Recent content by dirty birdy

Almost 5 years ago I started riding. Here I am with my very first bike, 2007 Ninja 250: wide-eyed, grinning, young and stupid. What was yours? Hoping to see some cool old school bikes too.

So I have once again put myself in a position where selling one bike would basically clear my debt. I’m getting mentally ready to sell my little Vulcan, but even if it’s not the coolest or fastest thing will definitely miss it. I’ve essentially always owned two (or even 3) bikes at a time, and...

Along with a pair of track level Alpinestars gloves. I used to carry my lid around like a warrior, got lazy, spoiled at the relative safety of CSUEB, but not two weeks into the semester at SJSU I had my helmet stolen from an SJSU parking structure. They just cut the fabric holding the metal...

My favorite helmet has run its course for me, and it’s my fault. I hung my helmet on the helmet holder, which happens to be right on top of the exhaust, on a particularly warm day and it melted the bottom rubber of my lid (see pic) on one side. In addition, the rubber portion is beginning to...

My Duc was bought used and neither keys are the original. Called Reed Brothers and they don’t make em. Can any Ducati dealership order them without my having the original? Or anyone know any specialty locksmiths I can go to?

Gotten multiple requests for rides on my bikes, and have not had a pillion since my first Ninja 250. I now feel comfortable at 5’3 with only one foot down on both “big” bikes, but feel a bit worried with a passenger as I recall it strained my calves back then. Should I just avoid hills, do mad...

I have a winter D-dry Dainese textile jacket that I love and have had it for about a year. Recently washed it with Nikwax Tech Wash to help preserve the "waterproofiness" of it. I saw it on sale online during the holidays, with only one left in my size, and impulsively swooped up and bought a...

After many miles and upgrades done on the fz-07, I could no longer stand the suspension and traded it for a 2008 Duc Hypermotard 1100S model. The engine is superb, the torque monstrous, and the body position quite comfortable. I'm surprised how much more in control of the bike I feel with its...

After continuously missing all the shows in prior years when it was closer, I’ve finally decided to splurge a little and booked a flight down to the LBC for my very first IMS. I chose a hotel within walking distance to the show so will be on two feet the whole time instead of two wheels. I...

Looking for a small sport bike to that I can ride in and around Oakland/SF, park at Bart without worrying too much about, and take to the track. Any reliable fully faired cbr250/300, r3, or similar. Would prefer fuel-injected but open to things like a 2008 or later ninja 250. I’ve got about...

Recently rode a Cbr300r. Yes, I know people race these things and a skilled rider could beat me on one any day, but man I forgot how little torque the 300's put out. The bike made up for its sluggish acceleration and lack of power by its pint size grinning fun factor. Good god, this is the first...

So this morning I was rear-ended on my bike by a van. I was behind a line of cars at a red-light, and it was slowly crawling forward as a few cars made a right turn. I stopped as the car in front of me stopped. A few seconds later I feel a bone-rattling jolt but manage to stay upright. I pulled...

RIP, yellow jacket. Hope you enjoyed the ride.

https://www.google.com/amp/www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/section-of-i-20-buckles-in-atlanta-catapults-motorcyclist-into-the-air/ Rider is currently in the hospital with critical injuries. “There was a motorist, one individual on a motorcycle and one individual in a car, that were proceeding...

For some reason new airmada XS model does not fit as tightly as the older ones, so I'm selling this lid. Really cool, unique graphic. Only worn a couple of times and after breaking it in, I decided that it is no longer safe for me to wear. Has GoPro mount attached to chin (not the GoPro...