Just got back from the dam, Williston was lowest I've seen it this time of year. Not many turbines spinning. Thankfully we have that evil nat.gas in abundance....
I did that trip once a month for 5 years, took me 2 days to get to the southern part. Never had the luxury of business class, cattle class the entire way. Used to drink scotch out of a beer mug in the lounge so I could sleep... What part were you in?
My old S chassis with a Split Second 809. Loved that sled, should have kept it. Still have a 96 Mach Z LT to put around on the river to listen to that great triple sound
I when down a rabbit hole on rate hub who did a bunch of quotes, Max was one of them. The local broker then contacted me and went through through the quote. Definitely cheaper than the rest. I have a $4824 spread from lowest to highest in my quotes, it's nuts. I can send you the contact for the...
Figure out how much pavement you want to do. I have a plated WR450 which suites my needs as I have other bikes if the trip has more pavement. Buddy has a KTM 500 which is a good bike with the coveted 6th gear but it's still not great on the highway. If it's 50-50 consider 690 Enduro or DR650...
Article I just read listed it as 9, behind Toyota Tacos, CRV's and way behind F series etc.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g39628015/best-selling-cars-2022/
I have an older 450, think mud getting in the recoil rope hole could cause havoc. I used to silicone mine before it became a plow only unit and was out in the mud.
Taxes seem cheap, RDC is screwing me or he's getting a good deal... I focused on the taxes because that's about the only part of that place I could afford...
My crew slowly got out of the mountain thing. I put more miles on now than ever around home with my son. Don't miss the drive west for sure but I do miss the blue bird days with fresh pow on the rare occasion it worked out...