magellan

Sweet!! It must be a great feeling to know it functions as planned after all that work! When I calibrate the dyno, I take a tape measure and wrap it around the largest circumference of the tire and divide by Pi. Easiest way to get a super-accurate diameter.

What are you doing for signals? Maybe I missed that? Regardless, I'd be interested in buying one in the same red as yours (assuming that's stock Italian Red, as it appears to be).

Big kudos!!! I almost forgot about this project, but I'm glad you didn't! I'd love to see photos from several different angles and with the plate in place, but it looks like a winner. Any info on price/availability, or will this remain a one-off?

Whaddya mean? Dan's kit is a frame slider (on the right side at least). J/K!! Ooooo, that would suck... :fing02:

Very cool project, and well done. I can't wait to see the ride report, final weight, and fairings.

I've been holding my breath waiting to make sure a well-respected and much loved fellow VFRD member, Keithbob, is going to make a full recovery from serious heart surgery (valve rebuild). So imagine what a great night I'm having when I tell you that he sounded like his old self on the phone this evening and is already taking walks around his neighborhood a week after surgery! And now this! I'm blown away and grinning from ear to ear. This news kind of makes American politics seem less important. Here's to international bonds of brother- and sisterhood :beer: , and to selflessly caring for the people you call family :offtopic: :unsure: :goofy:

I rode mine quite hard in the twisties over the past week and found them to stick extremely well with good feedback and moderate turn-in (not as quick as Diablos). Easy to get to the edge of the rear tire. I'm happy so far and wouldn't write Roadsmarts off as a head-to-head competitor with PR2s (which I admit I've only had brief rides on. Maybe I'll get PR2s next to be sure)

I picked up a pair of Powerlet's Proform heated gloves at last year's Seattle MC show. They look a lot like Tourceptor86's, with carbon knuckle protection. They're very thin, very evenly warm, and waterproof even in driving rain (yes, tested the hard way!). I can't remember what I paid for them, but I know I got a great deal at the show and a discount for multiple items. They're $169 on Powerlet's site, but I'll bet you can get them for less. The only downside is the one you have with all heated gear. You have to fiddle with cords. Otherwise, they can't be beat on a cold, wet ride.

Nice to see some feedback on Roadsmarts. I wanted PR2s but couldn't get them at a decent price (Derby Cycles was out of stock), so I just spooned on some Roadsmarts. Initial impressions are very good, and I'm hoping these are legitimate equals to PR2s, since I plan on riding them like Baileyrock on meth (oxymoron?). :biggrin: