New to Riding from Plano, TX =)

[RichD]

...and up to 48 at the rear.

Holy crap! That's got to be as big around as a pizza!   

[Mhanis]

Any decisions on an exhaust yet?

Other mods? Have you spent money yet?

What the hell? I figured 'Skrat would have this thing all tricked out for you by now!



Mark

[muskrat]

he doesn't cave as easily as you do. 

[Jasens Deli]

Not much really for the bike yet.  Just ordered an AFAM 14t sprocket and red wheel stripes. Waiting on getting more comfortable riding the Duc until deciding whether to get a new exhaust or not.

Picked up most of my gear: black rubatone Icon Alliance helmet, white Dainese Delmar jacket, black and white Held Titan gloves, T-Pro Forcefield back protector.  Thinking about getting some SIDI Vertigo boots.

[TXGrillGuy]

Not much really for the bike yet.  Just ordered an AFAM 14t sprocket and red wheel stripes. Waiting on getting more comfortable riding the Duc until deciding whether to get a new exhaust or not.

Picked up most of my gear: black rubatone Icon Alliance helmet, white Dainese Delmar jacket, black and white Held Titan gloves, T-Pro Forcefield back protector.  Thinking about getting some SIDI Vertigo boots.

Jasen, sounds like you've got some stylin' gear. I know it was most fun shopping for it all.
Regarding the Sidi Vertigo boots, it's the one I wear and they're surprisingly comfortable. I have a few other riding boots but I wear this one exclusively now.
Also, something I didn't see mentioned in your shopping list are protectors for your lower extremities. It might be worth considering also until you're more comfortable operating your bike. The leg protector I wear is this - http://www.extremesupply.com/product/Brand-Forcefield/FORCEFIELDPROPANTS.html
I also have a mesh-type with knee pad inserts and a little bit of padding in the seat area. I either wear them over jeans (taking them off upon arrival at destination) or I wear them standalone. Either way, imagine standing tall then suddenly dropping forward directly onto your knees...then imagine adding varying elements to the equation while riding.
I look forward to meeting you. Safe riding Buddy. 

[Jasens Deli]

Jasen, sounds like you've got some stylin' gear. I know it was most fun shopping for it all.
Regarding the Sidi Vertigo boots, it's the one I wear and they're surprisingly comfortable. I have a few other riding boots but I wear this one exclusively now.
Also, something I didn't see mentioned in your shopping list are protectors for your lower extremities. It might be worth considering also until you're more comfortable operating your bike. The leg protector I wear is this - http://www.extremesupply.com/product/Brand-Forcefield/FORCEFIELDPROPANTS.html
I also have a mesh-type with knee pad inserts and a little bit of padding in the seat area. I either wear them over jeans (taking them off upon arrival at destination) or I wear them standalone. Either way, imagine standing tall then suddenly dropping forward directly onto your knees...then imagine adding varying elements to the equation while riding.
I look forward to meeting you. Safe riding Buddy. 

Thanks, Cleaven!  Great minds think alike.  Those Forcefield Pro Pants were the exact pants I was looking at! How do you like them? Are they cumbersome/difficult to take off when switching into, say work clothes?

- Jasen

[TXGrillGuy]

Thanks, Cleaven!  Great minds think alike.  Those Forcefield Pro Pants were the exact pants I was looking at! How do you like them? Are they cumbersome/difficult to take off when switching into, say work clothes?

- Jasen

Yeah, they're very nice. I own 2 pairs of them. What I love about them is that they have padding in all the areas I'd be most concerned with injuring during rolls, tumbles, whathaveyou. I wear them beneath both jeans and slacks and they fit well "for me" because I allow a bit extra room during fitting. Otherwise, my pants might fit a bit tighter with them underneath.
Also, Texas Summer is near and you will be a bit warmer while riding throughout the hotter days. My bike has luggage so I keep extra bottles of water and electrolyte packets with me especially during this time of year. It's the equivalent of wearing bulkier thermal pants beneath your pants during hotter days of riding. On a day like today, in the mid-80's, it wasn't bad at all. But, I'd much rather wear them and not need them than to need them and not have anything at all.
One thing I can say is that I do like the padding they chose for these pants. Try the same knee drop I described earlier with these on and you'll know what I mean. I have the complete 100 joule-rated armor in both sets. I get more protection out of them than I did my old Point-Fighting/Kickboxing gear (Macho). I give this product a serious thumbs-up. 

[Jasens Deli]

Yeah, they're very nice. I own 2 pairs of them. What I love about them is that they have padding in all the areas I'd be most concerned with injuring during rolls, tumbles, whathaveyou. I wear them beneath both jeans and slacks and they fit well "for me" because I allow a bit extra room during fitting. Otherwise, my pants might fit a bit tighter with them underneath.
Also, Texas Summer is near and you will be a bit warmer while riding throughout the hotter days. My bike has luggage so I keep extra bottles of water and electrolyte packets with me especially during this time of year. It's the equivalent of wearing bulkier thermal pants beneath your pants during hotter days of riding. On a day like today, in the mid-80's, it wasn't bad at all. But, I'd much rather wear them and not need them than to need them and not have anything at all.
One thing I can say is that I do like the padding they chose for these pants. Try the same knee drop I described earlier with these on and you'll know what I mean. I have the complete 100 joule-rated armor in both sets. I get more protection out of them than I did my old Point-Fighting/Kickboxing gear (Macho). I give this product a serious thumbs-up. 

Cleaven, I tried these on at Moto Liberty earlier this week and they are awesome!  They run a bit long, so I think I'm gonna go with a size small so the kneepads sit correctly.  Thanks for the tip about bringing extra bottled water around too!  I'll make sure to do so this summer.

As for the bike, just been doing real small mods (14t sprocket and red wheel stripes) for now.  She's a joy to gaze at every night in the garage. 

[TXGrillGuy]

Cleaven, I tried these on at Moto Liberty earlier this week and they are awesome!  They run a bit long, so I think I'm gonna go with a size small so the kneepads sit correctly.  Thanks for the tip about bringing extra bottled water around too!  I'll make sure to do so this summer.

As for the bike, just been doing real small mods (14t sprocket and red wheel stripes) for now.  She's a joy to gaze at every night in the garage. 

I hope you're getting good usage out of them. I have 2 pairs of them and like the fact I can wear my favorite jeans over them. I look forward to catching up with you soon. Until then, take care.