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    Knee pads

    What is the ideal position for the knee pads? I noticed today while sporting my new Olympia Phantom suit on it's maiden voyage that the pads rode very high in the riding position, made me think if i were to spill where would i want the pads positioned for optimum protection.
    Or should they be lowered to protect knee cap from impact and road debris while in the riding position?
    BAMN!

    '81 XS1100H "Brutus"
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  • #2
    Originally posted by Nubian View Post
    What is the ideal position for the knee pads? I noticed today while sporting my new Olympia Phantom suit on it's maiden voyage that the pads rode very high in the riding position, made me think if i were to spill where would i want the pads positioned for optimum protection.
    Or should they be lowered to protect knee cap from impact and road debris while in the riding position?
    Hi Nubian,
    I am not sure what you are asking. Do you mean the armour (armor) on the inside of the suit or sliders on the outside of the suit?
    Phil
    1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
    1983 XJ 650 Maxim
    2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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    • #3
      Originally posted by MaximPhil View Post
      Hi Nubian,
      I am not sure what you are asking. Do you mean the armour (armor) on the inside of the suit or sliders on the outside of the suit?
      Phil
      Sliders for an XS11 rider? U got jokes
      I meant the interior armor.
      BAMN!

      '81 XS1100H "Brutus"

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      • #4
        Well at least it was better than the subject matter I feared when I first saw the query. Images of a mens prison came to mind.
        Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

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        80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


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        • #5
          "Or should they be lowered to protect knee cap from impact and road debris while in the riding position? "

          The pads should be lowered, as you suspect.

          It's a small job for a tailor to lower the pad pockets or add new ones over the existing. I had this done, and it put the pads where I want them. Just pull the pad out of the pocket and while wearing the suit and sitting on a chair at the tailor's, place it over your kneecap where you want it, and the tailor will chalk the location.

          scoot

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          • #6
            Originally posted by DGXSER View Post
            Well at least it was better than the subject matter I feared when I first saw the query. Images of a mens prison came to mind.
            could have been about the Head Nurse
            Seamus Ó hUrmholtaigh
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            • #7
              Does it really matter, those pads are really for you to be on your knees when you explain to your better half what it will cost for a new bike or repair after the crash.
              To fix the problem one should not make more assumptions than the minimum needed.

              Rodan
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              • #8
                The knee pads you call are actually called pucks.
                1980 XS1100 SG
                Inline fuel filters
                New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
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