LiveInTheMoment
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Chick Rider here & I am ready to ride! Have been riding sport bikes for a few years and due to some physical limitations I've encountered recently, have decided to give my hands a break and go with a DCT model. Even though I have received a lot of flak from some peeps (not on here, of course) for the very thought of riding a motorcycle without a manual clutch, I know I'm making the right decision. Besides, they're not going to be riding it...I am! I've only ever had manual cars & prefer it that way; however, my hands must be getting weaker as I get older (I'm 54) so this will be awesome!
Just put down a deposit yesterday on the '16 DCT and will be picking her up this weekend. I'm very excited! I don't think I slept at all last night...I'm the Queen of "second-guessing" just about everything I do. I did test-ride the manual version a couple weeks ago and it was fun, easy to ride, flickable, very maneuverable, and I can flat-foot it. But, since my hb and I tour frequently, we both thought having a DCT would be a huge help while riding around different areas all day long putting in hundreds of miles a day. Getting older does play a factor even though we are both pretty active and try our best to stay in shape.
Next step will be to practice riding a DCT in slow-speed maneuvers and getting the general feel of it. Then, finding the necessary mods.
Not sure if panniers fit if the fender is removed, though...anyone know the answer to this? I do already have Oxford heated grips to install and will probably get hand guards as well...was thinking the Acerbis Vision to add more lighting. Also crash bars and no idea what will fit.
Watch out, world, cuz I'll be coming around a corner soon!
Just put down a deposit yesterday on the '16 DCT and will be picking her up this weekend. I'm very excited! I don't think I slept at all last night...I'm the Queen of "second-guessing" just about everything I do. I did test-ride the manual version a couple weeks ago and it was fun, easy to ride, flickable, very maneuverable, and I can flat-foot it. But, since my hb and I tour frequently, we both thought having a DCT would be a huge help while riding around different areas all day long putting in hundreds of miles a day. Getting older does play a factor even though we are both pretty active and try our best to stay in shape.
Next step will be to practice riding a DCT in slow-speed maneuvers and getting the general feel of it. Then, finding the necessary mods.
Not sure if panniers fit if the fender is removed, though...anyone know the answer to this? I do already have Oxford heated grips to install and will probably get hand guards as well...was thinking the Acerbis Vision to add more lighting. Also crash bars and no idea what will fit.
Watch out, world, cuz I'll be coming around a corner soon!