ALTRIDER BOOT SHREADERS
- Thread starter Duckhead
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With my MX boots, very likely not an issue, because my jeans are inside the boot, and my riding pants are pretty snug around the outside of the boot.
With street boots, I suspect it's my Darien riding pant that catches, not my jeans, but I didn't dig into it very far, I just got the Alt Rider part.
With street boots, I suspect it's my Darien riding pant that catches, not my jeans, but I didn't dig into it very far, I just got the Alt Rider part.
NickBrewer3
New Member
Like they say, "There are two types of pilots, those who have landed with their gear up and those who will"
avc8130 said:
Well, that's a good point...
Except that 99% of the time I'm on my Super Tenere my riding pants are jeans - Diamond Gusset "Defender" Kevlar-lined Motorcycle Riding Jeans to be exact - https://www.americangusset.com/defender_page
They're terrific, and treated with a bit of NikWax they're damn near waterproof. I wear 'em *OVER* my Gaerne Balance Oiled Trials boots (http://www.atomic-moto.com/Gaerne-Balance-Oiled-Boots_p_79.html), but thanks to the cool little velcro strap on the Diamond Gusset "Defender" jeans that allows you to cinch down the leg openings tightly around the boots there is no problem, ever, catching the jeans on any of the stock OEM Yamaha Super Tenere guards.
Just FYI...
Dallara
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Hey guys,
I wanted to provide a little insight on the Rear Brake M/C guard and the U-Joint Guard. Most of our parts go into a large hopper that vibrates and deburs all edges that are laser cut. We spend a lot of time on each piece figuring out exactly how much time is needed for that process, what size/type of media is put in the hopper and the magnitude of the vibrations. Each part is different based on the thickness and material.
However everyone has their own style of riding and their own way they sit on the bike. Some guys grip the bike with their knees and leave their feet far out, others use just their ankles to hold on (that's how Jimmy Lewis rides). That's why you'll find some variation in people catching/rubbing on our guards. If you guys have any other questions or issues give us a call at 206-922-3618, or an email at info@altrider.com and feel free to mention this forum in the subject line.
I wanted to provide a little insight on the Rear Brake M/C guard and the U-Joint Guard. Most of our parts go into a large hopper that vibrates and deburs all edges that are laser cut. We spend a lot of time on each piece figuring out exactly how much time is needed for that process, what size/type of media is put in the hopper and the magnitude of the vibrations. Each part is different based on the thickness and material.
However everyone has their own style of riding and their own way they sit on the bike. Some guys grip the bike with their knees and leave their feet far out, others use just their ankles to hold on (that's how Jimmy Lewis rides). That's why you'll find some variation in people catching/rubbing on our guards. If you guys have any other questions or issues give us a call at 206-922-3618, or an email at info@altrider.com and feel free to mention this forum in the subject line.
lincolnrider
Member
I have a inexpensive (cheap fix) for hanging your pants leg on the mastercylinder and u-joint guard. Mind you this is patented and you will need to send me $25 before using it, because I have and Uncle with the goverenment and he will know. His name is Sam. Anyway back to the fix. Drill a small hole at the highest point of the each guard, chanfer the hole, and then run a plastic tie through the hole and around the sub-frame brace and snug it down. Pant leg can't go behind it now. 8) ::024:: Today only special is half price. 
Good suggestion lincolnrider.
What year is your KLR? ::003::lincolnrider said:I have a inexpensive (cheap fix) for hanging your pants leg on the mastercylinder and u-joint guard. Mind you this is patented and you will need to send me $25 before using it, because I have and Uncle with the goverenment and he will know. His name is Sam. Anyway back to the fix. Drill a small hole at the highest point of the each guard, chanfer the hole, and then run a plastic tie through the hole and around the sub-frame brace and snug it down. Pant leg can't go behind it now. 8) ::024:: Today only special is half price.
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ballisticexchris
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::006::Duckhead said:
Ok, I know I'm new here but you have to be kidding me!! Almost every aftermarket metal piece I have ever purchased gets a touchup with a file. That's just common sense. Of course if it was mounted by someone other than yourself it's not your fault. But If you were the one that took it out of the package and bolted it up, then shame on you for blaming the company for not deburring it for you.
I swapped out the OEM pieces for the AltRider parts and have experience no problems. Checked it out tonight and there are no sharp edges, thought it to be a quality product.
RocketJohn
New Member
No issues here, that I've noticed.
The 2 Smartest solutions IMHO are
1) Tie Back the part ( i prefer wire )
2) wear real boots with your pant leg inside them.
vent
This thread feels like one on the Orange Crush on AVD rider. Those KTM guys love to reinvent the wheel
PHX
1) Tie Back the part ( i prefer wire )
2) wear real boots with your pant leg inside them.
vent
This thread feels like one on the Orange Crush on AVD rider. Those KTM guys love to reinvent the wheel
PHX
itlives
New Member
While I love farkling, I'm po'.
I just vise/rubber hammered the original guard in a couple of spots. Now, I have an almost wrap. I had to repaint - no biggy as that's what I do.
Never had my pants catch before, but reading the thread about it scared me enough to do something. I haven't had to pick up this beast...yet. Don't really ever want to.
I just vise/rubber hammered the original guard in a couple of spots. Now, I have an almost wrap. I had to repaint - no biggy as that's what I do.
Never had my pants catch before, but reading the thread about it scared me enough to do something. I haven't had to pick up this beast...yet. Don't really ever want to.