Recent content by Dirt_Dad

Welcome to Romney Camp N Ride Week!! Sometime in the next few days, most everyone reading this thread will be pointing their bikes towards Romney, WV. Going North, South, East, or West, please, have a fantastic and safe ride to the event. I look forward to hearing the feedback I always hear...

Next... bike parked in the shade on a fun or scenic road.

You knew I was good to do it...right? Tag. I'll find the next one shortly.

If I had a nickle...

Thanks, Steve. You will definitely be missed. Safe travels.

Few??

Sorry, too late for you to back out. See you soon. Okay, maybe you can. You'll be missed (bet you've never heard that before).

Nice! Wind management is definitely what I was wishing for riding the V85TT back yesterday. Stock really is lacking in that regard.

Yes, but the V85TT feels modern.

Agreed, I'm looking forward to jumping on the V85TT today to ride back and get my...um...never mind. Seriously, the V85TT is simple and just plain satisfying to ride. It has enough Italian style to not be dull, but avoids all the high tech overload so common on modern bikes.

1 chicken dinner

Time To Eat We are getting a request to provide the Ruritans an estimated headcount for the Saturday dinner. They are preparing a chicken dinner with two sides for $15. So many of you already know the drill. Please give a simple post with the number of Saturday night chicken dinners you...

Yep, I have roughly 50K miles on owned KTMs, and probably 100K on four owned Super Teneres. None of them perfect, but the KTMs have been more problem free than the Teneres. All of them great bikes. Ride whatever makes you happy.

Dropped off the 890 to have the front brake reservoir replaced under warranty. Having a dirty bike exposed there was leakage there. Service manager said to have it replaced. Sure, great. I pulled away on a 790 and returned it when the rear brake exploded. So went back and took the familiar...

3rd times a charm? No, but I still enjoy it.