LoneRanger

Always ride with contacts. Never had any issues.

The bike on the Cherhola Parkway last summer.

AS long as the roads have not been salted and will hit a high of 55 I'm riding!

Thanks guys.

Jbot - I went west on I-70 to Columbia, MO turned around and came right back. Boring interstate but very fast travel.

I completed my 1st Saddlesore 1000 on Saturday. I did 1120 miles in 18.5 hours. Paperwork has been sent and I'm awaiting verification and my Iron Butt number.

One more off the ol bucket list

FZ is a good option properly modified. VFR is another good option. I ride an ST1300 and it is large, but handles like it's little : )

Congrats Hob! Hope you enjoy the new ride.

Lots of good used ST1300 and FJR's out there Hob. If Iron Pony doesn't want your business I'm sure another dealer will.

Stay with Honda. ST1300 is awesome!

OK I have to add this. Dynabeads for the total win ! I just put them in today. What a difference.

Not trying to incite, I'm just gonna give my story.

I recently purchased 2 new tires and had them mounted at the Pony. Very fast service. I was riding home and noticed a shimmy at speeds over 70. I got home and checked out a few things like tire pressure. The front and rear were under inflated by 5 pounds each.

I filled them to proper inflation and no shimmy. Also they put the rim weights on the outside of the rim. I'm used to them being on the inside. I'm hoping my rims are not going to be marred now if they come off.

I'll still be a valued customer just may shy away from tire installs down the road. I think the Pony is the best game around for all the motorcycle stuff we need.

129 S to Georgia then 28 back up. Will take a couple of day, but great runs.

Sidi On Roads in use here. Love em!

I'll be there later in the afternoon Sunday

I've read both books. Very nice reads. I would recommend them.

I did it last year on my 06 Shadow Spirit. It was a good trip. I'm really looking forward to taking the ST1300 this year.

I went last year and am going again this year in July. I took the Interstate down then spent theday in the Deal's Gap area. Make sure you ride the Cherehola Parkway and Rt 28 (The river road) while you are there.

I opted to go over and get on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Boone , NC for the ride home. This year I plan on doing all of the BRP

Welcome to the world of sport touring!

I would look at a Honda VFR 800. I have seen those modified nicely into sport tourers. Check out http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php? for more info about VFRs.

IMO 600 - 700 cc bikes don't make the best sport touring bikes. Doesn't mean it can't be done, but a larger cc bike may treat you better on a longer trip.

My bike fits me ergonomically, fits my style of riding (sport touring) and and fits my need to have fun.

I've read both the books. Very interesting stories.

It's one of my favorites

My current 07 ST1300

My prayers go out to their family and friends. RIP

Great ride today. It was very nice to meet you Swingset and share the day. Not a bad way to wind down the season

Anyone interested in taking off earlier in the day on Wed. I am planning on heading out at 9 to take in Rts 536, 78 and any others that will occupy the day. I would break off at Zanesville for the run to Cauldwell then to Woodsfield and beyond. Hit 536 a couple of times and run 78 from the river to Glouster.

I'm not going to be riding ultra fast. I just want to relax and have fun. If you have an interest post up here. I would figure meet at Iron Pony at 8:45 and head out by 9