[dsn_klr650] protective gear (nklr)

[Jim Jackson]

I read some posts this morning about accidents and good folks in need of our prayers. Tom and Tina, we all wish your bodies and souls a speedy recovery and are thankful you both are still with us. I was out on a jet ski this weekend and was having fun on the wrong side of responsible. Wound up being thrown off at about 45 mpg. Bruised my back and shoulder, pulled all the muscles in my neck and sprained my ankle (no idea how). Now my plans for Black Belt Camp, Instructor Certification testing, weekend of camping in Georgia and a long hike with my girlfriend on a trip back home to Michigan are pretty much down the tubes. But I'm ok. While cruising on the boat the rest of the day in some real pain I started thinking about the KLR. What if I was fooling around and droped THAT at 45? I never fly without my helmet but my other gear consists of jeans and a leather jacket. No armor. I looked around and found a site with a good set of reviews. It's at the bottom. I get a quarterly bonus tomorrow and will be ordering a MotoPort Body Guard and Darien Light jacket and pants with back protector. I won't be on my favorite toy until they arrive. Look what we have to lose if we don't take care of our temples. Too high a price in my humble opinion. Have fun in Moab everyone. Wish I were there. Please be safe. http://www.bridge.net/~dali/prod/jacket.htm Jim Jackson II A13 - South Carolina ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com