bringing in new blood

With the trip to Alaska I am bring in a friend who has never been into the Adventure /Dual sport scene. He is a die hard HD fellow and a very good friend. For this trip he is makeing a commitment, more than just time off. He has to buy a bike for the trip. I have recomended the klr for him as it is a good bike for the long gravel roads that we will be running, and has a proven track record. The fact that I know them inside and out will be an advantage as well. I have two options onn bike and have not decided which to take I have a 2001 triumph tiger and a 2008 klr. If you know me, then you know both have been modified to suit what I think is best. I still have a few months to decide which I would prefer.