Got mine 2017 at the end of October 2020 with 7000 km (4350 miles). Within a month it had 12000km (7450 miles). So I started this season with 12000km (7450 miles) and now up to 32000km (almost 20000 miles). 25000km (15500miles) in 8 months (including winter months in Ontario) without any of long multi days trips or commuting.
Black and silver Tracer GT in Hockley Village today around 4 o’clock. Lady as a new owner. We had a pretty nice chat when her co-riders were waiting for her.
Welcome on board and congratulations. You’re so right about the colour. Back in October I almost got white 2017. Got better deal on blue one with OEM panniers. Why not? Got it and like it. Still smiling after 20 000 km so far.
Everything fine with Aerostich except good venting and that’s the main reason I prefer Klim. To me any riding gear without good venting options is useless. Textile, Gore-Tex or leather it doesn’t matter. Useless!
And yes to foot enlarger. It might help as well. In addition it will prevent sinking into hot asphalt when you park it on the street/parking lot or when you park it on the grass/gravel/sand.
If you are trying to do it normal way it is 50/50 chance. Try to do this - take your feet forward of the foot peg and than move back lifting the foot peg up with your heel. At the same time move kickstand back with your toes. It works almost 100% for me.