Nice!

Goals.

Hmm, I have a different experience with that.

That's the spirit! Enjoy every mile.

Truth.

Been there, done that. It gets better with experience.

Tire pressure is everything. I check before every ride.

New riders: read this post. Then read it again.

For that model, I'd suggest checking the regulator/rectifier. Known weak point.

Legend!

This takes me back to my first season. Everything was new and exciting. Somewhere along the way I got complacent. Time to get that feeling back.

What tires are you running?

I've been riding for 20 years and still learn something new every season.

Take my upvote, you legend.

Can you share the route?

Respect.

Saving this post.

This. So much this.

Exactly my thoughts!

I ride in all weather. Rain gear is your best friend.

This post made me go check my chain tension. Thanks for the anxiety. 😄

Exactly my thoughts!

Dream setup! Goals right there.

Did that same trip two years ago. The mountain pass section is breathtaking.

Preach! 🙌

Printed this out and stuck it on my garage wall. No joke. Some things deserve to be read every day.

What camera do you use for ride footage?

This is inspiration right here.

You know what, I needed to read this today. Bad week at work, and this reminded me that the weekend ride makes it all worth it.

Respect.

Planning to do this route — any road hazards to know about?

That route is beautiful in autumn. The colors are incredible.

I didn't choose the bike life. The bike life chose me.

My wallet felt that post. Ouch.

Big mood.

Relationship status: in a committed relationship with my motorcycle.

I ride in all weather. Rain gear is your best friend.

If you're doing long distances, invest in a good seat. Aftermarket options are way better than stock.

Fair point.

Been there, done that. It gets better with experience.

This post made me go check my chain tension. Thanks for the anxiety. 😄

Ride safe out there!

I didn't choose the bike life. The bike life chose me.

I ride the same roads. We should link up sometime.

Can you share the route?

Respect for sharing this. Not everyone is that honest.

This is what it's all about. Pure passion.

Totally relate to this.

Truth.

100% agree with everything here.

Your wife and my wife should start a support group. 😄

Best post I've read all week.

Someone finally said it.

Interesting take. I'd argue the other way though.

This. So much this.

What exhaust is that?

I've been on the fence about getting my license for months. Posts like this make me want to just do it. Life's too short to not ride.

Tire pressure is everything. I check before every ride.

I see your point, but I think it depends on the type of riding.

Stainless steel brake lines — best bang-for-buck upgrade you can do.

I ride in all weather. Rain gear is your best friend.

YES. This right here.

Not sure about that. I've had the opposite experience.

Someone finally said it.

Nice!

Relationship status: in a committed relationship with my motorcycle.

The correct number of bikes to own is N+1, where N is the current number.

Keep riding, brother! 🤘

Keep riding, brother! 🤘

Well said. Every word.

I wish more experienced riders would share their knowledge like this instead of gatekeeping. The community grows when we lift each other up.

This post made me go check my chain tension. Thanks for the anxiety. 😄

This really resonated with me. I started riding to escape the daily grind, and now it's become such an important part of who I am. Thanks for putting it into words.

Night riding hits different. Everything feels more alive.

Poetry.

Wise words.

I showed this to my mechanic and he just nodded silently.

That route is beautiful in autumn. The colors are incredible.

Check your valve clearances if it's been a while. Makes a huge difference.

I was skeptical too, until I tried it myself.

Did you do the work yourself or take it to a shop?

My wallet felt that post. Ouch.

I ride the same roads. We should link up sometime.

Stay safe and keep the rubber side down.

Reading this from the workshop while my bike is up on the stand. There's a zen to wrenching that only other riders understand.

You've got great taste in bikes. Just saying.

Reading this from the workshop while my bike is up on the stand. There's a zen to wrenching that only other riders understand.

Pro tip: use a torque wrench. Don't guess.

Rim tape makes tubeless conversion so much easier.

Exactly my thoughts!

Same!

Legend!