(05-15-2023, 03:38 PM)Grumpy Goat Wrote:(05-15-2023, 01:05 PM)Lee Wrote: If Debbie can ride next year I would like to go. We have not been out to the Northwest since 2003.
I'm guessing 2,000 miles or more taking back roads. Lots of good roads and scenery between here and there.
Is she still not riding due to the toe (or is it foot) problem?
I have never been anywhere north of the LA area on the west coast so that would be a good place to visit but too far, I am afraid.
We went to Arkansas and Texas for 19 days in April and she did pretty good. Kept the days under 300 miles.
She got the one foot fixed in 2021 but decided to not do the other one because of slow painful recovery. (the other foot is tolerable)
What may stop her from riding is the arthritis is curling her fingers on her left hand. She's losing the feel and strength in that hand.
She uses the Hill Start a lot on slopes so she doesn't have to hold the clutch. She also told me she uses the shift assist a lot so she doesn't have to use the clutch.
I have not looked at any bikes with a Dual Clutch. If the shift buttons are on the left grip that may not help.
Off the top of my head the only bike I can think of with DCT is the Honda African Twin.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT