skallagrim
New Member
I decided to get back into riding this year now that I am about to be an empty-nester and most of the other reasons people stop riding are no longer relevant. I found a new 2016 ST earlier this year and have racked up just over 2k miles so far -- mostly weekend trips, daily commutes, & one longer trip that let me take the bike off road. I added alt rider crash bars and some wolfman luggage. I hope to make a few more mods over the winter and gear up for some motocamping next year. As a big guy (6'4"/275lbs) I love the way this bike feels and the fact that I do not look like I should be in the circus while riding it -- a feeling I get when I have to take my daughter's Honda Rebel anywhere....
Long-term I am working on convincing a few buddies to get back into riding so that I can take some longer trips up north that do not seem like a good idea solo. Ultimately I hope to see how far north I can get into Quebec (based outside Boston) but obviously that will take some working up to.
Happy to be a part of the forum. I took advantage of several threads earlier this summer while working on the 800mi service. Here is a picture of one of my growler runs.
Long-term I am working on convincing a few buddies to get back into riding so that I can take some longer trips up north that do not seem like a good idea solo. Ultimately I hope to see how far north I can get into Quebec (based outside Boston) but obviously that will take some working up to.
Happy to be a part of the forum. I took advantage of several threads earlier this summer while working on the 800mi service. Here is a picture of one of my growler runs.
