Jon, i hear a rumor that Cogent Dynamics can transform your DR into a machine that will make you think orange if you close your eyes. I can tell you it is a great relief when you open them!
The Super Duke is definitely the fastest bike I've ever ridden. That Engine is phenomenal - power everywhere, and with MIVV exhaust, it sounds like a MotoGp machine having angry sex.What is the "hate" part of your relationship with the 1290?
Jon my place is always open to DM and you. Pipestem area within day ride.Hello Jim, nice to hear from you. Been too long since we've taken a ride.
Do you still have your DR? I'm pretty sure you've tried to educate me before on mods to the DR...and lord knows you know a thing or two about a modded DR650. I seem to remember you mentioning wheels that would lighten the load on the front as well.
I have a very bad history with trying this fix or that fix and having those things amount to what I had hoped. You are certainly one person I do trust, but overcoming my repeated history is probably too much for me to overcome.
Are you going to be doing any group rides this year? I'd do my best to make that a priority if you do. I still keep trying to get my wife down to Pipe Stem. It's just always booked, or insanely overpriced when it is available.
I understand completely. That's why I put a limit to my riding a few years back. The last 850+ mile to Death Valley and back on my Beta is when I got serious about saving as quickly as possible for my Super Tenere. I was in my mid 50's and doing 500+ mile day rides on a plated dirt bike. It was taxing on my body.Can do...or will do are two very different things. I know me, and the likelihood I'd do that more than 2 or 3 times a year on a 350 are about zero. I suspect that's why it's been sitting at CW's for so long. You get to an age (and CW is a hell of a lot older than me ) that it just doesn't sound appealing.
Sound great. I've only done the MABDR from the PA line down to Rt33. Good opportunity for me to keep heading south.Maybe we can meet somewhere along the MABDR for a lookabout when the storm subsides.
Good!...glad to hear I have another 20 years ahead of not having to change what makes me happy.You would think a 76 year old would know better, but I don't, hah, hah.
How deep do you wish to leap?Good advice. Looking forward to a time when we can get together and you can educate me.
That's a pretty deep leap. Basically for double the price of what I paid for the DR a few years ago, and I could have a really great bike. Of course after spending all that money, the bike may or may not be fractionally more valuable than stock. So if I committed to spending the money, I'd be committing to keeping the bike for a very long time to get value out of it.How deep do you wish to leap?
Outside of Romney 2012/2013, you're the only one who has gotten me to camp at all.We could meet for an overnighter at Brandywine real easy...if a certain rider was not so averse to camping. ~pokestick~