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« on: June 22, 2009, 08:13:51 AM »
2 weeks, 6659.2 miles, overall average 48 mpg











gets hot in Texas:
























hit a thunderstorm in Wyoming:
















view from the dam down into Black Canyon of the Gunnison:


Black Canyon of the Gunnison:










The rest are here.
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« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2009, 09:50:05 AM »
Gary, cool pics!  How come the weather in Wyoming is always bad??
Hey, how do you like that RT?  I am just about to pull the pin on one, needing to move up a notch from the VStrom.  
What is your GPS mount and set up?
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Edited to add.....saw your pics on SmugMug, where did you get the GPS bracket?  Also, how does the RT compare to your FJR?
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« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2009, 10:06:05 AM »
Quote from: Scoop on June 22, 2009, 09:50:05 AM

How come the weather in Wyoming is always bad??


It was fine until I was halfway through!

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Hey, how do you like that RT?  I am just about to pull the pin on one, needing to move up a notch from the VStrom.


The wind protection is much better than my GS had, but the pegs are higher and the knees get more tired.

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What is your GPS mount and set up?


Techmount, using the cradle that Zumo 660 came with:
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,39976.0.html
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« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2009, 10:07:56 AM »
Quote from: Scoop on June 22, 2009, 09:50:05 AM

Also, how does the RT compare to your FJR?


RT is lighter, handles better, doesn't dive during braking and is more comfortable.  But has less power.
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« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2009, 07:45:42 PM »
Great pictures!  

It was nice to see you again.  Sitting on your GS at the last National is what really got my wheels turning about getting one myself.  You are officially a bad influence!   Lol
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« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2009, 08:15:27 PM »
Quote from: Hickey on June 22, 2009, 07:45:42 PM

Sitting on your GS at the last National is what really got my wheels turning about getting one myself.  You are officially a bad influence!   Lol


So you're going to be on an RT next year?  Bigok
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« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2009, 08:38:16 PM »
Well, for me, as of tonite I am an official RT owner.  Bought an 07 with 571 miles on it!!  Now to find a topcase for less than 800 bucks!!
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« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2009, 08:44:23 PM »
Quote from: Scoop on June 22, 2009, 08:38:16 PM

Well, for me, as of tonite I am an official RT owner.  Bought an 07 with 571 miles on it!!  Now to find a topcase for less than 800 bucks!!



The small one (that I have, fits one helmet and not much else) is $470, the big one is $900.

http://www.ascycles.com/SearchResult_r1200rt.aspx?&KeyWords=kwr1200rt%20kwluggage&All=True
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« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2009, 08:51:02 PM »
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The small one (that I have, fits one helmet and not much else) is $470, the big one is $900.

http://www.ascycles.com/SearchResult_r1200rt.aspx?&KeyWords=kwr1200rt%20kwluggage&All=True


Oh, the lock cylinder is another $31.
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« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2009, 08:54:02 PM »
I will need the large one, for sure.  But 900  EEK!
I am looking on eBay, and also found one on Craiglist in West LA.  Hoping to find an ST.N'er to check out the LA one for me.
Sorry to hijack the fine pics thread
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« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2009, 09:31:31 PM »
Great pictures Twist, thanks for posting them. I love the crash bars on the RT.  Thumbsup

Man I need to make it to a national one of these years.  Embarassment
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« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2009, 10:03:56 PM »
Quote from: twist on June 22, 2009, 08:13:51 AM

2 weeks, 6659.2 miles, overall average 48 mpg

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« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2009, 12:31:24 PM »
Nice collection of state signs!  Thumbsup
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« Reply #13 on: June 23, 2009, 04:23:35 PM »
Quote from: twist on June 22, 2009, 08:15:27 PM



So you're going to be on an RT next year?  Bigok


Well since I didn't sit on your RT, I'll probably just keep my GS.   Lol
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« Reply #14 on: June 23, 2009, 05:05:38 PM »
Gary, which top case is that on your RT?
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« Reply #15 on: June 23, 2009, 05:21:13 PM »
Koodos for stopping for all the State signs.  It looks like it was one heck of a good ride.  
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« Reply #16 on: June 23, 2009, 05:37:10 PM »
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Man I need to make it to a national one of these years.  Embarassment


Yea you do. Slacker.
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Well since I didn't sit on your RT, I'll probably just keep my GS.   Lol


Don't matter to me. I am staying with the GSA.
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« Reply #17 on: June 23, 2009, 05:39:45 PM »
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Yea you do. Slacker.


Hey I'm no slacker!! I just about ready to send in for the Lower Lakes ride we did.   Razz

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« Reply #18 on: June 23, 2009, 05:54:03 PM »
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Gary, which top case is that on your RT?


BMW 28 liter top case.  Fits one helmet and not much else.
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« Reply #19 on: June 23, 2009, 06:15:00 PM »
Ah.  I am trying to find a 49 liter topcase, but they are a bit pricey.  Missed out on one on EBay today that went for 600.  For some reason my bid didn't register  Crazy
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« Reply #20 on: June 23, 2009, 07:10:26 PM »
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Hey I'm no slacker!! I just about ready to send in for the Lower Lakes ride we did.   Razz

Ok, I am a slacker.  Embarassment


yea, I am the slacker for never turning it in and can't find it.
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« Reply #21 on: June 24, 2009, 09:54:30 AM »
Nice pictures.  It was good to meet you!
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« Reply #22 on: June 24, 2009, 11:09:03 AM »
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It was good to meet you!


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« Reply #23 on: June 24, 2009, 05:50:55 PM »
so... I followed your link to this thread from the NoVA Ride II thread........
Glad I did !  
Very cool ride / pics.  Thanks, for posting them !
Definitely some "motivating" pics, to get your butt out and do some miles (if not a trip)  Lol
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« Reply #24 on: June 25, 2009, 06:11:01 PM »
I'm so jealous and wish I could have that much time off for a trip like that. Great pictures & thanks posting them!  Thumbsup

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« Reply #25 on: June 26, 2009, 03:52:15 AM »
Very enjoyable pictures  Bigok. It was very nice to meet you.
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« Reply #26 on: June 26, 2009, 07:42:41 AM »
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« Reply #27 on: July 11, 2009, 05:14:49 PM »
Nice pictures Gary, thanks for sharing. Thumbsup Thumbsup
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« Reply #28 on: July 24, 2009, 09:39:03 PM »
Here is the first sampling of video from Colorado.  
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