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klr650-digest         Sunday, March 19 2000         Volume 02 : Number 1605



Re: (klr650) Break in Procedure NKLR
Re: (klr650) Break in Procedure NKLR
RE: (klr650) Give me a brake!
(klr650) steel vs. aluminum
(klr650) (NKLR)Pray for our Military Family(F-16 crash)
RE: (klr650) steel vs. aluminum
Re: (klr650) Give me a brake!
Re: (klr650) GPS Info
RE: (klr650) Csheep seat
(klr650) Fw: Lost Coast ride
Re: (klr650) Csheep seat
Re: (klr650) Re: switch off lights
Re: (klr650) Moab Info

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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 19:04:50 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (klr650) Break in Procedure NKLR

    Most of the bike mags agree on this one.
    Baby it for the first 100 miles, then progressively start leaning into
the throttle.  It's better to vary speed from large to small throttle
openings than keep steady low-rpm speeds.  Medium distance trips (like to
work, in my case, about 25 miles of back roads each way), then an extended
cool-down is ideal.
    Most mfrs test their engine full-throttle on a test stand before
intalling them in the frame -- you ain't exactly gettin' a virgin.
    Change the oil and make appropriate adjustments at 500 miles, then let
'er rip.
    Ploaris had an ineresting break-in recommendation.  From their owners
manual - first 90 miles, 0 to 1/3 throttle; 90 to 300 miles, 0 to 1/2
throttle; 300 to 500 miles, 0 to 3/4 throttle, avoid cruising above 3/4
throttle.  500 miles, change engine oil and avoid prolonged full-throttle
operation.  I think throttle opening is more critical than rpms, JMHO.

Pete the Streak, 500 miles on KLR and ready to rip

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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 16:17:45 -0800
From: Fredboe <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Break in Procedure NKLR

Somebody wrote:


> >Precisely. Because some people are too fuckin' dumb to plug it in.
>


I suppose this is as opposed to just plain dumb, eh?  How cute.

Scott

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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 18:28:33 -0700
From: Bogdan Swider <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (klr650) Give me a brake!

>  would S/S rear line
> improve things enough to be worth it?
> Todd
> A9
>
Definitely. For me it was a bigger difference than the s/s I put in the
front. Bogdan

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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 19:37:25 -0600
From: Juan Carlos Ibarra <[e-mail]>
Subject: (klr650) steel vs. aluminum

Hi listers:

I just got me a new rear sprocket. I bought from sidewinder which I was told
is a very good brand (I also bought a Krause racing chain  from them).  My
question is: the sprocket they sent me is made from aluminum. How does it
compare to the oem? (I presume this one is made of steel) Shoul I put it on
or have it replaced by a steel one?

Thanks

Juan



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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 20:44:43 EST
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Subject: (klr650) (NKLR)Pray for our Military Family(F-16 crash)

During a local airshow today an Air Force F-16 Crashed during performance.
Please pray for his family during this time of need. He was from Shaw AFB,
SC.

<A HREF="http://www.caller.com/newsapp/latest1/489.html">Click here: Corpus
Christi Caller Times Caller.com - Latest</A>

Kurt Thomas

AT1      USN
Aircrewman/Aviation Electronics Tech. for the<A
HREF="http://www.sikorsky.com/programs/stallion/dragon.html"> MH-53E</A>
HM-15 NAS Corpus Christi, TX
96 KLR 650

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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 19:09:03 -0700
From: Bogdan Swider <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (klr650) steel vs. aluminum

> I just got me a new rear sprocket. I bought from sidewinder which I was
> told is a very good brand (I also bought a Krause racing chain  from
> them).  My question is: the sprocket they sent me is made from aluminum.
> How does i compare to the oem? (I presume this one is made of steel) Shoul
> I put it on or have it replaced by a steel one?
>
> Thanks
>
> Juan
>
Juan, The way I understand it aluminum sprockets are only for those
applications where light weight is of the utmost importance, like racing.
Even then it wouldn't make sense on a cow like the klr. It'll wear much
faster. Exchange it for a steel one. Bogdan





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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 19:28:31 -0800
From: "Robert Morgan" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Give me a brake!

I agree, the rear SS line was as much if not more of an improvement than the
ft.
Morgan
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Bogdan Swider <[e-mail]>
To: 'zootpatutie .' <[e-mail]>; <[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2000 5:28 PM
Subject: RE: (klr650) Give me a brake!


> >  would S/S rear line
> > improve things enough to be worth it?
> > Todd
> > A9
> >
> Definitely. For me it was a bigger difference than the s/s I put in the
> front. Bogdan
>
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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 19:39:44 -0800
From: "Robert Morgan" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) GPS Info

I researched this for some time.  Yesterday I took a basic GPS course at a
local map store.  After the course I purchased a 12 MAP.  I think for
motorcycle applications it is the way to go.  It has all the same features
of the 3plus except the antennae is inside the case, don't have to worry
about breaking it off.  It also has a plug on the back for attaching a
remote mounted roof antennae (boat or car).  There is a $50 dollar rebate
available on the 12 MAP until the end of the month.  They are sorta hard to
find, I think I found the last one in stock in San Diego.
Morgan.....no longer wondering where the hell I am!
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Robert E. Faircloth, D.M.D. <[e-mail]>
To: KLR650 List <[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2000 3:46 PM
Subject: Re: (klr650) GPS Info


> IMHO, although it cost more, the Garmin GPS 12MAP is a better choice.  It
> has all the features of the III+, plus a few extra, but in a 12 style
case -
> it's completely WATERPROOF.  You can find a lot of info at
> http://joe.mehaffey.com/default.htm and http://www.garmin.com/  I mounted
if
> with a Micro R-A-M GPS mount from Cabela's http://www.cabelas.com/ .  Get
a
> rail mount base to mount on the handlebars.  I also got a suction cup base
> to use on my truck's windshield.  Mounts work very well.
>
> Robert
> A13
> Robert E. Faircloth, D.M.D. [e-mail]
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chadd Thompson" <[e-mail]>
>
> > I would have to say that for cycling the Garmin GPSIII+ beats anything
> > out there. With the III+ you can load several counties into the GPS
> > memory from a CD rom. The counties that you can load from the CD contain
> > great detail of back roads, fire roads, etc. I would say that it
> > contains about the same detail as Street Atlas does.
> >
> > I could go on and on about the GPSIII. I have the original GPSIII and am
> > planning on upgrading to the III+ before too long. My friend has the
> > III+ so I have been able to see the capabilities of the + version and
> > would say that it is worth the upgrade for sure.
> >
> > I also have a friend that has the Street Pilot and I would have to say
> > that for you purpose the III+ would be the better unit to get. The
> > Street Pilot only has an active track log where as the III+ has an
> > active log "currently being recorded" and locations for 9 saved logs. So
> > while on your trip you can basicly record everywhere that you rode and
> > when you get back hame you can load them into your computer and document
> > where you were and where you have been.
> >
> > Hope this helped a little,
> > Chadd
>
>
>
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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 19:52:02 -0800
From: Russell Scott <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (klr650) Csheep seat

KLR - Kastration (after) Long Ride.  Don't let word of this get out, it could really hurt sales.

Russel'r Kaw Pow <- who needs the pill, when you have a KLR

- -----Original Message-----
From:    Juan Carlos Ibarra
Sent:    Saturday, March 18, 2000 7:38 PM
To:    Club KLR
Subject:    (klr650) Csheep seat

Hi everyone.

Has anybody ever tried using a legitimate sheepskin on top of the seat in
order to keep one's reproductive organs functional after a really long ride?

Just wondering

Juan


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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 20:07:15 -0800
From: "billmonahan" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (klr650) Fw: Lost Coast ride

Forget to send this to the list in general, on the first keyboard
strokes...........
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "billmonahan" <[e-mail]>
To: "Ronald Wells" <[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2000 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: Lost Coast ride


>
> > Bill,
> >
> > Some time back you were talking about a Lost Coast KLR ride in Apr. Is
> that
> > ride still working. If so Iwould be interested. Either way get in touch.
> >
> > Ron
> > A14
> > San Leandro
>
> Yes.  That would be fun.  I'm hoping there's some interest, and I will be
> looking forward to hearing frrom interested participants.    A weekend
> middle of April would be good.  Maybe a three day ride?
>
> Anybody out there interested?
>
> BTW, two weeks later, at Sears Point, it's going to be Vintage Racing
days,
> and then AMA Superbike first weekend in May.   Can you tell I'm jazzed
about
> spring, in general?
>
>



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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 19:28:31 -0800
From: "Bill Pratt" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Csheep seat

Get a Russell Day-Long Saddle.  You can do 500+ mile days with not sore butt
symptoms.  If you do use the sheepskin, put a gel pad on top of the seat
with the sheep skin on top of that.

www.day-long.com

Good luck,

Bill Pratt, STOC#117
Mill Creek, WA
http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/ResortRd/billp117/
"No Matter Where You Go...There You Are!"
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Russell Scott" <[e-mail]>
To: "'KLR List'" <[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2000 7:52 PM
Subject: RE: (klr650) Csheep seat


> KLR - Kastration (after) Long Ride.  Don't let word of this get out, it
could really hurt sales.
>
> Russel'r Kaw Pow <- who needs the pill, when you have a KLR
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Juan Carlos Ibarra
> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2000 7:38 PM
> To: Club KLR
> Subject: (klr650) Csheep seat
>
> Hi everyone.
>
> Has anybody ever tried using a legitimate sheepskin on top of the seat in
> order to keep one's reproductive organs functional after a really long
ride?
>
> Just wondering
>
> Juan
>
>
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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 21:55:12 -0800
From: "Arne Larsen" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Re: switch off lights

From: r. scott lamorte <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Re: switch off lights


> i know what i want to... i'm replacing the stock glass fuse with a
> resettable breaker. to reset, it needs the current cut. thus, switch.

Not really... You can cut power to that circuit by simply turning the
ignition off and on again.

Cheers,

Arne



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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 22:47:10 -0800
From: "Sarah Barwig" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Moab Info

> I'd add first aid, basic survival (space blanket, magnesium fire
> starter),
> lighter, campstove, cooking utensils, and a hip flask for the evening.
> Todd
> A9
>

whoops. yeah, I forgot first aid. one of those all-inclusive kits
(band-aids, gauze pads&tape, aspirin, non-aspirin pain killer, moleskin + an
extra tube of neosporin should cover the little wrenching
incidents/blisters -- assuming you're not trained to use more interesting
bandages, etc. if you are trained, then you know what to bring. my magnesium
fire starter lives in my first aid kit. as for the space blanket, i don't
have one of those, but if i'm traveling with camping gear, i don't _really_
feel like i'll need it.

lighter -- yup. i just quit smoking, so i'm not used to having to
purposefully enumerate that on a list. it used to be one of the things i
always had with me no matter what.

i mentioned the stove...

cooking utensils -- well, my camp spoon is big enough to cook with... but
yeah, you'd probably need some pots, too.

hip flask! i knew you guys'd remind me of the important stuff. actually, the
flask could double for part of the first aid kit if you fill it right. ;)

- ---o&>o---
Sarah Barwig
[e-mail]


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