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Don't feel too bad Al, today we had two BIG GS groups riding round my neighborhood ... trying to escape our mini heat wave here. One group of about 30 and later another 25 or so GS riders. All headed for the same Blue Rondel beach towel no doubt. Ain't the internet wonderful?

Hey, at least they all waved at me on my Rat Bike DR!

Suffice to say, this place is crawling with GS BMW's ... and the weird thing is our local dealer (huge) just went tits up. BMW sent the Semi and cleaned everything out .... BOOM! Gone!
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Don't feel too bad Al, today we had two BIG GS groups riding round my neighborhood ... trying to escape our mini heat wave here. One group of about 30 and later another 25 or so GS riders. All headed for the same Blue Rondel beach towel no doubt. Ain't the internet wonderful?

Hey, at least they all waved at me on my Rat Bike DR!

Suffice to say, this place is crawling with GS BMW's ... and the weird thing is our local dealer (huge) just went tits up. BMW sent the Semi and cleaned everything out .... BOOM! Gone!
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...now that we got the typical anti-BMW rant out of the way, lets get back on topic and hear more about the Wing
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Back to the original topic...

If you've decided on a 'Wing, then fine. If you're son is on somehting similar, no one will be holding the other up. Some parts will be a breeze, others a royal PITA... but that is half the fun, even if you only realise it on the other side.

But do plan your route carefully.

When travelling sandy () trails as part of an HU meet in Argentina there were all sorts of bikes in the group. GS, DL, KTM, KLR, an outfit, and even a couple of Diversion XJ900s!

There was also a couple on a full dress Hog! They made it to the destination, but I dare say it hadn't been easy. The rider was looking a bit "exhausted" and his wife had been looking very alert (read stressed!!).

As long as you factor that sort of thing in and accept it, or give yourself alternatives, you'll have a great time.

A Wing makes a fine wind-break for a tent too!!

Have fun!!

If it is 2012, I truly hope we'll be finally off, too.

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