Motorcycle dreaming

Iโ€™ve been thinking about other motorcycles lately. It appears Suzuki is going to update the V-Strom, and a few details and photos were leaked prematurely. There was a feeding frenzy by moto journalists and several trade publications.

I really like my V-Strom, and I have not found anything that might replace it. But, what if I was looking for something different to ride, a second bike, a stable mate to the DL650. There have been several motorcycles on my short list, including a little nostalgia.

Doug Klassen, Forty Years on Two Wheels, sent me a link to a video of his dream bike, and it just so happens itโ€™s on my short list. Weโ€™ve been trading e-mails. Hereโ€™s a video link he sent:

Cycle World Presents: The Jack Pine Triumph Scrambler

 

Iโ€™ve lusted over a Scrambler for some time. Having watched this video several times, including the times before Doug sent it to me, I decided to ride to my nearest Triumph dealer, Joeโ€™s Cycle in Dayton. They report a Scrambler shortageโ€”no 2011s available. Well โ€ฆ doesnโ€™t that beat all. Itโ€™s probably just as well.

I had a nice ride. Wandered a bit.

See you on the highway.

Brent

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