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GRIMMAS · 07-25-2007, 09:09 AM

hello
im new to the forum and i would like some input on the sheep skin for the bike
is it really worth it ?

and if you have to cut it in a particular way?

also how about windshields do they really make a difference with a passanger ?

is there any riders close to grande prairie ab canada ?

any info would appreciated
thx

**Clint** · 07-25-2007, 10:41 AM

LD riders swear by sheepskin, though it does get wet. I opted for wooden beads for that reason, and they did all right.

GRIMMAS · 07-25-2007, 04:47 PM

thx

SNAFU · 07-25-2007, 05:35 PM

This looks comfy.

Smurf · 07-25-2007, 05:55 PM

Comfy or Kinky ????

**Clint** · 07-25-2007, 05:59 PM

Hehe. Notice how quickly he pulled that out of his porn collection?

DR-Z125L · 07-25-2007, 06:06 PM

Rickster · 07-25-2007, 07:03 PM

Isn't the girlfriend supos to ride on the back?

SNAFU · 07-26-2007, 12:01 AM

What's porn?

GRIMMAS · 07-26-2007, 09:20 AM

Wow
I dont want that much skin

thx guys.

how about a few tips on to touring for a begginer rider.

I would like to hear some input on traveling and meaybe gear to help the journey, eventually i would like to venture on long trip of about 3-5 days
but i would like to ahev the old lady with me, so any info would be great
you know the lady has to be comfortable.

thx

GRIMMAS · 07-26-2007, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRIMMAS

Wow
I dont want that much skin

thx guys.

how about a few tips on to touring for a begginer rider.

I would like to hear some input on traveling and meaybe gear to help the journey, eventually i would like to venture on long trip of about 3-5 days
but i would like to ahev the old lady with me, so any info would be great
you know the lady has to be comfortable.

thx

upps apologize for the type o's

**Clint** · 07-26-2007, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRIMMAS

how about a few tips on to touring for a begginer rider.

Bring enough clothing in layers to handle the worst expected weather. Rain ruins your ride only if you're not prepared for it. Pack what you think you'll need, then leave half of it behind. You don't need all that crap.

GRIMMAS · 07-26-2007, 12:34 PM

THX

your right it happens when i head to the bush at least half the gear you dont need.

is there a place to look for travel bags at a reasonable $$$

helmets

full face or half ?

any feeback

Canadarider · 07-26-2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRIMMAS

THX

helmets

full face or half ?

any feeback

It really depends on whether you like the way your face looks or if you wouldn't mind a little plastic surgery after an accident.

I don't think that I would feel comfortable without a full face helmet but there are tons of people that only wear skull caps so......

**Clint** · 07-26-2007, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRIMMAS

is there a place to look for travel bags at a reasonable $$$

full face or half ?

There's only one kind of helmet in the world, IMO. You can guess what it is. Either you're wearing one or you're not.

I bought the bag shown here from Aerostich. It's really just a rafting bag, but it's simple to use and very rugged.

GRIMMAS · 07-26-2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

There's only one kind of helmet in the world, IMO. You can guess what it is. Either you're wearing one or you're not.

I bought the bag shown here from Aerostich. It's really just a rafting bag, but it's simple to use and very rugged.

wow beautiful bike.

thx
i have made my mind and full face it is.
by the way some day i would like to take a pic like yours and do some real touring.
thx again

Aussie Steve · 07-27-2007, 06:03 AM

He used a backdrop!!!

**inspiron** · 07-27-2007, 07:24 AM

I haven't done any iron butt rides, but I would be very cautious about using sheepskin or beads on my bike seat. For my day rides through the Black Forest, I wear bicycle shorts under my gear - they provide some padding and take care of perspiration, keeping the 'boys' dry and comfy. Putting beads or sheepskin on the seat could lead to me sliding around on the seat - when I'm cornering around the forest, I want my butt/thighs to have a good grip on the seat, especially when I'm hanging off around a hairpin ...

**Clint** · 07-27-2007, 07:50 AM

I wore three flat spots on my brand new tires on that trip... center, left edge, right edge. The tire seriously looks like a slightly rounded hexagon right now (Lolo Pass, baby!). I had no trouble with it being slippery. In fact, it probably enhanced my ability to shift weight.

palanon · 07-27-2007, 08:39 AM

I love that pic of Clint's bike. All I can think of when I see it, is Clint picking up a fare like some crazy cabbie.

< Indian cabbie accent >

" We have reached your destination sir,,,most kindly that will be $14.50. Now please get de fark off de bike and kindly watch the side case as you do...have a nice day! "

07-25-2007, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
GRIMMAS Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: SUZUKI M50 Location: CANADA Posts: 13	sheep skin hello im new to the forum and i would like some input on the sheep skin for the bike is it really worth it ? and if you have to cut it in a particular way? also how about windshields do they really make a difference with a passanger ? is there any riders close to grande prairie ab canada ? any info would appreciated thx

07-25-2007, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,020	This looks comfy. __________________

07-25-2007, 05:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,367	Comfy or Kinky ???? __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

07-26-2007, 12:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,020	What's porn? __________________

07-26-2007, 12:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
GRIMMAS Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: SUZUKI M50 Location: CANADA Posts: 13	Thx THX your right it happens when i head to the bush at least half the gear you dont need. is there a place to look for travel bags at a reasonable $$$ helmets full face or half ? any feeback

07-25-2007, 04:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
GRIMMAS Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: SUZUKI M50 Location: CANADA Posts: 13	thx

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07-26-2007, 09:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
GRIMMAS Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: SUZUKI M50 Location: CANADA Posts: 13	Wow I dont want that much skin thx guys. how about a few tips on to touring for a begginer rider. I would like to hear some input on traveling and meaybe gear to help the journey, eventually i would like to venture on long trip of about 3-5 days but i would like to ahev the old lady with me, so any info would be great you know the lady has to be comfortable. thx

07-27-2007, 06:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
Aussie Steve U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 02 1200 Bandit Location: Western Australia Posts: 1,132	He used a backdrop!!! __________________ Just remember you ARE entitled to my opinion!!!!

07-27-2007, 07:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	I haven't done any iron butt rides, but I would be very cautious about using sheepskin or beads on my bike seat. For my day rides through the Black Forest, I wear bicycle shorts under my gear - they provide some padding and take care of perspiration, keeping the 'boys' dry and comfy. Putting beads or sheepskin on the seat could lead to me sliding around on the seat - when I'm cornering around the forest, I want my butt/thighs to have a good grip on the seat, especially when I'm hanging off around a hairpin ... __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

07-27-2007, 08:39 AM	#20 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,326	I love that pic of Clint's bike. All I can think of when I see it, is Clint picking up a fare like some crazy cabbie. < Indian cabbie accent > " We have reached your destination sir,,,most kindly that will be $14.50. Now please get de fark off de bike and kindly watch the side case as you do...have a nice day! " __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

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