Joe

Travel.....

From the 7:00 to 8:50, wow, Alaska is beautiful.

Halcyon Black

"It's mission is to be a back roads looking at the scenery relaxing afternoon ride. And.. going to the store, parts chasing, etc. that will keep the miles off the increasingly rare Lario." Totally logical.

Royal Enfield's are typically on a smaller scale of size and power. Sometimes I think that hurts their credibility, but as a former owner of a(smaller) MG T3, I like them. I sat on every model bike they make on Saturday, and the riding triangle for the Continental GT was perfect, felt just right (very similar to my V11 Sport Rosso Mandello). Then I rode the bike and was absolutely surprised by the quality of the machine. The brakes were great, the light weight played in the bike's favor. My plan would be to buy one and let Nicole learn to ride a motorcycle. At the same time I could ride with my "senior rider" dad on his 22 V7 850 Special, it will be perfect. I have a 850lb 2020 Indian Chieftain Limited bagger for the long ride two up. A Continental GT would be just for fun, and that's exactly what I had on a ten mile test ride Saturday. I hope this helps.

"I see a Royal Enfield thread in our future."

So I sat on all of the Royal Enfield dealership selection repeatedly. I liked the Scram 411, the 350 Meteor sat good. But my heart dropped for a Ventura Storm Continental GT. So I went on a 10 mile test ride. I was really surprised by the initial quality impression. The power wouldn’t blow you away but was adequate and fun. The brakes by Brembo work brilliantly, and the bike feels a hundred pounds lighter than my dads 2022 V7 850 Special. The bike feels like it could run w that bike even if it’s only a 650. The transmission shifts quite a bit better also. Working on final approvals from financial advisor, aka my wife, will keep you posted. Oh yeah almost forgot, the riding triangle mimick’s the v11 Sport very closely.

Ironically tomorrow I’m going to pick up my Indian Chieftain at Indian Motorcycle of Lexington. Getting some service work done along w installing heated grips.😎The dealer also sells CFmoto & Royal Enfield. Chuck has absolutely inspired me to kick a leg over a 350 Classic & maybe a 650 Interceptor or Himalayan. 🤔

Chuck, Is the color Halcyon Black? I agree with you the fit and finish looks great.

83mpg to boot!- That's impressive, I like the looks of the new Royal Enfield Scram 411.

Taking a look at this again, I really like the Black over Silver Sport TT.

Been there will do that again! Docc isn’t part of the ownership experience at 20+ years old finding parts like a treasure hunt? As many are discontinued.

IF, you want to talk on a phone to someone, call Harper's. The only problem is, you will most likely need the resources and parts from both MG Cycle and Harper's to get your V11 up to speed. I know this from buying and resurrecting a 2001 Rosso Mandello, purchased in February. I agree with Chuck, MG Cycle has a very nice selection and possibly the best Moto Guzzi Parts WEB experience, but most importantly, they are good people. Don't get discouraged, and accept the fact you will be spending some money to revive your classic. My wife complained a lot about credit card statements for 6 months. But my Rosso is now reliable, and I've ridden it to SSR and had a glorious time.

Map of the Dale Hollow Lake. https://www.plotaroute.com/route/280181

5970 State Park Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717

No affiliation with pets or pocket mice, what type of dog & pony show (idea) you running here? 🐶🐴🎥🎬

I agree, having access to food close or adjacent to the motel is a big deal. There are some folks that might have missed the SSR (an "idea" not to be confused with a > rally < ) get together early this fall & this gives them two chances to make one in 2023.

Typical South N' Spine Raid pit stop after 80 miles of aggressive riding.

Due to popular demand we have decided to add an extra weekend for all the South'n (US) Spine Raider's for 2023, so how about a spring Kentucky Spine Raid a little farther north around Dale Hollow Lake area? As for a date, seems we were thinking the weekend between Mothers' Day and Memorial day . . . (Seven months out, at this point). May 19-21, 2023 Consider the discussion started, thoughts?

I thought the last we had left it, Goofman was looking into lodging around Dale Hollow Lake. Let’s try to nail down a sSSR date, & I’ll start working on it again. With the new global warming weather patterns, we could have held a Late Fall SSR this past weekend, temps in the high 70’s F.

Early Spring SSR?

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Italian aesthetics and Chinese build.

Docc, another off the main highway, B roads tour? Looks Great.