After several months of searching my soul and a few corners of Craigslist, Ebay and other channels, I have come to a decision. Pictured here is the iron steed that shall accompany me this July for the trip.

1987 Honda VF700 Magna
- 12139 miles
- 55+ MPG
- Shaft-Driven (Preferrable for Highway travel)
- 699cc V4 four-stroke engine
- 116 MPH Top Speed
- DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, 6-Speed
- 81 HP @ 10000 RPM
- 46 FT.LBS of Torque
- 530 LBS Wet

It's going to cost me a tad bit more than I intended originally to spend, but coming from a dealership, I can start paying on it now, and make gradual payments until I get back, by which time it will be paid off. This also comes as a benefit, because while I'd probably have spent an extra $1000 on fixing up a used bike from a private owner, buying from this dealership ensures it is in top condition, and includes an impressive warranty.

So, now that THAT's taken care of... who wants to be pestered by a Joey? =D
For those of you that DO want me to visit, I strongly suggest either noting me, emailing me, or hitting me on YIM or SL and giving me your address and phone number, because I need to start hashing out this travel plan, like... NOW.

NOTE: I DID NOT TAKE THIS PHOTOGRAPH - I claim no credit for it, it's purpose here is just to illustrate to friends what I'm discussing. Hence why it's in my Scraps.