Pauly

If you aren't going to 100% adhere to break-in, at least refrain from extended runs at the same RPM. (highway) I'm one to tend toward the break-in, but with a few high-revs mixed in on occasion. My advice is purely anecdotal.

Thanks, Bubba. I appreciate the assist. Like I said, I hate to sell it.. but I'm feeling slightly gluttonous at the moment.

Believe me when I say I don't want to sell this bike, but owning three touring bikes doesn't fit into my end game. Pretty sure the Goldwing is here for a while as our 2-up mount. Now that Isaac has moved back to New England, I needed a bike to do the 700 mile highway days on either end of the weekend twisty riding I'll do chasing him in his pocket racer. The RS is great for twisties and quite good on the highway, but not "Paul is Goldwing spoiled" good on the highway.

And central locking.

Recycle Mode Pro. It's a Premium Feature.

14,500 miles. Service Current. All the switches and gadgets. Ride Modes, ABS, Traction Control, Shift-Assist Pro, Heated Grips, Keyless Ignition, Cruise Control, Dynamic ESA w/ Electronic Preload and Damping, TPMS, Garmin Nav V, BMW Panniers. Upgrades: Wunderlich Comfort Bar Akrapovic Titanium Exhaust Clearwater Darla Aux Lights & Brake Light Moto-Mate GPS Relocation Bracket Sargent Saddle Kathy Designs Pannier Bags Givi Tail Bag Puig Touring Windscreen MachineArt Moto Engine Guards 2 BMW 12v Sockets BMW 328i Horn (Loud!) New Continental Sport Attack 4 Installed Last Fall. Factory Bars, Windscreen, Exhaust, Seat come with the bike. This is a well-sorted machine. Panniers are a little banged up from previous owner, but just cosmetic. I bought this July 2022 w/ 5200 miles on it from BMW of Detroit. This bike is unbelievably good, but my motorcycle path has come to a cross road. I'm open to offers, but farkles get removed during negotiations.

I rode it around Bolivar area to let it get used to me. Stopped in Sherrodsville for fuel and some Gatorade. Should have done this a few years ago.

Whenever Amanda tries to correct my behavior, my response is... "I've been <insert activity in question here> longer than you've been sucking oxygen. Pretty sure I got it under control." Shuts it down pretty quickly. 😆

Safe travels, Dan. Wishing for picture perfect weather.

The Kraut helmet I was wearing saved me. The flat-six stopped the minivan. The air deflectors were pretty good at air management, though.

Caution: They SUCK at deflecting minivans.

Both. Closed: Directs air further away from pilot and passenger. Open: Redirects air onto pilot and passenger.

I removed more paneling and the arm rest brackets Amanda said she would never use. Reinstalled the giant wind deflectors, which are hideous but very effective. Changed the oil and filter. Rode it to work yesterday. Turned 27k on the ride home. Also rides like a dream at 85mph.

"Click your fingers. It is done. The moon has now eclipsed the sun." -probably Jim on Monday.

There's nothing in Detroit except abandoned buildings.

I have a Goldwing. Mileage isn't an issue. Corner speed might be, though.

Um... it's a macchiatto.

Oil change. Gear driven cams, FTW.

I installed a new 12v outlet and built a quick disconnect harness for it. Not sure why BMW put the factory plug behind the rider, but that isn't an ideal spot. Now I have one CANBUS 5v outlet and two 12v direct from battery outlets. Also bought myself a new heated liner and gloves. The desk job is making me soft.

Actual mileage. Sorry folks. Wally World is closed for renovations.

Spent some time pulling more cabinet facing off the Tupperware. Almost there and thought about going all the way, but my fingers started to protest. Two fat blisters on my thumb and index fingers quelled my enthusiasm. Very pleased with the way its looking so far.

Cycle South?

Assembled the Goldwing and took a short ride to shake down the suspension upgrade. 100% worth the money. Low speed maneuvers and highway handling is most noticeable. It doesn't wallow and 75mph is solid as 45mph. Bumps are smoothed out, too.