LowRyter

Damn right.......now, get off my lawn.

Thanks for all the input. I'll look around. PA, The 5.11 version I posted were specific Motorcop wear. I'll look into your point whether these are poly. The Klims that I listed are in my size, the Aerostitch aren't. Have to look at the Diamonds. I've posted this on three different forums, this is by far the best feedback. On another Guzzi forum it was so contentious that it had to be deleted. And on a Duc forum I got no input.

Thanks KD. I think the 42 might be out of my budget, I did see that Klin Outrider are on closeout. They seem pretty good. I've heard good things about Klin.

Some have no armor but reinforcements and others do or have pockets for it optionally. I'm on the fence about that as well.

Friday or Saturday after the track action is a good time to sample some Lockhart BBQ, there are 3 or 4 famous places there. I've sampled at least three of them. The toll road is 90 85mph and I've been passed by motorcops going faster when I was doing 95. This isn't like typical pork BBQ with red sauce. It's smoked with salt and pepper with no sauce, whether beef or pork. I think the biggest treats are the beef dinosaur ribs. The problem with trying to sample a little of everything, is that it's easy over order. I was tired of seeing MM win there. I was cheering for his first win and perhaps a couple of more. Now it would be neat to see if he can recover. I did see Suzuki win it's first race (Rins) and Rossi get 2nd. And of course MM's great qualifying effort after jumping his broken bike- great view from T1.

I have a couple of pair of overpants that I wear on longer trips, otherwise I just wear jeans. I've been looking to get some riding jeans. Something that's comfortable but offering more protection than regular jeans.The other day, I noticed a fellow rider was wearing some cargo pants that looked like protective gear and a good match to a textile riding jacket. He told me they were 5.11 Motor Cop breeches. I was thinking that motor cop gear might be good for comfort, convenience and protection. I discovered that 5.11 has discontinued the cargo style but have a replacement motorcop pants for $130. These have caught my eye, except for the cost. I can try on 5.11 pants at the local store for fit and order the motorcop pants. (For some reason they call these "Tactical" pants; I have to wonder if my boxers are "Strategic"?) https://lapolicegear.com/511-74407-motorcycle-breeches.html So I'm interested to purchase riding jeans, motor cop pants, etc., etc. I know very little about cop stuff. I'm reluctant to order riding jeans without knowing the fit and quality.Any recommendations?Hopefully, we can share enough info that this might be helpful to others on the board. I'd never considered motorcop stuff but it seems to make sense.

considering how the Italian meal went in Poteau ... we'd likely never find each other

Considering Alex' win, I'll bet they'll be some at AF1 this week.

I see that the publication that published the MM hoax has formally apologized. That was really bad taste. I'm still on the fence for COTA. I think I only have a couple of days to sign for Ducati Island. Since it's a good ride, I'd like a riding partner but can't find one. I did ride to North Carolina once alone on the Greenie, that was a hardy trip with some great times. By comparison, the Ducati should be a piece of cake.

Not only winning but Alex is leading the points. Pretty good race for a guy that had never won on a bike that had never won.

hell freezes over

I'd say there is quite a difference speeding in traffic and around pedestrians vs the highway.

At least I have an advantage with my Corvette. I can change plugs and wires in about an hour.

OK, very bad tastes for April's Fools. Even worse when dated 2 April.

Here's the original article that was on my phone feed. https://www.motorcyclesports.net/articles/breaking-news-diplopia-wins-and-marc-marquez-ends-his-career

Didn't read like it. And it's not a funny subject. The risk of double vision is too serious. Expect an official announcement soon. Perhaps the press leak is an attempt to discourage MM from continuing?

Saw on my phone feed, that MM#93 is retiring.

uhm

OK, I got a follow up on the other board. Apparently Honda never said the crash was about mechanical failure. This came from another rider (Zarco?) based on rumor in the paddock. I think some of the Honda riders are blaming Michelin from what I've read elsewhere.

I think MotoGP is the best racing on the planet. But I have to agree that wings and ride height adjusters seem to muck it up a little. A lot of tech with little benefit to quality of the racing. Of course any team wants an edge allowed within the rules. Then the rules get reconsidered. So far as F1, I was skeptical of the DRS but it seems to have paid off the last couple of races (along with ground effects). I'd like to see them go back to steel suspension rods rather than carbon fiber after seeing Hamilton spear Verstoppen at Silverstone last year. I have no idea why each car can't have it's own pit, and those crazy drive between the lines rules need to be replaced with sand traps and barriers. Having written this, I actually watched a few races last year (not the entire durations) and seen some of both races this year. OTOH, there was real racing going on at the Texas Indycar race, I'm kicking myself for not going.

I was reading another board. One of the posters was listening to the GP press conference today. Best I could get was that Honda said that MM's bike crashed due to a failed ride height device. Makes me wonder if these things should be eliminated? Also one the transport planes on the way to Argentina got stuck in Kenya with mechanical failures. A couple of the Ducati teams don't have their bikes and garages.

So far as Desmo service as mentioned above, the adjustment interval is 15k miles on the V2 and 18k miles for the 11 Degree engine. If you're a DIY guy, there is a service that leases a Desmo maintenance kit, you can keep the kit for a few weeks, use that tools, purchase the consumables and get video instructions. I'll also share that the Duc branded parts, like timing belts and spark plugs are exorbitant but generic and discount parts are available- so shop around and you may find that a Duc isn't much more difficult than any 4 cyl sportbike to maintain with the same labor hours. I was told the biggest trick is making sure not drop the valve into the engine when making the adjustment. And each valve has two shim, closing & opening. So a Duc twin was the same number of adjustments as 4 cyl conventional bike In my case, Don's shop did the 18k service. Besides being a Guzzi dealer, he used to be the head wrench at the Duc shop here. Next time, I'll work with him for the service and get some hands-on training, just another 14k miles to go. The labor bill was something like $600, which was all the 18k mile maintenance list, including desmo, servicing the forks and additionally replacing the drive chain.

Best to your son and your family. Stay in touch more often too. We miss your wit and knowledge. And if you're cooped up in isolation and want to vent, this is the place. (I can't say that abut WG)

The Supersport is very comfortable but doesn't have the rocket engine like the V2, although it looks great. The SS has the torque-y engine (similar to the Indian -above-) while the V2 is a screamer. Also has a saddlebag package and is considered at Touring Sportbike.

Run up to AMS in Dallas and you may like it. They talk bikes, give test rides and won't pressure you buy. They also have very many classic Ducatis on display. I purchased my 939 Supersport from them. Despite looking like a Superbike, it's more comfortable than my V11 Sport.