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nklr: help with aerostitch suit
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2001 8:04 pm
by texas_thumpin
Fellow riders, I need some help. I have been in contact with
Aerostitch and determined that they cannot provide a suit for me.
Why? Because I'm too big. I'm 6'2' tall, but 270 lbs. came with that
height. My jean size is a 46 waist and the Darien pants only go to a
44. I offered to pay substantially more for their product, but they
were not interested in doing a one off.
I need to know if the Aerostitch one piece Roadcrafter suit works on
the KLR. Aerostitches brochure says that the Roadcrafter is cut to
suit sport bikes and sport tourers, primarily. My question is, does
the Roadcrafter suit work well on the KLR 650, or is it uncomfortable
in places?
Because of the heat here in central Texas, I was trying to stay away
from leather pants. Plus, normally, you can't wear street clothes
under the leather with any degree of comfort. I know chaps are an
option with leather, but chaps on a KLR?! So, any input on the
Roadcrafter is needed badly, because they do come in my size.
Also, if anyone knows of a full suit that is as good or better than
the Roadcrafter, I'd like to hear about it.
Thanks and Happy Holidays
Jim
Texas Thumpin
nklr: help with aerostitch suit
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2001 8:13 pm
by monahanwb
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "texas_thumpin" wrote:
> Fellow riders, I need some help.
Jim, I've never had the Aerostich, but other one piece suits I've had
would work fine on the KLR, better than on a sportbike. Why? Cuz
when you get your torso forward and knees up in the spurtbike
position, it takes all the slack out of the suit from the crotch to
the neck, and can be tight. The KLR doesn't use that position, and
has lots of legroom, so it will work just fine.
nklr: help with aerostitch suit
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2001 8:40 pm
by Renn Rivers
I've been using the two piece Roadcrafter for a little over a year now, I
live just a bit above you in the Green Country area of Oklahoma. The more
the suit is worn, the better it will fit. It has been a very comfortable
suit for me, only a few days in Summer when I would not wear it because of
the heat mixed with stop and go riding. Long, high speed rides in the heat
are better because the suit vents very well. I will say this though, about
seven weeks ago I T-boned a deer at 55mph or so and had a very hard
high-side onto the pavement. I sent the suit back to Aerostitch for
repairs and they pronounced it "totaled"! I say the suit has lots of life
left in it, the armors all OK, and now, the suit seems to have a little
more character, with a certain sense of experience and purpose about it. It
won't keep out a lot of water at this point, but I've got a few ideas
brewing to deal with that. Later.
rennrivers@...
A15 (Rocinante)
nklr: help with aerostitch suit
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2001 9:04 pm
by Cloyce D. Spradling
On Fri, Dec 07, 2001 at 02:04:09AM -0000, texas_thumpin wrote:
: I need to know if the Aerostitch one piece Roadcrafter suit works on
: the KLR.
I can't say about the one piece; mine is a two-piece. It's not too
uncomfortable on the KLR in any case. I have the zip-in torso lengthening
thing for mine, which I've found frees me up a little bit in the shoulders.
If you're proportioned normally (and if a one piece suit fits, you are),
you shouldn't have any problems. If you do have problems with that, they
can do a similar modification to the one piece (it's just permanent).
: Because of the heat here in central Texas, I was trying to stay away
: from leather pants.
I doubt that the Roadcrafter pants are any cooler than leather, but not
having worn leather pants I can't say for sure. I can say for sure that
I wear the pants year-round. I can't wear the jacket as well because even
with all the vents open (and the front unzipped a bit) I still find that I
get hot enough to be a little impaired, and I don't like riding like that.
: Plus, normally, you can't wear street clothes
: under the leather with any degree of comfort. I know chaps are an
: option with leather, but chaps on a KLR?!
I hear most folks slide on their backs, anyway. I know I did... if I'd have
worn chaps to my crash, I'd have some painful memories.
--
Cloyce
A13 in Austin (too)
nklr: help with aerostitch suit
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2001 9:42 pm
by J. Gregory
I use my chaps on my klr they are comfortable and about all you need in
southern Arkansas for cold weather
in warm weather i intend to ride with the zippers loose to the knees with
only the snaps holding on the bottom. i did this years ago and it was
reasonably comfortable in warm weather.
Jim
Arkansas
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Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 8:04 PM
Subject: [DSN_klr650] NKLR: Help With Aerostitch Suit
> Fellow riders, I need some help. I have been in contact with
> Aerostitch and determined that they cannot provide a suit for me.
> Why? Because I'm too big. I'm 6'2' tall, but 270 lbs. came with that
> height. My jean size is a 46 waist and the Darien pants only go to a
> 44. I offered to pay substantially more for their product, but they
> were not interested in doing a one off.
>
> I need to know if the Aerostitch one piece Roadcrafter suit works on
> the KLR. Aerostitches brochure says that the Roadcrafter is cut to
> suit sport bikes and sport tourers, primarily. My question is, does
> the Roadcrafter suit work well on the KLR 650, or is it uncomfortable
> in places?
>
> Because of the heat here in central Texas, I was trying to stay away
> from leather pants. Plus, normally, you can't wear street clothes
> under the leather with any degree of comfort. I know chaps are an
> option with leather, but chaps on a KLR?! So, any input on the
> Roadcrafter is needed badly, because they do come in my size.
>
> Also, if anyone knows of a full suit that is as good or better than
> the Roadcrafter, I'd like to hear about it.
>
> Thanks and Happy Holidays
>
> Jim
> Texas Thumpin
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nklr: help with aerostitch suit
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2001 8:35 am
by TLrydr@aol.com
In a message dated 12/6/01 9:07:20 PM EST, TexasThumpin@... writes:
<< I know chaps are an
option with leather, but chaps on a KLR? >>
Hi Jim
I use chaps on my KLR, Even in the dirt, Keeps my pants clean.
Have you looked into the Tour Master suit, Maybe not in the same leage as the
Aero
But a hell of a lot cheaper, I saw one at a local dealer. XXL and i was
impressed with the suit. Way to big for me.
Mike
klr250s
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2001 12:57 am
by Kinville
After a long break in riding taken to focus on our children (and their expenses) I decided I could afford the time, and to some extent the money to ride again. My last bike was a Yamaha IT 175, and I knew that I needed the dirt bike experience again.
I appreciate how special the KLR650 is. I have seen several adventure touring KLR 650s here in Alaska. Being a bike nut I have nearly drooled on them. But I'm not in a position to tour. I want to make day trips and explore the trails.
The KLR250 has been a gem and I've had some exciting trips. I miss the way I could loft the front tire on my IT175. I believe that my 250 could pull the front end up in 1st gear if it weren't for the CV carb. I'll be improving brakes and suspension before I experiment with carbs.
I'm not an moron, and know that my 250 is not a cutting edge machine. The urge to get the more horse power or change the power delivery of an engine should be a constitutional amendment. To spank a rider asking this group about jetting is rude.
I wish Kawi would build a competitor for the DR400S. After a couple more seasons on my 250 I'll be moving up. But most likely not to the KLR650. I weigh 140 lbs and a good 400 will haul just fine (for awhile).
Michael Kinville
'00 KLR250
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