I couldn't quite find an answer in the archives, so here goes:
Will I have any major problems if I mix tires, i.e. the OEM front with a
Gripster AM34, Dunlop 604, or Pirelli MT60 or 70? Doesn't seem from looking
at them that the characteristics of the read are so different from the
original to affect the handling much, although I recognize a difference in
the profile could lead to odd results. I'm not real happy with the original
front; I've had some washouts recently on the pavement in stuff that didn't
seem very slippery, so even though there's lots of tread left, maybe the
rubber's just old and hard (I've done lots of high speed freeway commuting).
Thanks.
--
Rob Gendreau
Oakland, California
gendreau@ccnet.com
AHH the empirical method of tire selection...I've had a little experience with mixing brands of tires. During the time I switched from the IRC GP-110 to the Avon Gripster AM24, I was runnin' a IRC 110 in the front , and a gripster for the rear. Worked pretty well on the street, because I was used to the 110's, I felt the improvement after going gripster in the rear. In the dirt you had the advantage of the (front) IRC's better dirt capabilities.
Back when I had dunlop OEM tires , I was happy to get the IRC GP-110's on F + R when I did so.
If you're riding alot, I'd ditch the OEM front now if you're not happy with it.
Evel Knievel is going to be on FOX network April 29th jumping the Grand Canyon. NUTSO!! Looks like he was going to launch a crash test dummy on a bike to simulate the jump in preparation. I gotta see this.
How about that last jump in Vegas across rooftops? Just a little bit of hype.
From: Christopher J Beasley <chris_beasley@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: (klr650) NKLR Evel Knievel JR
Date: 13 Apr 1999 10:18:18 -0700
That would be Evel's son Robby.
It's a lot easier today on modern bikes.
Look at those old jumps Evel did on Triumphs and stuff. Wow!
b
Conall O'Brien wrote:
> Evel Knievel is going to be on FOX network April 29th jumping the Grand Canyon. NUTSO!! Looks like he was going to launch a crash test dummy on a bike to simulate the jump in preparation. I gotta see this.
> How about that last jump in Vegas across rooftops? Just a little bit of hype.
>Subject: RE: (klr650) NKLR Riderwearhouse Tank Panniers
>
>
>>I have the comp's on my KLR. At 5'10" my knees don't even come close. I
>>have them situated as far forward as possible. I can carry my jumbo tool
>>roll in one side and a 1.5 liters of water in the other.
>
>
>When you put them on your KLR place both straps forward of the fuel filler
>cap. This is not the intuitive setup, but it works well and provides much
>more knee room. I am 6ft and if I put one strap either side of the filler
>cap I would hit my knees.
>
>Don't see why they'd be a problem with highway pegs, but I have never used
>the highway pegs so maybe I am missing something.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Vik
>
>
>
Vik,Gino,Kurt,Ca. Ron and others,
Thanks` for your thoughts on the tank panniers. I recieved the regular size bags today. Sounds like with Gino's method of mounting the bags,knee room will not be an issue. I hope however ,now that hot weather has hit, that they will not restrict the radiator cooling process. Aerostitch gets another A+ for getting my order to me in two days.
Having just returned from Moab this week, thought I'd mention the excellent Moab East and Moab west maps that Fred Hink also carries. Anybody planning on goingto Moab in June might want to consider getting these two maps ahead of time, so that they can study it beforehand. They are $8.95 a piece and worth every penny Great detail, large scale and they have built-in difficulty ratings and potential hazards identified. these two maps along with fred's knowledge of the area will give anyone a good base to start with for exploring the area.
>From: "e. rhoads" <eroads@teleport.com>
>Reply-To: "e. rhoads" <eroads@teleport.com>
>To: <OlZorro@aol.com>
>CC: <klr650@lists.xmission.com>
>Subject: Re: (klr650) toolkit.. throw it out: Reply
>Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 20:06:44 -0700
>
>
>
>> So Gino;
>>
>> How about posting your list and save lazybirds like me a hassle? >
>
>======= I'd like to second that. My impression is that Gino is competent,
>thorough and has excellent aesthetic taste. I'd be very interested in
>seeing his list posted here.
>
>Oh, and
>> what's your address where I send my $30 to register for Moab?
>
>You ought to check out Fred Hink's very well-developed web site. Among many
>things to be found there is a printable registration form. Also check out
>the link to Microsoft's Expedia map service. I now have fine maps of Moab, a
>tailor-made route plan to get there from here.....and, since I wouldn't want
>to tax my after-the-party blasted-out brain, a route plan for the return
From: "Hauck, Michael MG" <Hauck.Michael.MG@bhp.com.au>
Subject: (klr650) A few questions for a newbie
Date: 01 May 1999 08:00:46 +1000
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I bought a used '97 KLR650:
Tire pressure: I run at the max 28 rear/21 front for the road ; should I drop this lower for longer dirt tours (typically desert terrain for me, mostly hard pack or gravel, soft stuff unnerves me)?
Oil level: I read somewhere that for the KLR you should keep the oil level slightly above the eye-glass (not in the middle like most bikes). Is this the truth or an old wives tale?
Brake Fluid: DOT4 is recommended, any problem with DOT5 for an even tighter feel?
Rear Shock: Level II is recommended for me (190 lbs.). Complaints about the soft suspension would lead me to believe I should crank it to Level IV?
Front Shock: I think I'll try it with just the 10 lbs. of pressure.
Riding Tips: Anyone want to share? Esp. the loose stuff.
