No modern bikes, but the "old" '89 FJ is my long distance favorite.
I made the mistake of riding Madness right after the R1200GS, oh crap........
Took the V7 out for a rip.... Really hauls for a shaft 750.... discovered it has a rev-limiter. Handles well.... brakes great. Returned after my solo and picked up the wifey.....She liked it except the seat " could have been wider "... I avoided the obvious reply. But.. owner now wants $4500.oo, over 8000 miles. I'm on the fence... and the seller isn't in a hurry to sell... O'Man Winter is just down the block.....View attachment 199958 As they say..... we all need a bike that doesn't need us...... I can't praise this machine enough. But today my other half and I are going to take out a 2014 V7 Guzzi....( less then 7000 on the clock, ask'n $3500.oo ), factory bags and windshield.... test ride it.. solo and 2 up. Had to give my 71' Ambo to my machinist to cover his 2 years of work on my 29' Motobecane project...The old Ambo was our 2 up ride.... MY Interceptor is... mine for solo pleasure.
I just did a road trip out west.. in my truck... Seattle, Albuquerque .... 5200 miles. Out west they allow big rigs with 3 trailers... takes forever to pass one..... I've seen PBS stories about the " land trains ... Down Under ".... Pass'n one of these must be an adventure..... particularly on a dirt...dusty road.Great bike motormike, keep telling my wife I'd like one but it's not going to happen unless I win lotto. The bmw was the wifes idea for trips away. View attachment 200010 View attachment 200011
Naturally another Yamaha. Absolutely cutting edge all the latest tech like carbs,fairing mounted choke and fuel tank switch, a vacuum adv. ign. 1988 FJ1200. Got it 5 years ago. I'm the 2nd owner. It's about to roll up 30,000 K's (18,000 miles). I lucked out here. original tool kit,owners manual,warranty book and sales receipt from Western Yamaha under the seat.Push the button and go,. Love the old beast.