[aimhigh]

I’m not surprised to see a plant close. Too many cell phones out there. Getting too dangerous to ride.

[Myrddin]

I have 8 bikes in the garage. A 2008 XL1200R (Sporty Roadster) and a 2009 FXDF (Fat Bob) in the group. Not likely to purchase another Harley. The current ones will last as long as I want to ride. The Yamaha bikes include a 2007 Roadliner (full bagger arrangement) and a 2008 TW200 Dual Sport. I'm contemplating trading the TW200 in on a 2018 SR400. The TW200 only has 669 miles. I just never have time to get out in the dirt to ride it. The SR400 would be a fine thumper for making a cruise to Idaho Falls. The Kawasakis include a 2009 Versys (20,000 miles). Great freeway bike. Great for twisties. The 2012 VN900 is a nice little cruiser. My youngest son was riding it for a time. The other two bikes belong to my wife. Twist and go. BV500 Maxi scooter and a Honda CTX700. The CTX gets 61 MPG. The SR400 gets 66 MPG. A nice pairing for cruising the local roads.

My Fat Bob is really my long distance touring bike. It's the right engine and seat configuration for long trip. 5 gallon gas tank. 49.8 MPG on the last 1900 mile round trip.

[Hugh the Scot]

Amen.

I ride year round. Riding through town has become a terrifying experience. Literally every other vehicle you pass has the head-down, phone-in-her-lap texting chick at the wheel...

Somewhere back in my lizard brain, I know those same people are out on the two-lane, but for some reason riding through town scares me more.