Hi everyone.
Picked up a 2015 690 last weekend. Looking forward to getting into the ADV riding. Been riding a little over 45 years. Spent the last 10 on my Concours on the street and my uncorked WR for offroad. I spent the last year researching what ADV bike to start with. So far very happy with the 690, but haven't made it to any trails yet. Have two rides planned this year. Part (3 days worth) of the AZBDR in May. July my brother and I are doing a 2 week loop of the COBDR south, then UTBDR north. Will be installing the Happy Trails SU rack this week to support my gear on the BDRs. Planning on around 32 lbs, basically my backpacking stuff in the bags instead of a backpack. Will take pics of the install and post.
Great to find this bike specific forum!
Cheers!
Bill