tall_tracy

I agree completely. I never try to keep up to the point that I'm in over my head. But having someone slightly faster helps me go a little faster if that makes any sense. If I can't keep up at all, I just fall back and ride alone.

I agree with you, but everyone I've ridden with seems exponentially faster than I am on roads with curves. I could use the practice but feel like it hinders/annoys other riders so I just don't join. I want to ride because I love it, not spend the day with anxiety because I feel like I'm slowing everyone else down.

I understand the concentration and stress -- this is the main reason why I never join the rides posted.

Really?? yuck... Damn Germans, had to eff everything up. Perhaps the new name will be Harducly Desmodison. Ugh fringe... it's the worst... no fringe, never, not gonna do it... lol

Damn it! Plus, I hate fringe... Fingers crossed that this deal falls through. I read that Ducati is actually under Audi ownership, which is still the VW conglomerate, so is dieselgate the real reason their selling??

I have matte paint sealant from Dr Beasley's - it was recommended by another rider that had a bike with matte paint. I haven't used anything else from them, yet. www.drbeasleys.com

He ain't lyin... From now on, I know to not respond to his posts that I like something - otherwise he eliminates all my questions/excuses and I find myself with new gear, etc. Not that it's a bad thing... it's just an expensive thing. lol

Try a different chin curtain to see if that does anything maybe? I forgot to add that I went up a size with the GT-AIR. It's worth trying on anything you might buy because not all helmets fit the same, even from the same manufacturer. Hopefully there's someplace close that you can try something on before you buy?

I have both the GT-Air and the RF-1200. My first helmet was a Scorpion that wasn't doing me any favors. When I got the RF1200, it was worlds better (for me). There wasn't as much noise as the Scorpion, and the availability of a Transitions self-tinting shield was amazeballs. I was happy with it. Fast forward a year or two and being on a naked bike, the RF1200 wasn't doing it's job as it used to on my R6 (it was noisy & started giving me pressure on my forehead), I guess that tiny R6 windscreen actually does something?? A month or so ago I purchased the GT-Air from Riders Discount and once I went riding with it, I couldn't believe the difference from the RF1200. The GT-Air was quieter - probably in part because of the thicker padded chin curtain, which I haven't removed because I've read that this helps reduce wind noise within this particular helmet. I took it on my moto-camping adventure and had no issues with it at all. I have a completely naked bike, no tiny windscreen or anything. You've at least got a decent windscreen on the 650 but depending on how tall you are, the buffeting from it could hit you in a weird spot. My 650 seemed to hit me right in the helmet/visor/chin area, but that's because I'm freakishly tall. I like the GT-Air, but you've got fairings so the RF1200 might work for you. IMO, you can't really go wrong with Shoei (as long as it fits your melon).

Well I'm sure you could check Instagram for #Babesrideouteastcoast2 and find plenty of pics... lol

We were just talking about this device on my trip. I'd like to find something that I can take still photos with while riding. I don't want to create videos - I don't want to make that kind of commitment, but would love to be able to snap photos while riding. Also, does Sena have anything that combines with my 3S? I know it's the basic model and doesn't have a lot of features compared to the others so chances are pretty slim. If you have any recommendations that I could research, that would be great. Thanks!!

Maybe 85-87. We mostly cruised around 80. The wind in NY was rough at certain points so I would tuck to give my neck a break from the wind.

Agreed, until you can't get a cell signal, then you have to sing to yourself in your helmet... I couldn't get a cell signal in the campground at all. Not really a big deal for me, except that I couldn't send my family texts that I had made it to our destination without incident.

These are the ones I have... https://www.amazon.com/Nonoise-Motor-Generation-Ceramic-Filter/dp/B00EDHWELY/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1496844968&sr=8-1&keywords=no+noise

I have ear plugs and a new helmet. I bought a Shoei GT-Air which is built for a naked bike like mine and is worlds quieter than my RF-1200. I used to think my RF-1200 was quiet until I rode with the GT-Air - what a difference. I have no-noise ear plugs that filter out noise (wind, etc) but still allow you to hear music thru a Sena. I recommend the ear plugs as well as the helmet.

@OsuMj what is your inseam? I purchased a pair of Street & Steel (?) mens jeans from Cycle Gear but am always in the market for riding pants, especially if they fit well. I fear the A* pants will end up as capri pants on me. ☹️

My photos are on instagram... http://Instagram.com/speedracerchic It was awesome, I've never seen so many women riders, and from all over the country.

Oh wow, how awful for your wife. From what I remember it's a hairline fracture - she was able to go home back in the states that evening.

That was my thought but just because of my own experience on my R6. The R6 was involved in the wreck - not sure if a full mirror check was done before merging to the left lane combined with a kid in a pickup that apparently sped up to play bumper cars with the Yamaha - it all happened just over my left shoulder as she was behind the Ducs apparently trying to help us merge & stay together after construction/closed left lane. Luckily the R6 bucked her off on impact or she may have ended up under the front tire of the truck - so I'm told. Broken wrist & elbow, other wrist sprained, fractured pelvis were the worst of it.

The girl I took the trip with is pretty popular on Instagram. I'm new to Instagram but connected with a lot of girls on the site after meeting them.

You're right - his vest had OPP on it. He was laid back and not a dick like cops here can be, which was helpful given what had just transpired.

We did meet a hot Provincial Police Office (Canada's version of a state cop) after the crash. His hotness along with the fact that he was swearing in front of us helped all of us deal with the shock of the accident. But I'm guessing none of you guys care about that... lol

I don't have any pics of the lesbians as I have no interest in them, unlike you guys. Sorry to disappoint you...

Just over 4 days, a little more than 1300 miles, 4 states, & 2 countries. 4 women, 2 Ducati Monsters, 1 Yamaha R6, & 1 Silverado carrying a Supermoto and all the rest of our gear. Unfortunately our trip contained a crash not long after we crossed into Canada from MI, and after a 5 hour delay at a hospital we continued on without our injured rider. Luckily she only suffered broken bones and road rash... it could have been much worse - the whole thing happened almost right next to me and was very surreal. Once we arrived at the event, there were bikes everywhere at the campground (all kinds from old Royal Enfields to BMW GS1200s to Triumph Scrambers to Harley cruisers and a few supersports). There were 550 women that arrived for a weekend of camping, free drinks, karaoke, live bands and some really beautiful riding thru the Catskills of NY. The weekend was perfect for riding, until Sunday when we left for home. We left early trying to beat a storm, but still hit downpours thru PA that soaked us completely thru our raingear, so we had to stop to dry out and wait for the storm to pass. This was an epic journey for me as I've never taken a motorcycle trip, let alone go camping, all with women I'd never met in person either. I had such a great time meeting women riders from different states and going on my first all women group ride (there were 15 of us)! It was a blast and I hope to go back. And, yes there were lesbians there...

I average about 31mpg with varied driving between city & highway, and I'm not usually driving gently either. I don't think you can beat the interior of most any VW, imo. Good luck with your search. And PLEASE provide pics of the Corolla plow truck!!! ?