no one is going to make you eat donuts before you ride it
I do not have a weight problem myself.
I have a height problem. I'm 3 inches too short for my weight.
welcome to the forum, Turbo
for your second post, how about saying hello in the New Member section.
Tell is where you're from and maybe post a pic of your bike.
Not much activity lately.
It's still winter for many so not much riding, I guess.
It's good riding for some though.
So, why is everything quiet?
I ride 2-3 times a week. My CTX is gone but I'm enjoying the heck out of my CB500X.
Nice weather, not much rain, temps high 70s to mid 80s.
Perfect...
Thicker grips help with wrist pain for many and others feel they get better control.
For about 10 years I have used tennis racquet wrap on various bikes.
it comes in thin and thick (cushioned) and can be had a wallyworld. The thick ones are my choice.
About 4 bucks for two thin and three bucks...
that is the only modular type I would consider if I had to ride with the chin bar not in front of my chin.
Riding with a modular open and the chin bar on top of your head is not safe. Think about it.
I have a Shoei Neotech modular and have had other modulars in the past.
They are much easier to put on and you can raise the chin bar to grab a drink or talk.
The helmet you refer to as modular with a removable chin bar are called adaptable helmets by some.
Nolan makes a popular one. And there...
It will not fall over on the side stand if you are on a level surface. Not to worry.
Try lifting up and pulling back when you stand on the center stand foot. Grab something at the rear of the bike (left passenger footpeg maybe). Lift with your legs, not your back.
When at home, roll the back...
I see similar every day.
Except the drivers aren't blind.
They're texting or on the phone or putting on make-up or picking up something from the floor.
Not vision blind but blind never the less.
Those drivers are why we have lane change control and auto braking from the car in front.
Not being...
I've taken the ARC twice (five years apart) and it was well worth the time and effort.
As we rack up miles we get complacent in how we ride and develop little bad habits we aren't even aware of..
That course keeps you on your toes.
Braking and slow speed maneuvering can never be practiced...