@Prospected, I'm diggin' those pictures in the corners. Great lean angle and good photography!

There's just one thing I noticed which I was guilty of too in the past, is the outside foot. I used to have the ball of my feet on both pegs much like you and it never gave me much confidence. Apparently what should be done, is that you dig your heel into the peg on your outside foot. When I went to do a 3 day trackday programme in 2013 it was Troy Corser himself who told me as much. For hard braking, you dig both heels into the pegs for maximum control.

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Ignore the circle, I just grabbed this pic off the interwebz real quick. Check their left feet. I'm hoping that practicing this will give you even better control over the GT.

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There might be some science to it - the more contact with your bike the better you can impose muscle strength and handling, but it might just be preference too. Who knows.

Agreed with the footwork and on track there’s a different story however, the Tail of the Dragon is 11 miles with essentially 318 relentless switchbacks. Far more work than any track ripping. If you’re ever over on this side of the pond you need to make it a destination.

 

The Dragon has often done the rounds in now defunct motorcycle forums I've been on over the years. It's been on my bucket list since. Everytime I see it, my throttle hand aches.

This is today's job done. It's a Regina Ta-C chain in original size. Apparently it's lube-free and maintenance-free.

Which is funny, because it came pre-lubed out of the box. Okay, it's not much, but for a chain that the marketing department says doesn't need lube, to come pre-lubed in its packaging?

Anyway, I'm going to treat it as any other chain which means I'm keeping an eye on it. Regular cleaning and minimal lubing is what I'm gonna do.

Oh, and it's gold!

 

 

One from Dolomits.

 

Not the Dolomits, but Colorado is okay.

 

I nominate this post for "Understatement of the Year"

 

Did someone mention mountains? "He climbed cathedral mountains, he saw silver clouds below".... 😎

Rocky Mountain High

 

Did someone mention mountains? "He climbed cathedral mountains, he saw silver clouds below".... 😎

Rocky Mountain High

Is that Slumgullion/149?

 

Last nights ride...I think its time to get rid of the antenna...

 

Hammerhead~ That area's one of many favorite spots which is near a local reservoir. The extreme heat wave of weather lately finally broke (for a day) and so I went for a quick ride. Even in the mountains it's hot. It's been a rough year escaping mother's natures (or ours?) fury...

 

Heading out that way next Sunday. Last trip two years ago we stayed in South Fork. This time, up near Steampunk's 'hood in Grand Junction. Been following the weather there and it's been hotter in Colorado than here in Southern Illinois.

 

Forgot to add our ride on Rt 348 in Georgia...

 

Representing Team KTM as much as possible. 😎

 

^^^ I need one of those stickers for my bike trailer. Got the KTM orange racing stripe.

 

Repurposed SW-Motech Tail Bag Pro from my previous bike. I can say it works great on SDR. It connects nicely to the passenger seat with no visible straps.

 

Repurposed SW-Motech Tail Bag Pro from my previous bike. I can say it works great on SDR. It connects nicely to the passenger seat with no visible straps.

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What's the brand of that tank grip? Looks solid, I like it.

I am a big fan of tailbags. They might not look all that awesome but they are very, very useful. I have the Powerparts one and I'll never part with it.

 

NW Colorado all next week. Got some 250-400 mile day loops mapped out. Headed out in the morning.
2 years ago, this was as far north as we went. This year Blue Mesa will be the southernmost point unless we ride to Durango and back.

 

NW Colorado all next week. Got some 250-400 mile day loops mapped out. Headed out in the morning.
2 years ago, this was as far north as we went. This year Blue Mesa will be the southernmost point unless we ride to Durango and back.

You won't believe how low the water is in Blue Mesa.

 

I saw pics. Hopefully it's not as pitiful as Lake Mead

 

Rode the West Elk Loop out to Blue Mesa today and back, a rare weekend ride for me. As you can see, it's way down. But, we don't ride in it, so... Funny, it snowed on Grand Mesa a few days ago.

 

Not so bad. Still gorgeous. It is a reservoir, after all and the water is in there to be used in the first place. It's just not being replenished at any rate.

 

Always in the quest for water, I took a ride and found a bay. Sadly, it was less than stellar. I know other areas are having flooding, wild fires and locusts from the sky (not to mention the global pandemic) but some rain would be helpful.

Bay of Sorrow

On a much lighter note, came across this interesting piece during my travels. Art or not?

Dancin' the Night Away

 

Utah 128, taken yesterday


This was one of the few places straight enough to stop and take a pic. One of the other riders had a GoPro going. Hope to get some of that.

 

Looking back at the same point

 

just posting up my new to me 19'. Just swapped out my gears for the 16/40 and it's mind blowing. Fun bike for sure.

 

Colorado 141
Had this overhead rock dislodged, Woody would have been crushed like a bug.

 

Also 141

 

Colorado National Monument

 

Did a pretty epic tour around Colorado. 1,700 miles. From Denver to Telluride and Palisades and lots of stuff in between.

 

Did a pretty epic tour around Colorado. 1,700 miles. From Denver to Telluride and Palisades and lots of stuff in between.

My home! I recognize these spots! I'm always grateful for our home and your photos justify that gratitude, thanks for sharing.
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^^^ Far out, your a lucky man. Awesome pics too, thanks for sharing.

 

Love the look of carbon in the sun.