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klr650-digest       Wednesday, January 19 2000       Volume 02 : Number 1336



Re: (klr650) attn: New folks asking questions
RE: (klr650) Skid Plates
Re: (klr650) Gino & Givi top case info
(klr650) Non KLR
Re: (klr650) Attn: new folks asking questions NKLR
Re: (klr650) Gino & Givi top case info
(klr650) Gino lovefest NKLR
Re: (klr650) Attn: new folks asking questions (nklr)
Re: (klr650) Gino & Givi top case info
Re: (klr650) Skid Plates NKLR
Re: (klr650) Skid Plates
(klr650) (nklr) pickup truck shells
(klr650) MENSA wizards
(klr650) Tragic, freakin' tragic.

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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 14:53:41 -0800
From: "billmonahan" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) attn: New folks asking questions

Having begun on this list as an idiot who just got a computer, I needed a
little skill building, and I assume anyone would.  So I offer this:  Figure
out who you think the smartest most experienced listers are, then when you
have an archive question on a broad subject, like valves for instance, add a
'search by author' to your parameters to narrow it down.  It may save you a
lot of perusing unrelated material to find your answer.

Remember, Loud Boobs Save Lives.



> As for the old f**t comments, I kind of like to know the people I'm taking
> advise from.  The comments and banter helps me learn a little about the
> people on the List.  Plus, who doesn't need a chuckle now and then.
>




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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 16:16:07 -0700
From: "Cyd Lantz" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (klr650) Skid Plates

Fred, you have my blessings to go to bat for us.  I haven't had the need for
a skid plate yet, but with putting lowering links on, I'm considering
blowing a chunk of the allowance on one...

_____________________________________________________
Fred is in contact with the people who make the plates for
Moose/MSR...they're amenable to
changes and improvements. So we need to get to some consensus and have Fred
go to bat for
us...

Kurt



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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 13:23:53 -0800
From: "Kahiau" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Gino & Givi top case info

Hey Karl, I took an excitable plunge Sept. 4 on the purchase of my new Y2K
KLR650.  Between then and the first of Oct. 1st I had ordered a KLR tank
bag, acerbis disc guard/rally pro and spoilers, Givi top plate E127, Givi
E45 Monokey luggage from Fred, annnnd, the (2) Givi E36's Monokey luggage,
the one piece northwest rack, engine guard/highway pegs, modified skid
plate from Tim.

Was I in debt prior to ordering all this stuff, yup.  Did I go deeper in
debt, yes.  I spent approximately $1060.00  not including the $400 plus on
the paging alarm system.  Was it worth it well . . . hell yah!  The wife
was understanding, somewhat.  But my justification is I could either spend
$40 a week on gas in my full size 4x4 Bronco kicking it to a cold a/c and
killer thumping sounds orrrr spend $4 every two weeks.   Go figure.

I love what I consider an investment.  The E45 is what I usually keep on
the tail just because it holds my rain gear (which soaked me $150), helmet
and a few knickknacks.  I pack the E36's on the side when I need to bring
my laptop and peripherals plus my gym gear.  I have total trust in my bike,
the Givi bags, Tim's rack, and not to forget that good 'ol silent alarm.  I
have ridden in some trencherous downfalls without myself nor my equipment
getting wet.

I just have to remember not to go to low on the turns when the E36's are
onboard.  A few months ago I scraped the right side when I thought I was on
my Ninja.  It scraped due to me having had lowered my bike with the awesome
R&D lowering links (which brought my income down $110).

Sooo, when my birthday, Christmas, Channuka, anniversary, fathers day, boys
day, Easter, or any other day when the usual folks exchange gifts.  I say
to my family, thanks but no thanks I got my gifts already and ride on.

Aloha,
kahiau, E14

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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 15:39:56 -0800 (PST)
From: [e-mail] (Jim Smith)
Subject: (klr650) Non KLR

Hi Listers:

I've been off the list for a few months and see alot of new names, as
well as alot of the originals.

I sold my KLR and bought a 2000 KTM Adventure - a serious piece of
machinery!.
I've put just over 270 miles on it and am loving it more and more.
Aftermarket items like soft luggage, etc., however, appear to be scarser
than chicken lips.  If  can I get some suggestions from any of you
listers, I'd be much obliged.

Gino, if you read this I need to know if that neat little handle bar bag
you tested will fit the Adventure's bars.

Lastly, if anyone is interested, I'm selling my '98 Suzuki Bandit 1200S
(to pay for the KTM, what else?).  It has 5.7K miles on the clock, case
guards, Yosh. exhaust and is super clean.  Asking $5,600 obo.

Jim Smith


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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 18:44:29 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (klr650) Attn: new folks asking questions NKLR

>  > Finally, may I nominate for Gino for the cellblock bitch at
>  > the Big Gun owners group campsite at Moab?
>  >
>  > CA Stu A13 <--- Run over my hat, willya?
>
>  Yeah Baby!!!
>
>  Arne - Standing in line right behind Stu... =^)

Not too close now !!

CA Stu <-- I gree with Kurt, Fred is the man for parts / accessories.

PS Belated congrats Kurt, why should you be a happy bachelor while the rest
of us suffer?

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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 18:29:31 -0500
From: "Robert E. Faircloth, D.M.D." <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Gino & Givi top case info

>
> Was I in debt prior to ordering all this stuff, yup.  Did I go deeper in
> debt, yes.  I spent approximately $1060.00  not including the $400 plus on
> the paging alarm system.  Was it worth it well . . . hell yah!  The wife
> was understanding, somewhat.  But my justification is I could either spend
> $40 a week on gas in my full size 4x4 Bronco kicking it to a cold a/c and
> killer thumping sounds orrrr spend $4 every two weeks.   Go figure.
>
Kahiau,
which paging alarm system did you get?  Been looking for one for my A-13,
can't find much info.  Does if have a perimeter sensor?
Robert
A-13


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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 18:48:41 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (klr650) Gino lovefest NKLR

 > > Finally, may I nominate for Gino for the cellblock >bitch at
>
>  Ahh... typical rhetoric from Stu and Arne.  I wouldn't want to take your
> favorite positions from you.
>
>  Gino

You'll take whatever positions we tell you you'll take Gino, and you will
damn well like it!

CA Stu A13 <-- Looking forward to Moab  ; -)

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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 16:06:26 -0800
From: "Arne Larsen" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Attn: new folks asking questions (nklr)

> Ahh... typical rhetoric from Stu and Arne.  I wouldn't want to take your
favorite positions from you.
>
> Gino,

You can be replaced with an inanimate object.

Arne



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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 19:23:16 -0500
From: Mark McCoy <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Gino & Givi top case info

This season I used the E45 as a top case.  If there is something valuable that a
thief would know was in it they could pry into it.  Unlikely that they would
just on speculation.

It looks a little less than attractive but it will hold a case of beer (cans)
and two bags of ice.  Purty is as purty does, Momma always says......

Mark McCoy

[e-mail] wrote:

>     Gino and anyone else who knows firsthand - how would you rate the
> security of the E360 topcase?  Is it big enough to put one fullface plus
> micellaneous stuff in?  Does it securely lock?  Do you need the rack
> mounting plate for it?
>     The reason I ask is I can't decide what to do for travel cases.  One
> part of me says soft bags with some kind of top case and I'll be set.  The
> other part says get hard side cases as well for security but I don't want to
> sell the bike just to afford them.  I'm trying to strike a balance of
> security, cost effectiveness and usefulness.  It's tough and some of the
> bags/cases aren't inexpensive.
>
> Thanks in advance for the info!
> Karl
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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 19:28:28 -0500
From: Mark McCoy <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Skid Plates NKLR

I pay to get City Bike mailed to Ohio.  Worth it.

Mark McCoy

billmonahan wrote:

> No, but Ed Hertfelder is.  Are there any CityBike readers out there?  This
> month's column talks about  that particular technological breakthrough in
> the evolution of motorcycles (and shovels).
>
> I'm still interested in how loud was that lady's bike at the HSTA meeting.
>
> > Is anyone else on this list old enough to remember when
> > scoop-shovels (without handles) were bolted under motorcycles as
> > skid plates? Maybe that's what my KLR needs.
> >
>
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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 17:32:03 -0800
From: "Fred Hink" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Skid Plates

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
To: "Arne Larsen" <[e-mail]>; "KLR650 list"
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 2:53 PM
Subject: RE: (klr650) Skid Plates


> Fred is in contact with the people who make the plates for
Moose/MSR...they're amenable to
> changes and improvements. So we need to get to some consensus and have
Fred go to bat for
> us...
>
> Kurt


I have been in touch with the Moose/MSR skid plate guys and we are working
on tuning up their jigs to make the KLR skid plate fit better.  If we need
more protection for the drain plug, let me know so we can add that to the
mix.

Fred  (Gino, are we having fun yet?)


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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 20:06:39 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (klr650) (nklr) pickup truck shells

hi guys- i'm looking for a pickup truck shell with a slot/ operable door in
the roof to slide the klr into- so i can carry a motorcycle yet still keep a
shell on. then close the doors when i'm not carrying the motorcycle. has it
been done yet? know anyone who could make it for me?
mark
"bicycle carriers for motorcycles"

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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 18:09:52 -0500
From: Eric Jasniewicz <[e-mail]>
Subject: (klr650) MENSA wizards

I'll try to simplify for those that need it....

Previous email for good of new people not know as much about bike.

When new people ask question been asked many, many times, sometimes get no
answer because people tired of answer same question.

If new people look themselves, maybe new people find help or info they look
for.

To help new people look for themselves, Grog supply some url to help new
people find info.

Grog clear now?  Grog no say no antagonistic anything, Grog no say stupid,
Grog no insult nobody.  From now on Grog talk like Grog so people
understand.  Maybe draw pictures with stick in sand help.

Yes arthritic Grog spend much of own time to build webpage, Grog talk to
makers of good things to make things we need for KLR, Grog even convince
makers to build things sometimes, Grog always try to anwer question when
someone ask.  Yes, Grog no do much at all.

Grog confused, Grog wonder how some people can handle ride vroom vroom bike
if no can understand simple things.

Grog go by fire, Grog eat now.  Grog bye.

End of line.
Eric "no problem" J
www.angelfire.com/ga/ericjazz KLR page
'98 KLR 650 25,000 miles



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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 20:13:52 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (klr650) Tragic, freakin' tragic.

[e-mail] writes:

<>

SNIP

<< Lastly, if anyone is interested, I'm selling my '98 Suzuki Bandit 1200S
 (to pay for the KTM, what else?).  It has 5.7K miles on the clock, case
 guards, Yosh. exhaust and is super clean.  Asking $5,600 obo. >>

Let this be a lesson to us all. Buy a KTM and you suddenly must unload a KLR
and street hotrod.

Now, where's the logic in that?

Chris Lawson
7 bikes and feeling a bit of lust for an RC51.

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