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I always wonder why why people buy these and then commute with the boxes on. Do they carry so much stuff to work the top box isnt big enough? They're as wide as a car with boxes on.
Great bikes anyway, though I find the boxer twin an acquired taste.
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I reckon that is more down to the rider- I have no trouble filtering with boxes- the boxes are about the same width as the front of the bike.
Day to day though I ride with a top box, when touring I take that off and just take the panniers.
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Have 400 more miles to do before first service.
So far loving it, although I am getting some minor turbulence issues- my screen spoiler is on its way which will fix it.
Otherwise no complaints at all- handles differently to the RT, a bit more planted in the front end but all the weight is up top.
I'm used to it now.
So comfortable- definitely the most comfortable bike I've owned.
Did some green lanes today- didn't go too far due to new tyres (and the wrong tyres) but it was nice to know it could do it.
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Good decision well made and I agree, it's nice to know it can green lane if needs be. Happy days.
Here's a pic of the 2017 Rallye model just because it looks awesome.
That Rallye looks awesome.
I did think about it for a min, but I don't do enough offroad to warrant the discomfort you'd get on road from the stiffer suspension.
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I ride a Kawasaki Vulcan VN2000 which is a 2000cc monster. Great for long runs but terrible round town.
Got a Harley Sportster 883 XL which I’m currently working on. Almost complete but the steering head bearings need doing and some other bits and pieces. Bought it dirt cheap as it was barely rideable but have done loads to it since I got it to make it roadworthy.
Also got a Kawasaki ER-6F for commuting when the weather isn’t Arctic-like. Hate commuting to London but in cold weather its just miserable. All 120miles of it
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This is the Harley that I've managed to get up and running ...
... and the ER6
It will be interesting to see that! I will definitely won't be getting a replacement bike for my Daytona for 2017, but will need to start thinking about a replacement next year (car or bike). Not sure if I can really continue to justify new bikes with the amount of time I (don't) ride these days, but maybe a 12 month old model will be OK.
Jesus, that is way too much to do regularly. You must be knackered!
The problem we all have is bike gear often looks like bike gear- so if you are going out to dinner, or meeting up with people you want something that looks kinda normal.
I've tried kevlar jeans, where the denim has a kevlar liner, but they are usually really heavy and hot.
So I either end up going in bike gear or wearing fashion denim- most of the time it is the latter but that obviously puts me at risk if I have an off.
The new jeans are made by Rokker (pronounced Roeker, apparently)- they look like normal jeans, are as light as regular jeans.
They are also windproof and waterproof.
They come with D30 around in the knees and hips.
Apparently they weave aramid into the denim so it is one layer and the waterproof layer is bonded to the inside of the denim.
Sizing is the same as regular jeans as well- I'm the same size in those as I am in Levi's.
The waterproof layer is breathable too- its pores open up in the hot weather for airflow and close when it is cold.
The downside- they are £350, which is a lot but I'm going to get a lot of use out of them so fuck it.
I very rarely evangelise like this but honestly they are fantastic.
I was out in them earlier- it was cold but I was warm enough on the bike, I'm told they work well in temperatures from 5 to 35.
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They’re here if anyone is interested:
http://www.hoodjeans.co.uk/
My concern always with bike denim is that it moves around too much and protection doesn't always end up where it needs to be. How are these in that respect? Would you wear them all day off the bike? (From a practical point of view)
@Motorhate that Vulcan is a beast!
Yes, I've been wearing them off bike, actually wearing them now.
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Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
Music: https://www.euclideancircuits.com
Me: https://www.jamesrichmond.com