Been able to ride a bit more on the duc just to get more familiar and comfortable. Having to get on and off the bike without the side stand to land is still a daunting task and I am still nervous when I know it's time to fuel up because that will mean, risking falling or dropping the bike in public = humiliation. Nevertheless, I have done that 2x and so far so good although I must admit that I'm shivering inside from fear. Last I took it for a solo ride last weekend and did 150km (distance) through the highway and into the city then back home. Had fun despite it all. [thumbsup]
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Originally Posted by ljj
get a tank bag and put a spare jacket in it.. .that will give you something to rest on that is higher than the tank (though I like laying down on the tank, it's warm and snuggly there) and will take weight of your lower back and wrists...
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Thanks ljj for the advise. Went out and got myself a tank bag and will try landing on it to see if it helps with the slightly too low and forward ride position I am currently experiencing. I must admit that riding for longer duration is quite tiring in such ergo so I need to improve it a bit. Ordered the bar risers which will arrive probably in the next coming weeks. Meantime - I'll have to make do.
I am convinced that riding a duc for female around 5' tall can be a breeze, beyond the fear. It's a question of when you get to reach that level of beyond the fear. For me - I'm still way from it because I'm still so intimidated at the thought of having to mount and dismount the bike without the assurance of a side stand in case my foot gives way. But for the love of riding - I'm taking my chances...
