tires and pannier q

[Chris]

If you don't care that the boots are wet and just want dry feet, try a pair of the Sealskinz socks, Cabelas sells them among other places. They aren't cheap for socks, but they will keep your feet dry.

On Tue, Aug 24, 2004 at 12:47:55AM -0000, mcrider18 wrote: > > Do any companies manufacture dual sport boots that are really and > truly waterproof? I know there are multiple street motorcycle boots > possibilities with Gaerne ST Dry Sport Touring boots, Sidi On Road > Symaptex boots, and Oxtar Matrix Gore-Tex boots. I haven't run > across dual sport boots that have the Gore-Tex lining or similar > product. What am I missing here? I don't even see true MX boots as > being advertised as being waterproof. This seems to be ridiculous. I > mean dual sporters and MX riders go through a lot of rain, streams, > puddles, wet vegetation, etc. and would really benefit from this > feature. What's up? > > Thanks, > Rick > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > -- ___ ______ _____ __ ________ ___ / _ |< < / == / ___/__ / /_ /_ __/ / __ ____ _ ___ /__ \ / __ |/ // / ****/ (_ / _ \/ __/ / / / _ \/ // / ' \/ _ \ /__/ /_/ |_/_//_/ == \___/\___/\__/ /_/ /_//_/\_,_/_/_/_/ .__/ (_) 8600 miles*Russel Lines*Supertrapp Race* /_/ http://www.kingsqueak.org/klr650/

[mcrider18]

Okay I've made some more progress on this boot search. I just called the toll-free number for Oxtar and they were very helpful. The guy I spoke to didn't rush me off the line and answered my questions. He said the 'waterproof leather' comment for their off- road boots suggests that it's ok for the leather to get wet, etc. Well I'd hope so, but apparently it does have some other processing in it to make it more durable for wet/dry cycles? He stated that it really isn't meant to keep the rider's feet dry and probably won't. He did identify their Oxtar Infinity Gore-Tex boot as a waterproof dual sport. It has a Gore-Tex liner and two buckles and velcro on the upper with elastic around the edge. New Enough carries them for $209 at http://www.newenough.com/oxtar_infinity_goretex_boots_page.htm Here's the Oxtar web site: http://www.oxtar-usa.com/products/infinity.htm It looks like the best possibility that I've found so far, however the tread pattern on the sole isn't very aggressive for mud, etc. It looks more street-oriented than off-road. The Oxtar rep stated they manufacture this same boot for BMW expect for minor differences like having 'BMW' on the boot instead of 'Oxtar.' BMW dealers sell them for $299 which is what Oxtar used to sell the Infinity for. Well they wanted to differentiate the Infinity so they lowered the retail price to $249. That's moving in the right direction for me. What do you guys think of this boot, esp. the tread of the sole. Does anyone have experience with this boot? --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "mike torst" wrote:

> > -----Original Message----- > From: mcrider18 [mailto:mcrider18@y...] > Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 7:11 PM > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Waterproof Dual Sport Boots? > > > Do any companies manufacture dual sport boots that are really and > truly waterproof? I know there are multiple street motorcycle

boots

> possibilities with Gaerne ST Dry Sport Touring boots, Sidi On Road > Symaptex boots, and Oxtar Matrix Gore-Tex boots. I haven't run > across dual sport boots that have the Gore-Tex lining or similar > product. What am I missing here? I don't even see true MX boots as > being advertised as being waterproof. This seems to be ridiculous.

I

> mean dual sporters and MX riders go through a lot of rain,

streams,

> puddles, wet vegetation, etc. and would really benefit from this > feature. What's up? > > Thanks, > Rick > > > ---reply--------------- > > > I appreciate your interest in water-proof DS boots. I have a set

of street

> boots that I use to get to where I want to ride which are water

tight, but

> as to the dirt riding, I at times use my MX boots and lots of boot

wax.

> > The MX boots stay dry inside, that is, until I immerse my boot for

many

> seconds into the water of a stream or such. Once my boot interior

is wet, I

> release the upper clamps a few clicks and let mother nature have a > field-day. > > So, the query is valid - Gortex or similar 'wicking' material as

the basis

> for a boot - Surely it is available and preferred, but, the

material must

> also be strong and very abrasion resistant. > > I look forward to the answer. > > Mike Torst > Las Vegas

[curt lizzi]

Hi folks; I'm driving from Canada down to the HU meeting in Creel, and I'm looking for some advise. Is anyone running the Dunlop D607's? Dunlop says that tire is 75% street but they look more like 90% to me, which is alright given the distance I have to drive, although I'm hoping to do as much dirt and gravel as I can. The price seems reasonable....$285 CND. I also have a Ventura bag on the bike and I'm thinking it would be smart to try and put on a narrow deep pannier to help compensate for all that weight above the seat. I think I've settled on the Nelson-Rigg SB-900. Does anyone have any insights on this bag? thanks CJ _________________________________________________________________ Designer Mail isn't just fun to send, it's fun to receive. Use special stationery, fonts and colors. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines Start enjoying all the benefits of MSN Premium right now and get the first two months FREE*.