I think that all can agree that summer is a great time to get out for a ride. For me, a partly sunny, 72 degree day is just perfect. I mostly ride alone as being semi-retired affords me time that others still burdened with a rigid work schedule do not have. I prefer to ride with 1 or 2 others when possible, with schedules and a block of free time allowing, but mostly I'll go out for a 1 to 2 hour spin by myself.
I have enjoyed having the new Kawi as a riding option this past year as it provides it's own experience. If I spend some time on the Road King, this bike literally feels half the size. It is so much quicker to flick around. It is not as sporting as many of the bikes I have had, but that is not a bad thing, once I get adjusted to which bike I am riding. I do sometimes get caught up in the speed and cornering this bike offers, but I quickly find its edges and have to dial it back before I get into trouble.
Don't misunderstand, it's a great bike, but it's not a Ninja or GSXR, and you have to respect that. I have made a few minor cosmetic changes, but also plan to replace the stock tires as they certainly flex at high lean angles, and add braided steel brake lines, then reevaluate from there.
NY state offers what can seem like endless miles of mountain roads and there are many lakes of all sizes. This is why so many of the pics I take are at rest stops near water, particularly since so many are within a 40 mile radius of where I live. I'm going to have to make a concerted effort to capture some other types of images, just to mix it up.
I've got a few scheduling issues I already know of for 2025 but I am also already looking forward to getting back in the saddle for another season.
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