Couldn't agree more with your assessment of the Tensa stand with motorcycle travel. It has absolutely changed things for me in a very positive way. I have used my stand in places that I couldn't have considered before, and it takes a lot of planning and worry out the trips.

I think I may pickup 2 of the REI poles. Porch mode is the one things I haven't used when traveling on the bike. I use my DIY 12 foot winter tarp, and have plenty of room for porch mode when I can do it.

I didn't realize Honda was using the DCT on the AT. That may push me over edge on it. I test rode a Goldwing with a DCT, and really, really liked it.