I've done a lot of dreaming about motorcycles of late and I'm still a ways away from getting one (anyone want to purchase a lightly used 30' towable RV trailer?) but the bike I keep coming back to is the Suzuki V-Strom DL1000. Allow me to elaborate. I'm learning a lot from Magnus and his purchase of that very sweet Triumph Bonneville T100. That is one sharp looking bike. I, like he (him? I'll have to look that piece of grammar what-not up), would like to use the bike to commute to and from work. I can avoid the Interstates, specially I-85, if I choose and that's a good thing. I'm not a big fan of Interstate travel anyway.
But, and this is a big but, I'd also like to ride out to the NC Outer Banks every so-often. This trip would take far too long if Highway 64 were not avoided and, believe me, there is an abundance of big-rigs that use 64 between Zebulon and the I-95 interchange. Very many of the miles are also 70 mph free-for-alls. In short, I need some wind protection. The V-Strom offers that with a nice windshield and there is an option for a larger one to provide even more protection. I'd probably also make several other investments in creature comforts and I'd like a bit of storage so I can store my backpack and not wear it while commuting. The only other farkle I'd get ASAP is a center stand.
Progress! It is time to make some. Please hide the cookies until further notice. And the peperoni pizza. And beer.
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I know you've always liked the V-strom and aside from the ugly nose it's a fine bike. ;-) I think you'll love it.
Stick to your plan. Get your bike. Go for a back roads ride with me to OBX and show me around. I haven't eaten seafood with an ocean view for a few years.
I am focused and will redouble my efforts. For two reasons, really. First, I want the bike, and second I have to drop the weight for health reasons. Someone I knew (remotely) on the Outer Banks died of a heart attack recently - at 52! And he wasn't an "unfit looking" guy. Sheesh.
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