12-25-2017, 08:13 AM
(12-24-2017, 04:07 AM)offroadfx4_imp Wrote: Thanks MTC, I do plan on riding your way next spring/summer. My son lives in Hoffman estates area.
I will take a look at the new gold wing, I'll probably have to go to a dealer somewhere else as the two near me don't allow test rides. From what I've read so far the gw is still a touring bike vs the sport touring bmw. But I'll keep an open mind when shopping.
I did ride a GT last summer, I was totally impressed! One of the main differences between the gt and gtl I read was seat height, so I'll have to check that out. I loved the sound of the GT, not sure how the GTL sounds.
My plan to get it early spring so I can get in a full season of riding...but the windshield, heated seat, heated grips should extend the season.
Hoffman Estates is just a few miles west of me. We could ride the Lakefront together...Lake Shore Drive north to Sheridan road. It's not too curvy, but if you haven't ridden that route, you should. We should.
I agree that the Wing is more touring than sport-touring and that big BMW is a magnificent bike, but still it might be worth a look. I can't guarantee it, but I am almost certain that my dealer will have a Wing to demo and they're half way between Hoffman Estates and me. We ride the lakefront, demo the wing, and have a lovely dinner (perhaps in my back yard). Let's make some plans!
(12-25-2017, 12:19 AM)4 Paws_imp Wrote: My resolution is to stop more frequently at little out of the way places for a hot dog and to talk more with the folks there when I am out riding and wandering.
THAT is an excellent resolution for many of us, 4 Paws. I'm adding it to my list.
Also added to my list is completing the seven (I think) stops required to be certified on the Tour of Honor, for which I just registered.
(12-24-2017, 04:56 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Oh, I've ridden them up and back, both directions, day and night, countless times. I'm the Rallymaster for the Colorado Classic 1000 (SS1000) and probably know more roads and backroads around here than most natives. After a while, the same old thing gets boring. But I do delight in showing others around and suggesting fun and scenic routes.
There is some wonderful riding about 7 hours northeast of here, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. I guess my resolution is to wander up there for a week and discover some new favorites (though not during the first two weeks of August). In many respects, I find the riding there to be much nicer than in Colorado -- I guess it all depends on what you're after.
So... if a fella was considering doing a Bun Bunner 1500 from say, Chicago to, say, Grand Junction would you be someone that could help him figure a route that yields the requisite 1500 miles? And would you be someone to talk to about taking a more or less scenic route from Grand Junction back to Chicago? If so, I know a guy you should talk to.
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