The tank bag that fastens to your 2010 "ladder" or frame is excellent, and well worth it.

Of course, the corollary to this is, "Would you let a stranger test ride your bike"? For every time an actual transaction is made, there would be likely (hopefully) multiple inquiries about a particular mc for sale. If an RT were to be offered for sale, would the seller let anyone who came by take ...

South Island? North Island?

Cheers from Port McNeill!

The stuff that is constantly applied to our roads in town and to the highways here keeps me off during the colder months.  It is a "brine" mixture applied with a spreader from the backs of tanker trucks.  It is known to be kind of sticky, and tremendously corrosive.  Our outside taps ...

This article seems to concur with some of the thoughts already posted, https://www.denniskirk.com/blog/2018/09/19/2-into-1-system-vs-true-dual-exhaust-a-comparison/
"With 2 into 1 exhaust systems, the two exhaust pipes combine to emit fumes through one muffler. Sound will obviously vary ...

'13 RT, 1969 Triumph 650 TR6R, 82 Yam Seca 650 (bought new), and a '75 R60/5 "Toaster".  Sold a 750 Commando last fall.

Nope - the dealer in Victoria is all there is.  You are right about there not being much competition on the Island.  I am at the opposite end of the Island (a nice ride, mind you), 5 hours or so of riding.  Still, I don't think that there is any compelling reason to spend plenty on ...