Hey wedge, I checked my inbox but there was no pm

 

Hey diRtRideR, after I did an "asphalt sample" on a former bike, at about 20 mph, (or less), and spent a whole bunch of time in the hospital, getting my wounds repaired [:@] .... I then bought all the good stuff. Never been out without it since! I have a Joe Rocket M1-Tech jacket that everyone tries to convince me "is just too darned hot to wear". The jacket has two full length zippers, right & left, front & rear. The sleeves also have zippers above the elbowson each sleeve. The jacket also has a full vest type liner. When you are moving, it's like having air-conditioning!! But the best part is that the heavy duty "Bullet Proof type of fabric is padded everywhere that it counts..., sholuders, elbows, back and tail. It's the greatest that I could imagine. i never get ired of wearing it! Good boots are essential and I like the Thor MX model. Good High Top ThickWool socks, padded riding pants a jersy under that Joe Rocket Jacket,and some gloves will round out the package. For me, I wear glasses and find that the Full Face Modular helmet works very nice. The brand that I have is ZAMP. It is available with built in a smoke sunshield, and the regular clear shield. The sunshield can be deployed with a sliding switch. I liek this "hat" very much 'cause it allows me to have a semi-open face or completely closed. It also vents very nicely.

Now, that's just one riders opinion, but it is what I use, so I'm good to go on and off the asphalt, (ugh). These items work great for me in the dirt, where I spend most of my time. It's been quite a while since I bought these things but I think I have maybe a bit over $500 in the outfit.

Of course I ride with Team Green/Monster logo gear also.

 

One thing they stressed heaps at riding training was no skin exposed, so I guess if you stick to this you should minimise the gravel rash if you came off, I personally always wear a jacket and if not my riding pants a pair of jeans, don't generally wear all my body armour etc if just going for a quick cruise.

Cheers
Chris.

 

nope, 3 or 4maybe,it was just a little kicker- but I was moving pretty good

 

I HATE KICKERS......

 

I hear ya, I didn't see one, it just about put me over the bars, []popped me in the butt; the little rack and my heals are the only thing that caught me!
I will be keeping the rear rack on my ride.

 

Ha ha, that made me think of this clip I made almost two years ago when I first got my KLX. It still had the seat strap.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySQJlsF59hM

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0COd25qyRCo&NR=1 This looks like about 7 feet of air.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs7s6xdorps
Here is a clip someone shot of me and another guy. It's bigger than it looks on video.. But meh, I won't make too many excuses.