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

[marc phillips]

I think the toughest part about us older guys riding Ducati's is the bar position and the strain on the back and arms. Are most of you guys using heli bars or bar backs? 


Darrin Burdine <dkburdine at yahoo.com> wrote: 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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