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    Maryland = If Nazi Germany Won WWII

    Thanks - in that case maybe I was over-worrying based on my experience with the auto inspections. If it's just basic stuff (lights, reflectors, brakes, horn, etc) then I should be fine - my bike is in good running order as far as basic safety goes.
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    Hi from a Super Ten wannabe owner

    I'm also a big fan of buying proven technology, even if it's not the latest & greatest... especially for vehicles. Our two daily driver cars were both the last year of their respective generations, and my worst experience with a new vehicle was a first model-year (Acura, back when their...
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    Maryland = If Nazi Germany Won WWII

    Nice - thank you for pointing out the Historic exemption! I specifically looked for that and had read an article claiming that historic vehicles still needed the full safety inspection, but it seems that only applies to dealers. I will definitely give that a try! Also will be happy to take...
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    Hi from a Super Ten wannabe owner

    No sir, I haven't yet but from what I'm reading my preconceptions about DCTs may need to change. Haven't test ridden either the AT or the 'Wing but I guess I should keep an eye out for opportunities. The real risk, of course, is wanting yet another bike ;)
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    Hi from a Super Ten wannabe owner

    Thanks - another vote for the Gen2! I'm a Honda motorcycle fan (my first bikes were an beat Nighthawk followed by a bulletproof VFR), but I get the impression (from reviews, not personal experience) that the Africa Twin is better suited for offroad/mixed than on-road touring, and I'm also not...
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    Hi from a Super Ten wannabe owner

    A 'hi' right back at you + a like for your sig! :)
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    Hi from a Super Ten wannabe owner

    More votes for McCruise + heated grips - thanks! I'm sure my hands will be thanking me for many miles to come... I certainly wouldn't mind ES, but also am of the mind of "less things to break". I don't need the flexibility to quickly switch from 1up to 2up (my wife has made it clear that...
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    Maryland = If Nazi Germany Won WWII

    Yeah, I'll definitely be registering my main bike in MD - just not sure it's worth it on my current old bike given the age and how little I've been riding it. For the occasional run through the agricultural reserve, where I rarely ever even see a county cruiser, I'm probably okay for a little...
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    Hi from a Super Ten wannabe owner

    Thanks - I do have more research to do on the foot pegs & general fit, but it's good to know that there may be more options out there for gen 2s. Yeah, I do like Triumphs, and would definitely not say no to a Tiger 1200 (for that matter, wouldn't mind a Bonnie, but that's a whole other matter)...
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    Hi from a Super Ten wannabe owner

    Yeah, I'm sure ES is nice to have, though the opinions seem to be all over the place on whether a dialed-in aftermarket suspension is better. Honestly, I haven't done any serious research yet on aftermarket options, and I know if I did go that route I'd be getting something affordable, so it...
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    Hi from a Super Ten wannabe owner

    Thank you! Yeah, for a few grand, I'd be happy with a first gen bike in the 50-100k range from a responsible owner. I'd definitely prefer a bike that's been ridden and cared for to a garage queen. Most of what I've seen recently seen are dealer listings with what seem like high asking prices...
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    Hi from a Super Ten wannabe owner

    Having never ridden either (only thrown a leg over a gen 1 quite a few years ago), it's great to have perspectives on both. I certainly like the idea of the power refinements, clutch pack improvement, etc., though I understand that stuff is workable on the gen 1 as well. As for cruise control...
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    Maryland = If Nazi Germany Won WWII

    Good point. AND you're the only state in the US that allows filtering, so points for that!
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    Maryland = If Nazi Germany Won WWII

    Ah, the MVA, that's right - how could I forget after waiting in line that ran around the side of the building... MVA aside, there's also a lot to like about this area. Looks like there's a lot of good riding in this part of the state, especially here in the ag reserve. And I'm definitely...
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    Maryland = If Nazi Germany Won WWII

    Recently moved (very, very reluctantly) to MD from MA, due to my wife taking a job down here. A friend commented that "you're moving from the Oregon of the east coast to the California of the east coast", and boy, was he right. I have never experienced nanny-state to this degree, and I've even...
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    Hi from a Super Ten wannabe owner

    Howdy all, Been lurking on and off for a couple years while I circled round the idea of what my next new-to-me bike should be. Being 6'4" and long in the leg, motorcycle shopping has always been difficult, and I've never owned a bike that actually was a great fit, but ADV bikes seem like the...
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