00Yeller

I caught the new bike bug way back in 2010, I fell for all the talk about a new VFR with 1000cc motor and light weight. Unfortunately it never happened. I was a dirt bike guy in my youth with several CR125’s, the sit up and beg riding style seemed like the way to go on any new bike. The new generation Multistrada came out in 2010 but all the new model issues kept me on the sidelines. I read every review of the 2011 Multi when it can out. My local dealer just happen to order a 2011 Multi 1200S Tour in white and then called me telling me my new bike was in. I was hooked the first time I saw it in person. I’ve been in love with the torque of the L twin, the different ride modes, the Ohlin’s suspension and the removable luggage leaving the sport bike personality of the Multi. Yes, I’m on my tippy toes at every stop and I have to get off of it to back it up. It’s just great to say I can have a long day in the saddle and not feel like I’m really an old man the next day.

I apologize I have not been active on the site for some time. I found this video on the restoration of not one but two VFRS. Once he got the first running the sound of the gear whine tugged on my heart and brought a tear to my eye, I do miss my 2000 VFR. Hopefully this is not a repeat, if so please feel free to remove this post. Please keep them on the road, they are all special!

Any speculation on if the Summer Summit for 2021 will happen? I missed the 2018 Sum Sum and was really looking forward to the 2021 event. Then that thing happened that put a major crimp on just about everything. I’m keeping my fingers crossed and my schedule open just in case. PLEASE enlighten me on what the future might be for the 2021 event!

Looking forward to this!!! Either location would be a phenomenal ride...

Reservations made, I'm planning on being there mid-day on Thursday and leaving for home on Tuesday morning... It will be great to see everyone again!

John, When are you planning on arriving in Arkansas? Will be making my reservations shortly...

Welcome back from another Boeing employee... Keep those planes flying out the hanger doors and keep the shiny side up on the bike...

If you build it they will come. Marking my calendar now, pretty sure the Ducati can find its way out west again...

Welcome to the V4 asylum and your new interweeb home away from home…

Excellent choice, I also love the color. I keep looking but for the moment I'm loving the Ohlins on my 2011 enough to hang tight for now. I think my Ducati dealer has me on speed dial every time he gets a white one in... Enjoy!

OUTSTANDING, how awesome is that!!!

OUTSTANDING!!! Congratulations on build and the attention is well deserved!

I love that as you could possibly guess... There is something about that gear whine that will instantaneously bring on a smile...

Made it back to STL on Sunday at 3:00PM... I can't thank Didit (Tony) enough for the excellent job on arranging the event (including the weather)... I thoroughly enjoyed meeting all my new friends and hanging out w/ friends from previous trips... Hoping everyone makes it home safe and sound! It was great that Miguel was able to stop by...