Just saying hi and getting more involved with other local Ducs. I'm living in Manhattan and just had my first (actually, second...but, first with this bike) "I hate having a vehicle in Manhattan." I have had the bike in the city for about 3 months and had just gotten back from a 500 mile ride that (besides for the weather) went off without a hitch. I came downstairs the next morning to notice the mirror messed up on my bike...
...then I saw the busted turn signal, the dent in the tank, and the broken left footpeg/exhaust hanger support piece. Oh, and no note or comp insurance. Yay.
Coupling this recent kick in the motorcycle clusters with the frustrating oil drain plug Allen head strip out, that is a double PITA since I don't have much in the way of tools or a place to work on it, and you have me questioning whether it is worth having a bike when living in the city.
But, I digress with this little vent. I just wanted to say hello and see how many other city Ducs there might be out there and what tricks of the trade (riding spots, parking spots, shops, etc.) you might be able to share are and see if, one of these days, I can meet a few of you.
Hope everyone has had a great summer and some great rides. Looking forward to talking with you.
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...then I saw the busted turn signal, the dent in the tank, and the broken left footpeg/exhaust hanger support piece. Oh, and no note or comp insurance. Yay.
Coupling this recent kick in the motorcycle clusters with the frustrating oil drain plug Allen head strip out, that is a double PITA since I don't have much in the way of tools or a place to work on it, and you have me questioning whether it is worth having a bike when living in the city.
But, I digress with this little vent. I just wanted to say hello and see how many other city Ducs there might be out there and what tricks of the trade (riding spots, parking spots, shops, etc.) you might be able to share are and see if, one of these days, I can meet a few of you.
Hope everyone has had a great summer and some great rides. Looking forward to talking with you.
B