Our lives have been turned upside down over the past many months with lockdowns and mask mandates, and the resulting isolation has induced a serious case of cabin fever. In search of wide-open spaces, a huge number of people have turned to driving vacations instead of going to crowded resorts via commercial flights or even trains. Most use a car or an RV, but more adventurous souls choose a motorcycle to get some fresh air and see the world. Touring Motorcycle touring became a “thing” in the post-World War II years, initially with young men seeking adventure. But soon it expanded to include riders of all ages enjoying the freedom of the open road. Early tourers had to endure roadside camping and eating canned beans, and they hoped there would be a gas station over the next hill. Now there’s a plethora of gas stations, roadside restaurants, hotels, and motels …