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2009 National trip pics
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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:
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Re: 2009 National trip pics
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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?
Thanks
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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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Re: 2009 National trip pics
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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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Re: 2009 National trip pics
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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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Re: 2009 National trip pics
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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!
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Re: 2009 National trip pics
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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!
So you're going to be on an RT next year?
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Re: 2009 National trip pics
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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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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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Re: 2009 National trip pics
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Quote from: twist on June 22, 2009, 08:44:23 PM
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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Re: 2009 National trip pics
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June 22, 2009, 08:54:02 PM »
I will need the large one, for sure. But 900
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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Re: 2009 National trip pics
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June 22, 2009, 09:31:31 PM »
Great pictures Twist, thanks for posting them. I love the crash bars on the RT.
Man I need to make it to a national one of these years.
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Quote from: twist on June 22, 2009, 08:13:51 AM
2 weeks, 6659.2 miles, overall average 48 mpg
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Nice collection of state signs!
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Re: 2009 National trip pics
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Quote from: twist on June 22, 2009, 08:15:27 PM
So you're going to be on an RT next year?
Well since I didn't sit on your RT, I'll probably just keep my GS.
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Gary, which top case is that on your RT?
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Re: 2009 National trip pics
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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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Re: 2009 National trip pics
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Quote from: Tony T on June 22, 2009, 09:31:31 PM
Man I need to make it to a national one of these years.
Yea you do. Slacker.
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Quote from: Hickey on June 23, 2009, 04:23:35 PM
Well since I didn't sit on your RT, I'll probably just keep my GS.
Don't matter to me. I am staying with the GSA.
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Quote from: basco on June 23, 2009, 05:37:10 PM
Yea you do. Slacker.
Hey I'm no slacker!! I just about ready to send in for the Lower Lakes ride we did.
Ok, I am a slacker.
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Quote from: Scoop on June 23, 2009, 05:05:38 PM
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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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
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