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How tall is too tall?
Most pics can be enlarged! Updated from a previous post Check Out your ERGO’s by CLICKING HERE I have been asked many times “how can you ride such a tall bikes”? So, I have put together some pics to try to show as close as I can with the specs I know what I might…
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What comes around goes around
I feel like I am always saying good bye to something…this time it’s my brand new 2015 BMW 1200GS. Totaled on October 17, 2015 only after owning her for 3 months. Welcoming back will be my loaded 2013 BMW F800GS.
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Welcome Sint Maarten Population: 39,689-# 218th Country
Amazing…Sint Maarten is my 218th country to stop by the blog. I am learning every day about all the different countries that exist in this world. I have to be honest…never knew there were so many that have gotten their own country status…geography 101!
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The Lure of the Motorcycle
October 17th, 2015 was a new adventure for me. I crashed and totaled my brand new 2015 BMW 1200GSW. Some were hoping this would be my wake up call hoping I would not want to ever ride again. I wonder if those same people question those who have been in a car crash? I digress.…
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2015 BMW 1200GS, FOLIAGE RIDE….CRASH
October 17 2015 – beauty turns into pain, all pics clickable to enlarge Lessons learned…no one is immune to accidents no matter how many miles you have under your wheels. Gear: Alipnestars Toucan boots-SAVED my Tibia from shattering, KLIM Altitude suit – saved my body from drainage ditch rash and broken shoulder, Shoei RF 1200…
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Jesse Luggage & AltRider = QUALITY
Simple install adding Jesse Luggage racks to my brand new Jesse luggage adds functionality for especially 2 up traveling. Can’t say I love drilling into new panniers but in the end it was easy if you are careful. Have owned Jesse Luggage since 2010…never had an issue even after my bikes took naps. Waterproof and…
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Struggling with Diabetes….part of life
My name is Leslie…I am a diabetic. When you see diagrams like the above you have to say to yourself…I am so embarrassed to have given myself diabetes. But the truth is it runs in my family. Maybe some of the above is true at times, but I am NOT embarrassed to say I have…
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Fuzzygalore-says what I think…
Great blogger and real rider…Fuzzy explains what she is in search for and speaks my language…we are out there… Lunch with 3 KICK-ASS Motocycle Women
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BMW R1200GSW – my progression with the GS family
ALL PICS CAN BE CLICKED I always wondered if I would ever get the Giant GS model – 1200. I have had a 2010 BMW F650GS and that was when I got bit by the Dual Sport bug. Although truly meant as a road bike my 650 took me across countries, USA/Canada in 2010 and…
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After 2.5 months there is still a glitch…
I have moved back to the States from Canada just a little over 2 months ago. The Transition back has been not without complications.
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KLIM LATITUDE take 3 = A lot of bang for the buck
New KLIM Latitude one of the most comfortable versatile suits on the market. Not too heavy, priced OK, for me a good suit for every riding I do. Highly recommend and I am sure KLIM will tweak this version yet again. I will keep this one for sure…as well as my Altitude. Love the new…
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HAPPY CANADA DAY!
As a dual citizen now I will always celebrate Canada’s Day in the USA.👍
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2013 BMW F800GS for SALE! $10,800 Canadians Please read entire POST.
$10,800 – I am selling my F800 to get a 1200GS…I have a passenger periodically and it’s time to get a USA bike. My bike has been MANY places and hope the new owner carries on the tradition. Needs to go back to Canada.
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My First 2 Weeks Home
May 30 2015 – work in progress the new BLOG layout Random post updating my first 2 weeks back in New York after my over 8000 mile road trip from Vancouver to NY, the beach, rich people, weather, more grief, new beginnings and adjustments = back to reality?
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