I did end up riding solo today and did Roger/Dennis River ride. I rode mostly in drizzle and rain and as I was headed east, the rain, was following me.  There is a certain beauty in riding in the rain. It can reveal shortcomings you might not know with your riding style, gear and motorcycle.  My Gore-Tex Alpinestar boots that once were waterproof are not anymore. (They told me after they replaced the soles it won’t be)  I lost the spark on my front cylinder just before Vasa since it’s been several years since I applied dielectric grease on it. Hopefully on my new bike this won’t be an issue.
The entire ride I haven’t seen any my kind of motorcycles, just in the end ran into an Aerostich with a big twin old SuperHawk.
I wish I had an MSTA card to hand him. Seems like the kind of guy who would fit right in the MSTA.
See you at Twistar.

Welcome back Daddy. I wasn't aware you were gone.

Ray, we should all do an easy gravel road ride starting from your house.  Other options are to go on one of TC dual sport riders yahoo group rides. They are usually very easy.

There is Wabeno d/s ride that can be as easy or as difficult as you like.I enjoyed the ADV rally in Eagle river WI last year. There were at least 5 people from this forum  on it. I will try to make it again this year.

If you really get into it there are those single tracks places, but I still  haven't figured them out. 

That method would probably work if I ride it at least once a year.

When I did that with my 250 dirt bike, the carburetor gummed up and only cleaning the carb fixed the problem.  To this method defense, it was over a year in between rides.

Since this happened 2-3 years ago, it made me concern about my d/s and street bike. (Those I ride more than once a year)  I start them up in the garage about once a month during winter time for about 20 minutes. I am not sure it’s good for the bikes or me inside the house.   
I do drain the gas from the carb on the dirt bike now which seem to help.

 Although I don’t have plans riding either hard core dirt or track for more than 1-2 a year, selling either one for $1000 doesn’t seem right to me. (Especially the SV)

Congratulation Ray. MCN thinks it's the perfect bike. 10 years ago I bought my first new bike, maybe this year I will get my second ever new bike. This warm weather (and the motorcycle show) is making me dream.
 

Nice bike Ray, though not the most comfortable on long d/s rides. Is it the electric start version?

The only time I will be doing something remotely to what you are describing is in the parking lot or when not on pavement. (counter balancing)
Otherwise, on pavement at speeds faster than a crawl, lean into  the direction of the turn.

Allon

Guys,
Keep in mind that I have a class 1 hitch with only 200 lb TW.  It is only 1.25².
I read that the 1.25 to 2” convertor is used for bicycle mounts and such, but not for towing a trailer with to sport/sport touring motorcycles. It will also increase the length of the hitch which potentially increase TW. (tongue weight. ) I found a mount with a 5” rise, but that only brings me up to 18. 5 inches from the ground. I would be OK with 20” although not quite leveled.
My main concern is not so much ride quality, it’s actually hitting the bottom of the trailer. 

Ian, do you have a sedan or an SUV?
Allon

The best way is a route sheet + a GPS route. Makes life easier and safer.
I found out that sometimes you can't always rely entirely on the GPS.  

Allon