Thunderbirds Are Go

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Insightful comment about crosswinds, LR. I don't think we typically get the sustained linear crosswinds out here that you probably experience out there in Colorado. Our winds tend to be gusty and multi-directional but can still be bothersome. The little CBR250R does tend to get blown around a bit but it's almost more of an effect on the rider's body than the bike itself. Riding out west I was gob-smacked by the power and tenacity of straight-line winds on plains and coming through passes. I could imagine they'd be challenging on the F800GT. On the Thunderbird they barely registered as a concern.

Thanks for the comment on the bike's looks, LR. I think you and I have similar tastes in bikes so it's nice to hear your reaction.

I'm looking forward to trying out some longer-haul riding on this bike. I feel like this is a bike I could happily go across the country on, even enjoying the ride across the level plains of Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, etc.