textile is hot. Leather is hot a hell. Welcome to motorcycling, it is an outdoor sport. Sometimes it is hot, sometimes it is cold..sometimes it rains and I'll be damned if sometimes it doesn't snow. Layers is the key, take them off and put them on.

So what you did here was put a strong enough spring on it that unless the bike is leaning on the side stand it pops up? Damn clever.

So, we are on page 6 of opinions on what bike you should get. That question will generate 6 more pages of opinions. All of the jackets you link to are acceptable. They are brand names and provide decent protection. Textile gear is good, and is what I wear...but it is not the 'best' protection you can get. A full leather racing suit is better...but it sucks to ride around in one of those all day long. So we make compromises. Textile will take care of you pretty well. You need pants too, don't skip the pants.

Yea, State 8 has a lot of them. OP mentioned he was interested in the Kaw cruisers. Those are really hard to come by, they don't run demo trucks much anymore. They have a shopping tool that says Rousch and State 8 allow demo's. But I know for a fact Rousch does not. https://www.kawasaki.com/shoppingtools/selectdealer/Motorcycle

What you are looking for are called 'Demo Days'. The factories bring in a trailer full of bikes to a dealer...you sign up and ride. Some dealers will allow test rides, but as you are finding they are few and far between.

FTFY