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On 8/27/2021 at 9:05 PM, vfrcapn said:

I'm not far from that first SS check either. ha

 

How does the weight of the Transit compare to the Roadcrafter? I'm just imaging the 2-piece RC, but in leather, weighing like 30 lbs?

Roadcrafter: 8 lb.

Transit: 12 lb.

Both suits are about a size medium.

Aerostich says the Transit suit is hydroscopic - it absorbs no water (no weight gain when wet); I've been in some very heavy rainstorms and stayed dry

And the leather bonded with Goretex is treated with a anti-UV treatment that is supposed to wear 10 F cooler that non-treated leather.

It aslo has TF armor that is flexible at rest but hardens when struck, absorbing energy in the process 

I started out wearing a Aerostich Roadcrafter and put probably more that 100,000 miles on it in all sorts of weather. I think it is a fabulous piece of gear. But I bought my favorite piece of gear when the Transit Suit first came out (at age 62). I note the age because I used my whole first Social Security check to buy a Transit jacket. So great, I used my second SS check to buy the matching pants. It was that suit that saved my bacon and most likely my life when I hit my first deer at 65 mph on I-74 while passing through Urbana Il on the way to T-Mac. Insurance paid for it's replacement. I'm still wearing it many tens of thousands of miles later. 

Production stopped for several years because of the complexity of its manufacture. Aerostich is now making them again with several small improvments. I highly recommend them.

I never leave home for riding without  it.

14 hours ago, doubled said:

This is just not fair😩

Yeah! Some people get all the skill and talent. Me? Notsomuch.

I can empathise with your embarrassment. My foot has missed the sidestand a number of times. Twice resulting in broken bones in my foot. Full focus until standing upright off the machine is the watchword.

Welcome to the asylum from The Land Of Interesting Weather. You obviously have great taste in mc's.

1 hour ago, Smack said:

I bought the Abba Superbike Package 3.

For the high price, I expected a lot more.

There is a coarse thread bolt that holds the vertical bit to the rolling stand; my bolt was mis-located by almost 1/2 the bolt dia.

Of course, that prevents it from working (i.e. locking the pieces into place); so, I must be VERY careful rolling the bike on this stand as it very easily can fall off.

The front/rear extensions are practically useless; they send a strap which is supposed to pull the rear of the bike down (to lift the front wheel), but that whole arrangement is crap, so it is not being utilized either.

I cannot recommend that manufacturer.

Thanks for the heads-up. I do remember having an issue with threaded bolt, but I think I solved it. I'll have to go out to the back-fourty (feet) to check it out.

Skids, during the Covid lockdown last year Abba Sky Lifts were on sale so I bought one in anticipation of a couple of projects I had in mind. It was around $600. I've assembled it but have yet to use it. In concept it looks quite usable.

https://abbastandsusa.com/product-detail.asp?item=sky-lift&pid=44

The first time I filled up my VFR in Oregon, I was floored tha the attendant wanted to fill my tank. So I said "Go ahead." Before he could start I could tell he did not know what to do. He looked at me with clueless eyes, so I said I'd do it and he was noticeably relieved. And I was noticeably happier! In the store to pay I asked why and was told it was to increase employment. I thought to my self "How much job satisfaction is there in that job." and went on my way shaking my head.

1 hour ago, jroberts427 said:

 

I went to Amazon to have a look. Had to laugh at the "frequently bought together" suggestion. Do you by chance have a cat?  

 

 

Perhaps Amazon considers those tires are frisky. Bizarre.

I just noticed the red coverings of your master cylinders. What is the idea behind these?

The Michelin Pilot Road 2s have been my go-to tires for the last ten years. 7,000 - 10,000 miles per set. And they are priced right.

Fabulous work!

Welcome to the asylum. We'd love to see pictures of your machine.

Congrats.

She's a beaut! That white in the sunlight is nearly blinding. Fabulous.

Now we can see and say you have excellent taste in mc's. And, as was said earlier, it's the fastest color!

Welcome to the asylum Steve1 from The Land Of Interesting Weather.

Congratulations on your new machine. You obviously have great taste in mc's.

Take care and safe riding.

Welcome to the asylum iObject from The Land Of Interestion Weather. You obviously have great taste in mc's. Best generation in the fastest color.

Take care and safe riding.

Welcome to the asylum Alann2 from the Land Of Interesting Weather. Congrats on your choice of a Very Fine Ride. We'd love to see some pictures to confirm you are not a figment of our imagination.

Take care and safe riding.

On 5/24/2021 at 8:04 PM, Sweeper said:

Just got home this afternoon. Pics and details when I get caught up a bit. We had over thirty bikes and about 13 or so VFR's this year.

I'll be looking forward to those pictures With Wild Anticipation!

Welcome to the asylum. That is a great looking machine you've got. You have great taste in mc's.

On 5/11/2021 at 9:52 AM, MisterBill said:

I made reservations. See you all on Thursday, May 20. Riding in from Villa Hills, KY.

If, by chance, any one is travelling down to the Spring Memorial ride and passing through Cincinnati/ No. KY, text me and we can meet up or ride down together.

Bill Mersch, 859-466-2174

I hope there are no slippery tires in your future.

On 5/7/2021 at 6:26 PM, VifferCrab said:

Did a thing…

 

 

OoooooH! That's going to be a beauty.

I consider this the best gathering of mc's in the country today. My brain is screaming "Haven't we left yet?!" while my body is screaming equally loud "You've got to be out of your mind!"

Sadly, my body wins this arguement. I will be there in spriit though and hope y'all post up some great pics.

Take care and have a blast y'all.