Very interesting stuff and a great read. I have always wondered about your ride and am glad that you gave some more information on it. It seems like a very practical piece of equipment. If I didn't know better I would have pegged you for a Harley guy, but I know that a lot of people have reliability issues with them. I was always really fond of the Suzuki Boulevard line of cycles if I was ever going to get into riding. That never happened though :)
The Harley seating position is not conducive to long rides. Getting your feet in front of your hips puts a ton of pressure on your spine. Besides, I like FAST :)
The Boulevards are a simply great line. I owned a 1500 Intruder for a couple of years and loved it. I've owned quite a few Suzuki bikes and really like them. Including the 1000 V Strom that I own right now. It's a terrific gravel/fire road bike that is completely road capable. I could tour it with ease, too.
I guess I hadn't really thought of the utility of having a "crossover" bike that can do touring and light off roading. Probably very beneficial if you are doing some backwoods camping at a national or state forest.
I hadn't thought of the ride position either. I like how the boulevard looks like a Harley without the name or price. I've been a sucker for a Heritage Softail Classic for some time though 😁
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