TacomaJD
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Hello!
I am 32, been riding all my life, grew up on trail / motocross bikes, then got into sportbikes, which progressed into dragging knees in the twisties on the street and at trackdays. Then on March 7th, 2010 I had a freak crash on the interstate on a '07 Kawi ZX10R and ended up losing my left leg below the knee. Got a sweet prosthesis, kick arse everyday working, and still ride every free chance I get. My knee on amputated side is trashed and won't bend past 90 degrees, so I cannot bend my knee far enough to reach the stock pegs on anything with a sport riding position. I have been riding cruisers ever since recovering from my wreck. Had a couple Yamaha Road Star Warriors, currently own a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 that I may just keep forever (it's been a great bike), and I recently bought a 2014 Harley Street Glide and have not been impressed with the Harley experience.
Someone is coming to buy the Harley in the morning....then I am heading to pick up a mint used 2013 NC700X DCT black and silver, mostly stock, with 8,300 miles. Its owner may be a member here, not sure. To solve the foot peg problem I am going to put engine cages on it (SW Motech maybe?) and mount highway pegs on them like I have seen several do on this forum (I been lurkin' ). As of now, this is as close as I can get to a sportbike. Not concerned with the power, as my Nomad probably has around 65hp and weighs 350 lbs more than the NC. I'm just looking for increased lean angle and the ability to run good grippy tires mainly....then I will throw a Yoshi or Akrapovic slip-on on it, maybe oem Honda saddlebags, rear luggage rack (not a fan of top boxes), center stand, and begin a new motorcycle experience! Not sure about windshield yet, just gonna rock the stock one with full face helmet and see how it goes.
I know I won't be dragging knees on this bike, but I'm sure it will perform a great deal better in the twisties than the 850+ lb baggers I've been throwing around with floorboards dragging. I'm excited also about the potential for a little offroad trail riding. I may end up buying an extra set of wheels and throwing some knobbies on them for some adventure dirt action. I think I may be able to do the highway peg on engine guard mod on an Africa Twin if I ever feel the need to upgrade from the NC, I know it has a good bit more power and better suspension, but I will spend most my time on road.
Lots of good info on this forum, looking forward to learning more!
I am 32, been riding all my life, grew up on trail / motocross bikes, then got into sportbikes, which progressed into dragging knees in the twisties on the street and at trackdays. Then on March 7th, 2010 I had a freak crash on the interstate on a '07 Kawi ZX10R and ended up losing my left leg below the knee. Got a sweet prosthesis, kick arse everyday working, and still ride every free chance I get. My knee on amputated side is trashed and won't bend past 90 degrees, so I cannot bend my knee far enough to reach the stock pegs on anything with a sport riding position. I have been riding cruisers ever since recovering from my wreck. Had a couple Yamaha Road Star Warriors, currently own a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 that I may just keep forever (it's been a great bike), and I recently bought a 2014 Harley Street Glide and have not been impressed with the Harley experience.
Someone is coming to buy the Harley in the morning....then I am heading to pick up a mint used 2013 NC700X DCT black and silver, mostly stock, with 8,300 miles. Its owner may be a member here, not sure. To solve the foot peg problem I am going to put engine cages on it (SW Motech maybe?) and mount highway pegs on them like I have seen several do on this forum (I been lurkin' ). As of now, this is as close as I can get to a sportbike. Not concerned with the power, as my Nomad probably has around 65hp and weighs 350 lbs more than the NC. I'm just looking for increased lean angle and the ability to run good grippy tires mainly....then I will throw a Yoshi or Akrapovic slip-on on it, maybe oem Honda saddlebags, rear luggage rack (not a fan of top boxes), center stand, and begin a new motorcycle experience! Not sure about windshield yet, just gonna rock the stock one with full face helmet and see how it goes.
I know I won't be dragging knees on this bike, but I'm sure it will perform a great deal better in the twisties than the 850+ lb baggers I've been throwing around with floorboards dragging. I'm excited also about the potential for a little offroad trail riding. I may end up buying an extra set of wheels and throwing some knobbies on them for some adventure dirt action. I think I may be able to do the highway peg on engine guard mod on an Africa Twin if I ever feel the need to upgrade from the NC, I know it has a good bit more power and better suspension, but I will spend most my time on road.
Lots of good info on this forum, looking forward to learning more!