JustinNck1

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I get to ride those for free, no need to buy one.

For another guess the bike thread. I just put the deposit on my new bike. The FJR is NOT going anywhere by the way. I'm sure this won't last long since some of you already know.

I had the great pleasure to meet Jerry when he joined us on the Ozark trip. Great man, he will be missed dearly.

@Blitz runs some sort of aftermarket ear plug speaker. Maybe he will chime in.

+1 on this, on 2016 Fall Gap Trip, the group left out of Parkersburg, WV and we had fun twisty roads all day.

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S1000R?

I've slabbed it down, I've taken twisty roads. I've done it in 6 hours, I've done it in 7 days. Regardless, it's a fun time and everyone should do it, regardless of how they get there.

Chest is always what gets me. I never get too sore on arms, back or legs.

I thought that's how you know it was a good workout

+1, plus you don't have to waste valuable storage on liners.

The key factors for riding any type of long distance IMO is avoiding dehydration, and recognizing fatigue. Us folks on touring bikes are spoiled and can run 200 mile twisty road stints all day, but doing so on a supersport is different story. You ride enough before June and you'll be ready. I sure would like to try the gap on a different bike this year...

Yeah, I am just gonna run down from SEO to the hotel on Thursday via twisty roads. You're welcome to join.

Welcome!

I put together a brief synopsis of my 2017. Let's hear how everybody's 2017 went, and what 2018 has in store for them. 2017, wow what a year. I finally took my health serious, lost almost 70 pounds while adding muscle. I rode my motorcycle over 21k miles, visited 23 states, and met countless friends along the way. I became an uncle for the 2nd time. Started a new job in a field that I love. I completed one of the biggest motorcycle challenges in my life, riding over 1,000 miles in less than 24 hours. I visited some of this country's coolest attractions and landmarks. All these motorcycle trips and I brought everything home in one piece. If 2018 is half as good as 2017, I say bring it on. I got big plans already. 2 week trip out west planned, and a bucket list of other things (2nd bike?, track day?, run a 5k?, skydiving?) Who knows....

Due to work scheduling, I'll probably rolling down Thursday instead of taking the while week. Probably take 16 most of the way.

My Aerostich has no lining, so it's not bad. I've been in bumper to bumper traffic in the 90s. It's hot, but not unbearable.

Honestly, you should probably pack these for when you're off the bike each night. I have the stitch, so I can't recommend much. It works for any trip. Before I had it though, mesh/textile pants and jacket with waterproof liners worked well. I think good base layers help comfort the most. I prefer moisture wicking shirt and athletic shorts with knee high socks and klim riding shorts.

I thought that's how discussion works , no need to be salty We could all just sit here and say nothing, that sounds like a bunch of fun... The track bike build is crazy too, but I see more merit in buying a street bike and converting it to a track bike, than a Adventure bike and just changing the adventure parts to slightly different adventure parts. At least the track bike build I can see major differences.

Some guys take a brand new GSA, and drop crazy money in replacing perfectly fine parts. That's the sad part.

No, it was a Kawasaki Nomad with a Voyager trike kit (Like a training wheel kit). Boss wanted to know if the trike kit they installed was stable before letting a customer ride it.

You realize that's the weekend of the International Motorcycle show in Cleveland right?

I took a bike out for a test ride at 16 degrees this afternoon. Good thing i was getting paid to do it

There was a landslide on Rt 28 just south of Fontana. Predictions are that that section of 28 will be closed until late February.