Fast Facts About David:
- Riding for 20 years
- First bike was a '89 Honda CRB Hurricane 600
- Has been riding to work for the last several years
How long have you been riding?
Almost 20 years
First motorcycle?
1989 Honda CBR Hurricane 600 converted into a streetfighter, which was (frankly) awesome. It was a really fun bike, I still miss it.
Current motorcycle?
2021 Ninja 1000SX - after a hiatus from sport bikes, I couldn't resist this sport touring offering from Kawasaki. For me, it is comfortable enough to ride all day, which so far has topped out at a little over 850 miles, but I stopped for a hail storm, not discomfort. The gearing, and tuned down (to 147hp) four cylinder, are far more appropriate for the public roads than something like the ZX-10. It is not surprising to me that more manufacturers are bringing back sport oriented touring bikes.
How long have you been commuting by motorcycle?
Most of the last 6 years, but overall about half of the time I've been riding.
Why do you Ride To Work?
Honestly, I just love having the opportunity to ride before and after work almost everyday. I find the rides very soothing, even with NYC traffic (unlike being in a car) and prefer it to mass transit. It gives me an opportunity to do my thing for a little bit each day, kind of meditative in that way.
Where do you live (somewhere colder with snow?)/Do you ride to work in the winter? What is that like?
I live in NY and work in lower Manhattan, so we have some weather... I ride as much as I can, but there are usually a couple of snowstorms each year that push me onto the train for a couple of days; fortunately, our town has a nice little MC only parking area about 20 feet from the train platform. It can get pretty cold here, but that's where Aerostich and Gerbing make all the difference. Modern traction control is also pretty amazing.
Favorite Aerostich gear?
I daily wear the R3 standard in grey and black; it is pretty perfect and makes gearing up super easy, especially when you can throw a suit on underneath and just change boots at work. I keep eyeing the waxed canvas Darien set though, so who knows what's next?!?
Aerostich-related or Aerostich-specific stories?
I ride with a wide variety of bikers here in the North East, and I have become known as the crazy advocate of Aerostich, solely out of my love for the product. So much to the point that if anyone asks in-person, in a chat, on our forums, etc... about any type of riding gear, the others know immediately that I am just going to say, "Aerostich" and drop the mic.
My very first big ride, after receiving my R3, was from NYC to Montreal. I rode alone and on a pretty strict timeline, leaving around 5AM and trying to arrive in Montreal early afternoon in late August. When I arrived at the border, the sun was beating down in some 100 degree weather on the tarmac; or course, there was a long long line. Waiting and waiting my entire body started to sweat sitting out on the road with all the idling engines, including my own. Finally, the car in front of me pulled into the customs booth, but it was really just a tease because the Canadian border control decided to search the entire car...while I waited next in line. After what felt like an eternity, I was called up to the customs booth. The Agent looked at me, pouring sweat down my face, and before I could even get my helmet off he asked, "aren't you hot in there?" To which I quickly replied, "quite." Feeling pity or, perhaps, mercy, he barely glanced at my passport and sent me on my way.
Anything else you would like to share with our audience?
Ride safe, far, and often!
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