I have been eyeing on a new leather jacket for some time since I sold my beloved Delmar jacket few weeks back - and finally I found this nice white Racing jacket (big thanks to Mike at D-Store San Francisco). One thing I learn from my old Delmar jacket is that the so-called aerodynamic spoiler is really unless POS when it comes to street riding. My suit has one - it looks cool and fast, and it keeps my temperature down during the hot day. But in the case of jacket, especially without vent, it just adds extra weight without any real benefit. In fact, it creates problem when I use backpack. So it's time to get something simple and light wight for work day riding. The fitting of the Racing jacket is great. It's light in weight (comes without heavy liner) and fit me really well compare to the new Delmar, Alain, and Santa Monica (BTW, Santa Monica is one of the very best jacket out there; but I was informed that it will be discontinued in next season - that translated into big saving at the end of this riding season. Anyone interested, make sure add yourself into D-store mail list).
Next thing will be nice shorty gloves...
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Escapism from barry munsterteiger on Vimeo.
Found this very nice video from my local riding forum - all the roads are local, and it really connects to the way that I ride when I am out there - get away from the daily life, having fun and speed on the open roads in control manner - no dragging knees, no wheelies, no drama. Good job buddy!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Friday backyard ride
Got of work early and taking the advantage of summer sunlight; I took a quick local run with the newly acquired Dainese retro jacket after the Triumph Demo Day at Ace. Too bad I am not my Classic but still worked out nicely. Love the fit and style... I look soooo 70's LOL
Monday, July 11, 2011
New addition - HF Special Leather jacket
Lucky me!!! Great find from Craigslist - it is a older retro style Dainese HF Special Leather jacket from 2007 model year. The leather is a bit dry but without over stretching or road rush. After some love (cleaning and leather conditioner), it looks great!!! Perfect match with my Classic... that's if I get my Classic back >_<
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Weekend solo run
It has been too long since my last solo longer run. I was really excited but the weather just refuse to cooperate... It was really a lot colder than I expected, especially along the coast line. I was planning to go to Stewart Point but end up turned back few miles down after Janner- if I am not enjoy it, why bother? End up I spent more time at the sunny area - which is around Point Reyes Station and Stinson Beach. Still a nice ride after all... =)
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
2011 Ducati model lineup
Just found this clip online for 2011 model lineup with Diavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Streetfighter and Superbike. Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
As much as I love Arai, the pod system really bothering me. It's loud (wind noise), changing shield is painful, and it's un-relible. This is the second time it fails on me - luckily both times happened off ride. Odd thing is both failed on the left side... But I have to said the warranty is great - file my new open ticket online and got respond and confirmation on the following day. Hmm... will I buy Arai again? Really not sure... So far 4 of my Shoei (RF1000, and three X-11s) are all fail proof - nothing broke even after I crashed! What can I say???
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