saddlesore

[jirvine@nmsu.edu]

Done a few Saddlesores and a Bun Burner Gold (1500/24) but never on something like the KLR. Go at it! Joe, also a new mex LD rider had quite a list of good info but as with all things there is room for serious disagreement. 1st of all the heavy subject of underwear, Boxers??? No thanks, lets start a war on this one! I have been trying bicycle shorts and overall think they're pretty good. I have a 900 mile run coming up to and from Utah and will wear them (I was planning on taking the XX not the KLR) (See Eds' previous post about speed to figure out why) Have a throttle lock or throttle rocker. On my XX I have a lock on the right grip and a rocker on the left. The rocker just adds a little support that prevents any wrist problems. Having the lock means you can rest that arm, move around move, and have a very light touch on the throttle. Personally I wouldn't want to go 5 miles without ear plugs, my old hearing was already beaten to death by high volume rock and roll and wind and distance would be very fatiguing. For a saddlesore pick some nice terrain, if possible. A SS doesn't need to be a rush. I did one with my daughter on back and we stopped for a few meals, a visit to some tourism, and still had plenty of time (this run was mostly on Interstate though). Do some exercises while on the bike, enjoy!

> John sez; > Hey folks, I am running a SS1000 this weekend and just wondering what

folks

> have done to make the ride a bit more comfortable. >

John, Good luck on your SS1K.