Hayabusa to Dyna 1st 100 miles
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07-04-2010, 08:27 AM
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If it were me I would just wear what I am used to wearing and screw whatever everyone else thinks. If that is the same gear that you wear on the Busa then so be it.
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07-04-2010, 08:47 AM
I add gear as the weather cools down. Summer in Ga. has me in steel - toed boots, jeans, vest and nov helmet with sun visor. Oh, and gloves. At least some protection if something happened.
Winter has me in the mesh jacket or leathers, patch vest, chaps, and warmer gloves. Under 50 degrees will put a face mask on and zip on the neck liner to my police half shell.
Often wish for heated grips.
Winter has me in the mesh jacket or leathers, patch vest, chaps, and warmer gloves. Under 50 degrees will put a face mask on and zip on the neck liner to my police half shell.
Often wish for heated grips.
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07-04-2010, 08:57 AM
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Of course we know the best thing to wear is a T shirt that says "Superbowl" Champions right?
Thanks for the welcome by the way.
Thanks for the welcome by the way.
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07-04-2010, 12:09 PM
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Noob here, took delivery today of a 2010 Dyna Superglide. The wifey and I spent the whole day riding and visiting, in short we had a blast.
Lots of questions though:
Best Harley helmet?
Riding with beany helmets (half helmet) and riding glasses, 70mph feels like 165mph on my Hayabusa and the wind noise is quite someting. I'm not a windshield person, like the nakid bike look of a Harley. So the question is, what is the best Harley helmet???
Lots of clearance in the throttle tube?
First I thought something was loose in the front end, then I realized I only feel it in the right hand and it is actually the throttle tube that clatters when riding some rough pavement. Any solution here, or after market goodies?
No helmet lock on this bike, just want to make sure I did not miss it?
I know most Harley riders don't wear protective gear of even helmets. In NC helmets are required. Do any of you bother with protective gear? Today we wore jeans with knee protectors and kevlar and leather jackets with back, elbow and shoulder protection today. What do most riders do?
Finally, I thought I would just mention that there is no comparison between a Harley and a Hayabusa, two totally different bikes with different purposes and fun in their own way. My wife riding as passenger loves the Harley much more and I can see myself staying out of trouble by riding this bike more than the Busa. This is my first Harley.
Lots of questions though:
Best Harley helmet?
Riding with beany helmets (half helmet) and riding glasses, 70mph feels like 165mph on my Hayabusa and the wind noise is quite someting. I'm not a windshield person, like the nakid bike look of a Harley. So the question is, what is the best Harley helmet???
Lots of clearance in the throttle tube?
First I thought something was loose in the front end, then I realized I only feel it in the right hand and it is actually the throttle tube that clatters when riding some rough pavement. Any solution here, or after market goodies?
No helmet lock on this bike, just want to make sure I did not miss it?
I know most Harley riders don't wear protective gear of even helmets. In NC helmets are required. Do any of you bother with protective gear? Today we wore jeans with knee protectors and kevlar and leather jackets with back, elbow and shoulder protection today. What do most riders do?
Finally, I thought I would just mention that there is no comparison between a Harley and a Hayabusa, two totally different bikes with different purposes and fun in their own way. My wife riding as passenger loves the Harley much more and I can see myself staying out of trouble by riding this bike more than the Busa. This is my first Harley.
I was iin the same boat, came off sportbikes. I live in Ca and have to wear a helmet , but I wouldn't ride w/o one anyway ! I have my full face Shoei that I wear. I just can't do the brain bucket thing ! Wear what makes you feel safe. Like they say "dress for the crash , not the ride"
Rich
#36
07-05-2010, 09:24 PM
I kinda wonder if you could just drill a hole somewhere on a non-critical member of the frame and put a small padlock thru it for a cheap helmet lock?
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07-05-2010, 09:36 PM
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No reason you can't wear a full face helmet on your Harley if that's what you're comfortable with. I don't like having a windshield on my Fatbob either, and at freeway speeds, my FF is just more comfortable to me. I save my beanie for riding around town.
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07-05-2010, 10:49 PM
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Boots: Always. Have 4 helmets but usually wear my carbon polo. Jacket: Always. Mesh (HD) w/armor to textile (Tourmaster) w/armor and my new Fox Creek bomber that I'm looking (maybe) to put armor in. I kinda like logo-less stuff. I used to wear HD T-shirts more when I didn't have a bike. Now, the Harley pretty much speaks for itself.
Eyewear: I have some fancy schmancy prescription wrap-arounds that I paid way too much for before I knew better but they work great with the foam on the edges. They also have transition lenses which are great.
Eyewear: I have some fancy schmancy prescription wrap-arounds that I paid way too much for before I knew better but they work great with the foam on the edges. They also have transition lenses which are great.
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07-05-2010, 11:28 PM
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Noob here, took delivery today of a 2010 Dyna Superglide. The wifey and I spent the whole day riding and visiting, in short we had a blast.
Lots of questions though:
Best Harley helmet?
Riding with beany helmets (half helmet) and riding glasses, 70mph feels like 165mph on my Hayabusa and the wind noise is quite someting. I'm not a windshield person, like the nakid bike look of a Harley. So the question is, what is the best Harley helmet???
Lots of clearance in the throttle tube?
First I thought something was loose in the front end, then I realized I only feel it in the right hand and it is actually the throttle tube that clatters when riding some rough pavement. Any solution here, or after market goodies?
No helmet lock on this bike, just want to make sure I did not miss it?
I know most Harley riders don't wear protective gear of even helmets. In NC helmets are required. Do any of you bother with protective gear? Today we wore jeans with knee protectors and kevlar and leather jackets with back, elbow and shoulder protection today. What do most riders do?
Finally, I thought I would just mention that there is no comparison between a Harley and a Hayabusa, two totally different bikes with different purposes and fun in their own way. My wife riding as passenger loves the Harley much more and I can see myself staying out of trouble by riding this bike more than the Busa. This is my first Harley.
Lots of questions though:
Best Harley helmet?
Riding with beany helmets (half helmet) and riding glasses, 70mph feels like 165mph on my Hayabusa and the wind noise is quite someting. I'm not a windshield person, like the nakid bike look of a Harley. So the question is, what is the best Harley helmet???
Lots of clearance in the throttle tube?
First I thought something was loose in the front end, then I realized I only feel it in the right hand and it is actually the throttle tube that clatters when riding some rough pavement. Any solution here, or after market goodies?
No helmet lock on this bike, just want to make sure I did not miss it?
I know most Harley riders don't wear protective gear of even helmets. In NC helmets are required. Do any of you bother with protective gear? Today we wore jeans with knee protectors and kevlar and leather jackets with back, elbow and shoulder protection today. What do most riders do?
Finally, I thought I would just mention that there is no comparison between a Harley and a Hayabusa, two totally different bikes with different purposes and fun in their own way. My wife riding as passenger loves the Harley much more and I can see myself staying out of trouble by riding this bike more than the Busa. This is my first Harley.
I live about 45-60min south of Pinehurst across the stateline. I've ridden that way several times since finding Sandhills HD.
For me, I don't view helmets as the sportbike guys do with spending $400+ on a helmet. I don't wear one when riding in SC. Best is subjective. If you have a helmet that you prefer but it may be brightly colored as sportbike helmets usually are...get it painted the only color. Black.
Don't kid yourself. You can just as easily get a speeding ticket on your Harley as you could with your previous ride.
Riding back from Wilmington the other day, I was riding in excess of 90mph for a long time. 100mph is a little scary on my wide glide so I don't generally push it to that point.
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07-06-2010, 01:43 AM
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he he, i went from my 91 dyna to an 07 Hayabusa. needed something to ride while i replaced a dropped valve. so i ride my Busa in my Harley leathers. maybe you should ride your Harley in your Busa Leathers, and to heck with what anyone thinks.
i don't care if i look funny, as long as i feel safe.
lol see ya back on the org..
i don't care if i look funny, as long as i feel safe.
lol see ya back on the org..