I rode a 2013 FJR 1300 and I liked it! \u00a0But no purchase yet. \u00a0I love the Super Tenere. \u00a0The seating position, the awesome ABS and Traction Control, the fact that I have it completely farkled. \u00a0But, the FJR was really nice too! \u00a0The guys at www.motorsportsworld.com let me ride the FJR.<\/p>\n
I have washed the Super Tenere 4 times now. \u00a0I’ve swapped the tires back to the pre-trip tires. \u00a0Changed the oil, but not the rear diff fluid yet. \u00a0I really have to take the bike apart to finish cleaning it.<\/p>\n
Since returning from the awesome Alaskan adventure, both Dendog and I have had a bunch of questions. \u00a0Here are some of them and some plausible answers.<\/p>\n
Q: \u00a0Would you do it again?
\nA: \u00a0NO WAY!!! \u00a0Not the way we did it. \u00a0Too many miles in too short a period of time. \u00a0It was hard to stop and just take it in when we had so much distance to cover.<\/p>\n
Q: \u00a0What would you have changed?
\nA: \u00a0\u00a0It would have been great to have the time to stay in Dawson City for a few days waiting for some nice weather to do the Top of the World \/ Taylor higways. \u00a0We didn’t have that luxury so we rode on one of the 4 rainy days that we had (5 for me). Bit of a drag to have the high point also be a low point.
\nThe seat on the Super Tenere. \u00a0It just hated my thighs. I will have to go for a Russel Day Long custom seat this winter.
\nI would have liked to camp more. \u00a0A more relaxed schedule would have helped with this.<\/p>\n
Q: What is the ideal size of a riding group
\nA: \u00a0Whatever works for you. \u00a0Dendog and I get along well. \u00a0With only two of us it made hotels & camping easy. \u00a0One room or one site. \u00a0Any larger a group and we may need more rooms or sites. \u00a0Also, with only two people you are dealing with fewer individual circadian rhythms. \u00a0Easier to get going and rest stops are faster. \u00a0I think there is also merit in doing a long trip solo. \u00a0That would be pretty cool, but not as cool as traveling with an awesome friend or friends or brother.<\/p>\n
Q: \u00a0Wish you could have taken a different bike?
\nA: \u00a0Nope. \u00a0The Super Tenere was awesome (ignoring the seat this time). \u00a0I do wish I had spooned on some Heidenau K60 tires in Whitehorse and then swapped back after we did the dirt roads.<\/p>\n
Q: \u00a0What happened with all of the failed equipment?
\nA: \u00a0I’ve had pretty good luck. \u00a0Klim came through with replacement knee and elbow armor (only one pad failed). \u00a0GoPro sent we a new case for my HD Hero (since I had already purchase one for the Hero 3) and Rev’It! were very quick to offer warranty on the gloves.<\/p>\n
Q: \u00a0What is the next trip?
\nA: \u00a0No plans yet. \u00a0We know it will be much shorter. \u00a0We know we would like to include a few other guys like Otis & Rob.<\/p>\n
Q: What is my single favorite memory? (my aunt asked me this and it really made me think).
\nA: \u00a0There isn’t a single one as there are too many. \u00a0But here are some highlights.
\nMaking it to Alaska. \u00a0That was the goal, we did it!
\nRiding through the herd of Bison. \u00a0Totally cool.
\nSeeing bears. \u00a0Lot’s and lot’s of bears.
\nThe intercom banter with Dendog.
\nThe LAST grated metal bridge!!!! \u00a0-celebration time
\nKluane Lake.
\nMuncho Lake.
\nDawson City and the confluence of the Yukon & Klondike rivers.
\nMeeting other people and sharing briefly in their journeys.
\nLiard River Hotsprings (even with the mosquitos)
\nArriving home!<\/p>\n
Coming soon, equipment reviews. I promise. More videos too. When I get time to edit them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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