Thanks for letting me join the group. I’m a twice honorably discharged 55 year-old Marine, working on wearing out his 2nd - 100% stock 2009 C14 (I don’t prefer linked or ABS brakes). Also working on wearing out my second KLR 650 (1st was ‘88, 2nd is also a 2009) On Dec. 26th I did an iron-butt out to Hemet, CA (I-75, 5am, 13°F - I-40, @Amarillo 19°/40 mph gusting crosswind/freezing rain, spent the night in Galup, NM —solely due to a rear flat tire— and left there the next morning when it was 24°. Took 377 from Holbrook, AZ down to Mesa, AZ and had so much fun, I almost turned around to do it again, then took I-10 into California. On Jan 2nd I left Chula Vista, CA for Las Crusis, NM then to Ft. Worth and Tulsa. Got home at 5:20 am and it was 1°F.)
I learned alot about super cold riding and had a blast! Remember, I run 100% stock which includes the small OEM screen, OEM seat, and non heated grips. I routinely scoot to Austin and St. Louis and love riding in Arkansas area.
The California ride was my 4th. I own my own business and ride almost daily as both bikes are used primarily for business. I love to hunt and shoot. Im also a commercial pilot and flight instuctor. I married one of the best divorce attorneys in the country, so I’ll always be happily married, hence the bikes and hobbies ;-). I’ve only ridden a Harley once in my life. Im looking for someone to ride with as everyone here is an HD group rider. I have done several Patriot Gaurd missions. I spend a lot of time on the local lakes.