Recent content by Cyclerosis

FJR is a nice machine! The Concours I picked up is a lot like it and I can attest to it's fun factor on winding roads. It may be a bit heavy to roll out of my shed, but once aboard, it's a different experience.

+1 on the 2018 HD Heritage Classic. Seems to be the right combination of touring cruiser.

Even the FJ 09?

Biker Minion!

And, greetings from West Virginia.

This is an interesting and brief biography about the formation of the Dragon and the present day use of it. Video: Tennessee Life 202 - "The Dragon" | Watch Tennessee Life Online | East Tennessee PBS Video

Gold Wing would probably be the most comfortable two up option. Or a Valkyrie. I'd go with something that runs at high speeds at a low rpm and has some weight for stability.

+1 on the ST for a long distance commuter. I loved the NC for commuting to work and the occasional highway ride, but for comfort, I'd stick with the ST. I recently purchased a Concours to add to the stable and found I preferred it the majority of the time.

Kind of a cross of the Victory Vision and Ducati Diavel.

That thing is cool!

The Concours is a beast to move around. I picked up a Park N Move which makes a huge difference getting it out of its shed. Spinning it around and pushing it out forward makes it much easier. Once in motion though, the Connie is just as easy as the NCX to handle. And yes, that was my bike Ahmed...

That truck is awesome! Compartments everywhere, no wasted space just like the NCX.

Not me! I'm an old guy from West Virginia. But I hope you'll all welcome Ahmed when he gets on for the first time. He picked up the NCX this afternoon. It's his first bike and I think you'll agree by the grin on his face, he's happy with the purchase!

When considering a Ducati, also consider the maintenance costs. The dealers are exorbitantly expensive, and if you're a 'do it yourselfer', the dealer will not turn off the annoying 'maintenance' light that comes on periodically. And when left on, implies that you did not service your bike at...

Yes sir! And funny thing is, even though I've been there at least a dozen times, I didn't realize they served anything but coffee, pastries and ice cream, until you ordered your sandwich!