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My thoughts exactly Buzz. Now I just need to find a fleet of motorcycles suitable for my whole family.

Since the vast majority of "cages" tend to accumulate far more miles than the average motorcycle, this view may seem a little skewed, but here is my observation. I have been riding motorcycles for about 15 years, and I've owned 8 of them, all Japanese makes. Since moving to Alaska, for obvious reaso...

I RODE to work, worked, then RODE home. :wink: Does this mean the snow is gone? I also rode to work and back....in the rain. Yes, for the moment. I rode today in the rain too, and had the opportunity to try out my new rain gear for the first time. It turns out they only make rain gear for people wi...

I RODE to work, worked, then RODE home.

Welcome to TMW Bayan! You are getting started the right way. The MSF safety course is a good one and will give you a good foundation on the basics to get you started. As for a good naked bike - I normally advise first-time riders to pick something used as a first bike, that way if you dicide pretty ...

The worst I ever got was 32 MPG on my old '80 Yamaha XS 1100, on a trip where the throttle was open - a lot. The best was on my 84 Yamaha FJ 600 while on a long ride (700+ miles in one day) while crossing multiple high-altitude mountain passes. For some strange reason, the thing seemed to like altit...

Very nice pics but if I want to see snow I just have to wait a few more months and winter will be upon me. When I take a vacation its down south not up north... You truely don't know what you are missing. Matt is BACK and he's bulked up since we've last seen him. Welcome home buddy. Enjoy that CX. ...

Okay, most of the ice is gone and I've already been commuting on the bike for about a month now, but I just had my first weekend ride for fun and thought I'd share with all of you! I live in Alaska, which is both inhospitable toward motorcycles in winter, and quite possibly the single most sought-af...

Welcome! This is great place to hang out when you're not riding.

It's still on the ride list however. Don't be a stranger! Cheers, High_Side Great! I'll hold you to it! I've already done a couple of good rides, and I can show you some incredible sights. Just let me know when you're coming. I'll have my wife cook something good, and the CX will be gassed up and r...

A lightbulb is a pretty simple repair. Most likely, the bulb is just burrned out. Replacing it will not effect your gauge. Just trace the wires going into the speedo, and there should be something there you can unscrew or pull loose to get to the bulb. Once you get it out, save it and take it in to ...

Well, you've got some good advice here. One thing I'll say - riding a motorcycle is a calculated risk. You have to know and understand what's involved before you can make that calculation though. Some people in your position could make the ride with no problems, and want more after the first 100 mil...

Congrats Zeligman! You'll always remember that first ride. Nothing like it in the world.

Dean - thanks for the tip, I'll check it out! Skier - My wife keeps telling me how warm and dry it's been this year back home. It's driving me nuts because I'm missing one of the best riding seasons in AK in a LONG time. Last summer is was cold - there were only three days the whole year that the te...

Thanks skier, Has WA been giving you enough rain-free days for riding letely?

Welcome back! Nice to see you here again. How are you handling the heat and the sand? Well, the sand is okay, except when the wind picks it up and tries to force it into my lungs. :lol: We get some pretty nasty sandstorms over here. The heat isn't bad though, especially compared to Iraq. I'm on a F...

Dang government computers...can't see the pics. :frusty: Oh, well. Any old bike is worth keeping if you ask me, if for no other reason than to supply parts for someone's project someday. If the engine turned over, grab that thing up and start tinkering. It'll give you something to mess with when the...

Great bike choice - ride safe and enjoy it!

Welcome back, John. I hope your re-entry to riding goes well and that you have time to put plenty of miles on whichever of those two steeds you decide to go with.

Welcome back! I remember I saw a few posts by you when I first joined the board in fall of 07 but ya disappeared on me. Anyway, yeah Alaska is beautiful. I went up there on a family vacation the summer I turned 16 (2002 I think), and have vowed that I would return. I'd still love to move up there, ...