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Not defending what they did but there seems to be some sort of liquid on the road. Looks like it was coolant from the first bike that went down. That could explain why the second guy went down. ABS would have helped but then if the tire was coverd with anti-freeze the front wheel could have...

After the demise of my FJR that's route I took. Have to say other than the fact that it doesn't have the infinite power of the FJR it's just about perfect. Light, flickable,comfortable and likes gravel roads. My buddies say I ride it much faster in the twisties than on the FJR.

I too have a pair and love them. Yes they are probably the most comfortable glove I have ever owned. I have even had a crash in them they protected my hands and are still usable. I show the scuff marks to those who think it's OK to ride with out gloves. I haven't considered them for use as warm...

We have had the Veradaro here in Canada for a few years and they can't give them away. Big, heavy and not very dirt capable. The price was out to lunch too. They started out at over $15,000 plus bags etc. I think you can still buy brand new 2010's. The competition from the Vee Strom and various...

I have often heard about FD failure on the net but now the only guy who I know how has a modern BMW (2005,R1200RT) experienced an FD failure while touring 1500 miles from home. He and his wife were on the way to the BMW rally, in Arkansa I think, and it packed it in 80 miles from a dealer. Had...

I had a Roadcrafter 1 piece for 13 years and it was called upon to sacrifice itself for me. It did it's job well and I walked away with a few bruises. Aerostich insisted I send it in for an estimate for repair but ended up considering it a write off. Here's the interesting part, they gave me...

My blue Aerostich, one piece Roadcrafter was just over 13 years old when it was called upon to sacrifice itself for me. It did the job well. It was getting quite faded but I had just bought new armor and was planning on keeping to 15 years. Did very hot to quite cold and almost 120,000 miles...

Haven't done it 2 up but have done it. I did 1046 in about 20 hours and surprisingly it wasn't that difficult. I hit a bit of a psychological wall at about 600 miles then pressed on and by 700 was fine again. I felt like I could have done another 100 at the end. Try to have most of your ride...

I`d find somewhere where he can ride in the dirt and get the XT250. Simple bike and wouldn`t be intimidated by the power. All the best riders started in the dirt. After he moves up you can keep it and it will be fun for grocert getter and you can learn dirt too. Come on, any bike will make a 16...

I too have the Battery Tender JR. I have the DIN pigtali permanently attached to the barrey and leave it plugged in all winter in an unheated garage. I don`t even take the battery out of the bike. No problems for the last couple of years.

Never been asked any of those questions and never been denied coverage by my health care provider, but then I live in Canada with socialized medicine and they never ask questions and there is never a deductable. It really isn`t nearly as bad as some of the media protray it.

OK, jay Leno has tons of bikes and his website has videos of many of them. https://www.jaylenosgarage.com/

I ahd heard that the removal of a helmet should be like a "birthing experience"!

Lyle Lovett and Ducati https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/flashback/122_9611_lyle_lovett_racing_story/photo_01.html

I think the Adventure bikes have staying power. It really is the SUV of the biking world. SUV's seem to be hanging around and even spliting into sub groups. I know because I drank the Koolaid and bought a Triumph Tiger 800. It really is a nice bike and gravel is fun not scary. It's expanded my...