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I know, I'm just taking the piss. Riding a bike like that requires a sense of humour.. :)

@shanekingsley , I know that your policy is that you don't ride other people's bikes, but personally, you know that you can ride anything I own, any time. Well, except for the turbo, because, well, you were there... Seriously, though, the Niken is yours for a spin. The Tracer will be lighter...

I dunno, last time I checked they were being very heavily discounted, especially in Quebec where I got my loaded GT for $13ish k. And they really are a great touring platform. If, you know, you can get around the obvious.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/ultimatemotorcycling.com/2020/01/23/2019-yamaha-niken-gt-two-up-test-passenger-friendly-motorcycle/amp/ The bike is at the cottage, so I can check when I go up next. However, I can report no issues with a 150 lb firstborn and a case on the back. I would not hesitate...

One nut for each wheel; like a single sided swing arm. Should be easy peasy, but tire selection is admittedly very small because they're maxi-scooter sized; 15".... Anyway, didn't want to hijack. I still think the tracer gt is the most rational choice based on criteria. I think I was asked on...

There's only 2 fork seals. The leading fork tube is only a stanchion for support. The rear fork, on one on each side, is a conventional usd fork. There are 3 additional bearings in the front assembly. Appx 1 extra hour of service if you inspect / replace on schedule. Really not a big deal. Of...

You're all wrong.

We've ridden together a couple of times; I think I have a handle on your style. Some of the bikes on your list I have an opinion on, some I don't. One question though; what's your budget? There's a big price differential between some of them... Ducati Multistrada - Power is great, can be...

Look at the Zenbivvy system (www.zenbivvy.com). It integrates an insulated, inflatable mattress with a quilt / sleeping bag... thing. Their deal is why insulate the bottom of a sleeping bag when all it does is compress and lose what little R value it has. Instead the insulated inflatable...

My first reaction was "damn kids these days" but if I'm honest, I did some crap back in my day. Nothing like the OPs experience, but I'm sure I ****** off my fair share. I can't really lecture... At this point I just want everyone to stay safe, and alive long enough to realize their mistakes...

Cool. Left him a message. Thanks for the direction.

Found him on FB and sent him a note. If he's working on Countachs right now, I can't see him being interested in my little project, but you never know.

The fairings will be purely functional. I'm not even worried about a belly pan; I'm just doing recreational track days, for which a belly pan isn't required. So I shouldn't have to make up any new pieces, just replicate what is already on the bike. I mean, turkey pans work, I suppose... I have...

Yeah, the track Niken. With the turbo and tuning it is too much for the street. I had it on the track at TMP last labour day, and it was just hilarious, and so that's where it'll stay. If I'm honest, for everyday hooning and touring, the stock Niken is perfect the way it is. I'm operating under...

I'm thinking ahead, and it makes sense to replace my oem bodywork on my track bike with fiberglass. Mostly because the fairing parts may be a pain in the behind to get, as the bike is low-volume. Also, nobody makes bodywork for this bike. I was going to use the original fairing pieces as molds...

Chris has evolved... the kids found me a knit stuffy of a garden gnome. It makes for easier transport cause I can just stuff him into the topcase :)

Got pretty quiet there, Peggy. Nothing else to add, buddy?

I went back to school in September, to finally finish my teaching degree that was interrupted by my crash in 2017. Deciding to go back to school, after a 3 year recovery, still dealing with PTSD and adding the pandemic in, well, it's been an interesting ride to say the least. The good news is...

BMW's have always had this feature. It's called kicking the bike over and walking away from it when you're tired of picking it up on the trail. It drops the ride height down to a manageable level. Just saying, choose the right bike for the job. A BMW weighs way too much. The curb weight of a...