help- dead bike

[Rob Newman]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Ron Corselli" wrote:

> After hearing of someone walking away from a particularly nasty

crash

> recently due to wearing of some armor, it seems like the best idea > for navigating the urban jungles. Anyone have any suggestions of

this

> type of gear for daily use?

well the saying goes there are two types of motorcycle riders, those that have laid a bike down, and those that WILL lay one down I've owned and worn several pieces from Joe Rocket, MSR, Tekinc and Motoboss and boots from Sidi and AlpineStar; I won't ride without a jacket (heavy cordura nylon, kevlar stictching, CE approved armor etc.) and on all but the hottest days, I wear nylon pants as well.. and ALWAYS, ALWAYS gloves and boots.. It just so happens I'm selling some extra gear (on ebay); just go to ebay and do a seller search on hc147 if your interested

[Chris]

First-Gear Trekker and JR Ballistic 4.0 pants held up without a scratch in a bonehead move I made recently. Only doing about 15 or so I would guess, but not even a scuff mark. I really like the Ballistic pants as overpants too, very easy to get on right over jeans and boots, so far they seem waterproof too, but I haven't blasted them in the wet on the freeway yet.

On Thu, Sep 11, 2003 at 11:16:29AM -0700, Kelly Walsh wrote: > After purchasing my KLR, I got the Joe Rocket > Ballistic Meteor Jacket, gloves and pants from > http://www.discountmotorcycleapparel.com/ > > Cheap-ish and of pretty good quality. I haven't gone > down on this bike yet, but I feel secure should I have > to.. > > Kelly Walsh > Santa Fe, NM > A17 > '81 gPZ 550 > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > -- ___ ______ _____ __ ________ ___ / _ |< < / == / ___/__ / /_ /_ __/ / __ ____ _ ___ /__ \ / __ |/ // / ****/ (_ / _ \/ __/ / / / _ \/ // / ' \/ _ \ /__/ /_/ |_/_//_/ == \___/\___/\__/ /_/ /_//_/\_,_/_/_/_/ .__/ (_) 8100 miles*Russel Lines*Supertrapp Race* /_/ http://www.panix.com/~cesser/mybike/

[kdxkawboy@aol.com]

While folks have their own brand preference, for the road I think a full face helmet /w eye protection, good gloves, a boot that provides good ankle support, a riding jacket - preferably one with CE approved body armor (CE has mandanted pads that cover the forearm and elbows, shoulder, shoulder blades and back). To be honest, you should wear some sort of riding pant. My commute never leaves city limits so I accept the risk from wearing levis. But by next summer I plan to have figured out what will work for lower body protection while allowing me to strap on a CTI brace (the left knee has been rebuilt twice so the knee brace is more important) for weekend riding. I'm looking at some EVC padded shorts and LBZ baggies. Its good to hear from someone smart enough to learn from others. In my thirty plus years of riding I would the following to be true. When it comes to folks that play with their motorcycles in the dirt almost 100% of them believe in using protective gear. When it comes to folks that have only ever ridden pavement that figure drops to about 1 in 3 or 1 in 4. The only thing I can figure is folks that play in the dirt understand that you can fall down. Pat G'ville, Nv In a message dated 2003-09-10 2:40:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time, rcorselli@... writes:

> > > After hearing of someone walking away from a particularly nasty crash > recently due to wearing of some armor, it seems like the best idea > for navigating the urban jungles. Anyone have any suggestions of this > type of gear for daily use? > > >

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[dooden]

Well have you figured it out yet ? Were on pins and needles waiting to hear..... Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Ben" wrote: > > Yeesh- > > 2005 22K miles on it, wouldn't start this afternoon. I put about 30 miles on it a few hours earlier without any problem. > > Fuses are good, no lights, horn, neutral light, etc. No response to the starter button. Made sure all the safeties were where where they should be, then tried 'em where they shouldn't be- you know, just 'cause... > > 12.9 volts from before the main fuse to ground. Unfortunately I don't have my manual with me at the moment. Probably going to get a ride home and start on it tomorrow. > > Any suggestion? > > Ben >

[Mike Hansen]

Summer is near and in Vegas we get temps upwards of 115F. My Jacket may just be too hot to wear !! I have been looking at option for summer protection. Anyone have suggestions for upper body gear. protection from wind fatique and chest/back protection for the Dirt Trails. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[stevedyer@cox.net]

Gets hot here in the OKC metro area as well. Best thing I've found for summer protection is one of the Star Wars Storm Trooper outfits. Widely available on the internet in a variety of sizes. The hard shell construction gives good skid protection, the segmented design provides lots of air flow between the panels, and the bright white serves both as both heat reflective during the day and headlight reflection for night riding. Some days around town I use the storm trooper helmet, for longer distances an old white Simpson looks really good. While it might go unnoticed in Vegas, around here the sight of a storm trooper on a KLR stops kids dead in their tracks, and even turns the head of the occasional nerd-chick. An added benefit is bug splatters come off easily with a bit of Lemon Pledge. Steve in Norman Just trying to bring balance to the Force. ---- Mike Hansen wrote: Summer is near and in Vegas we get temps upwards of 115F. My Jacket may just be too hot to wear !! I have been looking at option for summer protection. Anyone have suggestions for upper body gear. protection from wind fatique and chest/back protection for the Dirt Trails.

[Tumu Rock]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Mike Hansen wrote:

> > Summer is near and in Vegas we get temps upwards of 115F. My Jacket may just be too hot to wear !! I have been looking at option for summer protection. Anyone have suggestions for upper body gear. protection from wind fatique and chest/back protection for the Dirt Trails. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

Go to Cycle Gear or similar store near you and try on a bunch of different chest protectors. Buy the one that fits you best without any restriction of movement. Buy elbow pads as well. (Alternatively buy one of the one-piece upper body pretectors that incorporate hard plastic and cushy foam with a mesh fabric) Then use any old rain jacket for your wind/weather protection as needed. I used to commute to work while in NYC in the summer wearing moto armor. One bus driver asked me if I thought I was a superhero, to which I replied, "Why, is something the matter?"\ da Vermonster

[roncriswell@sbcglobal.net]

I've got a Joe Rocket mesh jacket but what I really like is some mesh pants made by Olympia Moto Sports with knee and hip protection but also the pants can be made into shorts by unzipping them. They really work good in a hot climate and are very corfortable. Criswell

On Mar 19, 2009, at 8:09 AM, Mike Hansen wrote: > Summer is near and in Vegas we get temps upwards of 115F. My > Jacket may just be too hot to wear !! I have been looking at option > for summer protection. Anyone have suggestions for upper body > gear. protection from wind fatique and chest/back protection for > the Dirt Trails. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[E Hines]

six-six-one body wear is on sell at cycle gear for around $70.00. This is the core suit only. ________________________________ From: Tumu Rock To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 10:58:14 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Body Armor

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, Mike Hansen wrote: > > Summer is near and in Vegas we get temps upwards of 115F. My Jacket may just be too hot to wear !! I have been looking at option for summer protection. Anyone have suggestions for upper body gear. protection from wind fatique and chest/back protection for the Dirt Trails. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > Go to Cycle Gear or similar store near you and try on a bunch of different chest protectors. Buy the one that fits you best without any restriction of movement. Buy elbow pads as well. (Alternatively buy one of the one-piece upper body pretectors that incorporate hard plastic and cushy foam with a mesh fabric) Then use any old rain jacket for your wind/weather protection as needed. I used to commute to work while in NYC in the summer wearing moto armor. One bus driver asked me if I thought I was a superhero, to which I replied, "Why, is something the matter?"\ da Vermonster [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Larry]

Mesh jackets are definetly the best solution to hot weather riding. I have an AlpineStars mesh that works well and is comfortable. The problem I run into is when touring. Packing the mesh jacket is not practical. After a lot of research, I just bought a Tour Master Transition II jacket. It has lots of vents and a unique system to hold the vents open. They also come in silver which is a good reflector. $170 from NewEnough and $2 shipping. Lots of positive reviews on that jacket. LB. http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/textile_jackets_and_pants/tour_master/transition_series_2_textile_motorcycle_jacket.html

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Mike Hansen wrote: > > Summer is near and in Vegas we get temps upwards of 115F. My Jacket may just be too hot to wear !! I have been looking at option for summer protection. Anyone have suggestions for upper body gear. protection from wind fatique and chest/back protection for the Dirt Trails. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >