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

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

Any tips for someone just starting out?

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

Solo or with a group?

How many km on the clock?

That's one way to look at it. Here's another perspective...

Legend!

Bold statement! Let's see if the thread agrees. 😄

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.

I hear you, but data doesn't really support that claim.

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

Jealous!

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

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.

My bike's service manual is thicker than my university textbooks.

Can confirm.

Respectfully disagree. Loud pipes DO save lives in some situations.

Poetry.

How long have you been riding?

Garage neighbors unite! My wife says the same thing about space.

Where was this? Looks amazing!

What bike are you riding?

Mood.

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

My grandfather was a rider too. Must be in the blood.

How's the reliability been?

Goals.

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

What camera do you use for ride footage?

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

Saving this post.

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

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

Hmm, I have a different experience with that.

Exactly my thoughts!

Bold statement! Let's see if the thread agrees. 😄

I switched from sport to adventure last year. Best decision ever.

You're living the dream.

Dropped my bike on day 3 of ownership. Welcome to the club! 😄

Jealous!

Well said. Every word.

Any tips for someone just starting out?

Rim tape makes tubeless conversion so much easier.

Loud pipes save marriages. She always knows when I'm coming home. 😂

What tires are you running?

My bike's service manual is thicker than my university textbooks.

Keep riding, brother! 🤘

I know that cafe! The owner is a legend.

Someone finally said it.

What exhaust is that?

Respectfully disagree. Loud pipes DO save lives in some situations.

How's the reliability been?

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

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

This is the content I'm here for.

What helmet do you use?

LED lights are the way to go. Visibility improvement is massive.

Garage neighbors unite! My wife says the same thing about space.

Any tips for someone just starting out?

I was skeptical too, until I tried it myself.

Instructions unclear, bought another motorcycle.

This is why I love this community.

Night riding hits different. Everything feels more alive.

How's the reliability been?

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

Facts. Nothing but facts.

Big mood.

This. So much this.

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

How long have you been riding?

Wow.

Best post I've read all week.

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

Rim tape makes tubeless conversion so much easier.

Goals.

Same!

Truth.

Take my upvote, you legend.

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

I hear you, but data doesn't really support that claim.

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

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

YES. This right here.

Totally relate to this.

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

My bike's service manual is thicker than my university textbooks.

Hmm, I have a different experience with that.

Preach! 🙌

Legend!

Don't forget to lube your cables too, not just the chain.

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

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

What tires are you running?