Valerie got a partner in the garage now...

[VanCityValkyrie]

I started thinking about riding the Dempster Highway all the way up to the Arctic Ocean a couple of months ago. Then I started talking about this trip to my buddy Mike. The more we talked about it, I realized it would be a stupid idea to make that trip on the Valkyrie. Four more years and I can get Collector plates for the bike. Not worth ruining the bike on this one trip.

Mike already bought a used Suzuki V-Strom this summer and last Monday we went to pick up a parts bike for him from Penticton. Turns out the bike is in great shape and Mike wants me to have his second V-Strom for this trip in June 2021. So last Saturday we put plates on the bike, he's the owner and I am the principal rider. I still can't believe that this all happened. And I guess I can call myself very lucky to have a friend who just does things like that. Dempster Highway, here we come....

I see many offroad adventures coming for the 2021 season...







And there's still room for another bike.... 

[gordonv]

Very nice. Keep us informed on your prep and ride next year. Would be nice to have a post for the future if I ever get around to ride up that way too.

[Ken aka Oil Burner]

My two rides are my 1998 Valkyrie and my 2002 V-Strom. No tiny car in my garage though. 

[msb]

Congrats Christian... wise choice, looking ahead to that ride. Tell your buddy Mike that I still have room for one more, if he wants to get one for me too... I'll take an Adventure Tour, please  .

I was worried that after 19 years, my dear old Valk might get jealous this Summer, when the pretty Blue Wing found a home in my garage. I think they're getting along fairly well though... I've managed to give each enough attention, whether it be riding or polishing/tinkering 

[The Walrus]

I'm really looking forward to your photo diary of the trip Christian!  that kind of ride is on my bucket list.

I too could use a ADV bike benefactor!  haha.