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Title: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Spidey on January 11, 2009, 10:15:23 AM
I got this sweet Duc jacket from Michael Moore about two years ago.  He brought it back from Italy and gave it to my parents for their engagement.  I wasn't able to wear it until now.  Is this too big?  I don't wanna take it back, not after all the work the Blonde did to get me here.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3187746565_1a4f3675cb.jpg?v=1231696640)

I really like the jacket.  I think it makes me look more mature.  See . . .

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3187746559_f0a19fa25f.jpg?v=1231696613)

I wish it fit properly.  That would make buddah baby happy. 

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3364/3187754215_2b0785f1c1.jpg?v=0)

P.S.  This is my first DMF post.  I figured since I was wearing my new Duc jacket, it was moto-related and I should post in General.  I'm pretty new to this interwebz thang.
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: red baron on January 11, 2009, 10:17:21 AM
Congrats Spidey [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: jdubbs32584 on January 11, 2009, 10:21:15 AM
Nice job spidey!
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Randimus Maximus on January 11, 2009, 10:22:19 AM
Awesome!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Triple J on January 11, 2009, 10:24:49 AM
Congrats...very cute!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: mbalmer on January 11, 2009, 10:26:55 AM
You won't believe how fast this jacket will become too small. Then you can think about the next baby.
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: ducnymph on January 11, 2009, 10:34:53 AM
Beautiful  :) :) :)
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on January 11, 2009, 10:36:06 AM
Congrats! I will have some bourbon for ya  ;)
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Grampa on January 11, 2009, 10:47:14 AM
just when I thought Spidey could not get any shorter...... ;D


congrats [clap]
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: oldjackbob on January 11, 2009, 10:59:20 AM
What a perfect, and perfectly serene, face in that last pic!

Congrats, Spidey!
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Buckethead on January 11, 2009, 11:35:57 AM
Awesome!

Congrats, Spidey.
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: TiNi on January 11, 2009, 11:36:59 AM
she's sooo beautiful  :)

keep the jacket,
you'll outgrow it fast!

congratulations spidey!
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: BastrdHK on January 11, 2009, 11:49:47 AM
Congrats Spidey.....the Blonde did a good job!  Waiting for the details of the first ride report 8)
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: sfarchie on January 11, 2009, 11:55:41 AM
Congrats! From the beanie she's wearing, I know which hospital she was born at.  :)
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: mitt on January 11, 2009, 12:18:49 PM
Congrats on the newest little monster.

mitt
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: DesmoDiva on January 11, 2009, 12:19:37 PM
Congrats on the new addition to the family.   [thumbsup]

Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: johnc on January 11, 2009, 12:20:20 PM
congrats.

any idea who the father is?  [roll]
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Grampa on January 11, 2009, 12:28:45 PM
Quote from: johnc on January 11, 2009, 12:20:20 PM
congrats.

any idea who the father is?  [roll]

zing   [laugh]
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: smducman on January 11, 2009, 12:29:21 PM
Congratulation man !!! [thumbsup]
Make sure the  baby will hangs out in the garage and watches video GP race with free time.
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Grampa on January 11, 2009, 12:33:28 PM
Quote from: smducman on January 11, 2009, 12:29:21 PM
Congratulation man !!! [thumbsup]
Make sure he will hangs out in the garage and watches video GP race with free time.


he's a she  ;)

inside plumbing
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Howie on January 11, 2009, 01:01:32 PM
WOW!   Congrats!!
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: MadDuck on January 11, 2009, 01:10:21 PM
Good for you Spidey!
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Desmostro on January 11, 2009, 04:18:19 PM
Congrats guys! w00t! 

You'll grow into that jacket and need a new one before you know it, don't worry.
And don't be afraid if you puke on it every now and then.
Everybody does that. Especially at Zeitgeist.  ;)
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Gus Duc on January 11, 2009, 04:29:30 PM
Congrats on the beautiful baby girl [thumbsup]

There goes the track day budget [laugh]

She'll have a nice round head in no time...... ask me how I know [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: mostrobelle on January 11, 2009, 04:39:55 PM
Met the little ankle-biter myself yesterday.  She's loud and cranky--just like dad.   [laugh]

Congrats again. 
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: swampduc on January 11, 2009, 04:48:32 PM
Quote from: Desmostro on January 11, 2009, 04:18:19 PM
Congrats guys! w00t! 

You'll grow into that jacket and need a new one before you know it, don't worry.
And don't be afraid if you puke on it every now and then.
Everybody does that. Especially at Zeitgeist.  ;)

Including your dad.
She's beautiful, Spidey. Congratulations.
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: duclvr on January 11, 2009, 05:45:45 PM
Congrats!
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: herm on January 11, 2009, 05:46:23 PM
hahahaha, talk about biting into the track day and Bourbon budget

Congrads Dude.
same for the Blonde!
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: smducman on January 11, 2009, 06:16:20 PM
Quote from: bobspapa on January 11, 2009, 12:33:28 PM
he's a she  ;)

inside plumbing

Woop , I am sorry , thanks for correct  :)
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: yak52pilot on January 11, 2009, 06:53:16 PM
Awesome! Is it your first kid? Whats the name?
oh yeah.... no more sleep...
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: topangster on January 11, 2009, 06:57:21 PM
Well done, Spidey!  She's gorgeous.  May your life never be the same...

We have 5, btw (wife had 3 when we got married, and we've had 2 more.) :o  Keeps life interesting, I'll tell ya.  But it's the best ride ever.  I took my 20 month old to the Bike Show in Long Beach last month, she wanted to sit on a bunch of the bikes...and instantly reached for the throttle each time. Made "vroom vroom" noises while she did it, too.  Who said chicks can't ride?!  

Congrats man.
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Rob Hilding on January 11, 2009, 07:00:16 PM
Congrats to you all!!!

What a cutie [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: FLSTFI_E46 on January 11, 2009, 07:09:06 PM
Congrats !  [wine] to you and your entire family.

I suppose no late-night boozing in a NYC bar with some NYMMCers for quite some time ?? ..  ;)
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: somegirl on January 11, 2009, 08:13:32 PM
Congrats!!! [beer]
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Blake on January 11, 2009, 11:01:14 PM
Congrats, kids are the coolest, they keep you young at heart and light in the wallet.
Here's to the newest little one on the DMF    [beer]

Later
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: goldFiSh on January 12, 2009, 03:43:29 AM

Well that's just put the hugest  ;D on my face.

Congrats to Spidey and the Blonde from the other side of the world [clap] [clap] [clap]

Quote from: mbalmer on January 11, 2009, 10:26:55 AM
You won't believe how fast this jacket will become too small.

My (not so) little fella is 15mths and boy you're right about that .
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Autostrada Pilot on January 12, 2009, 08:25:09 AM
Congrats!

Well done-she's a cutie.
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Spidey on January 12, 2009, 03:06:35 PM
Quote from: yak52pilot on January 11, 2009, 06:53:16 PM
Awesome! Is it your first kid? Whats the name?
oh yeah.... no more sleep...

Yeah, it's our first.  Don't worry, I took the suggested safety courses and bought full gear.  Her name is Ziv, pronounced zeev.  It's Hebrew and roughly translated (very roughly) means shine or radiant.  First ride was picture perfect.  Here are her specs.

Wet Weight:  7lbs 11oz. 
Wheelbase:  20.5 inches. 
Model year:  2009
Service Intervals:  About every 3 hours.
Annual Maintenance Cost:  $11tyb 
Fuel Capacity:  two boobs.

We were scheduled to pick her up at the dealer on 1/11.  Last Monday eve, the dealer called and said she was ready.  About six days early.  So we started on our way.  It was a while before we got to the dealer to pick her up--about 8.5 hrs.  That was a long ride.  The Blonde almost wanted to turn around and go back home.  But once we finally got to the dealer, it was ok.  Ziv was ready for her inaugural ride about 1.5 hrs after we arrived (3:34 am 1/6).  No additional delivery fees or taxes--no drugs or stitching.  Apparently, the Blonde is as good at birthing as I am at putting motorcycles--and myself--onto the asphalt.  And we have a pretty reliable local dealer.  In fact, the dealer was kind enough to remove some excess tubing around the frame rather that turning it into a DYI job.  The Blonde and little Ziv are doing just peachy.

With about 6 days on her, I'd say she's breaking in quite nicely.  Those stock pipes are damn loud, and I've noticed some strange fluid leaks from her lower cases.  The mechanic assures us that the leaking is totally normal, and will resolve itself with more miles.  There's lots of excess body motion, but she'll get her suspension dialed in her for weight soon enough.   

Overall, she's a good first purchase.  Now if only she came with a warranty . . .
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: desmoquattro on January 12, 2009, 05:43:53 PM
Congrats!

But don't you think she needs her own screen name? Some possibilities:

Itsey Bitsey
Larva

Do I smell a naming contest coming on?
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: El Matador on January 13, 2009, 09:09:23 AM
Congrats!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: duqette on January 13, 2009, 05:56:37 PM
Quote from: Spidey on January 12, 2009, 03:06:35 PM

Overall, she's a good first purchase.  Now if only she came with a warranty . . .

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
It's not the warranty you'll be wanting, it's the owner's manual. Don't tell me you forgot to pick yours up from the dealer?

I tell you, I'm still looking for the "off" switch on mine, and he's over 11 years old now...  [bang]

Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: LA on January 13, 2009, 06:16:49 PM
At's a good lookin' kid. [thumbsup]

I saved her little picture, title Spidey's 1st kid - filed under important motorcycle stuff.

LA
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: BikerGoddess on January 13, 2009, 09:07:36 PM
Congrats to Spidey and the Blonde! [thumbsup] If only the D Store sold infant-size leather onesies...
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Juan on January 13, 2009, 09:48:00 PM
Hey congratulations to the 3 of you..!! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Mother on January 14, 2009, 10:52:59 AM
Hhmm

spidey hates boobs

I would assume like father like daughter

so

how do you feed it?
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Spike on January 14, 2009, 05:29:49 PM
She is a cutey! Congratulations!  [clap]
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Drunken Monkey on January 14, 2009, 05:31:53 PM
Quote from: duqette on January 13, 2009, 05:56:37 PM

I tell you, I'm still looking for the "off" switch on mine, and he's over 11 years old now...  [bang]


Let me guess, you lost your red key, didn't you?  [roll]
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: duqette on January 16, 2009, 09:57:30 AM
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on January 14, 2009, 05:31:53 PM
Let me guess, you lost your red key, didn't you?  [roll]

[laugh] Red key?!?  He's a '97 model. No such thing....

Spidey's new one probably comes with all sorts of extras that hadn't even been invented yet when I got mine...  [cheeky]
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on January 16, 2009, 10:03:17 AM
I'm told as things get broken in, the backfiring will diminish.
Title: Re: My new Duc jacket seems too big
Post by: duqette on January 16, 2009, 03:14:34 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on January 16, 2009, 10:03:17 AM
I'm told as things get broken in, the backfiring will diminish.

The backfiring is normal. It's the stuff coming back up from the gas tank that'll get you....  :P