From: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com (klr650-digest) To: klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: klr650-digest V2 #1179 Reply-To: klr650 Sender: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk klr650-digest Friday, November 26 1999 Volume 02 : Number 1179 Re: (klr650) New to the list. (klr650) Re: NKLR - low maintenance bike (klr650) Re: NKLR Dawn Rides ...L.A. Motorcycle Show Appearance Re: (klr650) wheelies (klr650) Criutfake NKLR Re: (klr650) number designators? Re: (klr650) Re: NKLR Dawn Rides ...L.A. Motorcycle Show Appearance (klr650) Re: klr650-digest V2 #1178 Re: (klr650) The specked spring Re: (klr650) Re: NKLR Dawn Rides ...L.A. Motorcycle Show Appearance (klr650) Radiator shroud tab (klr650) NKLR: Imogene Pass Re: (klr650) NKLR: Imogene Pass Re: (klr650) number designators? Re: (klr650) NKLR: Imogene Pass Re: (klr650) Re: NKLR Dawn Rides ...L.A. Motorcycle Show Appearance ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 09:40:28 EST From: DDHaskell@aol.com Subject: Re: (klr650) New to the list. In a message dated 11/26/99 8:59:00 AM, shumobubbah@earthlink.net writes: << D-P bike (I am old enough to remember the terms "Dual Purpose", and "Enduro!", and the term "Dual Sport" seems so funny to me. Sorry). >> I went through that a couple years ago. The term Dual Purpose is all but lost... If only drum brakes had been lost with it. lol I too am new to this list, and do not actually have a KLR. I have a KLX650 dual sport. A tad more off-road oriented than the KLR. I've had to do the valves on my KLX twice in 4,000 miles. But it is not hard, so it only costs about $60 with a local mechanic. Can't do it at home, you gotta have replaceable shims to do the adjustment. Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 12:05:51 -0500 From: "Ralph E. Hanson" Subject: (klr650) Re: NKLR - low maintenance bike I deleted the message, so I forget who asked the question, but someone was asking about a bike to replace an aging CX500. He looked at the Concours and the KLR, and he was wanting to avoid having to do much maintenance on the bike. Might I be so bold as to suggest a Vulcan 750? This bike has shaft drive, cast wheels, and hydraulically adjusted valves. Other than oil changes, it has virtually no maintenance requirements. One of the main reasons I chose the KLR over the Vulcan was that the Vulcan didn't have enough leg room for me (I have a 36" inseam). But it sounds like this other fine Kawasaki might just meet your needs. As a side note, I find it interesting that all three bikes I looked at - -- the KLR, the Concours, and the Vulcan 750 -- were Kawasaki's. When I was a younger rider all the bikes I owned and wanted were Hondas. It's kind of scary how well Big K understands my brain. Ralph Hanson 1999 KLR 650 rhanson@wvnvm.wvnet.edu http://www.wvu.edu/~journal2 - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph E. Hanson, Ph.D Room 308 Martin Hall Associate Professor West Virginia University P.I. Reed School of Journalism Morgantown, WV 26506-6010 rhanson@wvnvm.wvnet.edu (304) 293-3505, ext. 5412 http://www.wvu.edu/~journal2 - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 12:41:49 -0800 From: "Robert Morgan" Subject: (klr650) Re: NKLR Dawn Rides ...L.A. Motorcycle Show Appearance I have it on good authority that Dawn Rides will be signing autographs at this weekends Los Angeles International Motorcycle held at the Long Beach Convention Center. Boys this could be your chance to meet this enigmatic beauty. I'll be there on Saturday. See you there. Morgan Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 13:38:42 -0600 From: juan carlos ibarra Subject: Re: (klr650) wheelies Saludos compadre Lamar, I had the same problem. What I did was to reattach the tab to the shroud with epoxic resins. I shaped the resin like a volcano with the tab at the "crater". After the resin cured, I deatached the tab again and applied a permanent plastic bonding agent. I followed this procedure because the epoxic resin alone will not bond well enough to the plastic shroud and will eventually break loose again. When I deattached the tab , I had a flat surface attached to it with enough contact area that I could glue both together permanently (so far, anyway). It has worked fine for me. Juan At 20:54 11/25/99 -0500, you wrote: >Dropped the KLR riding in the mud over the weekend. Broke a tab on the back >of the radiator shroud. After the clean-up, the first time I broke 60 mph, >the shroud folded back. I guess the little bolt that holds the botton of the >shroud to the radiator grill is pretty important... Is there a way to >reattach the tab to the shroud? I would HATE to buy a new one. Besides, it >would take 9 months for the deler here to get one. Any suggestions would be >welcome! > >Lamar >A14 (green) > >Visit the KLR650 archives at >http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 >Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net >for info. > Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 14:08:52 -0600 From: juan carlos ibarra Subject: (klr650) Criutfake NKLR Kurt, Thanks...I needed that! Just one question: will it be as tasty if I use mezcal instead of whiskey? Salud Compadre ! Juan A8 (Hey, I finally know what the hell this funky numbers are!!!) Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 17:23:32 EST From: KLRbud@aol.com Subject: Re: (klr650) number designators? In a message dated 11/26/99 3:08:05 PM Central Standard Time, jbalam1@prodigy.net.mx writes: > A8 (Hey, I finally know what the hell this funky numbers are!!!) what is mine 1996=? Kurt Thomas AT2 USN Aircrewman/Aviation Electronics Tech. for the MH-53E HM-15 NAS Corpus Christi, TX 96 KLR 650 91 CBR1000F (for sale) Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 17:25:59 EST From: KLRbud@aol.com Subject: Re: (klr650) Re: NKLR Dawn Rides ...L.A. Motorcycle Show Appearance In a message dated 11/26/99 2:43:44 PM Central Standard Time, robertlmorgan@worldnet.att.net writes: > have it on good authority that Dawn Rides will be signing autographs at > this weekends Los Angeles International Motorcycle held at the Long Beach > Convention Center. Boys this could be your chance to meet this enigmatic > beauty. I'll be there on Saturday. See you there. > Morgan > If you have a camera, could you take a pic and post it? But then again that could ruin the mystery. Kurt Thomas AT2 USN Aircrewman/Aviation Electronics Tech. for the MH-53E HM-15 NAS Corpus Christi, TX 96 KLR 650 91 CBR1000F (for sale) Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 17:45:40 EST From: GVBettes@aol.com Subject: (klr650) Re: klr650-digest V2 #1178 In a message dated 11/26/99 6:22:49 AM Pacific Standard Time, owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com writes: > gray specked with white or > something like that..... Got it installed last weekend. Had a 350 mile ride. Will write up a more comprehensive review when I have time. May take a while as my wife is in the hospital until at least 12/3. Took two hours to install. Spring is labeled as 500/560 progressive. I discovered that I have been using the rubber bumper as my suspension. The new spring with no preload (setting #1) allow for 2-1/2 to 3" of sag static. This raised the rear of my bike considerably. I started with preload set at #1 and damping set at #2. The only load on the bike was the rider about 300 pounds. Ride is very much improved. I need to increase the preload a little and the damping at least one notch. With increased load like luggage I will probably increase both the damping and the preload two notches. A few unexpected results of the change include improved cornering and less straight line stability (not too bad). This is due to the revised attitude of the bike in riding trim. My windshield seems shorter by two inches, again due to the rear suspension not being close to bottom all of the time. The progressive fork springs work even better than before. The headlight needs to be reaimed or you wind up looking at your front fender after dark. For you heavy weights out there this is well worth the cost, around $90 for the spring and not too difficult ot install. I will try to respond to ant direct questions as time allows. Gary B. A10 "Boat" Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 15:21:16 -0800 From: "Arne Larsen" Subject: Re: (klr650) The specked spring From: > > gray specked with white or > > something like that..... > > Got it installed last weekend. Had a 350 mile ride. Will write up a more > comprehensive review when I have time. May take a while as my wife is in the > hospital until at least 12/3. Took two hours to install. Spring is labeled as > 500/560 progressive. I discovered that I have been using the rubber bumper as > my suspension. The new spring with no preload (setting #1) allow for 2-1/2 to > 3" of sag static. This raised the rear of my bike considerably. > For you heavy weights out there this is well worth the cost, around $90 for > the spring and not too difficult ot install. I'm one of those heavyweights... Did you have to use some special plastic spacers to make the spring fit the KLR shock (like is needed with the Panama spring) or does it fit properly as-is? How does the cost compare to the Progressive Panama spring? Cheers, Arne Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 15:23:17 -0800 From: "Arne Larsen" Subject: Re: (klr650) Re: NKLR Dawn Rides ...L.A. Motorcycle Show Appearance From: Subject: Re: (klr650) Re: NKLR Dawn Rides ...L.A. Motorcycle Show Appearance > In a message dated 11/26/99 2:43:44 PM Central Standard Time, > robertlmorgan@worldnet.att.net writes: > > > have it on good authority that Dawn Rides will be signing autographs at > > this weekends Los Angeles International Motorcycle held at the Long Beach > > Convention Center. Boys this could be your chance to meet this enigmatic > > beauty. I'll be there on Saturday. See you there. > > Morgan > > > > If you have a camera, could you take a pic and post it? But then again that > could ruin the mystery. Hey there's an idea... Have Dawn dress up and pose as one of the umbrella girls for Morgan to take a picture of... Cheers, Arne Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 19:05:21 EST From: Oilie@aol.com Subject: (klr650) Radiator shroud tab Lamar posts: >Dropped the KLR riding in the mud over the weekend. Broke a tab on the back >of the radiator shroud. After the clean-up, the first time I broke 60 mph, >the shroud folded back. I guess the little bolt that holds the botton of the >shroud to the radiator grill is pretty important... Is there a way to >reattach the tab to the shroud? I would HATE to buy a new one. Besides, it >would take 9 months for the deler here to get one. Any suggestions would be >welcome! Assuming you haven't lost any small parts, you're in luck. I did the exact same thing trying get my KLR over Mosquito Pass in Colorado. I successfully reattached the little tab using J B Weld. JBW is the ultimate general purpose epoxy. - -Jim Henry: Co-Honcho, Republic of Texas Biker Rally - -Travis County Expo Center in Austin, 9-11 June 2000 - -oilie@aol.com - -(972) 386-7619 vox - -(972) 866-8363 info line/fax Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 19:09:27 EST From: Oilie@aol.com Subject: (klr650) NKLR: Imogene Pass A week or so ago, someone on the list mentioned riding over Imogene Pass in Colorado. I can't find it on any atlas. Where the hell is Imogene Pass? - -Jim Henry: Co-Honcho, Republic of Texas Biker Rally - -Travis County Expo Center in Austin, 9-11 June 2000 - -oilie@aol.com - -(972) 386-7619 vox - -(972) 866-8363 info line/fax Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 19:11:26 -0700 From: "Verle Nelson" Subject: Re: (klr650) NKLR: Imogene Pass - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Whimsy" To: Sent: Friday, November 26, 1999 7:01 PM Subject: Re: (klr650) NKLR: Imogene Pass > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Sent: Friday, November 26, 1999 5:09 PM > Subject: (klr650) NKLR: Imogene Pass > > > > A week or so ago, someone on the list mentioned riding over Imogene Pass > in > > Colorado. I can't find it on any atlas. Where the hell is Imogene Pass? > > > > Imogene Pass is a designated 4WD road that goes from Ouray to Telluride. I > planned to ride it this summer but didn't make it. It's too late now for > this year. I last rode Imogene Pass thirty years ago on a 650 Triumph. I'm > curious. Who did ride it? I thought I read all the letters but I don't > remember anyone riding Imogene pass. Next summer I plan to try riding all > the San Juan Mountain 4WD passes but some may be too difficult for the KLR > or me. Imogene Pass, though, is rated "moderate" in my guide book. > > Verle Nelson > KLR650 A13 > Cedaredge, CO USA > Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 22:14:38 -0700 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (klr650) number designators? > > what is mine 1996=? > > Kurt Thomas A10 Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 21:17:56 -0800 From: Tom Myers Subject: Re: (klr650) NKLR: Imogene Pass >A week or so ago, someone on the list mentioned riding over Imogene Pass in >Colorado. I can't find it on any atlas. Where the hell is Imogene Pass? For GPS geeks, Imogene pass is at N37deg55.905min, W107deg44.099min. It's a little over 13000 feet elevation. It's about 4 miles east of Telluride. Related GPS story: I was at the top of a mountain enroute to "Black Bear Pass" I thought I *was at Black Bear Pass*. I asked a rider on an thrashed XR400 "what's the name of this mountain?" He said "This is Gable Mountain". "Hmmmmm" I thought as I typed "Gable" in on the screen of my GPS. When we arrived in Telluride a friend asked "What did John say to you?" "John?" I asked. He replied "That was John Gable on the XR400, Clark Gable's son". Tom +------------------------------------+ | CycoActive Products tel (206) 323-2349 | 701 34th Ave fax (206) 325-6016 | Seattle, WA 98122 USA | webpage: http://www.cycoactive.com | e-mail: TomMyers@cycoactive.com +------------------------------------+ Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 21:33:09 -0800 From: Fredboe Fartzollotti Subject: Re: (klr650) Re: NKLR Dawn Rides ...L.A. Motorcycle Show Appearance I don't know who Dawn Rides is, but I didn't see her at the show today. My children and I got there at 12:30 and stayed until 3:30. It was a lot of fun for all three of us. I did look at the Vulcan 750, and I have a neighbor that has one, but I think I will keep my GL500I and get a D-P bike as I have always wanted one since my Yamaha DT 175 died in an accident about 18 years ago. For those of you who are interested, the show sure had a mess O' Harley Clones, both imported and domestic. The Moto Guzzis were lovely to look at too, as I am partial to twins and singles. I compared the F650, KLR650, and DR650 (forget the Honda, despite my current mount, I just don't like the XL650 that much). The beemer is about 3 grand higher at list price, but does have a great warranty, liquid cooling, and twin plug heads. But is the name worth three thousand bucks? The KLR is leading right now, but the DR can be had for under 5 Gs out the door (according to a local dealer). My kids wanted me to "trade up" to a Valkyrie Interstate (lousy mileage, good looks), or Intruder 1400 (don't like wire wheels on a street bike) both are Generic Cruisers, but nice to look at nonetheless. The KTM Adventurer 640 is neato, but it sure is tall (I am only 6 feet tall, and it looked too big for me). I did not get to look around much at the aftermarket stuff, but there seemed to be plenty. Again, I'm sorry I did not see Dawn Rides (who is she?), but then I did not know to look until after I got home from the show, and picked up my e-mail. The name sounds kind of funny, like an "Adult Film" star. Hmmmm....maybe it's just as well I didn't see her as I am a Christian and don't need the temptation. Bikes are enough temptation for me! Mr. Morgan, let me know what you find at the show, and how you liked it. I live in San Diego, but I don't think I'll go again tomorrow, as I will more than likely be out a dealership test riding bikes. Robert Morgan wrote: > > I have it on good authority that Dawn Rides will be signing autographs at > this weekends Los Angeles International Motorcycle held at the Long Beach > Convention Center. Boys this could be your chance to meet this enigmatic > beauty. I'll be there on Saturday. See you there. > Morgan Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to dsneditor@softhome.net for info. ------------------------------ End of klr650-digest V2 #1179 *****************************