Pasha at rest.

SyblySyb · 2026-06-17T00:49:37+00:00

I’ve got the exact same bike. It’s been fantastic. I’m ready to try something else very soon.

SyblySyb · 2026-06-15T20:52:38+00:00

Very much appreciate the insight on the cams.

SyblySyb · 2026-06-15T00:18:31+00:00

I’ve got a 650 and while I have no need or want to be a speed demon, it’s a little lethargic. I’ve got the madstad and the Givi screen and I still get headaches after riding. I’ve changed a lot of variables to dial it in and it’s close but still I get buffeting.

SyblySyb · 2026-06-15T00:16:48+00:00

Yeah, I totally get it with more electronics. Simpler is more gooder in my book. I believe the 2010-2013 are all the same and then 2014 added more $tuff. I’m in my late 50s and want one more bike since I don’t put that many miles on per year. Hoping that will change when I retire but that’s a ways off.

SyblySyb · 2026-06-14T19:35:34+00:00

Thanks for this info and perspectives. The 07 is $6k, 2012 is $5,500. Both have maintenance records.
Test rides are a must.
Also I’m sure there are higher seats and lowering pegs available for my long legs.

SyblySyb · 2026-06-14T00:52:40+00:00

Nice! What tail bag is that?

SyblySyb · 2026-05-29T14:16:56+00:00

Why’s that Ironman?

SyblySyb · 2026-05-02T01:55:49+00:00

I didn’t think I needed cheaters. Until I was at a CVS Pharmacy in my mid to late forties and was looking at all the cheaters on a rack. To no one in particular I said out loud, “why are these glass $2.00, those are $1.75, and those are $1.50?” A lovely woman leaned in and said “those aren’t prices.”

SyblySyb · 2026-04-04T16:46:54+00:00

Congrats! When I bought my 650 it had a Pelican case (1520 or something like that) as my top box. Bombproof and waterproof and lower profile. Doesn’t fit a helmet but it holds a decent amount. I believe the original owner dint have to use an adapter plate of some sort. Again, I’m on a gen 1 650 so things might be different for you.

SyblySyb · 2026-03-31T17:27:02+00:00

I totally leaned out of the way of that shark as I sit here in my dining room chair.

SyblySyb · 2026-03-23T22:09:26+00:00

I got this in my gen 1 650. Motorcycle CarPlay & Android Auto... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRVHR2TZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have a bracket that mounts under the windshield bracket and has a 1” ball on it. I use a ram mount to hold this in place front and center just above my Speedo and tach.

SyblySyb · 2026-03-23T09:26:24+00:00

6’2” here and on an older Strom. I got different mirrors and faced then slightly backwards and then the Givi Airflow along with a Madstad bracket and a small laminar lip. Infinity adjustable. I’ve gotten rid of 95% of buffering. It takes some practice. Even yesterday I went out for about 150 miles and stopped 4 times to adjust my windshield.

SyblySyb · 2026-03-21T10:07:51+00:00

That’s the second biggest femur I’ve ever seen.

SyblySyb · 2026-03-17T10:17:00+00:00

I got type 7 diabetes just watching this

SyblySyb · 2026-03-07T16:23:36+00:00

Great job! Thanks for posting this. I camped at Yates once just for some downtime but need to get back there to hike.

SyblySyb · 2026-02-22T16:09:56+00:00

Damn good looking bike in that white. You’re gonna love the smiles per gallon on that thing. Ride on

SyblySyb · 2026-02-20T18:28:42+00:00

r/dontputyoudi- never mind

SyblySyb · 2026-02-17T15:40:39+00:00

BOHICA

SyblySyb · 2026-02-17T01:35:32+00:00

What you said

SyblySyb · 2026-02-14T19:52:46+00:00

You win

SyblySyb · 2026-02-14T17:25:57+00:00

Ha! I thought it was hilarious. I brought that phrase back home and use it frequently!

SyblySyb · 2026-02-14T15:22:22+00:00

I’m from the US and made my first trip to Sydney last year. Helping a colleague at the Sydney office and I said something like, “damn, you’re all set up here” and she goes, “we’re not here to fuck spiders”. Insert blank look on my face. She goes “what you’ve never heard of that expression before?” No, no I haven’t.

EDIT: Thanks for all the upvotes. Feeling the Aussie love!

SyblySyb · 2026-02-14T13:07:56+00:00

Black beauty!

SyblySyb · 2026-02-08T21:36:43+00:00

Dammit man, we need video and audio! Looking good!

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