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    Remembering rides of the past

    Mods, I apologize if this is in the wrong section; I was looking at some of the Bonnevilles, and the new Retro Honda this morning and I got to thinking about my first bike, and all the adventures I had on it over a 6 year time period On the showroom of the little Yamaha shop in downtown...
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    Hello all!

    Yeah, and, it seems I like things that are misunderstood. Kind of like this fz6r I'm getting. Some people just can't wrap their head around these concepts.
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    Little eye candy...

    Now that there's funny! :) Both should be just big enough for pleasant visual effect and proper surface grip and ride.
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    Hello all!

    Yes, and the 10mm in general. But my real love is for Colt 1911's. and lever guns.
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    Looking at the 6R for long distance touring

    Here's a pic of my Versys loaded for two on a 5 day trip, loaded for two people. Shouldn't be to hard to pack for just me.
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    Looking at the 6R for long distance touring

    Throttle tab is a good idea. As to storage, I have been pretty good at being able to load up enough stuff in the past with some form of throw over good quality bags, tail bag and a good expandable tank bag. Heck, I was even able to carry my cowboy boots and hat on one trip up into WVA to the...
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    Looking at the 6R for long distance touring

    Thanks for all the feedback guys! Some useful input is always appreciated. I think I'll pull the trigger on the fizzer and start my break in period during the days of fall and the rideable days of winter, and start getting it ready for the spring. My plan is to break the trip down there into 2...
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    Looking at the 6R for long distance touring

    Thanks. The bike will be properly broken in before the trip. But you say I need an oil change after 1300 miles of highway?
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    Looking at the 6R for long distance touring

    Looking to do a 1300 mile one way trip to Texas to visit the wife, who is there opening up a new business. I could fly, but I have been doing that and it's not as much fun:) I have had the Versys, and had considered the Ninja650, but I prefer the I4 engine. Now, don't laugh, but one of the...
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    Hello all!

    New member here. Look forward to reading and learning from your shared experiences. I'm 48 years old, and have owned about 12 bikes in my life, and my passion is touring, either sport or adventure(though I think I was adventure touring long before they gave it a name), lol. Anyway, I'm...

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