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fabric protector
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:13 pm
by Chris R
I have a set of balistic fabric saddle bags on my KLR that are getting sun faded pretty bed. I was wondering if anyone know of a good product to apply to the fabric to help restore or just protect from the sun? I've looked at stuff like Camp Dry, but the label says nothing about protection from UV and I think it will just attract the dirt. Maybe a product for boat covers or awnings?
Chris R
Sierra Vista AZ
fabric protector
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:30 pm
by dooden
When my handlebar bag sunfaded, I used spray paint.
Dooden
A15 Green Ape
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Chris R" wrote:
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> I have a set of balistic fabric saddle bags on my KLR that are getting sun faded pretty bed. I was wondering if anyone know of a good product to apply to the fabric to help restore or just protect from the sun? I've looked at stuff like Camp Dry, but the label says nothing about protection from UV and I think it will just attract the dirt. Maybe a product for boat covers or awnings?
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> Chris R
> Sierra Vista AZ
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fabric protector
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:54 pm
by Dennis Griffin
I've had good results with Protectant 303 on materials it's intended
for. I'm thinking it could help renew & protect a Cordura type material.
Dennis KD7CAC
Scottsdale, AZ
On Aug 16, 2009, at 11:13 AM, Chris R wrote:
> I have a set of balistic fabric saddle bags on my KLR that are
> getting sun faded pretty bed. I was wondering if anyone know of a
> good product to apply to the fabric to help restore or just protect
> from the sun? I've looked at stuff like Camp Dry, but the label says
> nothing about protection from UV and I think it will just attract
> the dirt. Maybe a product for boat covers or awnings?
>
> Chris R
> Sierra Vista AZ
>
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fabric protector
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:53 pm
by Jeff Khoury
you can use fabric dye or waterproof ink as well.
-Jeff Khoury
Astatic Solutions, LLC.
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From: "Dooden"
To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 5:30:47 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Fabric Protector
When my handlebar bag sunfaded, I used spray paint.
Dooden
A15 Green Ape
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "Chris R" wrote:
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> I have a set of balistic fabric saddle bags on my KLR that are getting sun faded pretty bed. I was wondering if anyone know of a good product to apply to the fabric to help restore or just protect from the sun? I've looked at stuff like Camp Dry, but the label says nothing about protection from UV and I think it will just attract the dirt. Maybe a product for boat covers or awnings?
>
>
> Chris R
> Sierra Vista AZ
>
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fabric protector
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:07 am
by Ron Magen
Chris,
No offense to all - I'm a 'Re'-noob, after a 30-year lay-off. However as a
boatbuilder I've some experience with UV protection.
If you can't use paint or Spar Varnish . . . forget 'after treatments'.
If the fading is mostly occurring during 'parking time', just get a good
sized piece of 'Sunbrella' material {look up a company called
'Sailrite'-
www.sailrite.com} -available in a WIDE range of colors. Just
toss it over the
bike.
If the fading is occurring during 'riding time', get a smaller piece and
make
a 'custom fitted' cover -just for them- with shock cord around the edges for
a tight 'no flap' fit.
Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
{'new-to-me' 2003 KLR650}
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Date: Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:13 am ((PDT))
I have a set of balistic fabric saddle bags on my KLR that are getting sun
faded pretty bed. . . .
Chris R
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helmet choice!
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:52 am
by Bob Miskimen
I have the Z1R Blade helmet for the exact reason described in that artical. It was good and fitting for though, that too hard of impact from simple six foot falls, may cause injuries to the brain, when helmets are designed for much harder impacts like into fixed object (during racing). Just remember, don't let your helmets fall, it can make them questionable for service. My wife also uses the Z1R lid. I gave my RF1000 Shoei to my son for use. He is younger and can take more. My only regret is the Shoei was slighly quiter and had a little better airflow.
Bobthefarmer
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From: Jeff Khoury
To: The Reverend
Cc: dsn klr650 dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 3:38:03 AM
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: tire upgrade
I've never had one catastrophically go either, and I don't wanna. The tire is quite literally where the rubber meets the road.
I know it was not due to a faulty tire, but remember the recent thread "KLR DOWN, and rider, too" on this mailing list? One nail landed Tom in the hospital with no recollection of how he got there. You guys go ahead with the $60.00 Chinese tires. I'm all for taking a calculated risk... for Mithra's sake I ride to work every morning on the legendary 405, but I won't do it on a cheap tire.
On the helmets: I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but Motorcyclist Magazine did extensive testing of helmets and how much energy was transmitted to the "heads" of crash test dummies in a variety of impacts. The best helmet by far for absorbing those brain-injuring g-forces was...
...wait for it...
...an $80.00 Z1R helmet.
The theory is that the harder Snell-rated helmets are actually TOO hard and don't absorb as much impact as the DOT-only rated helmets. You can read the full article here:
http://www.motorcyc listonline. com/gearbox/ motorcycle_ helmet_review/ index.html
It's an interesting read, and I may be re-thinking my next helmet purchase.
-Jeff Khoury
----- Original Message -----
From: "The Reverend"
To: "dsn klr650"
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 6:09:06 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: tire upgrade
I doubt that would really happen unless you *seriously* ignore the bikes
input.
Because karma came to bite me in the ass (and then reward me moments later),
I got to experience a flat tire last night - yes, the very same night I had
planned to replace the tires. It stranded me 10 minutes from my house.
The first clue was coming off the freeway, making the turn onto the highway
the rear felt a little... Squirrely... Now those tires were have done that
before in aggressive cornering, but either it was an oil slick or it was
just the Kendas.
I'm sailing about 80mph when suddenly the rear of the bike gets very
slippery and I figured that the gamble was wrong. It's a flat.
Indeed.
Alas, over the years I've had a few incidents where I've had a flat. The
ZX9R popped a rear at 130mph, it popped a rear a few times actually. The
Suzuki did the same etc. They let you know. If you gently roll off the
throttle and don't make any hasty movements, you'll be fine.
Of course, you might anticipate it a bit if you inspect the tires regularly
too (which is why I had my Shinko's at the ready).
So I figure that tires are more a preference than "more money = more
quality" as long as you're within the parameters of them.
I need to pose this question in my "riding group" too. In my years of riding
with them, I can think of one time where a possible flat may have caused a
bike to go down (due to no fault of the rider!)- and this in a group with
thousands of miles per week between us.
My curiosity is piqued.
-----Original Message-----
From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com [mailto: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com ] On
Behalf Of Jeff Khoury
If there's one thing I don't skimp on, it's motorcycle tires. I don't wanna
be riding down the road and wake up in the hospital.
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