In the past, I've been an avid dirt bike and cruiser rider on a 2000 XR650R and 1999 Honda Valkarie. I bought both motorcycles new and still ride them on occasion. More recently, I purchased a 2020 BMW R1250GSA dual sport; and once again, I find myself motivated to get some road rides in and/or light to medium off-road riding. Sadly, my off-road technical riding and ripping along 'without a care' days are over due to a leg, knee, and foot injury.
I'm looking forward to starting with some short and/or long day rides with other members in my area. In the near term, I also see myself taking longer rides to other states over several days (camping or hotels). I'm also entertaining the idea of taking an epic road trip to Alaska in 2021-2022 (hopefully with my older son).
This is the new bike, 2020 BMW R1250GSA. I don't have any pics of me on this bike yet. 96 miles on the odometer. That's going to go way up
The 1999 Honda Valkarie currently has saddle bags and a windshield. It's a little tired (need to clean the valves), but still runs good and looks great! This is a 'glory days' pic of me. I'm now 20 years older, 20 years wiser, and 20 x 2 pounds heavier... but who's counting?
Pic of my nephew on the wife's 2001 XR250R (bike was sold 2 years ago) and that's me on my 2001 XR650R. I have waaaay more miles on this XR650R than the Valkarie. A pretty serious crash on this bike mangled my leg. The XR650R has spent several years in the corner of my garage - giving me ample time to heal and contemplate what's next to check off the bucket list.
In closing, I'm looking forward to interacting with everyone on TWT and possibly meeting some of you.
- Keith (Haze Gray Rider, a Navy Veteran)
I'm looking forward to starting with some short and/or long day rides with other members in my area. In the near term, I also see myself taking longer rides to other states over several days (camping or hotels). I'm also entertaining the idea of taking an epic road trip to Alaska in 2021-2022 (hopefully with my older son).
This is the new bike, 2020 BMW R1250GSA. I don't have any pics of me on this bike yet. 96 miles on the odometer. That's going to go way up
The 1999 Honda Valkarie currently has saddle bags and a windshield. It's a little tired (need to clean the valves), but still runs good and looks great! This is a 'glory days' pic of me. I'm now 20 years older, 20 years wiser, and 20 x 2 pounds heavier... but who's counting?
Pic of my nephew on the wife's 2001 XR250R (bike was sold 2 years ago) and that's me on my 2001 XR650R. I have waaaay more miles on this XR650R than the Valkarie. A pretty serious crash on this bike mangled my leg. The XR650R has spent several years in the corner of my garage - giving me ample time to heal and contemplate what's next to check off the bucket list.
In closing, I'm looking forward to interacting with everyone on TWT and possibly meeting some of you.
- Keith (Haze Gray Rider, a Navy Veteran)