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I've wondered about this myself, now that I am considering motorcycle camping. Woodall's is a decent camping directory. They are huge, but usually campground directories are organized by State. I think pages could be removed for States you are visiting and put in a small ring binder. That's...

If you travel a little farther South to Prairie du Chien, WI, Hwy 60 also travels East along the Wisconsin River. One of my favorite local rides.

You can't go wrong with either one. I owned a Burgman 650 for a while. Other than the ride being rough, it was a great ride. Have you considered the Piaggio MP3? I have heard they are a blast to ride. A scooter is on my list of rides to add to the stable when I have the cash. I will be...

Let's see... What can I offer in trade for some of those vine ripened tomatoes?

Now that's funny!

500 miles on a Sportster was punishment enough for me. Nice exhaust note though. As stated there has been a lot of discussion about mechanical advantage issues during low speed manuevers with the FJR. The bike is nimble once the throttle issue is worked out either with a replacement cam or...

Triumph Bonneville T-100. I have recently heard from a woman who bought a Suzuki Burgman 650 and loves it. She told me her Honda VTX has been sitting in the garage ever since she got the Burgman. I've ridden both and owned one. The T-100 is an excellent bike for shorter riders, and with some...

I'll second what SPORT said, and also suggest looking at a Triumph Tiger, and the Buell Ullyses. You've got long enough legs to take advantage of some of the really cool taller bikes, IMO. The new 07-08 Tiger is more on the sportier side of riding. If you can still find a new 06 Tiger, you'd...

Triumph Tiger. Well built, and super fun to ride. I liked the 955i too. Mine was totalled by a driver when I was parked. The FJR offerred the automatic clutch and a riding position that was about 2" lower allowing me to flat foot the bike at stops. I like both those features for the riding I...

I agree with not thinking about counter-steering. That was intuitive to me. Eventually, the pushing on the inside bar became automatic not so much by practicing that specific technique, but by taking turns faster. What helped me the most was learning to lean a little more into the turns...

I own the Ultra Cordura11 jacket and pants that I purchased from this vendor, so I really can't report on the Kevlar. However, I can recommend the vendor both for fit and customer service. The company is careful to provide the correct fit. I have had my jacket for nearly 4 years now. The...

Harley's let me down as "poser" bikes when I rented a Sportster. Outside of the cool sound of the pipes, the bike was a total "piece." What really got to me though was the cheap plastic buckles under the pseudo snaps. WTF? If you're going to do the poser thing, at least do it with high...

My O6 FJR ae is a three season vehicle for me. I use it for commuting, business, groceries, as well as recreational riding. I did a lot of test riding and sitting before I bought. Of the Concorse, ST, and FJR, I like the low center of gravity on the FJR, plus the seating fits me like a glove...

As you begin to feel anxious, imagine yourself satisfied and feeling good at the end of your ride. Keep concentrating on that or a similar image. My suggestion.

I would

Sorry about the location. This is the first time I have posted since my initial membership post. I haven't quite figured it out yet. :)

i didn't know about the publication, but it sounds like AK might be motorcycle friendly if that is the case. Thanks for the tips on the weather.

I had been thinking somewhere around Eureka Springs? We'd like to get some good riding in. Thanks for the advice about Branson. I think the timing is right. But what do you mean by "SFO"?