1997 klr 250 for sale

[David Nichols]

Saddlemen makes an interesting Adventure Track Seat with a groove down the middle that is supposed to take pressure off. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/saddlemen-adventure-track-seat-for-klr650-08-12 ________________________________ From: Jud To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:52 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Long Distance Saddle Yup, Sweet Cheeks is what I was thinking of. But Honey Buns got me into almost as much trouble.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, David Nichols wrote: > > I think you mean Sweet Cheeks > http://cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks.htm > > > And be careful when using Google to look up terms like "Sweet Cheeks". You may get some uh, impure results... > Better to use "Sweet Cheeks motorcycle seat" instead. > > > ________________________________ > From: Jud > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:42 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Long Distance Saddle > > > > Roger Lovin quotes an old middle eastern proverb that goes something like :"Tend carefully to your ass, for it bears you." A custom seat is one way, but they cost a lot. There are a lot of cheaper alternatives, from wooden beads, to sheepskin, to the Wally World seat cushion, to Honey Buns (or whatever they are called) a cordura cover that holds a couple of big pop bottles that support your inner thighs. I have not tried these last ones, but legendary adventure tourer and cheapskate Charlie Coons swears by them. > > Wooden beads and sheepskin are an improvement over the stock seat, but not as good as a dished Corbin, which in turn is not as good as a flat Corbin. > > The Meyer/Russell widebody seats are probably going to be the most comfortable, but I gather you don't like the price. Remember, you only pay for a good seat once. Otherwise you pay all day long every day. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "SeaTigerGo@" wrote: > > > > Howdy folks. I do a lot of long distance riding with lots of gear (I am > > a performer and a reenactor) and am looking for a comfortable long > > distance utility saddle, if such a thing exists. I have actually toyed > > with the idea of modifying a treeless endurance saddle (horse saddle) > > but would would really rather buy a made saddle with support and padding > > for my 6'1" broad frame and even broader A$$. Right now I get about an > > hour and a half before I start doing the KLR mamushka. If I could > > double that, I'd be happy. > > > > Any ideas... > > > > The perfect world saddle would also have more tie points for gear, I > > don't carry passengers unless I have to. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Jim (but most people call me... Jim) > > > > > > On 06/20/2012 10:30 AM, Jeffrey wrote: > > > seems like one would fit right above the front fender on pre08s--where some people put two small fog lights that draw much > > > more power and put out less light. > > > > > > I am just answering question; not marketing them! > > > > > > 12V to 24V DC 10W Cool White LED Wall Pack Black Shell Wash Flood Light Outdoor > > > Item condition: New > > > Time left: 2d 00h (Jun 22, 201207:36:22 PDT) > > > Output Brightness: > > > Quantity: > > > More than 10 available > > > / 3 sold > > > US $16.49 > > > Buy It Now > > > > > > > > > > > > BillMeLater Get 6 months to pay on purchases of $99+See terms > > > Shipping: FREE - Standard Shipping > > > | See all shipping details > > > > > > Item location: South El Monte, California, United States > > > > > > Ships to: United States > > > > > > Member id goldenpsx ( Feedback Score Of 33383Teal shooting star icon for feedback score in between 25,000 to 49,999) About member > > > 99.7% Positive feedback > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com > > > Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map > > > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Skypilot]

You need to first decide how much time you need to spend in the saddle. I have done several back to back 12 hour rally days on my 08 without too much issue. The Walmart ATV seat pad or even SeatConcepts cover might be enough to get you where you need to be If you are looking to move up from Sunday rides and commuting to a Prudhoe bay ride. If you are looking at real LD stuff, as in IBA qualifyign rides, you need to consider a Day Long or Russel saddle, dont bother with any of the cheap assed alternatives since they qualify as bringing a knife to a gun fight. The expense is well worth it if you plan to be in the saddle for long days. On the subject of 10% of bike cost I would say that if you are looking at LD stuff, the IBA kind, then you have the wrong bike for it. The Saddle seems an extravegant expense compared to the bike cost because you are trying to enter a garden tractor in the Gumbal Rally. The KLR is a great general purpose bike. Mine is my pickup truck, garden tractor, commuter, runabout, rally bike...It does a lot of things well and can play in a lot of arenas. Unfortunately Hard Core LD riding is not one of those Arenas. KLRs have been entered in the IBA rally but they are not competitive. They generaly dont finish the rally and what is left at the end is ready for a last bolt restore. Any member of the IBA, myself included, will tell you right up front that you need the right gear. A cheapo KLR seat making your but sore will be the least of your problems after a few back to back 12 hour days. The rest of the bike isnt up to the task

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, David Nichols wrote: > > I'd try the Coleman ATV cover first. And if you need more than that, the Seat Concepts kit is the best value. It's a do it yourself but all you'll need is a heavy duty stapler than can be bought cheap at Harbor Freight. They only cost $160. These are every bit as good as the Corbin and Sargeant seats at half the price. > > http://seatconcepts.com/products#ecwid:category=1671354&mode=category&offset=0&sort=normal > > > > ________________________________ > From: Jeff Khoury > To: "SeaTigerGo@..." > Cc: DSN KLR650 DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:09 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Long Distance Saddle > > > > The best bang-for-the-buck is the Coleman ComfortRide ATV Seat cover. It's what I use. > > http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-ATV-Comfort-Ride-Seat-Protector/16777864 > > -Jeff Khoury > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "SeaTigerGo@..." > To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:40:55 AM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Long Distance Saddle > > They look great.... Butt... Holy Cow... 10% of what I payed for the > bike New. Any other suggestions between gel boot inserts in my back > pocket and cost of refurbishing the bike? > > Regards, > Jim > > On 06/20/2012 12:24 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote: > > The Russell Day-Long saddles get really good reviews. > > > > -Jeff Khoury > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: " SeaTigerGo@... "< seatigergo@... > > > To: "DSN KLR650"< DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:19:15 AM > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Long Distance Saddle > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Howdy folks. I do a lot of long distance riding with lots of gear (I am > > a performer and a reenactor) and am looking for a comfortable long > > distance utility saddle, if such a thing exists. I have actually toyed > > with the idea of modifying a treeless endurance saddle (horse saddle) > > but would would really rather buy a made saddle with support and padding > > for my 6'1" broad frame and even broader A$$. Right now I get about an > > hour and a half before I start doing the KLR mamushka. If I could > > double that, I'd be happy. > > > > Any ideas... > > > > The perfect world saddle would also have more tie points for gear, I > > don't carry passengers unless I have to. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Jim (but most people call me... Jim) > > > > On 06/20/2012 10:30 AM, Jeffrey wrote: > >> seems like one would fit right above the front fender on pre08s--where some people put two small fog lights that draw much > >> more power and put out less light. > >> > >> I am just answering question; not marketing them! > >> > >> 12V to 24V DC 10W Cool White LED Wall Pack Black Shell Wash Flood Light Outdoor > >> Item condition: New > >> Time left: 2d 00h (Jun 22, 201207:36:22 PDT) > >> Output Brightness: > >> Quantity: > >> More than 10 available > >> / 3 sold > >> US $16.49 > >> Buy It Now > >> > >> > >> > >> BillMeLater Get 6 months to pay on purchases of $99+See terms > >> Shipping: FREE - Standard Shipping > >> | See all shipping details > >> > >> Item location: South El Monte, California, United States > >> > >> Ships to: United States > >> > >> Member id goldenpsx ( Feedback Score Of 33383Teal shooting star icon for feedback score in between 25,000 to 49,999) About member > >> 99.7% Positive feedback > >> > >> > >> > >> ------------------------------------ > >> > >> List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com > >> Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > >> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > >> Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map > >> Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo ! Groups Links > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[mark ward]

"Gumball rally" (I love Dom Deluise.) You're showing your age there Chris. LOL

--- On Wed, 6/20/12, Skypilot wrote: From: Skypilot Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Long Distance Saddle To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 7:35 PM You need to first decide how much time you need to spend in the saddle. I have done several back to back 12 hour rally days on my 08 without too much issue. The Walmart ATV seat pad or even SeatConcepts cover might be enough to get you where you need to be If you are looking to move up from Sunday rides and commuting to a Prudhoe bay ride. If you are looking at real LD stuff, as in IBA qualifyign rides, you need to consider a Day Long or Russel saddle, dont bother with any of the cheap assed alternatives since they qualify as bringing a knife to a gun fight. The expense is well worth it if you plan to be in the saddle for long days. On the subject of 10% of bike cost I would say that if you are looking at LD stuff, the IBA kind, then you have the wrong bike for it. The Saddle seems an extravegant expense compared to the bike cost because you are trying to enter a garden tractor in the Gumbal Rally. The KLR is a great general purpose bike. Mine is my pickup truck, garden tractor, commuter, runabout, rally bike...It does a lot of things well and can play in a lot of arenas. Unfortunately Hard Core LD riding is not one of those Arenas. KLRs have been entered in the IBA rally but they are not competitive. They generaly dont finish the rally and what is left at the end is ready for a last bolt restore. Any member of the IBA, myself included, will tell you right up front that you need the right gear. A cheapo KLR seat making your but sore will be the least of your problems after a few back to back 12 hour days. The rest of the bike isnt up to the task --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, David Nichols wrote: > > I'd try the Coleman ATV cover first. And if you need more than that, the Seat Concepts kit is the best value. It's a do it yourself but all you'll need is a heavy duty stapler than can be bought cheap at Harbor Freight. They only cost $160. These are every bit as good as the Corbin and Sargeant seats at half the price. > > http://seatconcepts.com/products#ecwid:category=1671354&mode=category&offset=0&sort=normal > > > > ________________________________ > From: Jeff Khoury > To: "SeaTigerGo@..." > Cc: DSN KLR650 DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:09 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Long Distance Saddle > > > > The best bang-for-the-buck is the Coleman ComfortRide ATV Seat cover. It's what I use. > > http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-ATV-Comfort-Ride-Seat-Protector/16777864 > > -Jeff Khoury > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "SeaTigerGo@..." > To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:40:55 AM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Long Distance Saddle > > They look great.... Butt... Holy Cow... 10% of what I payed for the > bike New. Any other suggestions between gel boot inserts in my back > pocket and cost of refurbishing the bike? > > Regards, > Jim > > On 06/20/2012 12:24 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote: > > The Russell Day-Long saddles get really good reviews. > > > > -Jeff Khoury > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: " SeaTigerGo@... "< seatigergo@... > > > To: "DSN KLR650"< DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:19:15 AM > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Long Distance Saddle > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Howdy folks. I do a lot of long distance riding with lots of gear (I am > > a performer and a reenactor) and am looking for a comfortable long > > distance utility saddle, if such a thing exists. I have actually toyed > > with the idea of modifying a treeless endurance saddle (horse saddle) > > but would would really rather buy a made saddle with support and padding > > for my 6'1" broad frame and even broader A$$. Right now I get about an > > hour and a half before I start doing the KLR mamushka. If I could > > double that, I'd be happy. > > > > Any ideas... > > > > The perfect world saddle would also have more tie points for gear, I > > don't carry passengers unless I have to. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Jim (but most people call me... Jim) > > > > On 06/20/2012 10:30 AM, Jeffrey wrote: > >> seems like one would fit right above the front fender on pre08s--where some people put two small fog lights that draw much > >> more power and put out less light. > >> > >> I am just answering question; not marketing them! > >> > >> 12V to 24V DC 10W Cool White LED Wall Pack Black Shell Wash Flood Light Outdoor > >> Item condition: New > >> Time left: 2d 00h (Jun 22, 201207:36:22 PDT) > >> Output Brightness: > >> Quantity: > >> More than 10 available > >> / 3 sold > >> US $16.49 > >> Buy It Now > >> > >> > >> > >> BillMeLater Get 6 months to pay on purchases of $99+See terms > >> Shipping: FREE - Standard Shipping > >> | See all shipping details > >> > >> Item location: South El Monte, California, United States > >> > >> Ships to: United States > >> > >> Member id goldenpsx ( Feedback Score Of 33383Teal shooting star icon for feedback score in between 25,000 to 49,999) About member > >> 99.7% Positive feedback > >> > >> > >> > >> ------------------------------------ > >> > >> List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com > >> Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > >> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > >> Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map > >> Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo ! Groups Links > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Guest]

Showing my age would have been referencing the Cannonball run! From: mark ward [mailto:nomad59@...] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 3:51 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; Eckert, Christopher (CTO Service Delivery) Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Long Distance Saddle ************************************************************ This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary, confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this communication and destroy all copies. ************************************************************ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[hotrodkawi]

I have the Corbin Flat on my '07. I am 5'9" and weigh in at a hefty 240Lbs. This seat is terrific and along with an Areostich sheepskin seat cover. Sore butts are a thing of the past..

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, David Nichols wrote: > > Saddlemen makes an interesting Adventure Track Seat with a groove down the middle that is supposed to take pressure off. > http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/saddlemen-adventure-track-seat-for-klr650-08-12 > > > > ________________________________ > From: Jud > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:52 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Long Distance Saddle > > > > Yup, Sweet Cheeks is what I was thinking of. But Honey Buns got me into almost as much trouble. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, David Nichols wrote: > > > > I think you mean Sweet Cheeks > > http://cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks.htm > > > > > > And be careful when using Google to look up terms like "Sweet Cheeks". You may get some uh, impure results... > > Better to use "Sweet Cheeks motorcycle seat" instead. > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Jud > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:42 PM > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Long Distance Saddle > > > > > > > > Roger Lovin quotes an old middle eastern proverb that goes something like :"Tend carefully to your ass, for it bears you." A custom seat is one way, but they cost a lot. There are a lot of cheaper alternatives, from wooden beads, to sheepskin, to the Wally World seat cushion, to Honey Buns (or whatever they are called) a cordura cover that holds a couple of big pop bottles that support your inner thighs. I have not tried these last ones, but legendary adventure tourer and cheapskate Charlie Coons swears by them. > > > > Wooden beads and sheepskin are an improvement over the stock seat, but not as good as a dished Corbin, which in turn is not as good as a flat Corbin. > > > > The Meyer/Russell widebody seats are probably going to be the most comfortable, but I gather you don't like the price. Remember, you only pay for a good seat once. Otherwise you pay all day long every day. > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "SeaTigerGo@" wrote: > > > > > > Howdy folks. I do a lot of long distance riding with lots of gear (I am > > > a performer and a reenactor) and am looking for a comfortable long > > > distance utility saddle, if such a thing exists. I have actually toyed > > > with the idea of modifying a treeless endurance saddle (horse saddle) > > > but would would really rather buy a made saddle with support and padding > > > for my 6'1" broad frame and even broader A$$. Right now I get about an > > > hour and a half before I start doing the KLR mamushka. If I could > > > double that, I'd be happy. > > > > > > Any ideas... > > > > > > The perfect world saddle would also have more tie points for gear, I > > > don't carry passengers unless I have to. > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > Jim (but most people call me... Jim) > > > > > > > > > On 06/20/2012 10:30 AM, Jeffrey wrote: > > > > seems like one would fit right above the front fender on pre08s--where some people put two small fog lights that draw much > > > > more power and put out less light. > > > > > > > > I am just answering question; not marketing them! > > > > > > > > 12V to 24V DC 10W Cool White LED Wall Pack Black Shell Wash Flood Light Outdoor > > > > Item condition: New > > > > Time left: 2d 00h (Jun 22, 201207:36:22 PDT) > > > > Output Brightness: > > > > Quantity: > > > > More than 10 available > > > > / 3 sold > > > > US $16.49 > > > > Buy It Now > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > BillMeLater Get 6 months to pay on purchases of $99+See terms > > > > Shipping: FREE - Standard Shipping > > > > | See all shipping details > > > > > > > > Item location: South El Monte, California, United States > > > > > > > > Ships to: United States > > > > > > > > Member id goldenpsx ( Feedback Score Of 33383Teal shooting star icon for feedback score in between 25,000 to 49,999) About member > > > > 99.7% Positive feedback > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com > > > > Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > > Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map > > > > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Mark Harris]

Walmart now carries a similar Stearns ATv seat cover that works well on KLR 650's. Mark and his 07 in NV. Sent from my iPhone. Landsailing at 126.2 mph can be fun!!!!!!!!

[Jeff Khoury]

Stearns = Coleman. Same company, same pad. They just recently changed the branding. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Harris" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 2:36:07 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Long Distance Saddle Walmart now carries a similar Stearns ATv seat cover that works well on KLR 650's. Mark and his 07 in NV. Sent from my iPhone. Landsailing at 126.2 mph can be fun!!!!!!!!

[SeaTigerGo@yahoo.com]

Thank you all for your considerations of my anterior needs. To clarify a couple of things that came up in the conversation... I have a 2007 KLR 650 and my long distance trips are usually about 6 hours. I am very much aware of the KLR's weaknesses on the highway as well as off road but it is the bike I have because it is the bike I need. I oft times find myself having to go across field to do living history or go hunting/fishing. I have been from the mountains to the beach and packed enough gear including my Australian stock saddle to do 3 different interpretations over 11 days and 1200 miles. I love this bike. All that being said, I appreciate the concerns expressed ie. the gum ball rally comment. I am mighty cheap and as a result fairly handy. I like what I see in the seat covers and think I will probably head that way. I'm sure I can find a way to more or less permanently affix them to the current seat if I like them. I think I just need a little extra support and cushion as I can ride in my horse saddle for three to five hours without any problem. Again, thanks for your quick responses great insights. Regards, Jim

[John Biccum]

Might take off more than just the pressure. Looks like it s designed for gelding the rider. From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Nichols Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:00 PM To: Jud; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Long Distance Saddle Saddlemen makes an interesting Adventure Track Seat with a groove down the middle that is supposed to take pressure off. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/saddlemen-adventure-track-seat-for-klr650-08-12 ________________________________ From: Jud > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:52 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Long Distance Saddle Yup, Sweet Cheeks is what I was thinking of. But Honey Buns got me into almost as much trouble.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , David Nichols wrote: > > I think you mean Sweet Cheeks > http://cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks.htm > > > And be careful when using Google to look up terms like "Sweet Cheeks". You may get some uh, impure results... > Better to use "Sweet Cheeks motorcycle seat" instead. > > > ________________________________ > From: Jud > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:42 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Long Distance Saddle > > > > Roger Lovin quotes an old middle eastern proverb that goes something like :"Tend carefully to your ass, for it bears you." A custom seat is one way, but they cost a lot. There are a lot of cheaper alternatives, from wooden beads, to sheepskin, to the Wally World seat cushion, to Honey Buns (or whatever they are called) a cordura cover that holds a couple of big pop bottles that support your inner thighs. I have not tried these last ones, but legendary adventure tourer and cheapskate Charlie Coons swears by them. > > Wooden beads and sheepskin are an improvement over the stock seat, but not as good as a dished Corbin, which in turn is not as good as a flat Corbin. > > The Meyer/Russell widebody seats are probably going to be the most comfortable, but I gather you don't like the price. Remember, you only pay for a good seat once. Otherwise you pay all day long every day. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "SeaTigerGo@" wrote: > > > > Howdy folks. I do a lot of long distance riding with lots of gear (I am > > a performer and a reenactor) and am looking for a comfortable long > > distance utility saddle, if such a thing exists. I have actually toyed > > with the idea of modifying a treeless endurance saddle (horse saddle) > > but would would really rather buy a made saddle with support and padding > > for my 6'1" broad frame and even broader A$$. Right now I get about an > > hour and a half before I start doing the KLR mamushka. If I could > > double that, I'd be happy. > > > > Any ideas... > > > > The perfect world saddle would also have more tie points for gear, I > > don't carry passengers unless I have to. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Jim (but most people call me... Jim) > > > > > > On 06/20/2012 10:30 AM, Jeffrey wrote: > > > seems like one would fit right above the front fender on pre08s--where some people put two small fog lights that draw much > > > more power and put out less light. > > > > > > I am just answering question; not marketing them! > > > > > > 12V to 24V DC 10W Cool White LED Wall Pack Black Shell Wash Flood Light Outdoor > > > Item condition: New > > > Time left: 2d 00h (Jun 22, 201207:36:22 PDT) > > > Output Brightness: > > > Quantity: > > > More than 10 available > > > / 3 sold > > > US $16.49 > > > Buy It Now > > > > > > > > > > > > BillMeLater Get 6 months to pay on purchases of $99+See terms > > > Shipping: FREE - Standard Shipping > > > | See all shipping details > > > > > > Item location: South El Monte, California, United States > > > > > > Ships to: United States > > > > > > Member id goldenpsx ( Feedback Score Of 33383Teal shooting star icon for feedback score in between 25,000 to 49,999) About member > > > 99.7% Positive feedback > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com > > > Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map > > > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud]

I have seen the same idea on bicycle seats. As the material says, it's designed to hold your "cargo" in place. Your package isn't going anywhere.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "John Biccum" wrote: > > Might take off more than just the pressure. Looks like it s designed for gelding the rider. > > > > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Nichols > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:00 PM > To: Jud; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Long Distance Saddle > > > > > > Saddlemen makes an interesting Adventure Track Seat with a groove down the middle that is supposed to take pressure off. > http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/saddlemen-adventure-track-seat-for-klr650-08-12 > > ________________________________ > From: Jud > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:52 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Long Distance Saddle > > > > Yup, Sweet Cheeks is what I was thinking of. But Honey Buns got me into almost as much trouble. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , David Nichols wrote: > > > > I think you mean Sweet Cheeks > > http://cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks.htm > > > > > > And be careful when using Google to look up terms like "Sweet Cheeks". You may get some uh, impure results... > > Better to use "Sweet Cheeks motorcycle seat" instead. > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Jud > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:42 PM > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Long Distance Saddle > > > > > > > > Roger Lovin quotes an old middle eastern proverb that goes something like :"Tend carefully to your ass, for it bears you." A custom seat is one way, but they cost a lot. There are a lot of cheaper alternatives, from wooden beads, to sheepskin, to the Wally World seat cushion, to Honey Buns (or whatever they are called) a cordura cover that holds a couple of big pop bottles that support your inner thighs. I have not tried these last ones, but legendary adventure tourer and cheapskate Charlie Coons swears by them. > > > > Wooden beads and sheepskin are an improvement over the stock seat, but not as good as a dished Corbin, which in turn is not as good as a flat Corbin. > > > > The Meyer/Russell widebody seats are probably going to be the most comfortable, but I gather you don't like the price. Remember, you only pay for a good seat once. Otherwise you pay all day long every day. > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "SeaTigerGo@" wrote: > > > > > > Howdy folks. I do a lot of long distance riding with lots of gear (I am > > > a performer and a reenactor) and am looking for a comfortable long > > > distance utility saddle, if such a thing exists. I have actually toyed > > > with the idea of modifying a treeless endurance saddle (horse saddle) > > > but would would really rather buy a made saddle with support and padding > > > for my 6'1" broad frame and even broader A$$. Right now I get about an > > > hour and a half before I start doing the KLR mamushka. If I could > > > double that, I'd be happy. > > > > > > Any ideas... > > > > > > The perfect world saddle would also have more tie points for gear, I > > > don't carry passengers unless I have to. > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > Jim (but most people call me... Jim) > > > > > > > > > On 06/20/2012 10:30 AM, Jeffrey wrote: > > > > seems like one would fit right above the front fender on pre08s--where some people put two small fog lights that draw much > > > > more power and put out less light. > > > > > > > > I am just answering question; not marketing them! > > > > > > > > 12V to 24V DC 10W Cool White LED Wall Pack Black Shell Wash Flood Light Outdoor > > > > Item condition: New > > > > Time left: 2d 00h (Jun 22, 201207:36:22 PDT) > > > > Output Brightness: > > > > Quantity: > > > > More than 10 available > > > > / 3 sold > > > > US $16.49 > > > > Buy It Now > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > BillMeLater Get 6 months to pay on purchases of $99+See terms > > > > Shipping: FREE - Standard Shipping > > > > | See all shipping details > > > > > > > > Item location: South El Monte, California, United States > > > > > > > > Ships to: United States > > > > > > > > Member id goldenpsx ( Feedback Score Of 33383Teal shooting star icon for feedback score in between 25,000 to 49,999) About member > > > > 99.7% Positive feedback > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com > > > > Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > > Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map > > > > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >