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That is very cool.

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Originally Posted by MMARSH (Post 10447853)

I dont ride in groups of STRANGERS....I do have a group riding buddies that I've been riding with for years. We've done countless multiple day rides together over the years.

Every one in the group is extremely competent, they don't have anything to prove to the other ones and we all know where we fall in the group. We have strict rules about passing cars and each other. There isn't a dud in the group. It might sound strange. But we just dont allow strangers in the group. Period. I would ride anywhere with this group of guys and feel completly safe. I should also point out when i say completely safe , i also mean if something were to happen to me personally as well. If i go head on into a tree or hit a deer while riding. I have no doubt these guys will have my back and know exactly what to do. Finally, once we get to our days end location or set up camp there isnt a better group to break bread, have a cigar and share laughs with.

That being said, I love a good solo ride headed to a destination unknown or my favorite curvy road.

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Originally Posted by Seahawk (Post 10447938)

That is very cool.

It's a great thing.

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Originally Posted by MMARSH (Post 10447853)

I dont ride in groups of STRANGERS....I do have a group riding buddies that I've been riding with for years. We've done countless multiple day rides together over the years. Even seen the group change from only pure sport bikes, where we would take 3 days to ride down to MotoGP, but would have to send tires ahead to Monterey to change out in the hotel parking lot because they would be completely shagged to now also Adventure bikes and camping type stuff.

Every one in the group is extremely competent, they don't have anything to prove to the other ones and we all know where we fall in the group. We have strict rules about passing cars and each other. There isn't a dud in the group. It might sound strange. But we just dont allow strangers in the group. Period. I would ride anywhere with this group of guys and feel completly safe. I should also point out when i say completely safe , i also mean if something were to happen to me personally as well. If i go head on into a tree or hit a deer while riding. I have no doubt these guys will have my back and know exactly what to do. Finally, once we get to our days end location or set up camp there isnt a better group to break bread, have a cigar and share laughs with.

That being said, I love a good solo ride headed to a destination unknown or my favorite curvy road.

Wow. This is amazing - I feel like I could have written that. Not those words, not that well put - that's not what I mean - but you so closely capture my sentiments and my approach to this that it's almost kind of spooky.

I think anyone our age that has ridden all of their lives has probably distilled it down to this. We kind of get here through the "school of hard knocks", with most of us having a pretty good list of guys "we used to ride with..." in our pasts.

Another sign of the Decline: Motus Motorcycles suddenly closed down. Not much of a market for a $30,000 sport tourer with a V-4 Chev based engine:

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/264769/motus-motorcycles-shuts-down-after-10-years/

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Can’t say I’m surprised Bob. Seems more a matter of misreading the market. Too many established and incredible competitors at nearly half the price.

Had a choice yesterday of going for a ride or taking our Waverunner out on the lake. 15 minutes out on the Waverunner and I knew I’d made the wrong choice. Nothing I’d rather do for recharging the batteries than a couple hours on a bike. The HD for relaxing country roads, the Duc for a spirited ride in the foothills or a slow putt on the 54, just because. Perhaps the decline will mean better prices on new toys for those of us so inclined. Silver lining, dontchaknow.

I’d always thought I’d enjoy some kind of motorcycle-related retirement business for the pending sunset years. Perhaps the decline will keep me from another stupid investment!

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Originally Posted by Chocaholic (Post 10448689)

Can’t say I’m surprised Bob. Seems more a matter of misreading the market. Too many established and incredible competitors at nearly half the price.

Yeah, I can't say I'm surprised either, unfortunately. What kind of surprised me, really, was just how many they did sell, considering how they went about it. Many were sold before the design was even finalized, and then deliveries were delayed for many years as they worked out the bugs.

In the end, I believe there wasn't a single Chevy part in it. It was supposed to share con rods, pistons, valves, rockers, etc. but, from what I remember, it just didn't work out.

We have a Ducati dealership in Redmond that has (or maybe now "had") a few of these, along with the new Nortons - another $25,000 motorcycle, one that can be replicated by buying a $12,000 Triumph. One has to wonder how much longer Norton will hold out in this market. Oh well, I did get to sit on one of the Motus bikes. Shoulda seen if could have talked them out of a test ride...

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Originally Posted by javadog (Post 10447912)

I see that you are familiar with the writings of Chainsnatch.

That guys is mostly alright.. @Miller for YCRS
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If you are a TD rider or racer I'd highly recommend ken hill's podcasts

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534763963/podcast-67-interview-with-ohlins-usa-technicians-c/s-IwnvZ