Really, no kidding, It was an accident. 8)
So l'll make some lemonade and call this part 2:
Let's say, that along with this "weird place", I also find myself at a "weird time" in my life. Suddenly circumstances have changed, and as an unforeseen result, I no longer have some of the normal limits (or boundaries) placed on my opportunities to ADV on this bike. I mean, up until this point, I've only been a pretender. Yea, I've flown over to Australia and jumped on a Tenere and enjoyed an amazing trek across much of the southern portion of the BIG Island. It was an unforgettable experience! (and now finds itself in the category of
Cherished Memory) AND, I have had the good fortune of crisscrossing this great country of yours and mine. Again, unforgettable times, on the back of this amazing pack mule. But, regardless, in reference to fellas that are REAL RTW ADV guys, I'm a pretender.
But as I said, let's just say that has all changed. Would if I could just jump on my bike and head off in any direction of my choice? Would if the only real concern was picking the best tool for the challenge?
In my opinion, I find myself right back where I (and you) started. I already have THE bike I would choose to be a REAL RTW ADVenturer on!
Except............
Let's also imagine that if my existing bike was NOT the bike I would choose for RTW unlimited ADVing on. Instead, I decide I can and will sell or trade it for the BEST RTW pack mule available.
Yea, a brand new fully loaded GSA. And all the necessary farkles needed to prep it for a DCstrom 3 year RTW adventure. Just for arguments sake, let's call it $25,000.00.
(please, the $ estimate is just an estimate. Coulda been less, but coulda been easily more)
However, after further contemplation, I come to my senses and realize that I have NOT changed my opinion that the Super Tenere still IS the best platform for building my no-more-pretending RTW motorcycle.
(again, please, this is not to start a bike comparison debate.
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At this point, I suddenly find myself unable to rid myself of the willingness to part with all the $'s the GSA would have cost me. And there are a couple of ways to look at that.
If I was REALLY willing to have traded, I might have gotten, MAYBE, $10,000 for my beloved Blue Beast.
Or, I could just look at it like I was simply comparing the cost of a new Tenere vs the fully RTW prepped GSA. But that too, ironically comes in around $10,000 for the Tenere. (man you new Tenere shoppers can get some crazy deals)
So, either way, I am EMOTIONALLY willing to part with $15,000?
Seems so, actually. To be honest.
Hmmm. What could you do to your Tenere if your only self imposed limit was to stay within the economic boundaries of $1-15,000?
I contend you could easily accomplish your, oooops, MY dream of having the BBDBITW. (yes, an extra "B")
Yep. It's a "strange place", as you put it friend.
