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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...