On Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 8:34:48 AM UTC-8, Tim wrote:
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I'm into Adventure bikes as you know, Honda is coming out with the ADV X model scooter and is something I'd consider if they bring it to the US market.
I'm at that age also where throwing my leg over a tall ADV bike ends with me kicking at it half the time these days.
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I can apreciate that. That's one advantage of having a Guzzi jackal. They're low slung so mount and dismount is a breeze. The trade off is that at being almost 6'4" tall you're sitting with your knees wrapped around your ears and riding hard on your butt bone. I find that he'll seats or cushions can be your best friend at times...

A few years ago on a whim I bought a pristine ex Wa state patrol bike, an 04 R1150RT-P.
I really liked that thing on the hwy, but riding around town with 17" wheels was a real bear.
One day I decidied I'd had enough and called my buddy (He always wanted one) and told him to come over I've got something for you. When he arrived I handed him the keys and said she's all yours. He's 6'6" with a 40" inseam and when he rode away I about doubled over laughing, He looked like a big kid on a minibike. The adjustments he had to do that bike were insane, Taller seat, lowered pegs, bar-backs. etc...