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Have you noticed that Suzuki seems to be dropping the motorcycle business altogether?

I meant unachievable. MotoGP bikes have to be continuously developed to be competitive the following year. I have no information pertaining to this, but I am certain Suzuki is not working on a 2023 bike. The only assurance given by Suzuki, is they will continue to support the team until the final Grand-Prix. Now, this is my opinion, maybe there is a possible solution with Suzuki next year, I just don't believe in it. As for the spectator's attitude, I am with you. From what I heard, it is impossible to sleep in the camping for the three nights; Thursday, Friday, Saturday. During all the night, people are revving their bikes. Crazy!

US-90 it is then.

I see there is a gas station in Terlingua: Alon. Marathon to Big Bend is 100 miles+. I would not want to run out of gas on the 118 or the 385. But given that we have a stop at that Big Bend Biker hotel, I think the 118 to go to Big Bend is most likely the way to go. Enter the park through the western entrance and exit through the northern towards Marathon. I am hesitating between the 90 and the I-10 though. What would you recommend? on the I-10, which is the recommended google itinerary, it is an 8:00 hours drive not taking into account the stops. 563 miles. I think I want to check if I can do that in one single drive. I could take US-90 on my way back. I think I should be able to do it in three days total. I-10 to Alpine. Overnight at the Biker Hotel. Then down through Terlingua, cross Big Bend, get to Marathon and US-90 to San Antonio overnight there, and back to Houston the following day. I am going to ignore all the stops around San Antonio leave them for another trip. Is this a good way to do it?

Well, there is a big controversy at stake at present. I don't know if you have watched some of the follow up streams from the various entities, but I did. It is also being discussed in the post race topics. To sum it up, the riders are saying it has become impossible to overtake mainly because when you follow the rider that precedes you, your front tire becomes chewing gum; this is how Fabio Quartararo puts it. Here's one written article about it from Crash.net, but you can find the same discussions on YT. Another question being asked is will any other team follow Suzuki's lead to quit motoGP? they are breaking their contract with Dorna, just one year after signing it. Almost every contract I have looked at has a "Force Majeure" clause. And one of the Force Majeure common cause is war. Let us see what is going to happen at the Mugello where the winner is most likely going to be on a Ducati.

@GuzziMoto The option to have Suzuki sell the team has been pretty much ruled out; if you are thinking about the Kawazaki "Hayate" solution with Marco Melandri. Reason being, in today's motoGP, no development means no opportunity. Jack Miller is said to be heading the KTM way. Joan Mir is also penciled to replace Pol Esparago in Honda. Alex Marquez is staying at LCR; Taka is probably getting substituted. "La Bestia" may remain at Gresini; rumor has it that Francesco Bagnaia is not rolling out the Ducati Factory welcome wagon. Coming back to Le Mans' specific, 110,000 spectators on the Sunday. Lots of support for all pilots that justified Jack Miller's shenanigans at the end of the GP. Sadly, the support did not extend to Marc Marquez. He was copiously booed each time the opportunity arose. Anyhow, Aprilia is able to provide the two additional bikes and support, so they say. But not as a filler for the grid. They want to have a capable well funded team.

@PJPR01 I am like a Camel. I don't really suffer from the heat. What gets me the most is the wind buffeting depending on my orientation with regards to its blowing direction. However, I had to make a concession to safety; I am riding without my airbag. Buc-ee's jacked up the ethanol free gasoline 1 buc! the morning was 4.999; when I stopped at Katy on the way back, it was 5.999. I ran out of phone battery during the trip, and found out the hard way it is not easy to find Ethanol free gas randomly. I am planning to do 24, 29, 38 next. I wanted to do 12 and 13, but I have been told CBP officials have been scrubbing, borderline harassing people coming back from Big Bend, because of the proximity with Mexico. There is apparently a check point when you come back from the park.

Two stops accomplished today; #7 and #41 Creedmore and Cuero Tx. Temperature around 96 degF! about 400 miles today. I got lost and went to Austin before turning back on I-35. My total is 9/50. @docc For some reason, Ethanol Free gas at Buc-ee's Bastrop is 90 Octanes... The 48.8 mpg is done keeping under 4000 rpm. The 37.7 mpg was strictly 4500/5000 rpm. There is a big difference as soon as you go above 4k rpm.

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2021-Aprilia-TUONO+V4+1100-5018414890 Why would you replace the tires after 853 miles? the only reason that comes to mind is that bike was used on track.

I followed the link from Twin AH; It seems like a good deal, the bike looks really really nice; even for 8550

You can use keywords in the search input, but their search engine does not really work well, and seem to return paid contents ahead of the rest. I did not find the particular above, maybe it is already sold? Here's a search based on Moto Guzzi V11: https://www.cycletrader.com/Moto-Guzzi-V11/motorcycles-for-sale?type=Motorcycle|356953&make=Moto Guzzi|2319674&model=V11|764976686

You only need to type AMSOIL bad reviews to get a load of hits and opinions. All of these as unverifiable one to the other. As I quoted, there are some negative reviews floating around. I am not concerned as I have no intention to use AMSOIL in my V11. However, they are one of the rare among all the oil companies I tried, who answered my query to get a detailed list of their additives in their 20W50 Motorcycle oil.

It is easy to go fast in Texas, as it seems nobody pays any attention to posted speed signs. Post pandemic, everybody goes as they need or feel necessary. I still see some Police prowlers in ambush, but I don't see them chasing anybody going under limit+30/35 mph. There aren't any fix radars like in Europe here. But it is so hot and humid that wringing out the throttle can be unpleasant. Yesterday I rode the back roads between the farms, and I had to stop to clean my visor, literally opaque with the amount of bugs having sploshed on it!

I concur with you. A very enticing aspect of the V11 is its retro look. The Aprilia looks too futuristic with all these angular accents.

I checked their website, and they advertise the V100 Mandello, 2022 too. Maybe they know something we don't?

I would not say that I am putting undue weight on the bars, but I rest my hands on it. I easily rest my upper torso on the tank and hide behind the fairing without feeling awkward. Cuts the noise and wind pretty well.

AF1 Racing is at Austin; but I added them up to my list.

Wow Enea Bastianini!!! 3 out 7! would it be the first time a satellite team wins a world championship? Francesco Bagnaia lost it, and could not accept Bastianini was simply faster today. I also very happy for Aleix Espargaro and Aprilia to finish 3rd. And kudos to the French crowd for the celebration given to these three guys and all the riders! Jack Miller clowned it too to thank them!

In remaining fully objective, I really don't understand why Dorna could even think that a new, non already involved constructor could replace Suzuki starting in 2023. The only possible option, in my opinion, is Aprilia. Even the mighty BMW would not be able to put together a package to compete in 2023.

My left wrist is damaged owing to my days doing Inline skating. Each time I ride, I need to keep my left hand opened, with my fingers laying on the clutch lever. To complicate matters, I started to ride vintage motorbikes early in my teens, those had extremely hard clutches and I also have a permanent tendinitis on my left hand. I doubt any kind of muscle training could change that. I sometimes wear a brace on my left hand for support. I have been told "infiltration" could alleviate the pain, but I am unwilling to try.

I usually ride on torque. I will make some videos when I go to the twisted sisters again. Something I noticed when I try to top my tank up to the brim. It seems that it never overflows. I top it, the level goes down, and again and again. This does not make sense. It feels like hydrostatic weight fills in part of the tank? are there any cavities that could only be filled because the tank is full?

@docc Today I refueled at Buc-ee's and managed 40.2 mpg with mainly city stop and go traffic, and some highway at 60/65 mph. It is quite obvious the V11 strive on Efree gas. I need to correct my previous statement Efree gas is 87 Octane. I don't know where I was looking.

@GuzziMoto Did you see the flight Zarco did during FP2 when he could not make turn2 , hovered on the gravel and jump the track? This one is going to be a hit on YouTube!

During FP2, there was an interview to Massimo Rivola Aprilia's CEO, and he said that Dorna's primary objective, is to have a new factory substitute to Suzuki's outing. However, he said that should the opportunity arise, they could provide bikes for another team, providing it happens soon because to be ready for 2023, they basically need to start now. So at least we understand that the decision is mainly resting on Dorna.