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Thanks Dave, that is an advantage of living in this area, the ugly real cold weather takes a while to show up, so our riding season lasts a bit longer.

Beautiful truck, congratulations.

So took the plunge and have got a new to us ride. I picked up a 2009 Honda ST1300, kind of weird I didn’t even think of this bike, that is until I saw an add for one , it was close to the house so figured what the heck let’s take a look. Well liked it and both of us were comfy when we tried it out. The garage is back to having 3 bikes in it, the 2013 Ural (the dog claims it is his bike), the 02 SV650 , and the the 09 ST1300. First time not having a Yamaha in there. Ride safe all. Mike

Very true Carl, that was the reason for the question to the group, Tammie and I do ride together quite a bit and since we got the Ural it has been with her in the sidecar many times. We still like to ride two up on two wheels as well, the plan is when I check out a bike I will try to have both of us there. For solo riding I can jump on the SV650 and take it for a spin. i have been eyeing the FJR and VStrom 1000 for some time and figured somebody on the site had some experience with them.

Thanks Dave, it is a decision that I had been thinking about for a while, it is always neat to have a bunch of bikes to ride but inevitably 1 doesn’t get ridden as much, I myself don’t like seeing a bike not being ridden and enjoyed. Mike

Carl, I wouldn’t do that and take all the attention away from you, but really I already have a bike with 3 wheels. Mike

Thanks for the input, I realize there won’t be as much room vs what I had on the RSV, as for the cruise control I only used it a couple times. I will just have to go see a couple bikes and bring my better half with me so we can see how it is with both of us on the bike.

Hi Folks, After riding and enjoying my 02 Midnight for the past 6 years or so, it is time to consider another ride (yes for those that know me a Ural has been in the garage for the past 3 years). The midnight has been sold just waiting for it to be picked up. It still leaves the Ural and the SV 650 in the garage, but I am thinking of maybe a FJR 1300 or a Suzuki VStrom 1000 , Kawi Concourse as my next ride. I have ridden all but the Kawi, my question for those that have any experience with any of these bikes is how are they for riding 2 up. Thanks Mike

Sorry folks can’t swing the time off work. Sounds like it will be a fun time. Mike

Trying to see if I can get the time off to join the ride.

Got to meet Bob a couple times at events, he was always willing to help out with knowledge, a place to have our parts sent (for those of us north of the border), most of all he made you feel welcome. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Becky , family, and friends. Keep chasing the front wheel Bob. Mike

Happy Birthday Carl, I hope you had a great one.

Sorry for the loss of your friend Ben, Martin sounds like he was an incredible guy and great friend.

I have used this stuff on my Ural for a couple years now.

Come on Bob beat this..... Thoughts and prayers for Bob and Becky, you guys are in our thoughts.

Been doing sing bacon wrapped corn for a few years, it is life changing, putting some ranch on it.......yes that is an interesting twist. Mike

I believe it was Dons bike that you saw them on, I don’t have them on mine, truth be told I think we came on the Ural that day. Mike

A lot of fun and as usual it was great to catch up with everyone. Big thanks to Paul and Mary for hosting. It was a real nice visit. Mike

We ended up going the Ural route and have had it for about a year and a half, it is so much fun to ride and of course one of our dogs goes for rides all the time. It has got to the point the RSV doesn’t get taken out as much anymore we have it up for sale, if it sells ok if it doesn’t I will ride it when I can. Mike

I love the look of your bike, that is a piece of Art that will go down the road real stinkin fast.....awesome machine. Thanks Mike

Beautiful machine.

Enjoy your retirement, make the most of it and sometimes maybe practice doing nothing, just not too much of that. Mike

Thanks to Paul and Mary for hosting this great day. It was good to see some old friends and good to meet some new ones. It is always va good time when you get to see all you folks. Mike and Tammie

That sucks Phil, friends of ours ran over a coyote and it messed up the steering rack amongst other things on the front end of their car.

Home safe and sound, ya ya I know we didn't have to go far. Wonderful seeing everyone, and huge thank you to Don, Carl and Marca. Mike and Tammie