Connie14

Congrats Justin!

Long freeway rides and off-road riding is pretty much mutually exclusive. Keep the xsr for on road and freeway riding. Get a true dualsport for off-road and camping. DRZs haven't been previously mentioned, but they are easy to find used. They are also very reliable.

I felt bad that I put them in an awkward position, but I wasn't hot dogging it. I had complete control of the bike the entire time. As soon as it started power wheeling, I eased off the throttle. I have considering an FZ10 for a little while, but I hadn't ridden a naked bike before today. After today, I am even more interested in a naked liter bike. I was concerned with the wind on a naked bike, but it wasn't bad. I just want cruise control, so the FZ10 is looking interesting.

I got to ride the DRZ400SM and the GSXS1000. Both were fun. The GSXS has the most twitchy throttle of any bike that I gave ever ridden, but it is a lot of fun. It would benefit from an ECU reflash or a power commander. I can see adding a 1000cc naked to the garage. IP, sorry again about the wheelies. They were not intentional.

I am going to check this out.

My wife and I gained some weight, so we signed up for the Columbus Marathon. We are running the half marathon for the sole purpose of pushing us to get our weight back to where it was. I am also cutting back on IPAs and other high calorie beers (delicious micro brews) until I get back to my goal weight. It sucked at first, but now we are getting in the groove. I often hear people say the same thing "I wish I could do that".

Congrats on the new ride! Change the oil and occasionally check the valve clearance, and it will be a reliable bike.

Due to work obligations, I won't know if I can make it until the beginning of October.

That was my nicer response for reasons not to buy a BMW. I deleted the first one before hitting reply. Congrats on the gift card!

Road Trip! Your not old enough for a BMW.

Doing 1000 miles in Ohio and documenting the route with no short cuts will be one heck of an accomplishment. Why not ride to Deal's Gap and back? There would be no corners to cut, so documentation would be easier. You would also treat yourself to a nice ride right in the middle of the 1000 mile day. Just a thought.

56 in a 55 is illegal.

Alcohol also works on ACLs. I recommend that you don't try it.

That and the rum

Where's the nearest liquor store? You two have hit almost all of the states east of the Mississippi in the last month and a half.

I just sent my 10U back for the 2nd time. It is the biggest piece of shit that I have ever purchased. I offered to pay to switch it to the 20s, but they have refused. I may be purchasing another unit, so I can have something reliable (especially if mine is also stuck on back order). Sena's customer service is horrible. Like you, I purchased mine from Mike. Maybe, I should have asked him to help switch my units.

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I get bored at the beach, but smoking a cigar and drinking a couple IPAs at the beach is pretty enjoyable.

Nice write up. Glad to see that the trip turned out well for you.

F'n racebike!

What about the 600cc or 1000cc starter bike thread?