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19 hours ago, Pauly said:

The RT is a superb touring bike, but the GSA beats it out for on-road versatility. The highway is where the RT outshines the GSA, but I would take a standard R1200GS over both of them for regular sport touring duty. 

This was the response I was looking for. I’m hoping my next big bike is gonna be a R1250c but it’s gonna be strictly road duty, so I wasn’t sure which version I want.

Went to harbor freight and bought some side luggage for the KLR. The luggage racks came with quick detachable plates so it makes taking the cases on and off a breeze.

1 hour ago, Tonik said:

Any OG's left that remember back on the day where we waited at each turn for the slower riders?

I remember following the white whale through the dragon then we pull over and your rear tire was toast 😂

Best bisque I’ve ever had, I could literally go there for bisque and bread and be happy.

Got my photo from the gap, no knee down action sadly 😂

10 hours ago, Pauly said:

Yeah, I know the rule of law disagrees, but being able to zoom from 35mph to 60 and stay on line through the entire corner should be sufficiently adequate demonstration to nullify a law so grossly misapplied to vehicles and operators that know how to get down the road. Not my fault my crotch has a rocket under it and I can pilot it like a fiend. I just play the cards I am dealt. 

The Georgia State Trooper sure didn't see it that way when @2talltim and I got our performance awards on blood mountain. Granted, we probably made over a dozen dick passes before that 

1 hour ago, MSerfozo said:

Is the last pic from Haywood BBQ in Dillsboro?  I suppose other BBQ joints serve their food similarly.  If it was Haywood, I hope you had the banana pudding!

It was Rib Country BBQ in Murphy, TN. It was okay, menu was a little different that most BBQ places. No meat samplers or 2-3 meat options, just a single meat or all the meats.

Well @2talltim and I are finishing up our 3 day adventure riding trip here in the Smokey’s, I figured we could throw some pictures up. We definitely learnt a lot of things, since neither one of us ever rode dual sports. Overall it was an amazing trip.

When I did the salvage inspection for my truck, they basically wanted to see the receipts for every replaced part. They did nothing for the road worthiness of the vehicle.

New Tusk handlebars installed with some fresh Renthal full diamond grips.

New tires installed, bike is pretty much ready for @2talltim and It’s Smokey Mountain trip.

15 minutes ago, Pauly said:

 

$2019. 

I saw $2200 for it on a parts fiche site, and it doesn’t look like anyone has one either. Definitely worth protecting. I remember my Honda Accord had $7k headlights in it. Ridiculous 

Installed new skid plate on the KLR.

4 minutes ago, Tonik said:

Harley does win on the Nav. Not much different but the touch screen is a game changer. Still shocked Honda didn't do that. It is a serious WTF.

Yeah my biggest disappointment in the wing was the apple CarPlay and the navigation. It could be so much better.

2nd set of led lights. First set didn’t last off-road riding very long. Hopefully these hold up better.

This is why my dad sold his Harley. After getting the wing, he could never enjoy riding it, knowing the wing is better in every way.

I just saw Joel’s post on FB, is the guy riding the guzzi okay?

Great to see everyone today. I found some nice gravel riding around AEP land. Got a bucket photo as well…

53 minutes ago, Howabusa said:

Tim is probably working, he works every other weekend 

@2talltim has been sick last couple days... Talked to him this morning and sounded like he ain't gonna make it this weekend. I plan on coming tomorrow.

It definitely progressed worse and worse over its last few years in Cleveland. AIMExpo was nice though…

I plan on at least coming to the meetup. Not sure if I’ll ride the route though, might make a little dual sport ride instead.

I installed some fog lights on the KLR, bike had relay wiring already ram from the factory, just added a switch and wires to the lights. This is my first time running yellow lights and so far I really like them. Took it out today and got a 75 mile off-road ride before work.

My temp tags finally expired (WV 90 day tags FTW) so I went to the BMV today. $72 for until June 2023. Ohio is getting out of hand…

Installed a harbor freight Apache box on the KLR last night. Got it on sale for $29. Overall I’m very happy with it.