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Joined: Sun May 15, 2011 2:54 am Posts: 175 Location: Melbourne, Australia
Finished up a set of house plans today (about 200 hours labour - don't ask), so off to make delivery to the client; about a 3km round trip.
On the bike, delivery made, happy client. Hmmm... Nice day I notice, blue sky, mildish. No great urgency to get back. Wonder how busy the Black Spur might be today? Been meaning to give it a go, after all...
Just like my detour to catch a glance of Cadel Evans the other week, this was something I would never, ever consider doing in a boxy-glassy-four-wheel-A-to-B-thing.
This motorcycling pastime is fantastic!
Cheers, Matt Happy Camper
_________________ Great Cheap Mods: Brighter Headlamps, adjusted up to match car; 16-tooth Front Sprocket Great Expensive Mods: Yoshi Exhaust; 55 litre Givi Max Topbox; PR3s front & rear Crap Mod: Givi Touring Screen (I'm too tall for it) To Do List: Get Leathers for open road!
I'll be able to ride solo next year once Inhave my full license. So far allow my rides have been all day group affairs. It will be nice to be able to just pick up and go with the bike instead of the big Chevy Suburban when I want to run some errands.
Just one thing though. Small errands around the area will be a little bit more complicated with the bike. To gear up just for the corner store bag of milk seems a little bit of a stretch. And then to walk around in summer with leathers on doing multiple errands seems difficult
What do you guys do?
I guess I'll have to work out some different types of errands that may take a little bit longer .
Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 11:02 am Posts: 95 Location: Sydney, NSW
Mate - gear up to the point you feel safe. I always wear gloves, nobody wants their chef to have gravel rash on their hands when they make their dinner! Plus, that would piss me off no end. A bit of a knock on the legs, well, I am prepared to put up with it. All day ride through twisties - increased risk of coming off= full leathers. Going to and from work = boots, jeans and leather jacket. Blast around the block when I am oiling my chain, shorts and a t-shirt (trainers optional).
Motorcycle gear is a compromise, how far are you prepared to compromise?
Joined: Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:57 am Posts: 478 Location: Riverina NSW Aus
Thankyou Whitey... I had finally erased that image from my mind... And now it's back... In full force 0_o
As for gear, get yourself a pair of Draggin' jeans or something similar if you'll be cruising around town for a few hours on end They just look like normal jeans, so they look presentable, the kevlar will keep you safe, and they actually breathe so you don't sweat... I personally always wear at least a jacket and gloves on my way into work... Around town the chance of some noob running into you is far too big if you ask me. I'd rather sweat a bit and put up with it than come off and be without my precious skin Personal choice though i spose. And if that doesent appeal to you, there's always a much more NK friendly option of course- http://themurkyfringe.com/wp-content/up ... ps-man.jpg
_________________ 2010 GSX650FU Stainless Steel R77 Yoshimura Slip On, Cortech Sports Bags, Ventura Rack Combo, R&G Frame sliders, R&G Fork Protectors, Vortex Bar End Sliders, 41mm Vortex Clip On's, Oxford Hot Grips, Ice Blue Rim Strips, Pilot Road 3's, Competition Werkes Fender Eliminator, HLD Rear Hugger, Bandit Foot Peg Riser Plates, Opened Air Box, Shorty Brake/Clutch Levers
Joined: Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:24 am Posts: 587 Location: Antioch CA
I got lucky a good co worker who sold his Sportster gave me a pair of Frank Thomas rider pants, with knee protection . And very warm and waterproof. So i added a pair of Cycle Gear rider boots with sliders, all set for winter.
_________________ GSX650F K8 BLUE/WHITE. MRA windscreen Yosh clutch and brake res covers R77 S on, Pazo shorty clutch/brake levers .compass/ temp int, LSL clip ons. Bandit 1250 oil cooler Sargent seat aluminum oil filler . Suzuki Carbon fiber rear set covers. PB REAL Carbon side frame covers. Comp Werks under tail. PB Hugger. All lighting LED except LOW and High beam. Shorai LiFePO4 battery
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