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General Banter / Re: Adventure Bike Options
« on: September 11, 2014, 12:22:26 PM »
Thanks all, great info, much more to chew on that I originally had.

Hey Vander, long time indeed!  Miss hanging out with the gang and I haven't been riding much at all either, spending all my time on the house remodel it seems.  But I'm definitely going to go adventure biking within the next 2 years, and trying to keep all my research up to date, while never riding it seems...  it's hard!  Maybe one of these days I'll get out again!


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General Banter / Re: Adventure Bike Options
« on: July 13, 2014, 09:09:56 AM »
Off road is something I'm worried about, I plan to not ride the pavement the whole way.  I'd like to explore as well.  I could probably ride the VFR but if I stayed on pavement, with some more modifications. 

My gripes on the VFR -
stock seat starts to be uncomfortable after a couple hours
pegs get uncomfortable after a couple hours
even with the touring windscreen, my head gets blown around
riding position is too forward after a couple hours, even with the risers
grips feel too skinny after a couple hours, hands start hurting (have aftermarket gel grips on now)

My likes on the VFR -
excellent engine
comfy suspension on the pavement
decent cargo capacity
decent fuel capacity
easy to maneuver

My trip will of course be mostly pavement, but I plan on getting on dirt/gravel pretty often.  Will be camping most nights so I imagine lots of off-pavement riding actually.


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General Banter / Adventure Bike Options
« on: July 12, 2014, 11:05:58 PM »
Hi all, haven't been here in awhile, well, a loong while actually.  I've been enjoying the hell out of my 2000 VFR800 but I'm thinking I want something else.  The adventure bikes really have my attention right now and I've been researching them for over a year now.  My absolutely first and favorite pick is the 2013+ BMW GS1200, but I'd love to hear from others that do the same type riding what bikes they are running.  The beemer just costs so damn much... but not so much that I won't go that way if it is in fact the best bike for my plans.

Two year goal is riding west to Washington and north to Fairbanks, then back to MN via Canada.  If not the BMW, what would you take on this trip?

Thanks!

John

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Introductions / Re: so it's mn-msta....
« on: September 01, 2010, 06:28:37 PM »
Quote from: tk on September 01, 2010, 10:52:57 AM
Welcome, I think we rode together once. Good score on the yellow VFR. That was a well maintained bike. I saw it on many rides over the years.

Yes we did, that was a long day for me - but fun!

Quote from: That "other" dude on September 01, 2010, 11:44:23 AM
See you on a ride soon?

You bet!

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Introductions / Re: so it's mn-msta....
« on: August 31, 2010, 01:50:22 PM »
Hey Ryan, I think you're right!  The question is - would it be a VFZR 700 or 1400? W8 maybe?  This could get out of control in a hurry lol

A great bike indeed, I have a few small things to do but overall I'm very happy with the purchase.

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Introductions / so it's mn-msta....
« on: August 31, 2010, 10:29:54 AM »
I had a hard time finding this place until Lloyd told me to look in Ray's signature on mnsbr lol, but I made it! 

I've ridden with some of you before and hope to again soon!  I just picked up Pat's VFR and I'm looking forward to adding my own miles to the ODO!

See ya around,

John

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