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Based on the angles of the shadows, the absence of leaves in the trees, (which are primarily deciduous), the presence of a Black-capped Chickadee, and soil that looks to be substrata a yellow and brown sandstone, I'm thinking Pennsylvania.
/nice seat
I arrived at the same conclusion, Caveman. You watch a few YouTube reviews and you're convinced that you'll drag a peg pulling out the driveway. In reality, for typical riding, it's essentially a non-issue.
Every few days we get a photo of an R18 with a fancy paint job or a new fairing. 95+% aren't as attractive or as elegant as the original. They're interesting, I guess, and I'm glad that people are pouring money into their custom builds...and that's... about...it.
As far as I'm concerned...
Something to support the engine (jack/2x4s, make sure you’re hitting the jack points) and probably something else to make sure the whole bike stays vertical. Ratcheting straps to secure places on the ground or a wheel chock.
Welcome Kanzig! Just remember to crack the garage door a bit when you get the urge to start her up but then can't resist sitting there revving the engine and adjusting the mirrors for way, way too long.