Pauly

Excellent. We definitely need a "dumbass on a motorcycle in the news" thread. I want to read more of this.

Tires installed. Risers installed. Both bikes are 100% ready to ride. Time for an entire weekend of thunderstorms.

LBTS; GLWS

Never heard of it until just now. That black looks really good.

I could unplug a coil if you think it might help.

Hate all you want, Jim.. but I've two quick shifters and a microphone.

Tires replaced and wheels reinstalled on the GSA. 2400 miles of the Smokeys put a hurting on them. New tires came in for the RS, so they're being installed tomorrow. Had to pull the muffler to get the rear wheel off. That would suck if it took longer than 30 seconds to remove. Tomorrow's adventure will be Helibar installation. Right now it's bed time because I've been doing actual work this week and I am too tired to attempt it tonight.

Pardon me? The correct model designation is "R1200". Don't lump me in wirh those inline-four Motarrad wannabes.

Don't hate the player. Hate the superior electronics package.

333 miles. Took 93/83/78/377/550/26/800 and had breakfast at the Triple Nickel Diner. Tires are horrible. The quick shifter isn't as smooth as the GSA, but it functions. The windscreen has two positions... loud and louder. The brakes will get a fluid exchange this week because I think it's running the original fluid. They have two settings.. slightly slowing and endo, but boy do they stop that bike right now. The engine belongs in a sportbike. It's so good. Torque everywhere. Riding position isn't hateful and the seat is decently supportive for a stock pad. The suspension is without flaw, although more harsh than the GSA over bumps. I presume the lack of telelever is the culprit and I am just spoiled. The dash is meh, but easy to use once you figure out which button does what. Cruise control on a sportbike should be mandatory. I like being able to touch the ground with both feet at a stop. 10/10, would purchase again.

Meeting in Bolivar at 8am, for those interested.

Removed the pannier rack and wiped down the shiny parts. The tires appear to be original, as this only has 5200 miles on it. Ordered new Pirelli Angels for it today. Going to give it a very mild shakedown ride tomorrow due to questionable rubber and holiday police presence.

I subjected myself to southpaw lunacy and made the journey to retrieve it.

Hell yeah!

Not worried. If I cannot buy a Goldwing, I will buy the Grand America... or an old Pacific Coast. They're kind of all the same.

All in due time, Jim. I pick up the zoomy bike on Friday. Then I get to work detailing the GSA and moving it on toward greener pastures.

I'm about to list the GSA on cycletrader. Just sayin'...

Tourette's?

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.

Shit... my dumb ass rides almost 700 miles for mediocre blue crab bisque.