From: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com (klr650-digest) To: klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: klr650-digest V2 #1269 Reply-To: klr650 Sender: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk klr650-digest Saturday, January 1 2000 Volume 02 : Number 1269 (klr650) Luggage rack tubing question. Re: (klr650) rocks (klr650) Helmet question Re: (klr650) NKLR: Copper Canyons Pics (klr650) 2000 klr for sale (klr650) My bike won't start Re: (klr650) Helmet question (klr650) Re: klr650-digest V2 #1267 (klr650) Re: klr650-digest V2 #1267 (klr650) Re: klr650-digest V2 #1267 (klr650) Re:KLR 650 LEAKING MONO SHOCK $$$$$$ Re: (klr650) My bike won't start(NKLR) NKLR Re: (klr650) My bike won't start (klr650) NKLR - Edward Abbey ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 18:53:52 EST From: KLRbud@aol.com Subject: (klr650) Luggage rack tubing question. Listees, I have an idea for making my own style luggage rack. What kind of tubing size and type is the best to use, easy to bend but not too easy and where is it most commonly found (where)? It is a copy of a rack I saw in Italy, while I was in for a Port Call. I was stuck on the USS Inchon during the Albania stuff was going on. Kurt Thomas AT1 USN Aircrewman/Aviation Electronics Tech. for the MH-53E HM-15 NAS Corpus Christi, TX 96 KLR 650 Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 01 Jan 2000 18:12:35 -0600 From: "Jose Luis Vazquez G." Subject: Re: (klr650) rocks Well Guys, an old friend named Jerry Bases, told me that in the old times they used to carry a bunch of marbles in the pocket to throw away over your shoulder to warn the cages pretty close from your behind, this same guy told me astory when traffic laws demans any motorcycle must have a set of rear mirrors, they start using dentist mirrors about 1/4" inch wide, this friend currently living and runnig a motorcycle shop right here is a living motorcycle story at 65. Regards. J.Luis Vazquez G. Puerto Vallarta ,M=E9xico PD: there's a lot of ice cold beers waiting for any rider besides Jua= n Carlos Ibarra. - -----Original Message----- =46rom: F.Otta To: klr650@lists.xmission.com Date: Viernes 31 de Diciembre de 1999 1:12 PM Subject: (klr650) rocks >>like an a-hole. Take rock out of jacket pocket, throw into offenders >>windshield. Run your bike as far and fast as you can..... >> > >Even better: use old sparkplugs. They pretty much disintegrate on impact, >and you have an obvious reason for having them in your tankbag if yo= u get >stopped by police. Also, you'll be doing your part in helping to recycle :) > >btw, I have never done this but I spoke with a guy who said that he did >while being tailgated by someone in a cage. > >end >........................... > >Frank Otta >ZX9R, KDX250, Green, Green, Green, >Toronto, Ontario >www.the-wire.com/~fotta/home.htm > > > >Visit the KLR650 archives at >http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=3Dklr650 >Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net >To subscribe/unsubscribe send message >to majordomo@lists.xmission.com >leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: >subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe >klr650-digest). > Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 17:17:07 -0600 From: "bmgecko" Subject: (klr650) Helmet question OK. I used to ride a street bike, and am used to the "regular" helmet that most cyclists wear. Not too familiar with brands and all that, but I know to go with the Snell/DOT approved helmets. My question really is, are "off-road" helmets somehow actually better for off road riding? Sounds like a stupid question, but I am in the military, and I've been told before that there are no stupid questions.... Let's pray I don't get some smart-alecky answers...... Chris Astier Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 01 Jan 2000 18:45:53 -0600 From: "Jose Luis Vazquez G." Subject: Re: (klr650) NKLR: Copper Canyons Pics Sturat an Kurt, we ride all way to Chihuahua, must leave the bikes in the paved road's end, rented a Suburban for the 3 and a half hour drive to the bottom of the canyon to Batopilas town where the church sits. Regards and happy 2000 new millenium or not!! J Luis Vazquez - -----Original Message----- From: Stuart Heaslet To: Kurt Simpson ; Jose Luis Vazquez G. ; klr650@lists.xmission.com Date: Viernes 31 de Diciembre de 1999 4:38 PM Subject: RE: (klr650) NKLR: Copper Canyons Pics >At 03:08 PM 12/31/99 -0700, Kurt Simpson wrote: >>A9, thanks for the pics Jose...do you mean I don't need a dualsport to go to >>Copper Canyon (boo..hooo...) that was going to be next excuse for a new >>bike... > >I read that he was travelling by truck part of the way. Not sure what >part, though. > >Stuart > >Visit the KLR650 archives at >http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 >Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net >To subscribe/unsubscribe send message >to majordomo@lists.xmission.com >leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: >subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe >klr650-digest). > Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 02 Jan 2000 01:34:32 GMT From: "zootpatutie ." Subject: (klr650) 2000 klr for sale MOTORCYCLES 2000 KAWASAKI KLR650. Better than new cond! 1000 Mi. Paid $4900, sell $3950 firm. (503) 760-2159 Published in The Oregonian on 12/31 saw this online. no personal interest or knowledge. todd A9 ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 17:53:17 -0800 From: Russell Scott Subject: (klr650) My bike won't start Tried to start my KLR today, and when I hit the electric start button, nothing. Does anybody know how to set the clock back on a KLR? Russel'r Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 19:04:47 -0700 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (klr650) Helmet question > OK. I used to ride a street bike, and am used to the "regular" helmet that > most cyclists wear. Not too familiar with brands and all that, but I know > to go with the Snell/DOT approved helmets. My question really is, are > "off-road" helmets somehow actually better for off road riding? off-road helmets have a wider opening to accomodate goggles. They are also vented better to run cooler in hot weather... Kurt Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 19:07:06 -0700 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: (klr650) Re: klr650-digest V2 #1267 > goddam seat with anyting less than a step-ladder, a KTM Adventure R. If the > rumored super-KLR appears in the '01 model year, I'll be the first one in > line at the local Kawasaki shop. What rumor was this? The only rumor that I recall is the perennial spring industry announcement from Hiro that the KLE is on the way...did I miss something? Kurt (did you hear that Kawasaki is buying out Moto Guzzi? Just kidding...(g)) Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 19:13:42 -0700 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: (klr650) Re: klr650-digest V2 #1267 > Hey KLR gang, > ON page 28 of the Dec DSN in the bottom left hand corner it > shows a KLR with highway pegs and a bash plate?? > What brand bash plate is this? It seems the sides come up farther to > protect the engine better,?? that is a stock Moose... Kurt Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 19:16:18 -0700 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: (klr650) Re: klr650-digest V2 #1267 > Next question. What are the preferences out there for a jacket and helmet? > I'm assuming for the most part that people wear a full face for street > riding and an off-road for, well off road. Never having owned a street > helmet, I'm leaning towards a Shoei. Good choice?? My 'net research leans > towards it. As for a jacket, I've heard Aerostitch and Killiminjaro > mentioned. But what about other brands like Tour Master for example. Any > body have any recomendations. for Jackets I'd say the most popular are Darien, Motoport Ultra, and First Gear Kilimanjaro...for helmets you should go with what fits you...seriously, if you have a hot spot it will drive you crazy. I have a head that fits fine in a Nolan and a Arai...the Nolan N100 is a very popular helmet at half the price of the Arai and Shoei... Kurt Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 22:08:18 EST From: RMasutti@aol.com Subject: (klr650) Re:KLR 650 LEAKING MONO SHOCK $$$$$$ Recently sprayed my bike down with dura lube in a can and sprayed it directly at the mono shock only to find a puddle of shock oil a couple of [DAZE] later. Lucky that I purchased a parts bike from a lister, and made a quick transplant for my new years ride. IT would be great if they made a refurbishing kit for the mono shock ? The dealer told me 400 - 500 U.S. Bucks. I couldn't believe my ears. Also , I've added an A13 to my garage, yippie ya hoo, but I ain't partin with the 85 600 B . The A13 is a luxury ride.SMOOOOOOOOOOTH. + 2x the range. Went and bought kawi touch up for a saw buck, 10 U.S. dollars and noticed that the blue green in the bottle doesn't match the bikes color ? HMMMMM? Did anyone run into this problem? HAPPY NEW YEAR LISTERS ! REEF Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 19:16:14 -0800 From: "Robert Morgan" Subject: Re: (klr650) My bike won't start(NKLR) You probably need to reset the parameters in the PCM (power train control module) not to be confused with your TCM (transmission control module) or your ECM (that would be electronic control module). You will need some electrical tape, mechanics wire, a power drill, 2 screwdrivers, a pair of pliers, and a BFH (big ******* hammer). You may also require an updated set of Alleviated Unobtanium Fuel to Noise Augmenters and a set of jumper cables. Install the Augmenters with the afore mentioned tools following the enclosed instructions. Then connect the jumper cables very carefully to each one of your nipples. Next apply your lips to the end of the tail pipe as though you were going to administer CPR and SUCK REALLY HARD. If this doesn't work then hit it with the hammer. Morgan - ----- Original Message ----- From: Russell Scott To: 'KLR List' Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2000 5:53 PM Subject: (klr650) My bike won't start > Tried to start my KLR today, and when I hit the electric start button, nothing. Does anybody know how to set the clock back on a KLR? > > Russel'r > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net > To subscribe/unsubscribe send message > to majordomo@lists.xmission.com > leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: > subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe > klr650-digest). > > Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 02 Jan 2000 14:29:06 +1100 From: Ted Palmer Subject: NKLR Re: (klr650) My bike won't start Russell Scott wrote: > Tried to start my KLR today, and when I hit the electric start button, nothing. Does anybody know how to set the clock back on a KLR? I don't think the clock is the problem. When you look at an A-series KLR650, it seems like the clock is looping in 1987. You might have more luck if you can find out which friend hid the keys when you got paralytic the other night. :-) Mister_T - -- \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ | RC17 KLR600 Roces BCN P430VAEM FreeBSD 2.2.5-R | | Team RC17 Australia http://replicant.apana.org.au/~viking/ | \|_________________________________________________________________| Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 22:51:48 -0500 From: "Ralph E. Hanson" Subject: (klr650) NKLR - Edward Abbey Chris writes: >Just started the book, "Desert Solitaire" tonight. Made it over 100 pages >into it, beautiful story. Worthy of a read by all. It's by Edward Abbey. >Look it up. > I have a somewhat out-of-date web page devoted to Edward Abbey (and a number of other Western writers.) Take a peek if you are interested: http://www.wvu.edu/~journal2/jrl391_promo/link_abbey.htm The link to the documentary is down, but I will have it updated with the film in RealPlayer format next week. I teach a web-based class on Abbey and several others: http://www.wvu.edu/~journal2/jrl391_promo/ Regards, Ralph BTW, Abbey loved guns AND restrictive land use policies! Ralph Hanson 1999 KLR 650 rhanson@wvnvm.wvnet.edu http://www.wvu.edu/~journal2 Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. 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