New person from Spokane

[CoyoteChris]

CoyoteChris from Spokane here. Trying to learn how to post on this forum . A screen keeps blanking out what I type. I am 77 years young, have riden continually since 1964 and have 3 bikes. 2014 FJR that is gaining weight due to increased gravity effects of earth A 2017 XT Vstrom, and a 2015 Honda VFR, all set up for touring. The FJR loaded with camping gear is just too top heavy for paddling around, even though I am tall. Did not fall at gas stations or paddling down slight hills this last tour to South Dakota two weeks ago but was un steady. I am buying a gently used 900 GT Pro to replace it. I will be driving to Oshkosh Wisconsin in a week or so , so I will be rare but hope to take delivery this coming week.

[Octoberon]

Hi Chris. Welcome to the forum! I’m not sure what the issue is you’re having but if it persists PM me and we’ll sort it out.

[DCS222]

Welcome in dude

[Vulpes]

Hi and welcome.

[Wessa]

Hi and welcome, nice introduction..

[Oldskool]

Welcome

. It’s good here, enjoy the forum and the new bike .

[CoyoteChris]

Wonder if someone could explain what “this topic will automatically close in six days” means? If this for just memeber introductions or every issue brought up? If I ask a question about how everyone deals with buckets and shims or throttle body synch, does it go away after six days also?

[Octoberon]

A closed topic means no one can reply. The new members section is just for introductions.. I’ll move your post about the bike to the workshop category.

[stevelovatt]

Hi and welcome to the forum

[Blinkin-wrench]

Welcome Chris!

[CoyoteChris]

Thanks to everyone! I have decided to wait a bit and buy a new T. in all probability. The Desert edition is a nice well equiped bike and only needs panniers. I still have my XT Vstrom and my VFR to finish out this touring season.

[CoyoteChris]

I hope YOUR riding season is longer than mine. A postal package leaked on my VFR today so I took the panniers off and cleaned the bike. If I am lucky, i will get two more tours in this year.