Pauly

That is more bike than I am qualified to pilot.

Yes.

You need to reset your baseline test. From now on, only attempt to start it with the side stand retracted (that means "up") and the clutch lever depressed (that means "pulled"). This will help narrow things down to a manageable amount of gremlins.

That bike is cool.

Who talkin' shit?

I learned a few things on this trip. -5 days of rain can really test a rider's mental fortitude. -Michelin makes wet roads its bitch. -I am a better rider than I thought I was. -No such thing as waterproof textile. Thanks for hosting, OhioRiders. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

You're right. I may have caught The Derp. I think I will keep it for now. The bike I want to replace it with is too expensive at the moment. I could go for the FZ1, but if it did 5 days at a very positive clip and was able to hang... it is worth some effort to make it better.

Now I need a shop vac to change tires. At least they are a gimmick and inconvenient.

I stopped and looked at a few bikes. There are some RTs on consignment at the local store that belong to some highly irrational people. Is asking $4k above market value a BMW thing?

That is a lot of machine for someone like me, but a damn good price. I will consider that. Thanks.

http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/mom-stabbed-son-6-multiple-times-said-he-deserved-it-court-papers-say I can't hang a fishing pole over the bank without a license, but this bitch is allowed to create life.

Fuck your downvote. Show me $3k and I will listen to your lowballing ass.

Fine. If someone from CL buys it, I will raise rhe price by one dollar.

I have something similar in mind. The CL ad is the discounted price. It was listed at $4k.

It isn't the inline that leaves me wanting. That little 600 is no slouch, especially at 10k rpm. Also, the brakes on that little bike are seriously adept. Soul? No, it has none. Character? I think it has a bit. VFRs are nice bikes. I especially like the sound of gear-driven cams and v-4 powerplants. However, I want a more touring-based platform. I tried to love it, but I am what I am. I am a snob. It is a fine little machine, though. If it weren't as quick as it is, I would save it for Isaac.

Not bored. Quite the contrary. It is a great bike. I just want something more refined. I guess I spent too much time on Ducatis.

Listed for $3500 online.

I don't know if they're still in business. I sped past there a week ago and looked like the diner was closed and some club took over the shack.

Riverview Diner in Fly, at the bottom of 800, is good food.

In case anyone cares... the Smokehouse in Highlands, NC is a bust. The service is ok and the staff friendly (and attractive), but the food is not very good. The brisket was dry and I had to pour sauce on it just to make it edible. I did not finish what I ordered. The fried okra was good, as the mac and cheese. Good lemonade.

Watch ye don't catch the scurvy.

No time. Too many roads. Dirt can wait until I get home.

Nope. I had planned to, but decided to ride the Whale today to give me a nice half-dozen days of riding im the rain. Now both are dirty.

Home. Five days of rain, wet roads, glitchy throttle and soggy balls. Just over 1800 miles of that shit. I had a really fun time and am glad I went. Not sarcasm. Will expound on my experience later. Too tired and at the moment I have lasagna to eat.