Who is? Well,I'm actually just a dad/father/dude not yet ready to surrender to black socks, Bermudas and shuffleboard. And while I'm getting older (57), I still possess some degree of spunk, piss and vinegar. I'm looking to have an adventure and, just as importantly, a few laughs--even, and perhaps especially, if they come at my own expense. As I tell my wife, this motorcycle is far cheaper than a girlfriend and new Corvette--to which I get an eye-roll, but more importantly, her quiet understanding and never-ending support.smdub wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 9:15 am Who is JGalt?
Don't know whether to be enthused or afraid when your first post uses words like 'sojurn'
Congrats on the 690! I recently picked up a 701LR and have enjoyed it so far. I put a Wings exh on mine. For luggage I bought a Wolfman B-base to go w/ the Large Rolie bags I already had. I really like the Wolfman setup on my 500 (E-base w/ medium Rolies.) Haven't installed it yet though. Need to figure out if I need a muffler heat shield or not. Initial tests looks like it sits far enough forward to not need it - plus the Wings runs MUCH cooler than the stock muffler. The Reckless 80 looks to be a perfect fit for he 690/701 though. I like it has the hole in the base for the gas fill (I've talked to Wolfman about how to cut a hole in their base if I deem sliding it forward to fill ever becomes a hassle.)
As for the congratulations, thank you--I love the bike! And, I too plan on getting the Wings exhaust, and shortly thereafter, the Reckless 80 system as well. However, despite the wife's unrivaled support, she nonetheless has--as CFO of the homestead--her limits, and so the modifications to the 690 will need to be delayed a bit...until perhaps this summer, when she isn't looking.
In the meantime, a backpack and a few things strapped precariously to my seat--think the Clampetts--will need to suffice for this "sojourn";-).
Have you done much dirt biking before? 
