I know you’re not really interested in any feedback, but my stock 2008 Jeep Wrangler has 318 thousand miles. I’ve replaced the brake lines, the ABS controller and performed normal maintenance. Still going strong(ish). It’s really just a drivetrain and body - doesn’t even have power windows.

I’ve been around the NASCAR community most of my entire adult life (I worked in an industry that often overlaps, and have ridden/raced bicycles with and against many of the drivers over the years). I was a casual fan and attended a few races when I had free tickets. While I always felt like while the drivers, teams…

I hope they do well with this. I’m a bit disappointed more manufactures didn’t kick in, given how good a year it was for the industry in terms of sales and new rider adoption. It just seems like good PR, and museums like these serve to drive enthusiast engagement which is always good for the industry.

Dude - have you ever tried kickstarting a high compression 650 thumper? The personal injury lawsuit lizards would love that - I’m with you in spirit, but I understand why kick starters are a thing of the past. And is it even possible on an EFI bike?

I don’t know why I continue to comment, I never make it out off the greys, but it’s motorcycle content, so damnit, I’m going to do my part to contribute to the community anyway! First, this will be a run-away hit for Kawi. Even the old KLR was still a successful bike, they just had to pull it because with carbs it…

I’m seeing a lot of comments along the lines of “They are catering to their customer base - divorced dentists and accountants”. While I think that was true 15 years ago, most of that market has aged out or moved on to Euro ADV bikes. It kind of bums me out that Harley is letting go of their growth market who is hungry…

Although like all of my comments this will go right the the grays, I’ll give it a shot - I’m one of those “Essential Workers” who literally keeps the datacenters of the world running so everybody else can work virtually. My travel has only increased this year, but I’m not running into a lot of 1%’ers in First Class,…

Very nice - Ducati has really been leading the way here, pulling even with BMW (who’s also releasing adaptive cruise in 2021). Between traction control, cornering ABS, fly-by-wire suspension adjustment, and now blindspot warning, we’re probably almost half as safe as we were twenty years ago before cell phones....

Interesting - I have a 2020 F250 work truck on order - the original estimate of 18 weeks to delivery changed yesterday to 12 weeks.

From Halicki’s site -

Except for the Landy, this is a hilariously bad list - probably what you were going for. That said, if my dude wants a real answer thats not a Jeep, that answer is Toyota Tacoma. In budget, and there’s as much or more overlanding aftermarket support. Plus you have a truck bed which is, in my experience, super useful…

“Big Willie” Robinson and the LA city Council actually did this in LA after the Watts riots. There’s a pretty amazing documentary podcast about it:

Pano pic of the full space and an action shot of my 14YO in the finishing phases of a mini bike motor swap... Two motorcycles, the van and a minibike live in the garage along with the contents of a small sporting goods store. Most of the van work is done in the Westy’s natural habitat - the side of the road.

I’m not sure why I still comment - I never make it out of the greys, but I just finished From Para to Dakar - the story of Joey Evans journey from losing the use of his legs to competing in the Dakar rally. The recovery story is amazing, but so is the racing. Self written, so maybe not the most polished work, but if…

Yep, we get that motorcycles are dangerous (disclaimer - I have two motorcycles and I used to ride almost every day to work). But if you dive into the data, per mile traveled, bicycles ridden on the road are more dangerous than motorcycles. I’m gonna die young I guess - I do both.....

$17,500 in 1989 was quite a bit of money adjusted to todays dollars - about $41,000!  Wow.

Have to disagree on the touchpad charging option - I am/was until recently an IT road warrior - 100 nights a year in hotels. Having a light thin ultra-portable that I can just set my phone on at night to charge would be pretty useful.  Just hope the screen/keyboard stays asleep - if it has to glow while it’s charging,…

“I honestly wasn’t trying to cause trouble with the notation, it’s just been habitual since J-school.” I -so- called that as soon as I saw you use the brackets - I almost threw it out in my reply - wish I had now.

Hey, I should let this go, but you know, pandemic. First of all, no need for the “[sic]” That’s the proper spelling (The proper brand name is Aerostich). Second, I started years ago with Joe Rocket gear commuting on my Honda XR650 - It basically disintegrated after the first year. I’m on my second Roadcrafter in 11…

I HIGHLY recommend “Para to Dakar” by Joey Evans. Joey was paralyzed from the chest down, but recovered to finish the Dakar 8 years later. If you think BMW was screwed, just read the opening chapter of Joeys book. Bonus, he’s making it available for free on audible and print during the Pandemic (doubt I can post the…