Thanks Braind! I changed out my front driving light to an LED and then I changed out the left and right high beams to penetrating yellow LED last summer, and in both of those cases I had to get on my knees and reach in with my arm! I’ve upgraded to a Russel Day Long Saddle for my daughter’n me. About to list that Corbin Double Heated Seat For Sale, BMW 12RT ‘14-18, and LD riders will get first preference! Any one interested? Jim

Hello Mr. Hutchins. I’m very delighted to get this inquiry from you! I had a mission in mind and that was to get to the University of Iowa for a meeting on short notice, so that was my focus. As for what I used and how I got there, The Tusk hand guards are definitely something that can help whether the wind affect on your hands and still manage to keep you cool, and I’m sure you saw that I was wearing old style bicycle gloves. The Aerostitch top is still what I use for trip such as this, it’s very formidable. I had two sets of rain gear either frogtoggs shell, or a Bmw rain suit, I think I used both over period of 44 hours. I forgot to mention in my epilogue, low ankle, loose fitting socks will help with circulation, I’m sure you saw the air pillow, and don’t forget your hydration apparatus. There are other IBA 1.0 K and IBA 1.5 K videos underneath my name, so check those out! See you out there some day soon Mark!

On the rain part, does that mean the Gore-Tex in your Aerostich jacket isn’t up for the job and you have to have two additional rain suits to make up for it?

On the rain part, my aerostitch are about 6 years old, I learned later that you can re- scotchbright them to make more water repellent. But, I always travel with two sets of rain gear just in case, as well as ankle gators, 3 gloves, and 3 kinds of eye protection. 😊

Sounds like a wise thing to do. I wear a Klim Marrakesh and add liners and layers to make it 4 season. It has a water repellent treatment, but my rain shell is a Klim Forecast Gor Tex that works so far, but living in Utah and Wyoming, I don’t get the rainfall you do.

Thank you F6B… the hardest decision is deciding to leave, the smartest decision is to stay ahead of the NYC traffic!

Much appreciated RoadGlide, the 12RTLC has a great history and I enjoyed learning about the LC version of her. My PIAA lights and Deer Alerts have saved me at least a 1/2 Doz times. You guys just made me check my rear tire tread for 2024 and I think it’s time to replace it before spring riding. Mahalos and hope to see you out there sometime soon. Jim

@@jimsoque4380 Thank you sir. Yes! Tires! TCLOCKS! Good man. 🙏🏻 Again, you looked pro out there. Keep representing what safe enjoyable life on two wheels looks like. ATGATT!

Hey David, Good question! They are a rear facing mirror turn indicators wired to the front turn indicators . When I’m in traffic And want to signal to change lanes, often the car slightly behind you cannot see your intentions because they may be in front of your rear facing turn signal. Having one on the mirror ends let’s them see you intend to change lanes. It’s just one of these with double stick tape as a mount. www.ebay.com/itm/386096389861?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=7vmfcwhlqhy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=q_cJHHKOR3G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Inexpensive and will probably save your life one day! Thanks for asking!

@@jimsoque4380Awesome idea, thank you! BTW, I happen to like the extra accessories you’ve added to your bike, and thanks for sharing! Much appreciated.

Hi Jim: Thanks for the inquiry, it’s a City Bag from SW Motech, in Everett, RI. Here’s that link: twistedthrottle.com/shop/luggage/tank-bags-accessories/tank-bags/sw-motech-evo-city-tank-bag-w-tank-ring/ It comes with the all important “Tank Ring”, so make sure they know your model and year of bike! Take care and see you out there some day ! Jim S

Hi Ernesto: here is that link from eBay. Mine is over 2 years old now and the fuel cans stay nice and dry and upright. I have modified one Velcro strap on the bag to attach to my R crash bar, and it now sits snugly on the R passenger hwy footrest. Good Luck and safe riding! www.ebay.com/itm/173820879690?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WDXfYF15Sra&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=q_cJHHKOR3G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=SMS

@@jimsoque4380 Thanks a lot. Probabily I will contact you in the future in preparing my byke for my journey. Thans again

@@ernestolaterza9032 Long Island, NY, Rte 495 East, Exit 61, South 1 mile, always available Ernesto!

I respect any MC rider George, even if you ride just around town!

STEVEN!!! Thanks for the heartfelt comment, I just wish my BMW was as cool as Forrest’s red SOT riding lawnmower, ha ha ha! I can only say that for this riding fool it all starts with a positive mental attitude, good support from a dependable ground crew - no matter when or where, and knowledge that you have underneath you and at your fingertips is 110%, and the love of your family behind you every mile. Remember, plan the ride and ride the plan! See you out there some day Steven!

Steven: my other two wheel exploits are upcoming 8/6-8/7 2022, 187 miles, two days, 6,800 bike riders for cancer research at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston. Check It: Www.PMC.org/js0357

JBG- it’s 7/9/22, anything to report?

Hi David, I’m really glad that I could help out with you set up of your 2015 RTLC. If you need any help in selecting the items, and the link was not provided, please get in touch with me and I’ll see what I can do, hope to see you out there someday on the road, stay safe, Jim

Hi James! Thanks for your kind words and I hope you learned a little or maybe even a lot. The newer 12RT LC is just amazing! Please email me at [email protected] when you have some free time. Ride safe and see you out there some day soon!

Hey James, let’s start with seamless Reebok undergarment, top for me is a long sleeve, socks that are above the calf, the Columbia Mens hiking boots, the Newton Ridge II Hiking boot, fingerless leather bicycle gloves- old style, change your foam hand grips, good sunglasses, the Schuberth C3 World - flip up helmet with The SRC Cardo communication system, a nylon fishing gator for your neck and head. Also, a two piece Goretex riding outfit; mine is Aerostitch top and Sedici pants, both of mine are 1 size larger than normal to accommodate under garment layers. Finish it off with your favorite Custom seat (mine is Corbin Leather Heated) and an AirHawk pillow. Hope this points you in the right direction and keep us posted! 🏍🏍🏍

Hi Bagman- Nice to meet you "neighbor"! I have a handful of experts that do my wrenching. I've done all my, seat, lighting and minor electrical [fuse panel] work on her, cylinders and timing are another story. I may have a lead for your next bike! Please contact me off list at [email protected]. [Do a quick search for "Boxflyer, BMW, Brad"]

Hello Bagman: Here is my posting of an IBA 2K on June 2021, it was epic! Here’s the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtmSYNaW1d3HdHU.html Hope to see you out there someday soon! Jim

Hey Eric! Thanks for the note and glad I could teach you something! I just did a quick search on Google and eBay has these in Monroe NJ for your 2014 R12RT! These are universal unlike my ilium works: Check them out . www.ebay.com/itm/293794892079

Hi Roly and group! Thanks for the note! I did some checking and my specifications were incorrect. The Primus Spare Fuel Bottle is 1.5 Liters, not 1 liter. I carry two of these, and if I went so far to go Bingo on fuel, I could have 3 Liters, or 0.8 Gals, or approx 37-38 miles to get myself out of trouble and find a fuel stop. I found one link and this outfit is from the UK and they advertise on eBay. www.ebay.com/itm/253170033251?epid=15015780283&hash=item3af21c2263:g:ZR4AAOSwC6haop6D Of note, in my tool bag/emergency supplies, I also carry a 3/4 inch dia, 5 foot long clear vinyl hose [HomeDepot] to use as a 'gasoline siphon' if I were to encounter any MC rider that needed fuel on the side of the highway, something we should all be prepared to do for our brethren. Thanks for the inquiry Roly and hope to see you out there some day.

Thanks Fred! That day was on the warm side, sunny and beautiful during my walk around for all of you and, unless it’s below 50, I like cycling gloves bc I can still handle my electronics, GPS, Waze and music. Do another search and you will find my IBA 2000 Ride 2021, to Iowa City and back, when I used my cycling gloves under handlebar hoods for 49 hours! There’s also a nice plug for Moto Jug on that one and Ive added a Quad Lock now. Hope to see you out there Fred, or perhaps when I make the run for my I80 E2E later this summer! 🤙

Hey... thanks Northwoods! You travel safe up there and I'll let you know if I do the 'Round Lake Michigan 1000 Ride'. I now have good contacts in Sandusky and Grand Rapids.

Thank your my brotha Mr. Boxflyer, let me get through my Pan Mass Challenge Ride for Cancer and I'll be giving you a ring-ring real soon!