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klr650-digest        Saturday, March 25 2000        Volume 02 : Number 1639



Re: (klr650) Brake Pads
(klr650) RE:chat room
(klr650) new pictures on the website
RE: (klr650) Brake Pads
Re: (klr650) Hotgrips on the KLR
Re: (klr650) RE:chat room NKLR
(klr650) Kawasaki site
(klr650) Looking for KLR Owners in Rochester, NY
(klr650) Re: KLR Gas leak question
Re: (klr650) Hotgrips on the KLR
(klr650) Looking for used KLR in Alberta, Canada
Re: (klr650) Looking for KLR Owners in Rochester, NY
Re: (klr650) Brake Pads

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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 12:25:10 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (klr650) Brake Pads

Bob wrote:
<< I do notice that when riding two-up, which I rarely do, that you really
 have to haul on the front brakes to stop the bike. >>

Stainless steel brake lines fixes that problem. I find the stock pads to be
fine, the problem IMHO is with the weak-walled lines.

Pete the Streak

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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 11:24:07 -0600
From: [e-mail] (Chesley, Andrus)
Subject: (klr650) RE:chat room

> If they set it up in a chat room, then all of us that have to work
will not
> be able to read it when we get home. And the info will not be
archived.

Wrong....    If using any of the popular chat programs you can  turn
your logger on and it logs  everything said.  Can be copied and pasted
and emailed to whom ever wants it in Text format.
Just need to set up a  Temp. Room  for the occasion And let all know
thru the list about the location and time... I see  no problem with
that  cept  our man Roberts  2  fingers will get tired   ;-)....
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Best Regards & Happy Trails
Andy Chesley @ 56 and ticking
Y2KLR650 @ 3.3K sMiles
97 R11RA (Amiga) @ 12K Miles
So Many Roads, So Little Time
http://members.deltech.net/aches/



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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 10:14:58 -0600
From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Jose_Luis_V=E1zquez_Gaytan?= <[e-mail]>
Subject: (klr650) new pictures on the website

To all listers,
         yesterday my son upload the new pictures of my last ride to
Michoac=E1n, and Valle de Bravo, Wallace Dunn a friend from Oregon in=
 his
F650, take the trip with me, we split in Valle , I rode back to Le=
=F3n and he
keep his trvel to Texas, and Daytona.
the address???    www.geocities.com/motomano


J Luis V=E1zquez Gayt=E1n
Puerto Vallarta, M=E9xico



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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 10:36:01 -0700
From: Bogdan Swider <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (klr650) Brake Pads

> I'm still tweaking my bike for the upcoming riding season and pulled the
> factory brake pads out of the front caliper to check them.
>
Bob or anyone, Did the pin that holds the pads have a lock spring on it?? My
manual shows a spring but all I see is a pin with an integral ring. Was it
hard to pull out?? Pliers?? Bogdan

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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 09:08:21 -0800
From: "Bill Pratt" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Hotgrips on the KLR

Heated grips probably draw closer to 45 watts. I have both the grips and a
vest and have had no problems after 2000 miles.  The KLR seems to handle the
heating electrical load just fine.  However, I may consider an "off" switch
for the headlight so I can do some "load management".  Overloading the
system can take out the stator.

Regards,

Bill Pratt, STOC#117
Mill Creek, WA
http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/ResortRd/billp117/
"No Matter Where You Go...There You Are!"
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From: "zootpatutie ." <[e-mail]>
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Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 8:53 AM
Subject: Re: (klr650) Hotgrips on the KLR


> I have heated grips. Seem to remember that they only draw 5 watts. Haven't
> had a problem yet and they definitely make the ride nicer.
> Todd
> A9
>
> >
> >
> >My 1996 KLR650 has Hotgrips as installed by the previous owner.  I recall
> >reading something about the charging system of the KLR not being overly
> >powerful if heated clothing is used.  My queston is do these grips pose a
> >problem?  Also, what actually happens if you overtax the charging system?
> >Does the battery just run down because the system can't keep up or
> >something much more disasterous?
> >Thanks
> >Joe S
> >96 KLR650 A10 (warthog)
>
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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 13:15:33 -0500
From: "Mark Wilson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) RE:chat room NKLR

> > If they set it up in a chat room, then all of us that have to work
> will not
> > be able to read it when we get home. And the info will not be
> archived.
>
> Wrong....    If using any of the popular chat programs you can  turn
> your logger on and it logs  everything said.  Can be copied and pasted
> and emailed to whom ever wants it in Text format.
> Just need to set up a  Temp. Room  for the occasion And let all know
> thru the list about the location and time... I see  no problem with
> that  cept  our man Roberts  2  fingers will get tired   ;-)....
> --
> Best Regards & Happy Trails
> Andy Chesley @ 56 and ticking
> Y2KLR650 @ 3.3K sMiles
> 97 R11RA (Amiga) @ 12K Miles
> So Many Roads, So Little Time
> http://members.deltech.net/aches/

Hi Andy, I see what you are saying, and it makes sense. But, later when
newbies come along and are searching "The" KLR650 archives, all that info
wont be there.
But if yall want to do that, yall are more than welcome to use the chat room
on my Dixie Dual Sport Club on Yahoo.
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/dixiedualsportmotorcycleclub
The chat room there is pretty cool.

Cheers,
Mark Wilson
http://www.geocities.com/motormark64/
http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/
KLR-650 A-13 " Warthogg"
 & XR250R too
Stone Mountain, Ga
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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 12:40:40 -0600
From: Larry & Mary Jayne Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: (klr650) Kawasaki site

Just got my April copy of Motorcycle Consumer News and noticed an
article under M/C Bulletins.  I have not seen this mentioned on the list
so thought I would pass it on.  It seems that on April 5, Kawasaki is
starting a website called "buykawasali.com".   It will have all
available Kawasaki accessories listed.  It will also have factory parts
fisches which can be viewed.  Sounds like a very usable feature.

Larry
A14


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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 14:20:39 -0500
From: Rob Heywood <[e-mail]>
Subject: (klr650) Looking for KLR Owners in Rochester, NY

I feel like the only KLR rider in the NYS!!  Maybe you could let me know
you are out there, if anyone is.

Thanks,  Rob


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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 14:23:07 EST
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Subject: (klr650) Re: KLR Gas leak question

Thanks to everyone who explained how to remove the gas tank without leaking
gas. My initial misunderstanding occurred because I checked the archives on
"gas tank removal" before I actually took a close look underneath the tank.
So I didn't realize the petcock was actually attached to the tank, I though
it was connected to the tank with a hose.

I removed the tank yesterday with no problems. I could not find any cracks or
leaks, so I don't know where the gas on the rear corner of the tank is coming
from. It's only about a drop that probably takes all night to accumulate, so
the leak must be minuscule. I'll have the dealer look at it when I take it
for the first service (unless I can muster the courage to do the first
service myself).

Thanks again,
Raamses
Roanoke, VA
A14 "Lusus" (520 miles)
http://www2.50megs.com/raamses/klrpage.htm

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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 14:36:06 -0500
From: Michael Kovaliv <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Hotgrips on the KLR

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on 3/24/00 1:48 AM, Joe Smith at [e-mail] wrote:

My 1996 KLR650 has Hotgrips as installed by the previous owner.  I recall
reading something about the charging system of the KLR not being overly
powerful if heated clothing is used.  My queston is do these grips pose a
problem?  Also, what actually happens if you overtax the charging system?
Does the battery just run down because the system can't keep up or something
much more disasterous?
Thanks
Joe S
96 KLR650 A10 (warthog)


I have Hot Grips on my A12 and they have caused no problems at all.  I live
in Windsor, Ontario Canada and they are a God send in the colder months.

Mike

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 queston is do these grips pose a problem?  Also, what actually happens=
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Thanks<BR>
Joe S<BR>
96 KLR650 A10 (warthog)<BR>
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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 12:52:19 MST
From: "Gord Hunt" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (klr650) Looking for used KLR in Alberta, Canada

Hey, I have a next door neighbour that is looking for a KLR. He saw how much
I like mine and now he wants to join in the fun. If anyone knows of a used
KLR in Alberta. Price should be around 3,000 - 1500.00. Please email if you
see any or know of any for sale.

Thanks Gord Hunt

1984 KLR 600
1982 Seca 750
1986 Bronco II
1979 Can Am 400


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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 15:18:25 -0500
From: "Steamroller" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Looking for KLR Owners in Rochester, NY

Hello there.
I'm out here.
I've been here for quite awhile.
Although I'm a ways from Rochester.
Close to the PA/NJ borders.
Still you're not alone.
Later, NY Pete

- -----Original Message-----
From: Rob Heywood <[e-mail]>
To: KLR650 List <[e-mail]>
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2000 2:19 PM
Subject: (klr650) Looking for KLR Owners in Rochester, NY


>I feel like the only KLR rider in the NYS!!  Maybe you could let me know
>you are out there, if anyone is.
>
>Thanks,  Rob
>
>
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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 15:50:24 -0500
From: "bob kaub" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Brake Pads

> Bob or anyone, Did the pin that holds the pads have a lock spring on it??
My
> manual shows a spring but all I see is a pin with an integral ring. Was it
> hard to pull out?? Pliers??     <<<<<SNIP>>>>>

Bogdan:
Yes, there is a little lock spring next to the outboard pad.
I just pulled it off with a needle-nosed pliers.  Came right out.
Once the lock spring is out, you pull the pad retaining pin straight out.
There is some tension on the pads from the anti-rattle spring, so pulling
the retaining pin involves a little force- but not much.  It just doesn't
slide right out without some pulling. Again, I used a needle-nosed pliers.
Thanks.


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