12-12-2017, 10:06 AM
Ride report 12/12:
It's been a little over 2 months of ownership and I've racked up about 2k miles so far. You can read some of the work that's been done above. Mainly just an overview of how things have been going riding to work 4x/week and if I can every day (even if just short).
I traded in my leather riding jacket for a 4 season textile jacket by Tourmaster. With commuting everyday into DC I wanted to be as covered as possible. CPE armor in the elbows, shoulders, and back with ballistic material in contact points makes me feel much better. With the liner inside I'm warm enough with just a dress shirt on underneath. A set of Joe Rocket winter gloves with 100g of Thinsulate changed my life. I've never had cold hands since I bought those gloves.
Pretty straight forward routine to get me on my way. Riding to work is the highlight of everyday and I can't wait to get on the bike. Check the tire pressure and adjust about once a week, check the signals, brake light, horn, etc. every other ride, and lube chain every 300 miles. I've only actually adjusted it once because I was a noob and lazy. Such an easy job.
Just ordered a Delkevic slip-on and I am pumped to get it on. It changes the SV from a soft sewing machine whisper to a car-alarm initiating roar. Should be here just before Xmas and hope to install. Exhaust pr0n promised.
It's been a little over 2 months of ownership and I've racked up about 2k miles so far. You can read some of the work that's been done above. Mainly just an overview of how things have been going riding to work 4x/week and if I can every day (even if just short).
I traded in my leather riding jacket for a 4 season textile jacket by Tourmaster. With commuting everyday into DC I wanted to be as covered as possible. CPE armor in the elbows, shoulders, and back with ballistic material in contact points makes me feel much better. With the liner inside I'm warm enough with just a dress shirt on underneath. A set of Joe Rocket winter gloves with 100g of Thinsulate changed my life. I've never had cold hands since I bought those gloves.
Pretty straight forward routine to get me on my way. Riding to work is the highlight of everyday and I can't wait to get on the bike. Check the tire pressure and adjust about once a week, check the signals, brake light, horn, etc. every other ride, and lube chain every 300 miles. I've only actually adjusted it once because I was a noob and lazy. Such an easy job.
Just ordered a Delkevic slip-on and I am pumped to get it on. It changes the SV from a soft sewing machine whisper to a car-alarm initiating roar. Should be here just before Xmas and hope to install. Exhaust pr0n promised.
Current
2006 4Runner V8 Limited|| Currently no BRAPS
Past
2007 DRZ400S || 2007 SV650 || 1998 Yamaha RT180 || 1998 XJ Sport || 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon || 1998 XJ Classic || 2002 VW Passat Wagon || 1992 F150 Custom
2006 4Runner V8 Limited|| Currently no BRAPS
Past
2007 DRZ400S || 2007 SV650 || 1998 Yamaha RT180 || 1998 XJ Sport || 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon || 1998 XJ Classic || 2002 VW Passat Wagon || 1992 F150 Custom