Subject: RE: (klr650) RE: (nklr) Utah Get Together Y2K...the Cabins be
Date: 01 Feb 2000 09:38:09 EST
In a message dated Mon, 31 Jan 2000 8:24:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, Russell Scott <russell@eoncat.com> writes:
> Fred, is there anything you don't you? And they specialize in Cowboy meals
> to boot. Suzie, Karaoke, and Prime Rib dinners in the heart of dirt bike
> heaven. Pinch me, this must be a dream. Tell Suzie to get ready for
> Friday and Saturday night. The Posse is going blow the roof off the joint,
> at least until reality sets in. Gino, get your best Stuart Smally
> impersonation ready. This is going to be a "professional" gig, and we will
> go to any length to please our legions of fans.
>
> Russel'r <- Gino doesn't M.C., and the Posse may not
Public speaking is not my forte, so we may get Chip, the Moab native. By the way, I'm planning on bringing a deck of cards. Any poker players out there? How about dart throwers?
Gino
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A year ago, I paid $2,200 for mine with 8,000 miles (though perfect condition). Yeah, I know I was totally overcharged by the shop now...
Ryan ($1.60 for 93 in central OH)
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Mark wrote:
If it was "like new" it's a pretty good price; 2 1/2 years ago I paid $1,200 for my '90 Tengai with 7,700 miles (~12,000 KM) on it in perfect condition except for cracked rear side panels. Mark ($1.42/gallon for 93 octane in central PA)
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Forgot to add to my post about the ride around the Hood Canal Sat.
I stopped at Bremerton WA and noticed the USS Turner Joy DD 951. I had been meaning to tour this ship given to the city in 1988 (?) and refurbished to nearly perfect condition by the city and historical museum society. Now it is available to tour thru.
For you old salts and naval historians you know it is one of the two (USS Maddox the other I recall) that was 'fired' upon by the North Vietnam in the Bay of Tonkin. This was the incident that Prez Johnson used to justify the bombing from the aircraft carriers and further escalation of the 'conflict'. God rest the souls who paid the price of war.
I was on the previous class, DD 805 USS Chevalier and it's sister ship DD 806 USS Higbee on the west coast late 69 and early '70's. Similar as destoyers but different the way the ship is layed out.
I was able to go down into the main deck, 01 deck, bridge, signal deck, engine rooms, berthing, mess hall etc.
I leaned up against the desk used by the quatermaster of the watch in the bridge and thanked god I was just touring. :+)
DAYJAVOO man. I was riding the Suzuki T500 back then.
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industry announcements may herald change again...<<
Speaking of which. Kurt, I need to have my contacts start sending info directly to you since I'm not editor of DSN. It's your to get the perks. Anyway, some interesting rumors out there especially from Buell and Kawasaki.
How's married life? Using that treadmill much? Maybe we can go for a run in Moab. Gotta go.
Gino
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I ordered the chainset today. Hope with two more links it is long enuf, probably shoulda got two more to go on larger 15 tooth counter sprocket size later.
KLX650R:
So stock 110 links, ordered a 112
stock 14 tooth front, ordered a 15 and have a new 14 now
stock 49 rear, ordered a 51
RK chain
Kenda 760 TrackMaster DOT knobbie
KLR:
Ordered a Kenda 270
Acerbis Pro Rally handguards
Concours:
Ordered K177 Dunlop rear
Oh my aching VISA!
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>>what about the motocross style helmets, with goggles and a chin protector?<<
Speaking of which, I'm in the market for a dirt bike style helmet. Anyone have any favorites? Has anyone used those nose protectors that snap onto to goggles? Want a little protection for the snoz... raindrops really hurt at 75mph.
Gino
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In a message dated Fri, 4 Feb 2000 4:23:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, Stuart Heaslet <stuart@heaslet.com> writes:
> At 11:37 AM 2/4/00 -0700, Bogdan Swider wrote:
> > Arai and Shoie (I think) both make Dual Sport helmets that let you
> >use either goggles or a face shield.
>
> I got a reply from Brian at Arai tech support early this week who said Arai
> has no immediate intentions of bringing back its dual-sport helmet.
> Then I see this weird-looking Luftwaffe-style helmet on page 58 of the J.C.
> Whitney winter catalog, called the CGF Convertible Open-to-Full-Face
> Helmet. I can't tell if the chin bar will protect a face during a face
> plant. Does anyone have any information?
>
I read a report on that helmet in the MOA (BMW magazine) and the guy who wrote said he loved it. I would think the seam right down the center of the chin bar would compromise the integrity, but maybe it has some real good latches. Anway, the said it fit real good and that the frontal area did not increase when opened, as with the Shoei, Nolan and Bieffe. MAybe Kurt would fund a review of one.
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I just received a pair of used acerbis rally pros but i dont like the color.Would there be any way to paint them without the paint chipping back off?..any suggestions......thank you
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It sucks that the KLX got the boot! Deciding to buy a 4-stroke dual sport was something I only recently decided to do, and prior to that I had NO interest in a ANYTHING with only two wheels weighing over 250 pounds. When the thumper bug hit me about this time last year, my "research" led me to conclude that the KLR was the bike for me (MOST of which came from this list!). Retrospectively, the bike for me ACTUALLY is the KLX. Just my luck...it's no longer produced. I love my KLR, but really do need it to be more of an off-road ride. I suppose the answer is to start pouring $ into it and see what I can do. The one think I keep reminding myself is that I would have to buy A LOT of goodies for it before even approaching the price of a Euro bike...
Finally, I moved out of the old neighborhood to another one across town over the weekend. Moved everything except the KLR. Went back to get it yesterday. After it (and I!) were both warm, we eased down into the street and pulled away. Picked up the front wheel and pulled a wheelie all the way up the street at full honk for about 300 yards! For some reason, I experienced some strange satisfaction with my defiant parting act... (I hope I don't turn into one of those "smart-assed bikers" without a helment on an open-piped Harley.)
Lamar
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In a message dated Mon, 7 Feb 2000 10:38:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, "billmonahan" <billmonahan@peoplepc.com> writes:
>
> > Based on info from MCN I've ordered E.A.R. "musician" Ultratech
> > earplugs. Supposed to work much better than foam, based on the frequencies
> > of noise they filter. We'll see. $11.95 per pair. 1 800 872-2964. I'll let
> > you guys know how they work. Bogdan
>
> I don't find the wind noise objectionable, when I B riding my KLR........but
> when I B riding my bmw I find it annoyingly loud. Finally found the
> sillicon putty earplugs...Long's Drugs and some Safeway stores have
> 'em...you roll em into a ball and stuff 'em into your ear, they really are a
> huge improvement over the foam....and way more comfortable.
I'm partial to Hear-O's sold at most Walgreens and other places. A tapered plug that fits those of us with small ear canals better and remain comfortable for long periods of time. I remember using a pair for almost 9 hours without removing them.
I use earplugs almost anytime I get on a motorcycle and bicycle(especially when riding into a headwind) anymore.
Gino
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Thanks for the replys on to paint or not...I bought the bumper spray paint today.plus instead of saying acerbis on the hand guards i bought stickers that will says "FEAR THIS" for each one i think it will look good...I put the guards on without moving anything or cutting the balls off.The only thing is i got to take them back off to paint them,Why because its freezing here in PA and it says the paint and guards have to be room temp...Thanks again for the replys...
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At 6'3" with long torso, I found the stock w/s puts the wind blast near the bottom part of the helmet making a very loud roar. After removing the w/s it is much improved. I have noticed the same on other bikes that much of the noise may be entering the bottom front (under) of the helmet.
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>>Definetely not, in my humble opinuon. Once you start dropping the =
almighty KLR at 55km on a gravel road doing 55-70 kms/hr you will be =
thanking those precious aluminum bar inserts.<<
Hmmm.... I've had one street crash and numerous get-offs offroad and my Acerbis Ralley Guards (all plastic) never failed to protect my hands and levers. I do have the Pro Rally Guards (aluminum) on my totally stock DR350.
Gino
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As a recent subscriber I have been reading the past issues of DSN with enjoyment and appreciation . I received the DEC issue. Now it is Feb. Will the Feb issue arrive in Feb? Ok I R impatient. Or expatient from coo koo nest, what ever, I really NEED a dsn fix now!
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I have read from other mail that each state has a different funding program and level resulting in much different costs to the rider, ranging from free to $hundreds.
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I finally have had a chance to catch on reading some of the latest motorcycle rags. Last night I read the article in the latest MCN about the guy with the CBR900RR with 240K miles (or something like that). This confirms what I have been thinking over the past few months. The less work you do on a bike the longer it will last. He used the cheapest oil, checked valves once every 100K miles(whether they needed it or not), has never open the carbs, put used tires on it, etc... The bike has been on the track, done commuting and touring.
This is great since I can't remember the last time I lubed my chain or checked tire pressure. My last oil change was sometime last spring and I haven't washed the bike in well over a year. I feel better already.
Gino
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In a message dated Fri, 11 Feb 2000 9:04:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Kurt Simpson" <dsneditor@softhome.net> writes:
>
> Also, I think there is pretty universal consensus that Corbin customer service is
> poor. Nonetheless, if you order a modified Corbin you'll do yourself a favor by
> ordering it personally from Raul Randariz, who is customer service manager.
>
> The Travelcade lacks the width for long-term comfort.
>
> IMO.
>
> Kurt
Kurt is right here. If you're not ordering a Harley or BMW seat from Corbin, you can expect a long painful process of getting the seat the way you want it. It is worth it though once you get the modified one.
The travelcade was designed more for off-road riding and does not have the width of the modified Corbin, yet it is still an improvement over stock, but not really worth the extra bucks.
Sargent builds seats to suit on your existing seat pan. Their quality is excellent as is their customer service. Stay away from their Super Cell foam as the main component of your new seat as it is very firm and does not break in as well as Corbin does. They do sell a less dense foam, but I cannot remember the name of it.
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On more thing about seats. We are approaching the busiest time of year for seat orders. Starting in early March and through June, the time it takes to get a custom seat at least doubles, sometimes triples with most if not all of the seat companies. I wouldn't think about it too long.
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In a message dated Fri, 11 Feb 2000 11:12:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, Bogdan Swider <BSwider@ColoradoCollege.edu> writes:
> >
> Wow, serious miles on a single!! Calm my Elden-anxiety, please. Your clutch,
> still in one piece?? Balancer & cam chains + their sprockets, stretched and
> worn like witch's tits?? Done anything to the motor?? Bogdan
>
Calm down, Bogdan. IMHO the KLR engine will last longer than any of us will care to own the bike, even with marginal maintenance. Not to diminish the contributions of Elden Carl, I just don't see the need for all of the quirky maintenance schemes, even the infamous above the sight glass oil level.
Gino
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Don't mention it, but I have to tell you that I will be updating the article to now incorporate my use of a hacksaw, recipricating saw and various other power tools. This will of course require you to set up you KLR to pull a 5000w generator also, but heck, then you can make margaritas on the trail also.
Gino, better living through power tools
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There have been some rumors about new KLX's still sitting around at some dealers or still in crates in warehouses. A call to Kawasaki was hopeless as the chick on the other end of the phone had no idea about any sort of inventory listing, OR who to ask. (Maybe I'll try again later and NOT get someone on their first day at work) My dealer isn't any help either (go figure). Does anyone have any knowledge of a new KLX anywhere??? IF I find one, THEN I'll be asking if anyone knows how to bring life to a motor that's been parked for four years! (spare some bandwith and reply off-list)
Lamar
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What I plan to do to clean my off road helmet that is very dirty due to profuse amounts of sweat and dirt/dust is to use the shop vac with a light sudsy water as in like carpet cleaning. This worked really well in doing the upholstery in my van.
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\'00 KLR650 \'Urban Assault Bike\'
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Actually the rumor of KLX's available came from me. Tho if you consider that I saw them at two different dealers in the Puget Sound I would insist 'that warn't no rumor'
They had a '96 'R' model at one and a 'C' model at another. 'That' was last summer. No idea of availability now but will check next time I get to either shop.
As far as bringing back a motor to life after 4 yrs. I bought my '93 'R' in '98 with so little miles there was hardly a radius wear on the rear knobbie. Like new, no kidding. After 1000 kick starts and draining bad gas and refueling with fresh it started fine. All that kick starting hopefully pushed some oil thru and splashed lubed the bottom end some.
I did 2 1/2 hrs at Belfair Sat with the KLX. I had just installed a new chainset. Stock is 14/49 so I went with 14/51 as it was a little tall geared for woods/trail. Wished I had gone 14/53 now. Will try a 13 tooth front I guess as I don't get into 2nd gear but half the time. Ok I am not a hottie rider!.
KLR content, getting it ready for Mexico. Gonna try a Kenda 270 rear tire for a 50/50 tire.
Happy thumping!
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In a message dated Tue, 15 Feb 2000 2:21:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Danodemotoman" <klx650dan@eatmydirt.com> writes:
> They had a '96 'R' model at one and a 'C' model at another. 'That' was last summer. No idea of availability now but will check next time I get to either shop.<<
A viable alternative to the KLX is the MuZ Bahgira. There are plenty of these floating around at shops that sell MuZ (usually BMW and Triumph dealers). It is about the same weight and has the most excellent Yamaha 660 engine.
Gino
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In a message dated Tue, 15 Feb 2000 2:24:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Danodemotoman" <klx650dan@eatmydirt.com> writes:
> Then there is the Nolan Trail Diamond d/s which I have the same question as I have not seen it except on the web or magazine.
> Thanks,
>
Nolan makes some great helmets which are often overlooked by the snell-snobs because they have only a DOT rating. Having owned two of their helmets, I must say they are superb quality, great fit and excellent value.
Gino
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Speaking of other activities. Is anyone planning on bringing mountain bikes of the pedal variety? I'd be interested in some mountain biking if anyone else is or maybe even a trail run or hike.
Gino
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In a message dated Thu, 17 Feb 2000 12:21:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, polachm@mail.cadvision.com writes:
> Surprised to read the venom in Kurt's response re lowering links.
> Different strokes....anon etc..I guess but personally I found them to be
> a real improvement. Yes there was a loss of clearance but that was more
> than offset by the additional control I preceived. The machine (at low
> speeds) was much less of a handfull.
> By all means give them a try.. at worst you can always switch back and
> your have only invested about $100.00.
> cheers
> Martin Polach
Martin,
You have to know Kurt to understand his message, but that's another long e-mail (g). I found the lowering links to be a great improvement for the street going KLR . I had mine on for about 6 months or so and noticed better handling, Although I did bottom the bike more frequently. I switched back only because I'm used to tall bikes like the KLR and wanted the extra ground clearance.
What it really comes down to is you do what you have to do to ride.
Gino
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Anyone out there own any of the aerostich Darien Light jackets or pants? I'm wondering if the pants would be suitable for a summer weight overpant and how stiff the material is.
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In a message dated Fri, 18 Feb 2000 2:47:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, Mark C King <markking@cisco.com> writes:
> The new http://WWW.kawasaki.com looks really good. They are even planning to have a video of the KLR650 :-)
>
>
Yep, it is nice. I was there lusting at the W650 a little earlier. If you haven't seen a W650, go by your dealership and see one. They are way cool. Even down to the round master brake cylinder and vintage looking tires.
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Subject: (klr650) It will never happen to me (nklr)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 09:34:11 EST
Greetings. Just thought I would share my weekend experiences with those of you who enjoy outdoor activities and sports like I do, especially in spring. This weekend I had the great pleasure of spending the night in the hospital with extreme hypothermia. A truly memorable - and sometimes unmemborable- experience. I was participating in the Mt Taylor Winter Quadrathlon, and event I have soloed the past 4 years. The weather was the mildest it had ever been for the event and that is what did me in. I failed to drink enough fluids in the early stages of the race and by the time I reached the windy, snow capped summit of the moutain, I was dehydrated and well on my way into hypothermia. Fortunately course officials saw the signs and stopped me at the next check point, at which I could not remember my name and my speach was slow and slurred.
I'm very experienced in outdoor winter sports, I'm in very good physical condition and have considered myself wise to preventing just this situtation. So just thought I'd let you know that, yes, it can happen to you.
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Subject: Re: (klr650) It will never happen to me (nklr)
Date: 21 Feb 2000 17:38:01 EST
In a message dated Mon, 21 Feb 2000 5:10:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, "Arne Larsen" <nookie@telus.net> writes:
> Subject: RE: (klr650) It will never happen to me (nklr)
>
>
> > Actually, I thought Arne was more of a Tinky Winky guy.
> >
> > Gino
>
> Nice to see that you are at least starting to remember some things. They
> say the most familiar things to you are the ones that you will re-call
> first.
>
> Arne
Sorry Arne, hate to break this to you, but I remembered food first, then my family, my bikes and so on. Just before I remembered Tinky Winky and you, I recalled I had to call the septic pumper.
Gino
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I have been participating in rides on Sundays thru somre of this winter. Some come on the Concours, I rode my KLR yesterday.
I posted a monthly ride on the COG mail list and decided to include the ride open to all bikes, the weather has been pretty moderate so hopefully we can continue to ride:
2nd Sat of the Month
Next meeting/ride
12 Mar 2000, 9 AM brekkie
Hangar Inn restaurant, Pierce County Airport
170 ST and Meridian
HWY 161 south of Puyallup WA
Dan P, COG 2877, AMA 549865, CMA, UMCI
\'93 KLX650R Baja d/s kit \'Dirt Boss\'
\'00 KLR650 \'Urban Assault Bike\'
\'98 Kaw Concours ZG1000 \'Grrr\' 54K miles
Graham, WA
\\\'70 Suzuki T500 Titan \\\'Dayjavoo\\\'
Yo Ho, Yo Ho, it\\\'s a bikers life for me!
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Subject: Re: (klr650) Making an Urban Assault Vehicle NKLR
Date: 22 Feb 2000 10:09:24 EST
In a message dated Tue, 22 Feb 2000 9:04:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, Mark McCoy <Mark.McCoy@sdrc.com> writes:
> I have contemplated an additional rear light like the LED lights they are
> starting to use on heavy trucks. Does anybody have any experience with
> these? I also plan to rig up the Givi as a top case on the VFR and have
> considered an additional tail light because the top case might partial
> obstruct the stock lights from different angles and loading conditions.
> Do they draw more or less power?
The LED will draw less power and is resistant to vibration damage unlike a regular bulb. Someone on the list has a helmet mounted brake light, but I'm not sure how that works. When using saddle bags or a top case, be sure you turn signals and brake light are visible from all angles. I moved my turn signals to the back of my rack using L brackets and adding about 6" of wire to the turn signal wires.
Last but not least, buy a Conspicuity Vest and wear it around town. Mine has the reflective hiViz yellow stripes. Works just as well as the pricey Aerostich HiViz Darien and is 1/100th the cost.
Gino
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In a message dated Tue, 22 Feb 2000 2:13:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, "Weaver, Mark" <MWeaver@abtcorp.com> writes:
> seems to me like my klr might be a little more comfy on longer trips with
> lower footpegs (for driver and passenger, i'm 6'2, wife is 5-8). has anyone
> tried such a thing?
>
> is there such a thing as replacement pegs that are 1-2" lower for both
> driver and passenger, but which can be removed and replaced with stock
> height ones for dirt days?
I like the stock peg placement, but I'm short at 5'10". You'd a thought that the easily accessible mount points of the foot pegs would have had one of our renegade fabricators making adjustable footpeg mounting plates by now... Tim, Arne, Mike?
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>Broke down and bought a DID "X" ring gold chain. What a difference! That,
>combined with the ScottOlier .... I had to learn to shift the bike all over!
>It made it shift that smoothly!
>PauL Bober
>
I just replaced the chainset on the KLX including a X ring chain from RK. Compared to the worn one it is of course better... like it stays on the rear sprocket..:+) Seems stiff..harder to push as there is more friction..of course the original was not an O ring type. May have loosened up after last Sat dirt ride.
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\'00 KLR650 \'Urban Assault Bike\'
\'98 Kaw Concours ZG1000 \'Grrr\' 54K miles
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>>Last year, I sold my '95 VFR for my current '99 KLR. I already had a '99
YZF-R1 for track and weekend riding, so something had to go. Since I do
most of my commuting on city streets, I decided that the VFR was the one to
go. I've found that the KLR is superior to the VFR for most aspects of
city-riding including, lane-splitting, soaking up potholes, hopping curbs,
climbing steep hills, and being ignored by cops (red of the VFR was a
magnet). <<
Well, I don't have a VFR, but I do have a ZRX, and I must say that the ZRX has displaced my KLR for most of my riding needs. I find the power, handling and monster breaks to be more desireable for my commutes. Don't get me wrong, the KLR is still by and large the most versatile machine in my garage, but I'm addicted to the performance edge of the ZRX. If I had to pick between the two, of course it would be the KLR because it could do more, but I would do everything I could not to have to choose.
Gino
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>Just where in OLE Mexico you goin, Motoman?? I recommend Hornitos, Tecate &
>Tacos/Tortas al Pastor. Bogdan
I will be meeting Bill Haycock, Kurt Simpson and at least 8 others at Deming for a ride down into the Copper Canyon for 7 days. With 34 yrs of riding I am accompanied by some who are veterans compared to myself.
Dan-- kneeling in the prescence of accomplishment
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\'00 KLR650 \'Urban Assault Bike\'
\'98 Kaw Concours ZG1000 \'Grrr\' 54K miles
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Please trim those replies. That will make it much easier for me to keep up with the volume. The last post I read on digest has two lines of reply and three pages of quoted/repeated text from multiple senders attached.
Definitely appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan P, COG 2877, AMA 549865, CMA, UMCI
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\'00 KLR650 \'Urban Assault Bike\'
\'98 Kaw Concours ZG1000 \'Grrr\' 54K miles
Graham, WA
\\\'70 Suzuki T500 Titan \\\'Dayjavoo\\\'
Yo Ho, Yo Ho, it\\\'s a bikers life for me!
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>>The bike has no leaks, and it doesn't blow any blue smoke, but It will
consume as much as 1/2 quart in 100 miles.<<
1/2qt every hundred miles is on the excessive side if you ask me. You would notice something going on. Have you checked the spark plug for fouling? How many miles are on the bike? On the bright side, you only need to change your filter every now and then since you essetially replace the oil every 500 miles.
Gino
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So I'm listening to radio (listening to Rush) and I hear this advertisement for a new Indian Gaming Casino. One of their big prizes is that you can win any motorcycle you want. So that begs the question....
If you won any motorcycle you wanted (and you get to keep what you currently have and insurance was not an object), what bike would you pick?
Gino
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Subject: Re: (klr650) NKLR: motoport vs firstgear vs others?
Date: 25 Feb 2000 09:15:24 EST
In a message dated Thu, 24 Feb 2000 11:31:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, Les Hall <les@leshall.com> writes:
> on 2/24/00 10:18 PM, Kevin at kevind@cyberrealm.net opined:
>
> > I also have the Kili jacket. The overall velcro doesn't bother me but the
> > little velcro flap at the neck is very annoying.
>
I'm going on 3 years with my Kilimanjaro and it has held up well, despite some fading and a crash. I even washed it once! I liked the Motoport Canyon a lot, but every time I tried to order one, they were always back ordered, so I gave up. I have a Motoport Atlas winter suit and it is wonderful.
Has anyone tried the Motoport Canyon Pants? Who is a good Motoport dealer to go through?
Gino
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In a message dated Fri, 25 Feb 2000 1:27:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Skip Faulkner" <msfaul@digisys.net> writes:
> I just read in a mag at the store ( MotorCyclist ?) in their buyers
> guide, a statement about the KLR650 . The author stated that if one bike had
> to be chosen to own for the rest of his life, most of them ( at the mag)
> would choose the KLR650. He stated that it was the best all-purpose bike in
> the world. FWIW
>
> Skip
That's right. I've said it all along. The KLR650 is the best dual sport in the world. The DR350 is the best trail bike in the world and the Kawasaki ZRX1100 is the best sport bike in the world too.
Come to think of it, the Chevy 3/4 ton 4X4 is the best pickup in the world too.
Gino, only the best for me
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Subject: Re: (klr650) Re: NKLR: motoport vs firstgear vs others?
Date: 25 Feb 2000 12:50:56 EST
In a message dated Fri, 25 Feb 2000 12:18:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, "Verle Nelson" <whimsy@gj.net> writes:
> After a
> couple disappointing attempts to wear the Belstaff in cold weather, I bought
> a Kilimanjaro and I must say it is an excellent winter jacket despite the
> complex and clumsy zippers and Velcro on all pockets (no, I have never owned
> an Aerostich and probably never will simply because it's the jacket of
> choice by people who know best -- some of us balk at doing what's best)
Verle,
Couldn't have said it better. The thing that has kept me from Aerostitch suits and jackets is that they are popular in the mainstream. I just have to be a bit different.
Gino
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I was in my Local Yamaha shop the other day and saw that they were selling a road legal WR400 with the Baja dual sport kit . Given that this beasty has probably about 20% more Horses and is 20% lighter than the KLR 650 I was curious if anyone on the list had ever ridden one on the road and if so what was it like ?
Looks like a very tempting proposition with a set of 50/50 street/dirt tyres. The only big worry is engine durability, those things are rated in hours not thousands of miles ;- )
I cannot believe how cheap the plastics look on the Yamaha off road bikes.
Mark
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Yes the KLR would be the one should I ever have to make the decision of only having one bike. This surprises me.
After a two hour ride prior to work today (2nd shift guy) I was able to let my wrist twist! I break my machines in graduallu and somewhat slow. After 2400 miles it was time to see what it could do. This bike can really corner! At least up tp 85 mph I feel confident. I can corner mich faster than the Concours in the same corner. 270 # difference will do that! I f I keep on the throttle the 60 hp diff is not as noticeable.
This is a confession of a guy who loves his Concours. I still prefer it (Concours) for any distance and superior weather protection.
The KLR is a blast!
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The 441 Victor was and is a beautiful motorcycle. Yellow and polished aluminim tank. My Dad's co worker had one. I had a Honda s-90. He took me to the Cascade Hillclimb outside Great Falls Mont in 1967. I almost ran it over a cliff with the shifter and foot brake mounted opposite. Yeow! I did a wild wheelie on it downtown GF by accident, REALLY! A torque monster in it's time.
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I sure had a blast on the KLR today for a couple hrs before work. (2nd shift slave)
I keep trying to find 6th gear, Big K should add one if they could find room. And 5 more horsies and lbft then it would be perfect in mine eyes. :+)
This bike can really corner. I will be able to outcorner a few of my Concours friends with the KLR at least up to 85 mph in the tight twisties. 270# difference will do that.
I added a tail bag a few weeks ago. From JC Whitney. Made by Covercraft. Well made 500 Cordura backed with poly so 99% waterproof and with the rain cover total I guess. Four side pockets with zippers and rain flaps. Just big enuf to fit my full face helmet in. I wanted to use it with the KLX too and be able to fit tent/sleeping bag-pag between it and me on both bikes. It will be tested on the Mexico trip next month. Maybe I will be tested too?
I will be installing a Kenda 270 rear before next months trip. I have heard good reports on this 50/50 tire. Noisy I have also heard but that is another reason to use earplugs eh?
Still need to do the main fuse r&r with the blade type, install the Acerbis Pro Rally handguards .. and ..
Yes I am fortunate to have a stable of bikes that fit the various riding I like. Should I have to choose and only have one... the KLR hands down. This from a Concours lover. I wanted an adventure touring bike...this is it IMO.
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Billmonahan said... 441 Victor..sale sign..owner let me take it for a ride.. reality..didn't have any power to speak of..horrible suspension..
Yeah Bill. I bought the T500 two summers ago. I had one a '68 model first year of US import in '70 when a sailor in San Diego. Geeze we complain about vibration today? This bike will vibrate/buzz the fillings out of your teeth! I has OK power now but was a rocket in it's time. Pogo sticks..4" suspension with little dampening. Headlight..hell more like a candle maybe..
Still brings back memories when I ride it but usually for a 30-50 mile spin..that is enuf.
The 441 let you know there was a whole lot of shaking going on. Did any bike have counterbalancers back then?
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Yeah Mark. Got one on the KLX650R dirt model. Pretty easy as the bike has a lighting coil already. Nice to be able to head up the road to the next trail legally. Have DOT knobbies so do not do much pavement.
As far as the engine durability goes I believe that the off road use is harder on the engine than the pavement. 30 miles of trails is like 300 miles of pavement as far as wear and tear. IMO of course. :+)
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Not quite sure why but Honda specifically does not recommend the use of Penzoil in their VTEC engined cars. I took this as a red flag to stay clear of the stuff.
regs
Mark
At 10:48 AM 2/28/00 -0500, R. Kaub wrote:
>Not to attempt to lead the list down the slippery road again but...
>FWIW
>I was surfing the other day and got to an Amsoil comparison.
>One of the comparisons was the zinc content in 20W-50 motor oils.
>The highest zinc content of the ten or so oils compared was Spectro Golden
>Four and Castrol GTX "auto" oil. Their zinc content was essentially the same.
>I have been using Pennzoil 20W-50 in my bike during the summer and Pennzoil
>wasn't in the comparison.
>I bought four quarts of Castrol at Wal-Mart for 82 cents a quart.
>I've never used Spectro but I think it's two or three bucks a quart at
>motorcycle shops.
>So, if you're looking for the zinc, it appears that Castrol could be what
What sort of mileage is expected out of the stock rear tyre ? Mine is looking pretty sorry after only 1500 miles (no freeway riding and less than 10 on the dirt).
Mark
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Subject: (klr650) Re:Mileage out of stock Tyres ?//
Date: 28 Feb 2000 11:22:07 -0800
I do ride aggressively and only on the local canyon roads. I suppose chasing after my sports bike compatriots might have something to do with it. I am by no means a super rider so I have to try real hard to keep up. I suspect my local roads are just about as brutal to tyres as you can get without straying from the pavement but In my whole life of owning bikes I have never got more than 3000 out of a back tyre. 6000 is pretty impressive.
When you realize It aint the bike thats holding you back :
This weekend some hero overtook me on a hairpin turn with his knee down and proceeded to leave me for dead (I was trying too). The scary thing was that he was on a battered XR600 !
regs
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At 10:53 AM 2/28/00 -0800, you wrote:
> >
> > What sort of mileage is expected out of the stock rear tyre ? Mine is
>looking pretty sorry after only 1500 miles (no freeway riding and less than
>10 on the dirt).
> >
>===== THat's pretty bad....mine lasted 6,000 miles..... you do lots of
>wheelies? ....is the tire pressure correct? .....do you have sandpaper
>streets?
>
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Subject: RE: (klr650) Mail Order vs. Dealership NKLR
Date: 28 Feb 2000 15:21:07 EST
You are LUCKY to have a dealership near you that even bothers to carry ANY accessories! The one here carries NOTHING and usually only has 8 - 10 bikes. Mostly caters to the 4 wheeler and "personal water craft" crowd (i.e. rednecks) around here. NO clothing at all and just a few cheap helments. The dealership where I bought my bike does better, but selection is slim. I WANT a jacket, but want to see and touch it before spending over $200! I bought a helmet mail order and it wasn't what I expected, nor does it fit correctly. I'm actually considering making a trip to visit a friend who just moved to Colorado Springs so I can go to MAW's showroom to get a new helmet and jacket! I need a tire, but WHERE can I go to look at some? Nowhere! How annoying...
Lamar
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I am using the Gerbing quilted jacket, socks and gloves. It is wonderful to be warm while extending my riding season to 12 months lees a couple weeks of snowfall. Did not even get the weeks of snowfall this year. :+)
I upgraded to the modulated thermostat on the Concours and installed the earlier purchased wiring with manual rocker switch to the KLR. I do make sure is is switched off at low rpm especially at stoplights. Have not had a problem with a low battery so far since I got the KLR in OCT 99. The battery water level has not lowered either. If it was seriously discharging I would think the battery may use water in the higher charging cycles.?
I would like to use a higher wattage headlight but this would further tax the system and not sure what the result would be.
Having the stator rewound would improve the electron availability but the pocketbook is getting thin lately with all the upgrades and addition I have already done.
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'00 KLR650 'Urban Assault Bike'
'98 Kaw Concours ZG1000 'Grrr'
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>The manual says to keep it below 4,000 RPM for first 800 KM, then under
>6,000 for the next 800 KM. Sheesh, that will drive me nuts.
I know what you mean, you really want to feel the reason you bought this thing...
But, diligence today will pay tomorrow!
My salvation was after I hit the 500 mark (a two day event in my case): I noted the rpm limits and their respective distances and broke it up into "quarters" at 25% of the next distance step I would increase my rpm limits 25%, half way to the next step, I increased my rpm limits 50% and so on. It made the whole process less mindless and more interesting. I also got to increase my road speed.
My method may not fit with Kawasaki's recommendations, but I took the chance. I have ALWAYS broke in fresh motors this way, I think gradual is better than sudden. Also, watch long idle periods, holding a one rpm for long periods of time/distance, etc. Really more damaging than a sprint into redland once in a while.
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