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John: i plugged the vest (and had gloves) all last winter into the accessory socket. i bought 2in velcro in a strip and rigged that around my left thigh. then i put the wires and thermostat thru that and take up the slack. the 'stat stays right ontop of my thigh where i can modulate it, etc. you can...

sorry, technical difficulties.....

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just got Sidi; fit, well...like a glove? but waterproof and will be warm this winter.

my R came w/ z4's, which squared off a bit at about 6K mi. Now on second set of pilot roads--used them all winter and summer. good grip and no squaring off (although maybe i'm riding more aggressively ?). i may try z6
next as they seem to be a popular choice: z6--better grip; pilots--better wear?

Thanks alot for the reply!
dan

how are the Held gloves sized? #s, or L, M, etc....? Thinking about getting a pair of 'steve's

i agree. seems odd not to have a great DJ ride report

Received '04 R in april '05. 11k mi on it. loving every minute. if i didn't have to work so much......

looks great! love it.
i'll take one in L

Done it, too. Just got the bike last march ('05). taking it around the block for a quick spin. starting a slow turn from a stop sign, wheel turned to left--thought i saw a car coming up from my side (around a parked truck); hit the--front brake, wheel turned.....---down i went. the gas stain (inject...

Hey and hello-welcome. i'm in pittsburgh--go steelers. i picked up my R last jan '05, and started really riding in april. i bought gerbing's heated gloves/jacket and have been able to ride down here at least one day a week (have only applied Battery tender plus/for gel batteries, too) once! seems to...

saw that at work, too. that's great HAR HAR!!

well, maybe it will warm up later for ya. looks like i may have a 2 day window (actually above 32!).
merry christmas/happy holidays to all.

Thanks, all for the great advice. I rode in at 5:30a to work--about 23 degrees. I'm using the roads i know (wouldn't take a ride in the country right now!). Great comments. I'll keep you informed. Stay warm/and safe. Oh, and the gerbings jacket is the best. only thing cold is my a$$. (don't have the...

ok, i'm gonna try to ride as long as there is no ice/snow on the roads around here (unfortunately, it's shaping up to be a cold, long winter). Besides heated gear (i bought gerbing); any tips from those of you experienced in winter riding RE: safety; how to predict where ice/salt will be (besides wh...

whoops. forgot to log in twice. that was me above.

Midlife mark: chances are you did not have the real flu (influenza), but probably had a typical viral URI (upper respiratory infection). The real flu is not subtle. I'd get one, especially if you have any health problems or are over 65. I work in health-care, so i get one every year. i had the 'real...

hmm. 'round here--iron city. or rolling rock/yuengling. really like bombay sapphire and tonic.
anyone ever try absinthe? only read about it.