It has been a while since an update to this site!

I'm currently changing jobs, and finishing up my MBA... so needless to say I have not taken a trip to AK this June. I guess it will wait until next year :(

But I did just acquire a 1989 Yamaha TW200. This isn't the ideal bike for long distance riding, but people have taken them to AK before (and even the north pole). Ideally I'll have a BMW GS or similar next year, but regardless I'm going to completely tear down this bike over the winter. It needs paint, front and rear racks, panniers, and a larger fuel tank. It will be ready for Alaska - just in case I decide not to get a larger bike.

The TW200 is great, by they way. You'd think that a 200cc single cylinder 4-stroke bike would be weak, but it really isn't. Cruising at 65MPH produces quite a bit of vibration, but 55 is pretty smooth. With a softer seat, it'd be fine on a long distance trip. Oh, and it's very off-road capable.