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I took delivery of my R1200GSA a few weeks before my now annual teaching Visual Storytelling at Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron, New Mexico. I had about 1,500 miles on the bike when Mike Williams wanted to trade tires. I traded so I set out for Philmont on new tires. By that time I realized I was riding the best of my bikes, including the R80RT, R1100RT, K1200LT and R1200GS. Both actual features and intangibles were superior. For those who know me well, a highly desirable feature was the 7.9-gallon gas tank.
I usually stay in Emporia, Kansas on the way. Why? It’s out of Missouri and I like the way the name rolls off the tongue.
