Wilsons Sandbox

Can you tell me why you prefer it to the V Strom? I hear nothing but raves about the Suzuki.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "klrrdr" wrote: > > Picked up the Versys last week, what a blast. Same riding position as > the KLR. Much more aero dynamic, tons more power with no vibes. In the > first 100 miles had the tires scuffed all the way to the edges with no > wobble or breaking loose. Much less upper bike weight than the KLR.0 > off road capable. So far I like it much better than the V-Strom I had. > I will be keeping the KLR as well,different bikes for different rides. >

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Saline wrote:

> > Listers, > > Oxtar boots have recently been put on closeout at www.newenough.com . > They have limited sizes and quantities available but great prices if the > boots are your size. > > I suggest folks consider the Oxtar Infinities for a good dual sport boot.

Thanks for letting us know about this deal. I ordered a pair and they came in on Friday. I tried them out this weekend but they seemed rather slick on the OEM footpegs. So I grabbed the DR650 footpegs and springs that had been sitting in my "To-do" drawer for a long time, and put them on. I had to radius the left footpeg slightly to make it fold up right, but no biggy, just a little grinding with a dremel. I was somewhat dubious as to whether this would actually accomplish anything, metal is slicker than rubber, right? But riding to work this morning it was like I had glue on the bottom of my feet, the ridges in the sole gripped the metal ridges like glue. Definitely a worthwhile mod at least with these particular boots. Now to break them in -- I'll be riding them all this week, then next week Death Valley here I come!