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**cheesy** · 07-17-2013, 10:45 PM

Here's a few places, Spud.

http://xelementgear.com/

www.cyclegear.com

www.jafrum.com/

Besides Amazon, Jafrum has it's own store with more choices.

Xelement is also sold through Amazon, but they also have two stores listed on the Xelement site, Leatherup.com and Motorcyclesuperstore.com

I had wanted to get a jacket though Cycle Gear, mostly because they have a brick and mortar store about 15 miles from me. Their house brand, BILT, is decent plus they carry brands like Shoei, Arai, Dianese, Scorpion, Street and Steel, etc. The store in Schaumburg also hosts a bike night once a month with free food and pop. On the down side, sales tax in Cook County, IL is 9.5%.

So, I don't buy as much as I'd like from them. That said, http://tinyurl.com/krug35b

SpudRider · 07-18-2013, 03:53 AM

Thanks for the links and the good information, Cheesy.

**cheesy** · 07-18-2013, 08:25 PM

Glad to help, Spud.

Red letter day today. The jacket showed up. Too hot to do much other than try it on. The XL fits, but just. Felt pretty comfortable.

Although we are under a heat advisory today until Sunday, I ventured out to the garage and got the seal installed. Pretty straight forward job and I didn't need to remove the wheel and final drive, just the boot. I managed to get the seal in about 3/4 of the way with just my fingers and finished up with my gasket hammer and light taps. Used both my bore-scope and dental mirror with a flashlight to verify it was in square.

It was actually nice in the garage with the door closed. The 'Suckitude Meter' went right off the scale when I did open the door. EEWWWWW!!!!!

Might be a cheeseburger run with Mrs. C tomorrow night.

Weldangrind · 07-19-2013, 10:49 AM

Gasket hammer? Please explain.

**cheesy** · 07-19-2013, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Gasket hammer? Please explain.

Remember my 3oz ball peen.

I only use it where finesse is required. However, if bashing is necessary,

FastDoc · 07-19-2013, 07:23 PM

As a doctor and as a mechanic I can attest few problems can't be solved with either a large bowel movement or a short handled sledge.

**cheesy** · 07-20-2013, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

As a doctor and as a mechanic I can attest few problems can't be solved with either a large bowel movement or a short handled sledge.

katoranger · 07-23-2013, 10:29 AM

Haven't had my BM yet today.

**cheesy** · 07-23-2013, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

Haven't had my BM yet today.

Coffee.

Works every time.

FastDoc · 07-23-2013, 01:33 PM

You should try the magnesium supplements I take for my heart...

**cheesy** · 07-23-2013, 04:09 PM

I well remember my first week on metformin.

**cheesy** · 07-23-2013, 07:47 PM

Hash browns fried in bacon grease can be pretty potent, too........several times during the day.

katoranger · 07-23-2013, 11:09 PM

Did I start this thread drift?

My coffee kicks in about 8:30.

FastDoc · 07-24-2013, 11:35 PM

This is our crappiest thread drift ever.

**cheesy** · 07-26-2013, 09:35 AM

I'll try MOVE this back on track.

About the new jacket. Nice. The mesh makes it feel like I am riding with AC on in this hot weather we have been having. It fits well. Two down sides, the cuffs are kind of tight, so getting the jacket off is a bit of a chore. I will have Mrs. C do some magic in her sewing room with that. The other thing is that the back armor retains heat when stopped at a light on a hot day, so things get kind of warm. The heat dissipates as soon as you start moving, though. I'll give it 4 out of 5 stars.

07-17-2013, 10:45 PM	#316
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,800	Here's a few places, Spud. http://xelementgear.com/ www.cyclegear.com www.jafrum.com/ Besides Amazon, Jafrum has it's own store with more choices. Xelement is also sold through Amazon, but they also have two stores listed on the Xelement site, Leatherup.com and Motorcyclesuperstore.com I had wanted to get a jacket though Cycle Gear, mostly because they have a brick and mortar store about 15 miles from me. Their house brand, BILT, is decent plus they carry brands like Shoei, Arai, Dianese, Scorpion, Street and Steel, etc. The store in Schaumburg also hosts a bike night once a month with free food and pop. On the down side, sales tax in Cook County, IL is 9.5%. So, I don't buy as much as I'd like from them. That said, http://tinyurl.com/krug35b __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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07-18-2013, 03:53 AM	#317
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for the links and the good information, Cheesy. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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07-18-2013, 08:25 PM	#318
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,800	Glad to help, Spud. Red letter day today. The jacket showed up. Too hot to do much other than try it on. The XL fits, but just. Felt pretty comfortable. Although we are under a heat advisory today until Sunday, I ventured out to the garage and got the seal installed. Pretty straight forward job and I didn't need to remove the wheel and final drive, just the boot. I managed to get the seal in about 3/4 of the way with just my fingers and finished up with my gasket hammer and light taps. Used both my bore-scope and dental mirror with a flashlight to verify it was in square. It was actually nice in the garage with the door closed. The 'Suckitude Meter' went right off the scale when I did open the door. EEWWWWW!!!!! Might be a cheeseburger run with Mrs. C tomorrow night. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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07-19-2013, 10:49 AM	#319
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Gasket hammer? Please explain. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-19-2013, 07:23 PM	#321
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	As a doctor and as a mechanic I can attest few problems can't be solved with either a large bowel movement or a short handled sledge. __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-23-2013, 10:29 AM	#323
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Haven't had my BM yet today. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-23-2013, 01:33 PM	#325
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	You should try the magnesium supplements I take for my heart... __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-23-2013, 04:09 PM	#326
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,800	I well remember my first week on metformin. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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07-23-2013, 07:47 PM	#327
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,800	Hash browns fried in bacon grease can be pretty potent, too........several times during the day. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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07-23-2013, 11:09 PM	#328
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Did I start this thread drift? My coffee kicks in about 8:30. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-24-2013, 11:35 PM	#329
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	This is our crappiest thread drift ever. __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-26-2013, 09:35 AM	#330
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,800	I'll try MOVE this back on track. About the new jacket. Nice. The mesh makes it feel like I am riding with AC on in this hot weather we have been having. It fits well. Two down sides, the cuffs are kind of tight, so getting the jacket off is a bit of a chore. I will have Mrs. C do some magic in her sewing room with that. The other thing is that the back armor retains heat when stopped at a light on a hot day, so things get kind of warm. The heat dissipates as soon as you start moving, though. I'll give it 4 out of 5 stars. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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