Heck, I even wear my kidney belt during sex. LOL! :-)

 

I have my wind back, unfortunately the weather has gotten nastier. I do like to carry a little digital Cannon camera most of the time. I will try to get some good shots when I can, and perhaps even a little video here and there. But I wouldn't expect too much from me in the next few months. I'll ride a little bit through the winter when I can, but I'm not a psycho.

I like what I hear from you, there may be hope for me yet. I am a pretty cautious person all around already. My job requires me to have full use of my hands, arms, and legs, so that will undoubtably lead me to be a bit overly cautious on my bike compared to my younger days. That being said, I am trying to learn the trails a little at a time. First few times through a section I'll put my feet down when I feel like it. Then I'll try it with my feet on the pegs. Then I'll do it standing up. Little by little, using this system, I might be able to tackle these woods some day.

That's a good reminder, to keep eyes forward. It's like drawing a straight line, or playing a racing video game; keep looking forward instead of down. Good tip. I kept that in mind on my last ride yesterday.

Thanks, I thought about getting the WR250R, but it felt more intimidating with it's higher seat, even though I am a 6 footer. My legs are short for my height though. My torso is long, it's hard for me to keep shirts tucked in. Also, reading in Dirt Bike magazine, it sounded like te KLX hads better power for technical woods riding, while the WR would be the better choice for those riding in more wide open areas. I made the right choice, oh yeah!

I have two helmets; a full street, and an MX style with goggles. I have two padded jackets, Icon Field Armor boots, Phase gloves, and some old MX boots buried somewhere if I can find them. I will look into better trail ready dualsport boots, a chest protector, a kidney protecter, and some leg/knee protection. It will be a long winter, shopping for all that will give me something to do.

 

[QUOTE=lcpl0331;342274 I would also suggest getting some barkbusters[/QUOTE]


Oh yeah, I have some Acerbis hand guards on order, should be here early this week, possibly Monday. About the same time my fork springs come in. I also have some new Renthal bars and some grips to install. I hate working in the cold garage, and I would rather spend money on the bike than a space heater for the garage. I can wait for the warm days to do the dirty work.

 

Welcome to KF lostnite!

 

Been there, done that, and froze my a$$ off while I did.
Get the heater when you can, It makes doing the work out there way more fun. Thats what these bikes are all about, eh? Having fun.
I crank the heat up in my garage, and am out there in a t-shirt when its like 20 degrees outside.
I always seem to find plenty to work on



I am glad to hear you have good safety equipment, it helps your confidence tenfold. Take your time out there learning, it gets easier as you go, and you have more fun everytime.