thompsonian

I've got an Olympia suit I wore on my trip to the Gap this past summer. Its mostly mesh and textile. Not near the level of a Stitch, but for $300 it was well worth the price. I also wear A*Stars Andes pants and the mesh/textile jacket. I'm with @JustinNck1 on the base layers. If you're wearing something that'll help keep you cool underneath that helps tremendously.

Damn looks like an amazing trip! You guys have fun!

I paint on the side. It's easy cash for me and I typically enjoy it. Interior only, no exterior. Everyone hates all the prep work, trimming, gathering drop clothes, applying tape. I don't use either of those so it usually goes faster.

Dude, we have the same bike and no matter where he sets is at, mine doesn't stay constant either...it's more than likely due to it's lugging my fat ass...

I suppose I could pull the bags off the FJR and tape it up.....

EU54 is a US44. My old Teknic suit, which God knows where it is, was a US54 EU64. I lucked into it on eBay many moons ago for $100.

'Zactley...lol. I don't need 145hp...wait...yeah I do to lug my fat arse around

Let's also remember that is you are sized like myself, NO ONE will carry the size you need. Being a beefy American has its drawback. Yeah, I could lose weight, but even still...a US50 or US52 is damned near impossible to find. 9 times out of 10.

You may not get all the "techy" stuff, but for north of 20k, I'd buy a new FJR ES, and farkle the hell out of it with the leftover.

I'll pass. I've never really been a Michelin fan.

Retirement? What's that? I'll be able to retire at lunchtime on the day of my funeral....

Well that doesn't look good......

"Justin's Friend".....careful... @2talltim may get jealous you start honing on his "buddy"

Welcome to the circus!

If you're just wanting to track steps, the GearFit 2 for the galaxy series works pretty well. I had one that I got for free when I had my note 7 ( Still the best damn phone I've ever had ) and it sent/received texts, alerts for phone calls, tracked steps/activity, and the Samsung Health app wasn't horrible.

I gotta try them out to make sure they're acceptable first...sheesh...

Well... I guess I better tell the midget strippers to NOT go where I told them....sorry bout your luck...

When I got divorced in 2010, I sold the the bike I had and didn't ride at all for about 5 years. I borrowed friends bikes for an occasional ride here and there when the itch would hit me. It wasn't until 2016 that I got another. I don't ride nearly as fast as I used to. Too many other things in life aren't worth me dying over by riding over the limit. But I still enjoy a good curvy road. It's more of an escape for me. Like others have said. It's a way to clear your mind of distractions and think of nothing else but the road in front of you or where you're headed for the day. If you feel you need to take a break, then take a break. No harm in following what your gut says to do.

I've run 2 sets of the 023 and 1 set of the T30EVOGT. I like them for the price, but I somehow manage to destroy them in around 3500 - 4000 miles. I'm also pushing a 700+ pound bike with my 300# ass on it. I'm not an aggressive rider by any sense of the words. For the price, I'd say go for it. I'm looking to go with the RoadSmart 3 next season or possibly the Avon Storm 3DXM

Speaking as the guy who is normally at the back of the pack, as well as the one they're waiting on, this is all great advice. If you've never been to the SEO, there are some roads that will reach up and bite you squarely on the ass. They can get pretty technical in a hurry. Don't panic. Remember to breathe. Try to have fun. They really are a great group of folks with lots of valuable information. They just don't wanna see anyone getting hurt. And if you've got thin skin and can't take a fair amount of ribbing...you're in the wrong place man. Good luck!

It was an absolute tragic scene to have to pass. Not something I wish on any friend or anyone who rides. May his pavement always be clean and his tires forever sticky.

If it wasn't for the 10U being made for my helmet I'd have kept using my SMH10. As it is, I recently upgraded the firmware in it and surprise....back to 6 hours talk time....I also got an email asking about the customer service I got....they're gonna get an earful..or I guess an eyefull

I'd love to ride one of these...if nothing else for the experience.

My credit is already in the shitter from my divorce. They want my bad credit they can have it....

I've got the boy half a day Monday. Depending on where you go and what time you leave I may be able to catch the express somewhere along the lines