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The only problem with this group is the 💰💰💰. No not the $12. I started with a 1st gen to ride locally, joined the group and learned about the 2nd Gen. SO I went out and bought one, then came all the recommended mods. Throw in the touring that started, gas, hotels, more gas, yada yada yada. Then more mods. The good part is the friends we’ve made here that we would’ve never met, places we’ve seen, and more fun than I deserve. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Well done Don.

Dealing with other forums makes me really appreciate everyone on here. I was searching through another forum and before I could find the answer, I had to weed through all of the comments chastising the original poster for asking the question instead of searching. I understand that searching before asking is a good thing, but instead of 5 pages of negative comments someone could have given the one sentence answer or at list posted the link to another post. With that said I need to be better in answering post, even if they have been asked 1,000,000 times.

Hello Venture Riders. My riding buddy and I made a trip to the Smoky Mountains last week and had a wonderful time riding the mountain roads. Due to our older age, we were only able to put 1250 miles on the bikes. Thankfully we had some wonderful warm weather most of the week. A rainstorm blew in Thursday afternoon that caused the temperature to drop Thursday night for a very cool ride home Friday. We left N. Carolina in a misty 45 degree morning and made it to Kentucky that evening with it only 65. I'm hoping the weather will hold so the wife and I can make a trip up the Blue Ridge Parkway next week. I would like to get one more good trip in before the cold sets in. Steve

I too have never before encountered such a welcoming group of strangers. Everyone here is a genuinely good person with only the best intentions in mind. Even if a member is the type to blast someone on another forum they understand it will not be tolerated here. As far as the search and you shall see idea…yeah I’m sometimes more inclined to start a new thread rather than reviving one 10 years old if I have further questions. I do try to link the old thread.

I started following this group shortly after buying my bike new in 2008. I rarely contribute (because I'm kind of a moron), but have learned more from my fellow riders here than I can ever show my appreciation for.

You only said that because it's true 😁

I just read an article where Canada is lifting the travel restriction related to COVID. Our friends along the border should be happy again. Let the meetups startup again, LOL. Canada to end entry requirements: Travelers will not be required proof of COVID-19 vaccine, testing (msn.com)

Thanks for this thread. This group has always strived to provide help, not criticize. Some people are good at searching and others, not so much. Besides that, sometimes things change. There are new ways discovered to accomplish certain tasks, new products on the market, some products no longer available. Nothing wrong with going over an issue again.

Good time to visit, In the next few weeks it will be too crowded with leaf lookers.

Joe, I know what you mean.... Was away from here for a while... Other forums are not the same as here.... One forum I go to for my Spyder is good but there is a moderator that spell check and grammar checks each post also changes them to fit his idea of what a post should be... He cracks me up and pisses me off at the same time. Folks just posting search is your friend with-out helping out is a little belittling.... Maybe the person asking is not able to do a search, using the proper key words, to find the correct info... Everyone has strengths and weaknesses.... VR.Org is special and I found that out when I was away... This was the first MC Forum I signed up for and it's the best that I've encountered....

Great area to ride, had a good time in Asheville last month. We’re planning a ride next week, waiting to see what the weather looks like before we pick a direction. Wanted to go to Alabama and Florida to see the kids but Ian may mess that up.

Agree, the people here are Great.

Update on tires, I went ahead and bought the round ones, I was kind of disappointed they did not come pre-mounted and filled with air but I will take care of that tomorrow.