dexter
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anyone use or used the "touring kit" for rx's? I bought leather bibs and they are a bit thin on the knee padding so I am getting cold knees. I noticed Yami makes a small kit with wind diverters. Anyone have experience with these?? do they work??
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I bought them from Royal Distributing for over $100 less. Don't get them from Yamaha.
I bought them for the mirrors, but they are poor at best. They do help some with the wind and for $35 (if I remember correctly), I say go for it.
I bought them for the mirrors, but they are poor at best. They do help some with the wind and for $35 (if I remember correctly), I say go for it.
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under armor.
dexter
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Indy... does the underarmor give wind protection and maybe warmth??? I have some Nike dri fit stuff, but no pants... what is your experience with them?
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dexter said:
less bulk, much warmer, air only goes out, just don't let anyone see you in them, not a pretty sight. lol
dexter
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funny.... are they warm as the old thermals??? I were some under my jeans... maybe these can replace the thermals
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I have both the Nike Dri Fit and Under Armor ColdGear. The DriFit work OK when it's fairly warm (20-30 F) , but offer no insulating value. The Under Armour ColdGear is perfect in just about every temp. I wear top and bottom, and keep a spare set to tradeoff when on saddlebag trips.
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Viper_Dave said:
God, I hope that red/white/blue getup wasn't them????
RedRocket
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I assume the "touring kit" is the little black wings with mirrors that are on my sled. They were on when I bought it used from a dealer so I assumed it was stock. Riding in the below 0 temps of northern NH, ME and Canada, I have never had cold knees with just my fox racing gear which is more like a windbreaker suit than winter suit. Those little deflectors must be working, plus it makes for a good hidden spot for mirrors.
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I had enough of the cold knees and hands so I ordered the biggest windshield I could find.
Its not pretty but at least my knees will stay warm. It provides more protection for the hands as well. Depends what you want!
I think the windshield is just what the doctor ordered. I do way to much touring in near -20 to -40F conditions. Last year I about froze my knees on one real cold trip. This windshield will hide even me behind it.
Ok so its huge but thats the point.
RX / RS Windshield - Mega Tall/Wide (18.75" T x 34" W)
8FM-K7210-00-00
Its not pretty but at least my knees will stay warm. It provides more protection for the hands as well. Depends what you want!
I think the windshield is just what the doctor ordered. I do way to much touring in near -20 to -40F conditions. Last year I about froze my knees on one real cold trip. This windshield will hide even me behind it.
Ok so its huge but thats the point.
RX / RS Windshield - Mega Tall/Wide (18.75" T x 34" W)
8FM-K7210-00-00
I have KLM pants that have shin/knee pads in them. Much like motocross pants but not tight obviously. My knees never get cold.
I never even thought about it. I just happened to me talking with someone this weekend who complained about the same thing!
I never even thought about it. I just happened to me talking with someone this weekend who complained about the same thing!
dexter
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Grimm said:
Grimm, I got my set in the mail. they look to be nice quality, but they have no mounting instructions!
I had no idea you had to drill into the cowling, as I am assuming that is how they mount as they came with screws. I wonder how well some 3M tape would hold up??? how did you mount yours?
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I get so stinkin hot that I am taken cloths off. Better quality equipment, or ride harder, one or the other should work!
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if you look on the inside of your hood there are little buttons on each side that you drill through to mount them. i am just a lazy #*$&@ and have not mounted mine yet. i did post the yamaha instructions in here earlier in the season for another guy. the link is from my photo bucket. so ill link it again.
dexter
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I just mounted them and they do not fit flush with the cowling The rubber grommets dont compress enough to get the pieces to touch flush and I cant believe it... I can see them rattling in the wind. any ideas guys?
The rubber grommets dont compress enough to get the pieces to touch flush and I cant believe it... I can see them rattling in the wind. any ideas guys?
