[dsn_klr650] (nklr) cd quality

[Mark McCoy]

k650dsn@... wrote:

> I'll let all the lemmings wear Aerostitch. > > Gino > Ducking and running for cover

Well, if you are secure with your masculinity it doesn't bother you to be seen in a Roadcrafter... Mark McCoy

[Kurt Simpson]

> Well, if you are secure with your masculinity it doesn't bother > you to be seen in a Roadcrafter...

sure 'nuf we learned that last year looking at Beez....(g) Kurt

[Michael Hoyt]

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Kurt Simpson" wrote:

> > Well, if you are secure with your masculinity it doesn't bother > > you to be seen in a Roadcrafter... > > sure 'nuf we learned that last year looking at Beez....(g) > > Kurt

I'm so happy with my Roadcrafter that I'd wear lip stick if that was a requirement to have one. Masculinity be damned. I want the armour. M

[Wilmotte, Todd]

> -----Original Message----- > From: Sarah Barwig [SMTP:sarah@...] > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 7:24 PM > To: Wilmotte, Todd; 'Sarah Barwig'; 'DSN_klr650@egroups.com' > Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] Year 'round clothing > > At 06:43 PM 5/9/00 -0700, Wilmotte, Todd wrote: > >I know that the Original Joe Rockets had poor ventilation but I wasn't > aware > >of inadequate stitching. Are other manufacturers > >utilizing thread other than kevlar for their seam-work?? > > It ain't necessarily the thread. It's the individual finish on each jacket > > or pants that you have to look at. The couple of Joe Rocket pieces that > I've looked at seemed like they'd had someone drunk at the controls of the > > sewing machine. Honest. I'm not saying your particular gear is gonna fail. > > You bought good gear. You'll be ok. (feel better? or at least less > defensive?) Perhaps with the new line they have gotten rid of the poor > seamstresses (why isn't there a masculine form of that word other than > tailor?). I'm just saying what I've heard & seen. Rev. Chuck? Is it > possible that what you were looking at was last years stock, and the newer > > stuff wouldn't be missing that certain "je ne sais quoi" that you felt was > > lacking? > > >I'm surprised and concerned to hear that the jacket and or pants > >came apart at the seams ending in road rash on your friends behalf. But, > so > >often times when people spend a great deal more on something (for > example: > >when someone pays big $$ for the BMW F650 GS instead of gettin' a KLR650) > >they often will slam the quality of anything costing less no matter > what!! > > Dude. Talk about a defensive non-sequitur. > > >When I initially scanned various web pages including rec.motorcycles most > of > >what I discovered was good reports of the new Joe Rocket line.... But, > maybe > >I should research it again!! > > Like you say, they've got a whole new line out there. Maybe they've > radically departed from their previous standards and truly moved into the > high quality section of motorcycle protective gear. > > ---o&>o--- > Sarah Barwig > sarah@...

[k650dsn@aol.com]

In a message dated Wed, 10 May 2000 5:04:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Michael Hoyt" writes: >>

[Sarah Barwig]

>I'm so happy with my Roadcrafter that I'd wear lip stick if that was >a requirement to have one. Masculinity be damned. I want the armour. > >> > >Hmmm..... Fred and I were talking about a talent show for the >Get-Together. Maybe and Aerostich drag review would be a possibility. Fred?

That's part of the beauty of the 'Stich as a commuter. I can finally wear skirts to work or to go out to see bands. But you guys'll have to bring the lipstick. Sarah ---o&>o--- Sarah Barwig sarah@...

[Kurt Simpson]

> I'm so happy with my Roadcrafter that I'd wear lip stick if that was > a requirement to have one. Masculinity be damned. I want the armour. > > M

the thing that amazes me about my Roadcrafter is that it seems to fit everybody...no kidding...I had it custom altered to fit my ample and growing presence...but then it fits Kimberly who is taller and 80 lbs lighter and my son who is smaller and 80 lbs lighter...no kidding...There are limits to everything and Slide has just about reached that limit with Redondo's borrowed 'crafter... Kurt

[KLR650@webtv.net]

John, For a good all around insulated glove I like my Goretex winter gloves from LL Bean. LL Bean has the best warranty policy in the whole world. Excuse me, Tim@Happy trails, also has excellent customer orientated sales support. Return anything at any time for any reason for a full refund or exchange. No questions asked. http://www.llbean.com or something close. Conall A4 KLR650 Skyhawk

[Skip Faulkner]

 

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] msfaul@... [b]To:[/b] DSN_klr650@egroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, May 11, 2000 2:06 AM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_klr650] Year 'round clothing   At 06:43 PM 5/9/00 -0700, Wilmotte, Todd wrote: >I know that the Original Joe Rockets had poor ventilation but I wasn't aware >of inadequate stitching.  Are other manufacturers >utilizing thread other than kevlar for their seam-work?? It ain't necessarily the thread. It's the individual finish on each jacket or pants that you have to look at. The couple of Joe Rocket pieces that I've looked at seemed like they'd had someone drunk at the controls of the sewing machine. Honest. I'm not saying your particular gear is gonna fail. You bought good gear. You'll be ok. (feel better? or at least less defensive?) Perhaps with the new line they have gotten rid of the poor seamstresses (why isn't there a masculine form of that word other than tailor?). I'm just saying what I've heard & seen. Rev. Chuck? Is it possible that what you were looking at was last years stock, and the newer stuff wouldn't be missing that certain "je ne sais quoi" that you felt was lacking? >I'm surprised and concerned to hear that the jacket and or pants >came apart at the seams ending in road rash on your friends behalf. But, so >often times when people spend a great deal more on something (for example: >when someone pays big $$ for the BMW F650 GS instead of gettin' a KLR650) >they often will slam the quality of anything costing less no matter what!! Dude. Talk about a defensive non-sequitur. >When I initially scanned various web pages including rec.motorcycles most of >what I discovered was good reports of the new Joe Rocket line.... But, maybe >I should research it again!! Like you say, they've got a whole new line out there. Maybe they've radically departed from their previous standards and truly moved into the high quality section of motorcycle protective gear. ---o&>o--- Sarah Barwig sarah@...     I have to agree with Sarah, as far as the Joe Rocket jackets go. I looked at them and tried them on but the quality was very poor. The stitching was also bad, loose in places and crooked. The seams weren`t taped either. No armor, just padding, but so is the Darien. I really don`t know why the Ballistic pants seem to be better made, different facility?   Skip

[Skip Faulkner]

 

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] msfaul@... [b]To:[/b] klr650@... ; dsn_klr650@egroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, May 11, 2000 1:51 AM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_klr650] Year 'round clothing   Slightly on, slightly off KLR. I am in the market for jacket and pants and have been looking at the Kilimanjaro stuff, but it is a little pricy where I shop. the salesman pointed me at Joe Rocket Ballistic stuff. Looks similar to the high priced clothing, but something is missing.... What is it? The Kilimanjaro stuff is black without the *look at me, here I am* stripes, colors and markings. The Joe rocket stuff is as bright as I ever want to get. Any neg. Joe Rocket info? What is the riding apparel D' jour? --- Rev. Chuck :^)>+ A13        After several jackets,I now have and will stay with the Spidi Trans NT. It has the best full armor I`ve seen (real Knox body armor,not just foam padding) excellent waterproofness, extremely warm with liner ( wearing it at 8 degrees F. ) and cool enough in the summer ( good venting. I would say it might be too warm for humid climates, but from Montana to Moab, it`s very comfortable.     As for pants, as much as I hate to admit it, the Joe Rocket (gag) Ballistic pants have actually done an excellent job. They`re extremely durable,cool enough in the summer with the sides opened a little, hip and knee padding, and they have held up to two solid days of downpouring rain without me as so much getting damp. During that same trip,my wife did get damp in the seat,but the F650 tends to hold water there when your on it.After a washing with waterproofing, it didn`t happen again.   Skip