more doohickey / dealer woes

[Justin Carlson]

After getting my bike all ready for some off-roading adventures, bash plate, Kenda 270 tires, rally pro hand guards I had a revelation. The bike is far more sturdy than I am, and I am the most valuable part. So I started looking for that armour and protective gear. Since you all are a bunch of hard cores you might not have any input. But for the wimpy dudes who might endorse a little protection from falling and hitting hard rocks or pavement I'd like to query your mutual experiences. What is the minimal and maximal functional protection for someone on a budget: gloves, chest protector, elbow and arm guard, knee and leg pads, gloves, helmets, stainless steel cup, goggles, AXO, Thor, Moose, US steel? What do you'll think? A fellow KLR rider had a chest protector with upper arm and elbow protection. A nice piece that I haven't been able to find it, suggestions? Also for helmets as long as they are SNELL and DOT approved does it matter? My helmet is over 5 years old and needs a replacement. Carl mentioned getting an off-road and street helmets. Are there any nice compromises to be made in the interest of preventing cash hemorrhaging? Thanks, Justin _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com

[cactus_reese]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Justin Carlson" wrote:

> > Also for helmets as long as they are SNELL and DOT approved does it

matter?

> My helmet is over 5 years old and needs a replacement. Carl

mentioned

> getting an off-road and street helmets. Are there any nice

compromises to be

> made in the interest of preventing cash hemorrhaging? > > Thanks, > > Justin >

I bought an HJC offroad helmet and a Nolan N70 for road and some offroad. I find that I use the N70 exclusively. It is much better on the road than the MX style helmet (noise and aerodynamics) and has enough of a bill to deflect branches and shade eyes from the sun. If I'm following in someone's dust, I'm happier with the shield down than with goggles. It vents pretty well and if I'm leading or solo, I just flip up the shield and ride with sunglasses. I'm modifying a small pair of goggles to seal better and work over the helmet. http://www.helmetshop.com/n70.htm -Bryan

[kcuf_oohay_666]

It looks like you want more dirt wise protection. I have hardcore street protection. Leather with padding here is a link to Action Stations. they sell armoured shirts and other body protection. I have their Bohn back protector. http://www.actionstation.com/ A company called Dainees (spelling?) also sells armoured shirts. This is more street oriented than dirt. dont know web site you can also try aerostich.... i think it's www.riderwearhouse.com I suggest full face helmet

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Justin Carlson" wrote: > > Since you all are a bunch of hard cores you might not have any input. But > for the wimpy dudes who might endorse a little protection from falling and > hitting hard rocks or pavement I'd like to query your mutual experiences. > > What is the minimal and maximal functional protection for someone on a > budget: gloves, chest protector, elbow and arm guard, knee and leg pads, > gloves, helmets, stainless steel cup, goggles, AXO, Thor, Moose, US steel? > What do you'll think? > > A fellow KLR rider had a chest protector with upper arm and elbow > protection. A nice piece that I haven't been able to find it, suggestions? > > > > Thanks, > > Justin > >

[steve pye]

----- Original Message ----- From: "adamavis" > I guess nobody cares.... booo hooo I'll just go play with my broken > doohickey. HEY ! We care! Sadly, horror stories about dealer woes are so common they hardly cause a raised eyebrow!! I guess that explains why so many folks on this list do their own mechanic work, dealers just can't be trusted. I think you are right about the fragments. Collective wisdom seems to be that you should take extra care to ensure you can account for all the 'bits' before putting your engine back together. Good Luck, Steve A11