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8/21/2012 9:49am
Hello everyone,
I'm interested in riding on the open desert - utilising the dunes for jumps and speeding in between.
With regards to protective gear (especially as a beginner), i'm considering alpinestars bionic 2 jacket with BNS, alpinestars tech 3 boots, and normal gloves/helmet. Not sure if a knee bracer or knee pad is preferred, or how well they compare to one another - what's your input on that?
Any advice on this gear setup? How well does the Leatt adventure jacket and neck bracer compare?
As for the bike, I'm seeking one that I can use for normal day-to-day commute (inside the city, no anticipated highway riding), but also has enough power to ride on desert sand. Perhaps KTM 690 or WR450 would be a good choice for that?
Edit: also, what well-vented jerseys do u guys recommend for on-road, and for off-road (desert). No rain is anticipated
Thanks
Appreciate all input
I'm interested in riding on the open desert - utilising the dunes for jumps and speeding in between.
With regards to protective gear (especially as a beginner), i'm considering alpinestars bionic 2 jacket with BNS, alpinestars tech 3 boots, and normal gloves/helmet. Not sure if a knee bracer or knee pad is preferred, or how well they compare to one another - what's your input on that?
Any advice on this gear setup? How well does the Leatt adventure jacket and neck bracer compare?
As for the bike, I'm seeking one that I can use for normal day-to-day commute (inside the city, no anticipated highway riding), but also has enough power to ride on desert sand. Perhaps KTM 690 or WR450 would be a good choice for that?
Edit: also, what well-vented jerseys do u guys recommend for on-road, and for off-road (desert). No rain is anticipated
Thanks
Appreciate all input
Also, if you are looking for a bike that will perform well in the dunes, a 690 is probably too heavy for all practical purposes. You might do much better with KTM's 450 EXC or 500 EXC. (The Yamaha is a good choice too.)
Gear set-up is all personal preferance.....check out FOX's line of gear, i have some of the vented stuff and it works really really well.....especially with a cooling vest underneath
I'm not a fan of "dual sport" bikes. I originally started riding in the deserts of nevada, Those big hog of a bike that have been mentioned will make you miserable or get you killed. Unless you put an ass-ton of money into proper set up, but since you want it to commute too - it will always be compromised. Negotiating hard pack fire roads at really fast speeds and heading out into dunes is a lot of fun, but the more rugged terrain will be difficult if your fighting with a big heavy bike. Personally I ride a CRF450R, but thats my bike of choice - not recommending or disqualifying it.
Does this look like a nice deal on the crf? It comes to around $6500: http://tnydu.biz/D3fPXx
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