[Ducati] Re: Advice for a new (old) rider?

[Darrin Burdine]

For me, fatigue is one of the bigger issues. Having recentley entered the (older) age group I can tell you that most problems have been from being either mentaly, or physically exhausted. Staying fresh and alert on both counts does wonders for having a good experience. Some of the things I do is stop every 100miles (or sooner) whether I need to or not. Moving around on the bike helps defeat the numbness that clip-ons and rearsets will do to you. Also, when I stop I usually get a Gatoraide or something similar. Coffee or soda will just dehydrate you and make you have to use the restroom more often.Bottled water is good too. If it's a short break I just close it up and put it in the tankbag for the next time. I hope this helps. I'm sure many can attest that being alert is way safer.
                                                       Darrin
                                                     '01 748


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