650cc

Maybe an old guy needs to recognize his limitations!

Bob's first real motorcycle was a 1968 BSA 650. Years later and after riding 1200cc Harleys and a big Honda (1300cc), he took the Kawasaki KLR 650,(top right), to Panama. In '08 he rented a 650 Honda Transalp, in Buenos Aires for his trip to Machu Picchu. Now he owns a Yahama Star 650 also pictured (lower right).
After crossing the Andes four times at 15000 feet, it occured to Bob that it isn't really necessary to straddle a big heavy machine. The 650 works quite well.

Invitation

Missouri to North Carolina
Hey, it just occurred to Bob that there may be a biker or two out there in cyberland that could be interested in a September ride to the Smokies. If you read this blog and took note of the trip described in a March post, there is a Horizons Unlimited meeting in North Carolina Sept. 7-9.  

www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/USAEast2012.php 

 A very leisurely pace for "old guys" will take 7-8 days (total) with lots of stops along the route and time for taking in the "tail of the dragon". E-mail bobforsee@yahoo.com if you have an interest in tagging along or just doing part of the ride.

This video will give you an idea of who attends these meetings   Click here