Hello. My name is John Garbarino. I just joined the forum a few minutes ago and plan on purchasing my 900GT today or tomorrow. I am transitioning from a Triumph Trophy SE. Essentially a sport touring bike like you.
I am located in Grand Rapids, Mi. I too like to ride up North, specifically in the Copper Harbor area and Ontonagon (Lake of the Clouds). I ride there every 3 years. Otherwise I take off from cottage in Baldwin on Big Star Lake.
You can reach me at 269-720-4020, jgarbarino@parker.com.
Thx
Garby