I was going to leave on my RTW trip 2021 - now 2022 - but really? The new normal may be scary on many levels, and will we be out of the woods by spring 2022? I really hope so, cause I'm not gettin any younger....

I have gotten a lot done, but have SO much more to go.....

KRTW - that's me - K, just K, I'm not OK, nor KY - just K - and that's KRTW -
K Round The World.

My biggest decision has yet to be made - and that's a new motorcycle...and this decision is driving me crazy.....I have looked at everything....a while ago a friend let me ride his BMW and I was really impressed. Balance, smooth, fine engineering, but you know what - BMW is WAY down the list of reliable motorcycles on the Consumer Report. And reliable is what I seek....

I will be living on this bike for many years...comfort is important too. A bike is defined by the kind of riding you'll be doing, but I will be doing everything, and a LOT of off road. I know the adv bike is where I"m going, and I know I want to be in the 800cc range....I also know I want a used bike that I'm going to modify the shit out of. But BMW - maybe. Yamaha Tenere 700 - only new ones in Canada. Not a Triumph, that company does not seem stable at the moment. Take into consideration parts around the world....Honda does not have anything in the range that I like. KTM - maybe....but long-term reliability - here, where I live, there are more used KTMs available that anything else - why? I tried the DR 650 and hated it - too small. I want to keep weight down where possible so no 1200cc.....what to do? Driving me MAD! But due to the pandemic - I have time.

I hope this community is safe. Wondering if there is anybody else in my position - wanting to leave but stuck...what time frame they are looking at for leaving and what their thought process may be. I will spend my first year in Canada and the US. Second year or longer in South America before I head to Africa and then Europe.

I have looked at 1000's of hours of bike travels....read blogs and motorcycle magazines....talked with BMW owners and still fully at a loss as to how to move forward on the new bike....I think what will happen is that I will buy something in the range that's a great deal - and that will be that. I'm not a rider that is a fan of any company, I just love to ride. But I have to admit - the BMW sure was a nice ride......

All the best to everybody....I have finally become a member....no meetings for me this year with members, but maybe next year things will open up.

Be well.