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And for when things get serious

And the one that's likely more fitting here, my '94 900 SuperSport with all manner of cool bits and trick parts

On the other end of the spectrum...

This is probably the most fun, especially when you take a perfectly good dirt bike, and smaller wheels and slicks on it. Dumb and hilariously fun.

Atop the two-stroke, which is the preferred weapon for the technical and slick singletrack we enjoy in the PNWet.

... and forgive me for the multiple posts; I wasn't able to upload all the images in one post.

Let's see if I can get a few pictures posted here...

From last weekend on the big, overgrown dirt bike, in the wilds of central Oregon.

The 450, which gets a rally tower for racing rallies. Seen here in go-anywhere mode.

@NickD said in Motorcycles:

@Bobcat-Sig I've got the non Bayliss version of this, great bike.

The V2 is an amazing bike. I prefer it to the V4 (of any flavor). It's easier to ride and I'm faster on my V2 than the V4 Streetfigther.

I loved it so much that when my 899 died a fiery death at the track several years ago, I circled back to the V2.

@louisbosco said in Motorcycles:

@Bobcat-Sig I thought the sp2 came with a dry clutch. did you swap it back to wets?

No, you are correct; it does come with a dry clutch. Out of the box from Borgo-Panigale, the wet clutch cover is fitted, but underneath is the Ducati Performance dry clutch from STM. In the box is a carbon fiber trim piece.

As seen here:

The email dropped for me today and saw these and thought, "Oh my!"

This spring, my beloved pair of suede J Shoes chukka boots finally gave up the ghost. They were my go-to, business travel shoes; light, comfortable, paired well with all manner of business casual, and uncommon. I love them.

These look like a worthy replacement, even if they aren't nearly as light. I'm still enjoying my 7" cap toe IH Wesco collab. I think they're called the Guildsman these days. Nonetheless, killer boots.

Is the last the same on these Foot Patrols as the Guildsman?

@popvulture My man! Yes, same. The 888 in 25oz does feel high on me, but have softened a bit upfront. I find that fit to be a good cold-weather option as it covers more of the backside.

Out of curiosity since I'm a new guy here; how are you finding, in general, how front and back-rise measurements relate? I see not all brands or vendors list both, usually only one.

With a lifetime of skiing, hiking, and now motorcycling, sporting a butt is very much my cross to bear. Though my wife loves it, so...

@pechelman said in WESCO:

Has anyone had trouble with getting a good fitting boot when going the custom route? Batting 0 for 2 and not sure what the deal is. Obviously I'm reaching out to them but curious if it's just me. Mods feel free to delete if this doesn't belong or your concerned.

You're not alone. Several years ago, after I discovered the Mr Lou, I desperately wanted a pair, but no manner of trying was going to make it fit on my high-volume, high-instep, triangle-shaped feet. I even rode one of my motorcycles up to Wesco to try on as many different versions as they had. No dice. Le sad.

Chris from Wesco then suggested a custom pair with the same horsehide teacore leather on a different last. I was thrilled! I measured at home with the help of my sweet wife, though was unsure. So I had Chris measure on another trip up. Partway through the build, he sent the uppers for me to try on and they seemed to fit, so I had the boots completed.

When they showed up, they were beautiful and took some time to settle in. But even now, after several years of irregular wear, they never seem to fit correctly. Unless I have all but the thickest wool sock on, they will blister my heels, so they remain mainly a winter boot for me.

What's frustrating for me is that I have several pairs of cowboy boots, Tecovas mainly, that all fit better than most lace boots and oxford shoes. Cowboy boots share a similar shape and construction, so I know something like an engineer could fit well, but I'm not sure where the disconnect exists.

The poor fit isn't so bad as to make the boots unwearable, they just don't have the snug, conforming fit I've come to expect from a cowboy boot.

Wesco retains my measurements, so if I were go to the custom route again, i would certainly add my feedback to the order from my last pair in the hopes that the boots would be dialed for my fit.

@Mlwdp said in WESCO:

I personally have to use a boot jack, especially for the right foot, no matter the sock whether it be wool or cotton, all the time to take mine off and have had mine since 2020. I feel embarrassed saying this. Are there even videos to show how to take off engineer boots, in general? I know The Shop has made a video about putting them on(Wesco), but nobody, no matter the brand has made a video about taking them off without a boot jack. That’s the only frustrating thing for me when it comes to engineer boots.

I use a boot jack for nearly all of my boots, engineer, cowboy, lace-up; all of them. It's pretty standard.

Now that I'm venturing deeper into the depths of this forum, I'm heartened to fight a healthy thread around my greatest passion; motorcycles.

It's funny how well made things, mechanical things, and those that evoke a viceral reaction often overlap.

I currently operate nine bikes at the moment. All are either on the sporty end or on the dirty end, with one ADV bike splitting both worlds - four Ducatis and five KTMs.

@goosehd Edited

I waffled, Waited and now L and XL out of of stock. Gahh!!

Perhaps I missed it; are there stockists carrying this shirt? Maybe I can try there?

As I search for my next pair (and my first Iron Heart), I come and see the fades from @Oaktavia and that's about all anyone needs on whether to buy or not. Impressive!

@Denimhead-0 Upvote for Lemmy!! \m/

Much appreciated, fellas. Thank you! I'm now even more stoked on this denim.

For those of that have washed your shirts (I have yet to do so), did you experience any shrinkage?

I ask because in hoping for some in the sleeves and the length of the shirt.

Seeing that sashiko fabric now has me feverishly searching for a shirt. That's a killer garmnet.

@robustbambi Chris built a similar pair a few years with the horse tea core after it was clear my big-ass feet would never fit into any Mr Lou boot.

And yours are... amazing. Enjoy!