Re: insurance rates
OUCH! One problem is that many companies consider the 'Stroms to be sport bikes. I guess "sport" and "dual sport" mean the same things to them. I have Progressive, and pay $61/month for full coverage on both the 2003 Connie and the 2007 ABS Wee, which I consider excessive. I am going to reduce that this summer.
Silvera: If you don't mind, how about listing the farkles you are considering, maybe the collective can give you some cheaper options or help eliminate some that you may not really need (or worse yet, suggest some MORE that you really can't live without
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