best tire prices?

[Pat]

I have a similar observation that lots of riding pants come with little or no hip padding. I cut set of hip pads out of some 1/2" closed cell foam (like sleeping pad material) using the pattern from some old MX riding pants with the token 1/16" pad. I keep 'em in place with a little clip that attaches at the waistline. In general, there are two basic protection issues for KLR riding: 1. Impact on relatively slow off-road riding. Solution - good padding in all the pointy places plus chest, ribs & back. IMHO, minimum for off-road includes helmet, MX boots, gloves, knee & elbow pads. For a day of single track technical riding I add roost shield & rib pads. 2. Abrasion on high speed pavement. Solution - Leather is best. Second is quality kevlar or cordura, then thick/tight woven denim (like Carhart), last is movie-star prewashed fashion jeans. Good CE armor in all the right places is important because you get some impact protection too. Ankle protection is something overlooked by some riders, if a bike drops and traps your lower leg, you'll be thankful you weren't wearing tennis shoes. I like to wear Redwing low heel boots, dry, not drafty, breathable & comfortable. Heard many places - "AGATT." Pat M Y2K

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Arden Kysely" wrote: > I've got some of those, too. Sure wish they had hip pads, but anything more > than jeans is a step in the right direction. > > __Arden >

[Walter Mitty]

Sizes are 90/90-21 and 130/80-17. Southwest Moto has good prices and fast service. Make sure you compare prices with shipping. Southwest Moto has free shipping on two tires. The tires also come boxed. "Mark S." wrote: I'm looking to get a set of TKC-80's for my A-18 and am asking for any suggestions on where to buy them online at the best prices, and what are the front and back tire sizes I should be looking to buy thanks for all your help. Mark A-18 Milton, WA. Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links --------------------------------- Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Maurice P. Cruz]

Guys, Here's some data re the relative merits of jeans vs. leather vs. cordura vs. kevlar: http://www.motoport.com/saveyourhide.pdf? Merchant_ID=ALL&Merchant_Fax=760-752-9317&Merchant_Phone=1-800-777-6499 The link will take you to a PDF file called Save Your Hide. Regards, Maurice A-19, Melbourne

> 1. Are special riding pants necessary? why? Can't jeans or cargo

pants

> work? Are Fox brand any good or do people have other ideas?

[Jim]

If you insist on wearing jeans or cargo pants then get a pair of knee/shin guards and a padded pair of shorts to wear under. If you intend to ride in the winter then a waterproof pair of riding pants with built in pads are the ticket. Look at First Gear Air pants as they have a mesh pant with zip in WP liner but if you live where it gets below 50 degrees then you will want heavier pants, but be sure they have armor. I use a closed face street helmet and would love an Arai XD but I'm a cheap arse. Sunglasses work OK unless its real dusty and you are not in front then goggles or foam fitted glasses are needed. Heavy work boots work if they are waterproofed. I'd like a pair of the SIDI Discoveries but again, cheap arse. Get gloves, and have fun. --Jim (cheap but out there, often) A-15

> 1. Are special riding pants necessary? why? Can't jeans or cargo pants > work? Are Fox brand any good or do people have other ideas? > 2. Are MX style helmets much better than regular ones with a visor? Do > most riders wear that style with goggles or sunglasses? What are some > good, inexpensive brands of helmets? > 3. Do regular work boots work or do people suggest a particular type > of motorcycle riding boot? Which brand or style? > > Thanks in advance. I've riden on the street for years and am looking > forward to testing myself in dirt.