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On Saturday, the local Indian dealership hosted the factory test ride crew. I rode six different bikes. The new Indians are really nice, the ones with the liquid-cooled engine are great to ride and all the bells and whistles on the fairings are really cool. If I could afford a bike, I'd consider the Pursuit or Challenger to replace the RSV. When I got back on my '08, my first thought was "this as a really comfortable bike!".

Yep...had a 2009 VStar 950 Tourer. Best bike I've ever owned. Comfortable (once seat was rebuilt), quiet, responsive, frugal and nice quick handling. Only drawback was floorboards are mounted low and will drag on spirited cornering. But that's ok as they flip up and have replacement metal pieces that spark nicely at night! Only extras I added were a tach, rebuilt the seat, Clearview windshield with vent. Well built. No issues. Easy to maintain. 45 to 50 mpg at 70 mph. Cruised all day at 75 back and forth between Tucson and Phoenix. I really enjoyed that scoot, especially on the 2 Lanes here in southern Arizona. Fun bike. Biggest mistake I made was selling it! The only thing I'd look into besides brakes, tires, fluids and general condition is to check tension on the drive belt. Some dealers would overtighten the belts leading to premature wear on the final drive bearing. I would "assume" at that mileage, the bearing and belt with maintained properly. If everything checks out, I'd recommend that bike. David

Drew it was good to meet you and Liz. I hope to see you two again later on.

Another successful Asheville is in the books. Thanks to everyone old friends and new friends Asheville would not be the same or could not exist without folks coming. Thanks to Joe and Skid for leading the rides, Thanks to Dan for the meal he prepared for everyone. A very special Thank you to Trina, Bobbi and Marty for preparing so many meals and drinks for anyone that wanted it. Hope to see y'all again next year in Vogel

Got in an hour ago. Heavy rain and lightning, had to pull off 4 times. Had a blast, thanks y’all.

HOME SAFE @ 11:00 am Lots of rain and wet roads but made it safe back to Gassaway. I left before daylight at approx 5 am in light rain. I probably rode about 5 of the 6 hours in the rain. I had a great time and it was wonderful to see some old friends again. Thanks everyone especially Woody & Trina, and Joe & Bobbi.

Lisa, the fur brats and I got home yesterday around 8. Had a great time on the rides....seeing old friends again.....and making new ones.... Many thanks to all that put this together and made this event happen....

Liz & I have had a great time! Excellent riding in the mountains here and great meeting/talking with new like minded people. We are looking forward to the next one already. -Drew

,,, Larocco's Leap!!!!! I LOVED racing Red Bud and LOVED doin Larocco's Leap = the flight time off that puppy was INCREDIBLE = almost as long as jumpin off the Dune tops at Silver Lake!!!! Gotta admit though,, I have ridden a few two tracks and snake trails on my 1st Gens thru the years but never had the konies to even imagine shootin off Larocco's Leap with one of em,,, ya got a lot of class @Dano and more nerve than I would ever have!!