Summary: Another double episode for the weeks of Mother's Day weekend May 10 and May 17. <br><br>Chris may or may not still be on clandestine missions...be he will be returning next episode! <br><br>Housekeeping: Guest co-host today. <br><br>*Dan*<br><br>* Active duty Navy, nearly 15 years in. <br> * Views and opinions are my own<br>* Former MSF-certified Rider Coach<br>* Currently in New England, heading back to the SW soon<br>@Rising_sun_sailor<br><br>AJ and the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2021 (a DECADE of DGR)<br>to support: <a href="https://gfolk.me/barse" rel="noopener">https://gfolk.me/barse</a> <br><br><br>*Motorcycle Zen*<br>What cha riding these days" (AJ & Dan)<br><br>* AJ: TU250X (2009) <a href="https://suzukicycles.com/street/2019/tu250x" rel="noopener">https://suzukicycles.com/street/2019/tu250x</a> <br> * Red was just 2009 <a href="https://ridermagazine.com/2009/06/22/2009-suzuki-tu250x-road-test/" rel="noopener">https://ridermagazine.com/2009/06/22/2009-suzuki-tu250x-road-test/</a> <br>* Dan: FLHCS (2020): <br> * Dan’s flavor of color 2020 Heritage Classic Motorcycle | Harley-Davidson United States (archive.org) (<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200805081711/https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/heritage-classic.html)" rel="noopener">https://web.archive.org/web/20200805081711/https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/heritage-classic.html)</a><br><br><br>So if we had to go ‘buy the best, cry once’ what is that bike?<br><br>* AJ: Ducati Scrambler X (PNW Green edition) <a href="https://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/jpg/201410/ducati-scrambler-urb-4.jpg" rel="noopener">https://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/jpg/201410/ducati-scrambler-urb-4.jpg</a> <br>* Dan: HD Limited CVO (Royal Purple and Royal Black Fade) <a href="https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/cvo-limited.html" rel="noopener">https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/cvo-limited.html</a><br> * It depends though. Cross country touring? Absolutely the CVO. <br> * Carving canyons and dropping a knee en route to the city? Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS <a href="https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/roadsters/speed-triple-1200" rel="noopener">https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/roadsters/speed-triple-1200</a><br> * Beginner? Something like the Honda CB500 <a href="https://powersports.honda.com/street/standard/cb500f" rel="noopener">https://powersports.honda.com/street/standard/cb500f</a><br><br><br><br>Best routes on two wheels (tick tock)<br><br>AJ: <br><br>* Bellingham to Victoria Inner Harbor (imagine doing this with your spouse on the back, hanging on to ya, as you ride up chuckanut, hit a ferry, and nothing but warm air. Parking - not a problem) <br>* San Juan Islands- Mt. Constitution, and island hopping: PNW pro tip- no need to worry about a missing a ferry on a motorcycle<br>* <br><br><br>Dan: <br><br>* Mohawk Trail - Pittsfield to Greenfield, MA (Quintessential New England Fall leaves changing) <br> * Car Trips Western Mass - Scenic Driving Western MA - Tours through Western Mass Countryside - Tours of New England - Fall Foliage Tours - Mohawk Trail (<a href="http://www.mohawktrail.com/driving-tours.html)" rel="noopener">http://www.mohawktrail.com/driving-tours.html)</a><br> * <a href="https://youtu.be/PtbUEXYwKZA" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/PtbUEXYwKZA</a><br>* Mount Washington - Worth the hype; get the bumper sticker. Highest wind ever recorded by man (231 mph/200.7 kts back in 1934). <br> * 8 mile trip up the mountain with a packed dirt road at mile 6 (if I recall). <br> * Plan for the weather and expect it to change!<br> * You WILL work your brakes coming down. Be ready!<br>* Mazda Hakone Turnpike - Japan<br> * Outstanding views of Mt. Fuji at the rest area. <br> * Beautiful first thing in the morning<br> * Twisties <br>...
