By “touring” we mean it in the traditional sense of the word. Touring motorcycles are a special breed. They need to be strong and reliable, and able to accelerate to highway speeds whilst carrying heavy luggage, but they also need to be comfortable and equipped with plenty of accessories to keep riders relaxed for mile after mile. Today, there are more touring motorcycles available than before, each geared towards different riders with different touring ambitions.
Organizing this list was no easy task, as our contributors discussed and debated which bikes belonged on this list, until we had ones that we all agreed upon.
OMG, this house! What is it going to look like when they move all their stuff out? It's being used as a motorcycle repair shop- I've never seen anything like this one. 1989 build, HIghlands Ranch, CO. 3bds, 3ba, $549,900 + $56mo. HOA.
Good Lord, look at the living room- all the leathers, there has to be more than one living here. Note the bike behind the couch.
Stuff everywhere- even on the high shelf up there above the door.
They're using a kitchen island for easy tool access and they have a special industrial sink.
Parts neatly on the dining room table and a coffee cup. This house was was decorated nicely- look at the roll top desk.
A couple of bikes in the family room.
Here's the fireplace.
Neatly stored parts under the coffee table.
In the powder room. I do like the pedestal sink.
Extension cord going up the stairs. This house is the victim of a breakup- unless both partners are bikers.
The primary bedroom.
Oh, my word, look at the shower doors.
Why did they take a photo of the scummy shower?
A child's room. Maybe it's not anymore.
I don't even know what's happening in here. It looks like they made some kind of spray booth.
Looks like this was a child's room, too.
The yard has gone to ruin. 7,013 sq ft lot. It's a nice place, but I don't know if I'd pay $550K for it.
We’ve been testing the GIVI GRT722 auxiliary bags on several bikes, including the Himalayan. These compact roll-top bags are made with highly-durable 840 TPU and feature an IPX5 waterproof rating — enough to handle heavy rain. With their built-in mounting straps, they attach conveniently to upper crash bars for extra storage that doesn’t get in the way like a tank bag, plus they help you spread the weight around the bike more efficiently. Alternatively, you can attach one to the rear rack and use it as a day trip tool bag or mount a pair on the back of your panniers. With 8 liters of space each, there’s plenty of room to pack your tools and a tube with room to spare, or use them for quick access to a first aid kit or a place to stow away extra layers. Worth a look if you’re looking for an easy way to add more capacity to your luggage setup. More details at: bit.ly/grt722aux
As part of his busy schedule in Curitiba today, Bruce Dickinson also previewed a special series of Triumph-branded bikes that will be launched as a collaboration between Iron Maiden, Bodebrown and the British motorcycle manufacturer.
Many thanks to whoever made the decision to gift us today’s Bangtan episode...
I present to you...Yoongi’s hair:
NOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Jin knows what the deal is... real-time is the real deal.
Jungkookie focusing on self-improvement... he is determined to get that left hand up-to-speed for drumming.
My wishlist for the future Bangtan: them playing instruments on stage while performing a song...not all of them have to be playing an instrument but at least Yoongi on guitar, JK on drums...it would be such a different vibe and dynamic for them. They did it a few times when JK played drums briefly during songs, but I mean a REAL new song that they purposely mean to perform while playing instruments. That’s my wish. Of course along with all my other wishes of them coming out of their service healthy and ready to come back to us. Let’s begin manifesting. We have two and half years to make it so.
Jimin and Jungkook’s giddy laughter while being silly backstage trying to release some pent-up energy:
Jikook just jikooking as usual. Already saw someone complaining because this episode did not focus on any other pairs...what do you want? for the others to fake it? When the chemistry is real, it’s always there...can’t hide it, IT’S ALWAYS THERE...
Much deserved and I know they felt our love while receiving these awards.
You can take the boy out of Busan but you can’t take the Busan out of the boys:
Lately we’ve been scouting trails on our trusty Himalayan in the mountains, enjoying the last of the sunny days here in Southern California before winter fully sets in. While there’s an all-new Himalayan on the way with major upgrades, we still appreciate the character and charm of the old air-cooled model. With a fresh set of long-lasting Heidenau K60 Scout tires spooned on and all our gear packed in the GIVI Canyon bags, we’ve been putting around finding idyllic camping spots in the woods. For more details on the K60 Scouts, check out bit.ly/k60scouts