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First off, this was a great event! Very well-organized.  Pretty much 100% uptime.  Great coaches.  The track was in tip-top condition.  And a great group that I rode with.  Sunny and 80F. 2nd-ly, I don't feel that I need to go again.  My goal was to see how I would do with my bike (used for...

aka "Locusts" If you've been riding for less than 17 years then you probably don't know what it's like to get hit by a cicada at 70mph. They are large, noisy, hard-hitting flying insects. They are harmless - you can catch them in your hand - as long as you're not going 70mph. At that speed...

I currently have a BIG Givi trunk (55 liter?). I am spoiled to have that much cargo space, so now I don't want to be without it. I have a couple questions, though: 1. Why are all the trunks so high/tall? I realize they should be "helmet size" (mine holds 2), but are there any that are...

There seems to be subtle jabbing at the BMWs. Therefore, I must add a short story: Friday, I met my family after work for a dinner out. It was a nice day so we sat outside, both to enjoy the weather and keep an eye on my FJR. There was a BMW (R1200RT? - is that such a thing? I may not be...

I didn't figure this would get the attention I'd like on the new member board... Over my years of motorcycling I've been pretty fortunate that I haven't yet hit the deck. I've washed out the front wheel on a few tar strips, sewer covers, and some dry cement mix sprinkled on the road in the...