Thank you for this! I also appreciated seeing the LW in places I know well especially C-summit, my invariable gas-stop after landing at LAX and picking up a stored bike to get to Phoenix for work or north to Sturgis, or beyond to Daytona / NY / Key West...
Yep, we have to compromise on range (at present until storage tech gets better) but as I am getting close to your dad's likely age
my 700-800-mile touring days are behind me.
I especially liked the road views... as combo of Teh Virus and Teh Anno Domini may conspire to prevent my return to ride those roads in person. I sold my US bikes last year / June when it was clear that I could not be back for at least another 18 months or more... and that prediction may be (sadly) optimistic; but my Plan is to rent a LW if/when I get to come over.
I've always toured with just a rollbag / no saddlebags, so like you I see the minimalist luggage capability as something to easily work around.
If I may ask - where / how did you mount your camera low down on the left? I have always run a helmet cam since the original little Sony came out, but might look at relocating...
All the best!
Yep, we have to compromise on range (at present until storage tech gets better) but as I am getting close to your dad's likely age
my 700-800-mile touring days are behind me.I especially liked the road views... as combo of Teh Virus and Teh Anno Domini may conspire to prevent my return to ride those roads in person. I sold my US bikes last year / June when it was clear that I could not be back for at least another 18 months or more... and that prediction may be (sadly) optimistic; but my Plan is to rent a LW if/when I get to come over.
I've always toured with just a rollbag / no saddlebags, so like you I see the minimalist luggage capability as something to easily work around.
If I may ask - where / how did you mount your camera low down on the left? I have always run a helmet cam since the original little Sony came out, but might look at relocating...
All the best!
