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Not sure that this is an applicable example. Aerial firefighting is a different situation than this one. At the time there was no TFR. My understanding was the pilot was dropping of supplies and came upon the couple by chance on his way back. So, then wave to them as you flew by? I think not...

So is flying in general. Helicopter pilots are trained to do off airport landings. Kind of the whole point of having a helicopter in the first place, don't ya think? Otherwise it is an incredibly expensive way to fly slow and low. I'm back. Have you missed me?

Even so an assistant fire chief is not the enforcer of a TFR and probably doesn't know what one is. This reminds me of the glider pilot that was wrongfully arrested in SC because the LEO thought that it was illegal to fly near a nuke plant. I am going with the assumption that there is no other...

That’s kind of dark, but I like it.

Well, it looks like I come down to two options. First, keep the V Strom and go out and buy cruiser, finding room for another bike in the garage. Second, sell the V Strom ,ugh, then go and get a FJR. Hmmm. Buying is more fun than selling.

I would love to get a test ride but short of putting a deposit down, I am not sure how to do that.

Fair question, and one that I have pondered. Aside from the looks, My thought is the bigger V Strom is too heavy for its purpose. I have heard of people getting the bigger bike and selling it and going back to the Wee Strom. I really like the Wee Strom except for the longer highway rides plus it...

Looking at CycleTrader, That is quite a budget bump. BMW dealer is 2.5 hrs away. The Yamaha Honda Suzuki motorcycle dealership is under an hour away. Spending that kind of money it would be hard to justify keeping the V Strom. I have it just the way I want it. Purchasing a under $5000 cruiser...

Yeah, not like that…

With 140 hp., I might lose my license.

Looking into the model history, the last year of the 1100 is the 2007 Shadow Sabre 1100. 67 hp, 554 lbs. Disc brakes front and rear. Still carburated. If I need fuel injection, that comes later, about 2010ish with the 750, 43 hp. ABS is even later. While the 750 will get down the road, not sure...

I have lusted after the FJR1300. Unfortunately nice ones are north of 10 grand. And at 140 hp. I’m not sure it’s a good idea longevity wise. Besides, as Halffast said, SHMBO Would probably delete me if I bought another expensive toy.

I saw this. Is it carbureted or fuel injected? Is the 1100 the same thing a the Shadow Spirit? So confusing.

Four years ago you guys help me get started in motorcycling. I eventually opted for a new Suzuki V Strom which I very much enjoy the bike and plan to keep it. My wife has also picked up the hobby, eventually settling for a Honda rebel 1100 DCT. Motorcycling has taken us several places. Riding in...

Yet another reason not to purchase anything from Walheck

I’ll just wait for herd immunity to kick in.

True story. Never thought I’d relate this to anybody outside of my immediate circle but here you go. We went for a week, long excursion on our sailboat. I’ve gotten used to rowing the dog to shore. About 2 AM I hear some footsteps on the deck above me. Then I hear what sounds like rain. Later...

I'd move back north, where it is bug free.

75% of drivers think that they are above average.

Female pee helps grass grow Male dog pee kills it. Too many nitrates. Burns the grass, or so I have read.