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Thanks for a GREAT time Rob and Ann! Tire pressure may have had some effect . That said my body position may not be optimal, as it shows I still ride like I am on a dirt bike.
All in all the rider makes the bike. After riding a few Rocksters I think I could push them farther then any bike I have ridden BMW wise. Wide bars make me feel at home, just not comfy for the old body.

Great photos OU812.

Rob, not trying to preach to the choir, but here are my $.02.
I often have an 1/8 inch of chicken strip riding public roads. Learn to help the bike by loading the inside peg and moving your butt to the inside too. Couple that with a little look where you want to go and a relaxed arm/grip and you will feel like you have free steering. You don't have to drag a knee to get huge benefits from proper/better body position and you will have a little extra tread in reserve as your bike position won't be as extreme for the same corner speed. Don't worry about trying to use up a tire you don't feel like gives you good feed back, trust is subjective and some tires don't do it for every rider. Maybe do a track class where you can get more comfortable in a much safer controlled environment, lots of fun too.

That is what mine looked like after the Blood Mtn run.

That is what mine looked kike after the Blood Mtn run.

For "old men" bikes, they are more than able to feed our dark sides!

Safe travels and Cheers!