Just wanted to state where i live and ride in the nw of colorado,if you go down out there better make sure you dont get hurt.Cause no one will come.Not for a while at least.The whole point of this was i was riding,ate it hard on a big truck rut at about 40 mph of sliding whith a bike on my leg across rocks and hard dirt with my head smashed into the ground along with my left shoulder.I had on my helmet, chest protector,elbow guards,knee pads,riding pants,motocross boots, and gloves, and got right back on my bike.Without it i would be in a hospital or still in the desert. Really sore but alive.:eek:

Ouch! Glad to hear you made it home okay. I was an Air Force cop stationed in Colorado a few years ago. Curious, do they have a helmet law there now? I hope so. Back in the '90s, it wasn't enforced until you got on base. Too many times, I would see squids wear their helmet right up until they left the gate, then would take the time to remove it, hang it on their bike, and ride off. Brilliant!

Even though the weather's warming up here in So Cal, I'm still fully geared. I'd rather sweat a little (a lot) than the alternative.

BTW, how's the bike?


ORIGINAL: oconnorcreek

Just wanted to state where i live and ride in the nw of colorado,if you go down out there better make sure you dont get hurt.Cause no one will come.Not for a while at least.The whole point of this was i was riding,ate it hard on a big truck rut at about 40 mph of sliding whith a bike on my leg across rocks and hard dirt with my head smashed into the ground along with my left shoulder.I had on my helmet, chest protector,elbow guards,knee pads,riding pants,motocross boots, and gloves, and got right back on my bike.Without it i would be in a hospital or still in the desert. Really sore but alive.:eek:

There is no helmet law here.The bike got pretty scratched front fender back side panel,radiator shroud,and pretty much destroyed the hand gaurd but I have to say i am impressed how well it held up no major damage.

Anybody else ride with a chest protector while trail riding? I know they're mostly used for protecting MX riders from rocks and roost, but I've also read that they offer trail riders protection from getting a punctured lung. I haven't had any rocks thrown at me while trail riding behind somebody (and I don't think I throw any myself ... yet, but workin' on it!!!). I'm wondering how much protection they offer for your general trail riding mishaps - at least avoiding broken ribs and collar bones, but ideally reducing the severity of getting your wind knocked out.

I've seen a few new "under jersey" and body armour / impact protection models that look kind of interesting.

Any comments for or against? Any product recommendations?

Thanks!

Mike

I started using achest protecter after i dislocated my shoulder when i hit a tree. Had i had one on the results would have been different. They also protect you from limbs and if you fall rocks. I know this from experiance.(unfortunally). Another great thingare shine guards. I don't know how many times a rock has kicked up and hit me or a limb has flipped up and smacked me in the shin.

Shin guard? Are you not wearing boots?

For trail riding (sorry Deej; I like my ol' trusty Husqvarna) I'd support any gear that could keep me from injury. (Nearly) knee-high MX boots, gloves, helmet, armor (chest protector, etc.), goggles, whatever I can put on and still ride the bike! Crazy things can happen on-road and off-road. Dress for the crash!

hey guys been a long time.didnt ride much this summer due to a back injury "not due to riding"but am getting better hope all of you are wearing some gear and excuse my poor spelling.

ORIGINAL: jeffzx9

For trail riding (sorry Deej; I like my ol' trusty Husqvarna) I'd support any gear that could keep me from injury. (Nearly) knee-high MX boots, gloves, helmet, armor (chest protector, etc.), goggles, whatever I can put on and still ride the bike! Crazy things can happen on-road and off-road. Dress for the crash!


Sorry? About what? As in nobody thinks I ride trails? That's funny right there. I probably ride more trails than almost anyone here. Remember I live where the woods are within walking distance in all directions. Whatever. Just because I don't like mud and wash my bike right away doesn't mean I don't ride trails.:eek:

Let's see a picture of your KLX dirty Deej, really dirty!

ummmmm........ummmmmmm[8D]

Ok this is all I got. I know its not much, but hey I try to avoid mud, that's not a bad thing is it?:D:D:D

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c195/deej1914/Bike/100_5098small.jpg

Crap that doesn't show anything!!! I'm not helping my case out am I?[8D]

Three initials........OCD. :D
They make some stuff called "Luvox" that'll help. After your blood titration level gets within prescribed range, you'll love the dirt; mud, all of it.

ORIGINAL: deej

Ok this is all I got. I know its not much, but hey I try to avoid mud, that's not a bad thing is it?:D:D:D

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c195/deej1914/Bike/100_5098small.jpg



WHERE DO I GET A STAND LIKE THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

I want one.

thanks in advance for your help

Been a long time my klx is great,here is a photo from the back yard.

pic of where i was at says its too large any help out there

hey, hey, hey !still alive. deej need to post some pics but i guess they are to big. shrink em to fit or what?!

whats up all hope you are wearing that gear.

ORIGINAL: oconnorcreek

hey, hey, hey !still alive. deej need to post some pics but i guess they are to big. shrink em to fit or what?!


Hey what's happening my friend? How are you trying to post them? Go out and make a photobucket account, then sharing pics is as easy as riding the KLX.;) Let me know what I can do to help. I saw your post last night on the Blackberry after I had shut down the laptops, sorry I couldn't get back to you until now.

I'm brandy spanking new to motos and the forum but here's my .02. I plan to have on either 50/50 boots + knee/shin guards OR full moto boots + moto pants + Dainese safety jacket (includes chest plate, shoulder/elbow/arm plates, articulated spine plate) + FF helmet + goggles anytime I'm hitting the dirt and probably the road (although I did buy a Joe Rocket jacket that has the spine plate and elbow/forearm guards as an alternative). First I'm a newbie to the motor, but equally important I'm a veteran mountain biker that does a lot of freeride and downhill. Hence already owning the knee/shin and Dainese safety jacket - have a FF helmet too but it isn't DOT rated so I had to get another one. For all the times I've bounced off the ground with only a bad sprain or contusion vs. a fracture the extra $, effort, and sweat have more than paid off.

Besides, what else am I gonna do til I pass my basic riding course and the snow melts other than dress up in all my gear and sit on the bike in the basement??!!! [sm=smiley29.gif]

I am from CO and now in AZ and this place sucks. But, to add to protection.....20 some odd years ago riding on a 1981 rm125 I went down a steep trail/wash and got wooped out and my (i have to look at my leg), right leg has 3 distinct rake scars from the foot peg peeling away the flesh when my foot came off (just the normal ride next to home, but no need for gear). Dam I'm 43 now. I've broken my back, collar bone, one leg and both arms since then. I did by a KX500 for the dunes but haven't broken a bone since 98, knock on wood i guess.

Tried to send a video,sorry its nothing fancy just a quick ride out my back yard.

trying to post some video? of this past summer on the klx?

out the back door

I am currently trying to post a video but am having trouble doing so any help?

you must host your video! like photobucket or vimeo.