After considering options that included going to Baja California and nowhere else in Mexico, I've decided to stick with the original plan -- except for Mexico. This will shorten the trip to about four weeks and also give me a bit more time in places like Big Bend and northern New Mexico.
I've thought about a number of options, a guided MC tour in the Balkans, renting a motorcycle for a week in Spain, buying one in England, touring there and Spain. I hope to do all of these some day, but for now I'll stick with the American West.
Another internal debate: whether or not to keep the RS or buy something new for the ride. I really like the Triumph Tiger 800. It will likely be more dependable and I could ride it on dirt roads. But it's a big expense and I'm not confident that I could sell the RS, except at a giveaway price. That option isn't off the table.
Then again, I'm now a AAA member and get 100 miles free towing. So I can put my undeserved faith in the RS and ride. The bike performs just fine. If my two BMWs hadn't both stranded me with expensive breakdowns, I'd be much more confident. I rode the RS 230 miles Sunday. Not only did I have no problems, it was a joy to ride. No doubt that it's more comfortable than the Tiger.
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