Dirt bike recommendations?

**sketch** · 16th June 2013, 20:09

Originally Posted by bosslady

My flatmate Reckons we ought to get these too? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-602823680.htm

Na there stink......... block of wood does same thing if you feel the need. Theres a sweet spot between wrecking your shocks and being loose.

**bosslady** · 16th June 2013, 20:13

Hmmm hmmm....

**flyingcr250** · 16th June 2013, 21:16

Originally Posted by bosslady

Hmmm hmmm....

do what ever puts your mind at ease, i use a chock cause i like my bike held down nice and tight, ive tied them down with and without a chock and never had one fall off a tralier.

ive got a van now so the only thing ive got to worry about is where to buy my sausage roll on the way to a ride.

**BoristheBiter** · 16th June 2013, 21:29

I have one and the only thing i have found is both tie downs need to be on the same angle or one doesn't tighten up so only use it when there is only one bike on.

But either way i've never popped a seal or had a bike come off.

**bosslady** · 17th June 2013, 20:50

Ok so I know some people have already given me some advice but I'm still kinda confused. I want to get some armour for my knees/shins before the weekend comes as I am meant to be going for a ride and this was what got hurt the worse (and still does). I think I will slowly build my armoury up and this is where I want to start. Suggestions please? Not sure how much Is reasonable to spend but I don't wanna spend anymore than $100?

**BoristheBiter** · 17th June 2013, 21:25

Originally Posted by bosslady

Ok so I know some people have already given me some advice but I'm still kinda confused. I want to get some armour for my knees/shins before the weekend comes as I am meant to be going for a ride and this was what got hurt the worse (and still does). I think I will slowly build my armoury up and this is where I want to start. Suggestions please? Not sure how much Is reasonable to spend but I don't wanna spend anymore than $100?

What do you want knee braces or guards?
Did you get sore knees because you kept bashing them or because you were twisting them?

If you want braces forget it unless you buy second hand as the good ones are expensive. you can get them cheap just have to look around.
If you just want guards then go for something like these, or simalar.
http://motorcyclegear.co.nz/fox-tita...ee-guards.html

FYI I wear k700 pods have no complaints but haven't worn anything else so couldn't tell you the pros/cons of others

**Tony.OK** · 17th June 2013, 21:37

Originally Posted by bosslady

Ok so I know some people have already given me some advice but I'm still kinda confused. I want to get some armour for my knees/shins before the weekend comes as I am meant to be going for a ride and this was what got hurt the worse (and still does). I think I will slowly build my armoury up and this is where I want to start. Suggestions please? Not sure how much Is reasonable to spend but I don't wanna spend anymore than $100?

http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/E...c05-knee-guard

Have these, they are super comfy to the point ya can't tell they're on, use long knee socks or wear leggings as the top strap velcro can rub.

**bosslady** · 17th June 2013, 22:22

Originally Posted by BoristheBiter

What do you want knee braces or guards?
Did you get sore knees because you kept bashing them or because you were twisting them?

If you want braces forget it unless you buy second hand as the good ones are expensive. you can get them cheap just have to look around.
If you just want guards then go for something like these, or simalar.
http://motorcyclegear.co.nz/fox-tita...ee-guards.html

FYI I wear k700 pods have no complaints but haven't worn anything else so couldn't tell you the pros/cons of others

Yea braces probably a bit too much at the mo. I guess technically it's the area between the top of the boot and my knees that got hurt.

**BoristheBiter** · 17th June 2013, 22:32

Originally Posted by bosslady

Yea braces probably a bit too much at the mo. I guess technically it's the area between the top of the boot and my knees that got hurt.

so guards it is and by looking at that pic the best ones you can find.

**MikeJ** · 17th June 2013, 23:34

I have a brand new set of these Thor Force Knee Guards that l bought off someone thru Trademe recently.

http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/6...orce-kneeguard

They were incorrectly advertised as L/XL . They are S/M. If that size is ok (try some at a shop) then they are yours for what l paid for them....$50.

I have used these type for a couple of years...probably the best of the non brace type on the market. Its best to use very long socks for any kind of knee guards to stop chaffing as well.

PM me with contact details if you want to take the offer.

**Ocean1** · 18th June 2013, 08:23

Originally Posted by bosslady

Yea braces probably a bit too much at the mo. I guess technically it's the area between the top of the boot and my knees that got hurt.

How did you do that? I can't think of anything on the bike there that would put pressure on your leg... Or did you just happen to drop it in similar positions on both sides?

Either way, knee guards are designed to deflect rocks from the guy in front, they might not help much in a situation where the bike lands on your legs. Be careful of getting so covered in kit that you overheat, you use up far more energy and it makes your day a chore instead of fun.

**ktm84mxc** · 18th June 2013, 09:20

Knee guards do more then just deflecting the roost , here's a demo stand on a chair on your concrete drive now drop off landing on to your knees this is a similar impact to landing from a moving bike onto hard ground . They also stop penetration damage from stones/gravel/foot pegs/sticks etc which you may land on.
You'll be surprised by the ways you can hurt yourself on a dirt bike.

**Ocean1** · 18th June 2013, 10:03

Originally Posted by ktm84mxc

Knee guards do more then just deflecting the roost , here's a demo stand on a chair on your concrete drive now drop off landing on to your knees this is a similar impact to landing from a moving bike onto hard ground . They also stop penetration damage from stones/gravel/foot pegs/sticks etc which you may land on.

Yeah, fair comment. Although I tend not to ride on concrete for that very reason. I just don't see them preventing the sort of bruising in the pic, which looks to be more from pressure than impact. And the comment re overheating stands.

Originally Posted by ktm84mxc

You'll be surprised by the ways you can hurt yourself on a dirt bike.

Mate, you're talking to possibly the world's most experienced hurtee.

**bosslady** · 18th June 2013, 18:23

Originally Posted by Ocean1

How did you do that? I can't think of anything on the bike there that would put pressure on your leg... Or did you just happen to drop it in similar positions on both sides?

Either way, knee guards are designed to deflect rocks from the guy in front, they might not help much in a situation where the bike lands on your legs. Be careful of getting so covered in kit that you overheat, you use up far more energy and it makes your day a chore instead of fun.

Farked if I know! Must have been from dropping the bike.

Will try and sort some braces by the weekend!