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klr650-digest          Friday, June 11 1999          Volume 02 : Number 477




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Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 13:18:06 -0600
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR 650 500 mile service]...NKLR

>
>Welcome to the list. We like travel stories.
>
>Sarah


and initiation rites...(g)...

Kurt


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Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 13:24:48 -0600
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Fork and Disk Protectors

Date: Friday, June 11, 1999 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: (klr650) Fork and Disk Protectors


>I wonder if this would fit over the extremely Hink MAP rotor.
>Anyone have one yet?
>b


no...


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Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 13:24:22 -0600
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Utah-Get-Together 2000 June 7-10...NKLR

>What day will the white rim ride be?
>I want to reserve the campsite 1/2 way round.  The one with the little lake and
>the trees.  I'll take it in two days so I can actually see it this time.  And so
>that Tanya can ride it.  She has had her motorcycle license and a VTR250 for
>almost a month now....
>Cheers!
>b


It will be the off season so I suspect it won't be too hard to get a permit but they have
a website with a downloadable application form. Gino was thinking we dodged a bullet this
year in getting the White Rim ride down to less than 30 riders. The thinking is that
instead of limiting the number of participants in the Utah-Get-Together (one
possibility)...that we would limit the number of people on each ride. From this
perspective, we could offer more than one ride on the White Rim and other popular rides.
BTW, Onion Creek is a great and fun ride and I recommend it to everyone...

Kurt


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Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 12:25:28 -0000
From: Russell Scott <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (klr650) NKLR You could post this info BEFORE rallies next time.

Hi "Big Gun" Stu.

Glad to see you made it home (Riverside, CA for Beez's info), you too
Chris.  Although you rode with two of the California Posse (Jeff Crocker
and myself) on most of the White Rim, it would have been great if you could
have hooked up with us in St. George.  Zion and Capitol Reef were a great
warm-up to Moab.  The posse offered great moral support whenever our body
parts started to freeze, since we all experienced similar discomfort and
could easily commiserate with each other.  And when someone got stuck axle
deep in mud in a cow pasture in the middle of Zion (me), the posse was
there knee high in the stuff to wrench my 500 hundred pound KLR (100 pounds
of mud) from its near term home.  Thanks posse, spending the week staring
at my KLR stuck in the mud isn't nearly as pretty as the Schafer trail.

Russell Scott A13

Charter member of the California Posse

- -----Original Message-----
From:    Christopher J Beasley
Sent:    Friday, June 11, 1999 6:58 PM
To:    [e-mail]
Cc:    [e-mail]
Subject:    Re: (klr650) NKLR You could post this info BEFORE rallies next
time.



[e-mail] wrote:

> I couldn't feel my finger or toes, then I was thinking " What else can
> possiby go wrong?" .It started to snow and I ran out of gas. Thank God
for
> reserve, and Denny's in Salina, UT. What  a learning experience !

NEVER, EVER, ask, "what else can go wrong".  Unless you want to find out.
Where are you at in CA Stu?  Maybe we can hook up.  I'm in Oakland and
invite all
KLRasta to come on over for a beer some time.  Next year I'm going to
trailer to
St George.  Nevada is BORING!
b



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Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 13:30:36 -0600
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) A13 electrical problem?

>This morning when I left my house to go to work I realized something wasn't
>right on my bike.  Then it hit me, my headlight wasn't working upon further
>examination I found that the headlight,tailight and dash lights weren't
>working.  I still had brakes lights and turn signals.  So I parked it in the
>garage and took the Trooper in instead.  I figure it must be a fuse so I will
>check that first.  Has anyone else had this same problem?  My bike only has
>1300 miles on it and I haven't done any creek crossings in a couple weeks.
>Dave


Common enough that making a mod to the fuse circuit is becoming a very popular mod. For
those of us not so equipped, it can mean:

From bothsides:
1) Removing Obi Wan's Aluminum Panniers
2) Loosening/Removing Obi Wan's SU Racks
3) Removing both side covers
4) Removing both hold down nuts for the seat
5) Finding and replacing the 20A Fuse
6) Reverse

In fact, this maybe should be the new initiation rite. Doing this in the dark with the
stock tool kit.

Dave, many of us have blown the headlight fuse once mysteriously and then it never happens
again...go figure. Just before Moab I tore into my electrical system and added fused
circuits for my Garmin GPS III +; an accessory socket; and a heated vest. I relocated all
the fuses (2 new additions) to behind the black plastic piece that used to shroud the coil
and sidestand safety switch. I can now pull it off without a tool and get at the bladed
fuses.

Kurt



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Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 13:31:17 -0600
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR 650 500 mile service

Valves...valves...valves...tons of info in the archives. Also, dump the fish oil in the
forks and put in new oil and progressive springs.

Kurt


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Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 12:30:15 -0600
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Moab...Part I ...NKLR...

Well, the rumor is confirmed...I'm so glad these boys are ok, Ves what do you think?
Shawn, we can't put pics on the list, so send it to someone with a webpage....

Kurt

- -----Original Message-----
From: Shawn Lewis <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Tuesday, June 08, 1999 10:37 PM
Subject: Re: (klr650) Moab...Part I ...NKLR...


>>Biggest rumor:
>>   That one of the Lewis' brothers rode across Musselman Arch (on my watch)
>>in 30
>>mph winds...tell me it isn't true!
>Kurt,
>
>I'd tell you it isn't true...but I'd be lying. My brother, Marc, rode across
>first (I have pictures) and there was no way that I couldn't do it on the
>KLR. And, heck no, the winds weren't 30 mph. They seemed a lot higher than
>that. Tell me how to put a picture onto this e-mail stuff and I'll post it,
>although I did find out it's illegal(riding across the arch) after we did
>it. I knew it was stupid as we were doing it. Had a great time and
>appreciate your involvement in the rally.
>Shawn "Musselman Idiot" Lewis
>
>
>_______________________________________________________________
>Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com
>
>


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Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 12:40:54 -0700 (PDT)
From: Alex Jomarron <[e-mail]>
Subject: (klr650) AK departure

Greetings!

Well my KLR is now ready for the Alaska ride!
This evening I mounted the aluminum panniers. They look waaaaay cool on
the KLR. I think they're rather Tonka-like!

I'm probably going to forgo installing the IDS pipe. I'm afraid that I
won't have enough time to test it before leaving Wednesday. I'mconcerned
that with stock jetting that I might screw up something and I'll lose
power somewhere. So I'll wait until I get back.

Saturday I'm getting interviewed by the Chicago Tribune on a feature on
expedition motorcycle travel. I am told that the article will bepublished
in the Transportation section of the Sunday June 27 issue. I'm jazzed!
This is unbelievable!

Anyway, I'll be unsubbing Tuesday and be posting when I can to thelist.
Basic intinerary is: Omaha (Frank), Denver, Glenwood Springs(Strawberry
Fest), Moab (Trails & Fred!), SLC (Kurt), Reno (the 200), Portland,
Seattle (Seattlites), possibly Vancouver, Kamloops (Ged).
From there: Liard Hot Springs, Skagway, Dawson, possibly Inuvik,
Fairbanks, Prudhoe Bay, Denali, Anchorage, Homer, Seward (Kenai Fjords
NP), Valdez, Haines (Glacier Bay NP), Juneau, Pt Hardy, BC (3 days
kayaking w/ killer whales!!), Victoria BC, Cascades NP and then meandering
home.
Anyone hear from Stuart Heaslet???

Cheers,
===
Alex Jomarron
Oak Park, IL USA
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Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 14:06:47 -0600
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (klr650) '99 KLR For Sale...

OK, I admit it, I've been holding on to this one for myself but I just don't have the time
to do the swap of goodies. I kept thinking it would be only two days. Kimberly suggests it
would be closer to 2 weeks. It is pristine, owner is very motivated to sell. Tell him Kurt
sent you [phone], ask for Scott. It's in Kayesville, UT...just north of Salt Lake
City. You can store it at my place until you figure out how to get it home.

'99 KLR 2,000 miles, Cobra, Bash Plate, Gripsters, never down. Perfect. $3,700.

Kurt (sob)



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Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 14:10:20 -0600
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (klr650) FS '99 KLR

Daytime number for that '99 KLR [phone] (9-5) ...

Kurt


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Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 16:04:21 -0400
From: "Steamroller" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) AK departure

Best of luck.
Post when you can.
NY Pete
- -----Original Message-----
From: Alex Jomarron <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Date: Friday, June 11, 1999 3:41 PM
Subject: (klr650) AK departure


>Greetings!
>
>Well my KLR is now ready for the Alaska ride!
>This evening I mounted the aluminum panniers. They look waaaaay cool on
>the KLR. I think they're rather Tonka-like!
>
>I'm probably going to forgo installing the IDS pipe. I'm afraid that I
>won't have enough time to test it before leaving Wednesday. I'mconcerned
>that with stock jetting that I might screw up something and I'll lose
>power somewhere. So I'll wait until I get back.
>
>Saturday I'm getting interviewed by the Chicago Tribune on a feature on
>expedition motorcycle travel. I am told that the article will bepublished
>in the Transportation section of the Sunday June 27 issue. I'm jazzed!
>This is unbelievable!
>
>Anyway, I'll be unsubbing Tuesday and be posting when I can to thelist.
>Basic intinerary is: Omaha (Frank), Denver, Glenwood Springs(Strawberry
>Fest), Moab (Trails & Fred!), SLC (Kurt), Reno (the 200), Portland,
>Seattle (Seattlites), possibly Vancouver, Kamloops (Ged).
>>From there: Liard Hot Springs, Skagway, Dawson, possibly Inuvik,
>Fairbanks, Prudhoe Bay, Denali, Anchorage, Homer, Seward (Kenai Fjords
>NP), Valdez, Haines (Glacier Bay NP), Juneau, Pt Hardy, BC (3 days
>kayaking w/ killer whales!!), Victoria BC, Cascades NP and then meandering
>home.
>Anyone hear from Stuart Heaslet???
>
>Cheers,
>===
>Alex Jomarron
>Oak Park, IL USA
>_________________________________________________________
>Do You Yahoo!?
>Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
>
>
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>Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to [e-mail] for info.
>


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Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 13:32:49 -0700
From: Michael Wehner <[e-mail]>
Subject: (klr650) Replace Front Brake Line

Hi all.  I enjoyed meeting a lot of you at Moab.  For a new rider, it was
quite an educational experience.  Thanks to all who contributed advice.

This weekend I am planning on making some mods to my KLR650.  They are:

Replace the front brake line with a steel braided line (bought one from
Fred)
     - Can someone please point me to set of instructions online?  (I have
the Speed Bleeders already)
Move the fuse box to a more accessible location
     - Again, any suggestions?
Remove the Moose bash plate and make the trim necessary to allow fitting the
Dual Star center stand
     - How much has to be removed?

Thanks in advance.  This is my first post...hope it works.

LA Michael
[e-mail]
99 KLR650 (CA model)

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Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 17:17:59 -0400
From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Juan_Cort=E9s?= <[e-mail]>
Subject: (klr650) Engine modifications

Hi all of the list, I am very impressed about the spectacular experience =
that you have enjoyed (or some of you) in Moab. I am so far to join you =
some time.

I would like to ask if some of you have any experience in modifying the =
engine, it is putting a piston oversized which cause an increment in cc. =
and horsepower.
I always read magazines for dirt bikes in which appears a lot of pistons =
as WISECO to replace the original ones in XR650 and other bikes.  It is =
possible to do in the KLR?
I can imagine that some magic can be done, as well BMW increased the =
F650 performance for the Paris Dakar bikes, from 46hp to 75hp. Touratech =
has a kit for BMW F650 that gives 60hp.

Any input will be appreciated.

Thanks and regards form Chile

Juan
A12 CA Model


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Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 12:49:48 -0600
From: "Pokluda, Gino F" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (klr650) Fork and Disk Protectors

>>I wonder if this would fit over the extremely Hink MAP rotor.
Anyone have one yet?
b<<

I have a MAP on mine.  Really does help.

Gino


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Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 14:35:05 -0700
From: "Jeff & Lisa Walker" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Replace Front Brake Line

>Replace the front brake line with a steel braided line (bought
one from
>Fred)
>     - Can someone please point me to set of instructions
online?  (I have
>the Speed Bleeders already)

No need for instructions really, its really straightforward.
Since you have a new bike, your brake resevoir screws won't be
rusted, so no worries.  Here's what to do:  put a suitable tube
or rubber line over the end of the current bleeder bolt down on
the brake and put the end of the tube in a container (I use a
mason jar).  Crack the bleeder bolt open and start pumping your
brake to get all the brake fluid out.  Once all the fluid is out,
dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way. (I put it in
with my used motor oil).  Now, replace the stock bleeder bolt
with your speed bleeder.  Unbolt the stock brake line at both
ends.  Take note of how it was routed.  I tried to reuse some of
the stock brake line retainers, but not all of them will be able
to slip over the end of the brake line.  Anyway, using the new
crush washers that should have come with the new line bolt the
new line in, but don't tighten the bolts down too hard, book
calls for 18 ft. lbs of torque.  Now, clean the resevoir with a
rag well, then remove the screws that hold the top on, being
careful not to strip these.  If you buggered them up at all here,
replace them now, because they will be impossible to remove in
the future if you don't.  So fill the resevoir with DOT3 brake
fluid, and close it.  Now you have to bleed all the air out of
the line.  You might have to refill the resevoir a couble of
times during this.  Not sure exactly how the speed bleeders work,
but I guess they are a one way check valve.  With the stock
bleeder, you squeeze and hold the brake lever, then crack the
bleeder bolt open, then close it before you let go of the brake
lever.  Anyway, make sure you get all of the air out, close up
the bleeder bolt, clean up any spilled brake fluid, then go ride
and enjoy!


Jeff


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