The Bike

Most folks are shocked when they find out I'm riding a sport bike for this trip but I couldn't find a bike that would be much better that didn't break the bank (or I would have purchased a BMW 1200 GS). I'm riding a 2006 KTM 950 SuperMoto all the way:














I happen to love this bike and I don't know of any one else that's ridden one across the US but I'm sure someone has before (please contact me if you have!). Sure, it needs a little encouragement for long distance touring but I think I have it all sorted out:

- Custom Corbin seat
- Airhawk seat cover
- Hand guards to protect from the wind/cold/rain/snow
- Sport touring tires (Pirelli Diablo Stradas will be going on in a couple weeks)
- KTM tanks bag, saddle bags, and givi top case
- Garmin 60CX GPS for finding the nearest gas station, hotel, and hooters (for the wings, of course).
- 80GB iPod with RF remote to keep me from listening to the voices in my head
- Ass numbing powder (just kidding, but that would be helpful).

Here it is all geared up:



I'm SOL should something break -- getting parts form Austria is hard. But all the best stories happen when things go wrong and this should be a fun adventure...