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klr650-digest        Wednesday, August 18 1999        Volume 02 : Number 733



Re: (klr650) Kenda K270 tires
Re: (klr650) Scottoiler-bilinkular lubing (nklr)
Re: (klr650) Scottoiler-bilinkular lubing (nklr)
Re: [Fwd: Re: (klr650) Harley dealers NKLR (was Al Phipps and KLR)]
Re: (klr650) NKLR mexico (myths vs reality)
Re: (klr650) NKLR mexico (myths vs reality)
(klr650) Re: Dual Star , last post NKLR
(klr650) List growth...
(klr650) hard case saddle bag for KLR-650
Re: (klr650) NKLR mexico (myths vs reality)
Re: (klr650) Re: Dual Star , last post NKLR

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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 16:26:24 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (klr650) Kenda K270 tires

In a message dated 8/18/99 10:48:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[e-mail] writes:

> I recently ordered a pair of Kenda K270 tires for my KLR 650.  Is anybody
>  currently using these tires/have any experience with them?

I've been using them since last summer and am on my second rear, the rear
seems to be good for about 4000 miles for my riding style.  The tires are
definately a compromise on the street as regards handling.  The reasons I
like them have to do with the 6-ply construction with 4-ply sidewalls, in
several baja trips I have not had a sidewall puncture.  They also have good
rim protection molded in.  Because of the stiff sidewalls I have had no
problem running 15 lbs front and 18 rear pressure with out rim locks when
riding off pavement.  Another reason is price, a rear costs me $53.00 mounted
and balanced from my local shop when I take the wheel in off the bike.  Front
(I use a 3.25) costs $31.00.  This tire is not for someone who runs mostly on
pavement but for my usage I am very pleased.  For an opposing view I know
that Alex expressed dissatisfaction with these tires for his Alaska trip.
Kurt Grife
Avila Beach, Ca


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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 13:35:24 -0700
From: "Arne Larsen" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Scottoiler-bilinkular lubing (nklr)

> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Alex Jomarron <[e-mail]>
> > Subject: (klr650) Scottoiler-bilinkular lubing
> >
> >
> > > I believe a fix is in order. Here's my idea to begin the
> > > debate: Splice the oil feeder line midway on the swingarm, run a line
> > > under the swingarm and run it to deliver oil to the inboard side. One
> must
> > > probably increase the flow to compensate for lubing both sides.
> > > So whaddya think?????
> >
> > This would work.  I would consider splicing the line at the source
> though -
> > right at the resevoir in order to better equalize the flow through the
> > tubes.  If you tee'd off the main line, the main would still get 2/3rds
of
> > the juice, which of course would be better than it was.
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Arne
>
>
> I have a better idea (?)  Why not buy two Scottoilers and splice in the
> vacuum fitting.  This way you could control the oil to each side of the
> chain.  On days where you have a hard wind from the left side you could
just
> crank up the left oiler and your chain would still get enough oil.  Maybe
> you could have an accessory Scottoiler and run a line up to the clutch
> cable, suspension linkage and steering bearings.  Also run a line up to
your
> billfold to ease out all that extra money to me.  ;<)
>
> Fred  (you can call me cash $$$$)

No, no, no...  Modify the KLR to accept two carburators - then run a
scottoiler from each.  This would eliminate splicing the vacuum line.

Arne


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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 14:51:36 -0600
From: "Fred Hink" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Scottoiler-bilinkular lubing (nklr)

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Arne Larsen <[e-mail]>
To: <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: (klr650) Scottoiler-bilinkular lubing (nklr)


> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Alex Jomarron <[e-mail]>
> > > Subject: (klr650) Scottoiler-bilinkular lubing
> > >
> > >
> > > > I believe a fix is in order. Here's my idea to begin the
> > > > debate: Splice the oil feeder line midway on the swingarm, run a
line
> > > > under the swingarm and run it to deliver oil to the inboard side.
One
> > must
> > > > probably increase the flow to compensate for lubing both sides.
> > > > So whaddya think?????
> > >
> > > This would work.  I would consider splicing the line at the source
> > though -
> > > right at the resevoir in order to better equalize the flow through the
> > > tubes.  If you tee'd off the main line, the main would still get
2/3rds
> of
> > > the juice, which of course would be better than it was.
> > > Cheers,
> > >
> > > Arne
> >
> >
> > I have a better idea (?)  Why not buy two Scottoilers and splice in the
> > vacuum fitting.  This way you could control the oil to each side of the
> > chain.  On days where you have a hard wind from the left side you could
> just
> > crank up the left oiler and your chain would still get enough oil.
Maybe
> > you could have an accessory Scottoiler and run a line up to the clutch
> > cable, suspension linkage and steering bearings.  Also run a line up to
> your
> > billfold to ease out all that extra money to me.  ;<)
> >
> > Fred  (you can call me cash $$$$)
>
> No, no, no...  Modify the KLR to accept two carburators - then run a
> scottoiler from each.  This would eliminate splicing the vacuum line.
>
> Arne


Now, why didn't I think of that???  Maybe because the carburators are on
back order and I have the Scottoilers in stock.... ;<\

Fred


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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 13:46:12 -0700
From: "Arne Larsen" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: (klr650) Harley dealers NKLR (was Al Phipps and KLR)]

> James Chan wrote:
> >
> > Dear Jeff,
> > Was once asked in a "round-about" way to become a Hell's Angel... yes
they
> > are here as well... but the H-As' over here are really sweet guys
>
Chris adds:

> Funny how it's a perspective thing, on my end a long tradition of murder
> for hire, crystal meth production/distribution, abductions, and general
> violent disruptive behavior is not sweet but to each his own.  Then
> again I do not want nor will ever own a Harley, probably the missing
> corrupted DNA that's kept me out of prison all these years that causes
> it.  ABATE pal, til they peel the bike from your cold dead fingers...heh
> heh heh uh heh cooool.
>
> Don't even try the 'lonesome returning vets from the war' story on me
> btw, I have a long background and understanding in gang intelligence and
> general thuggery.
________________________

Around here you can also add child pornogrophy, prostitution, and a nifty
little import/export business where they trade our high grade - high T.H.C.
level marahuana (Canadian spelling) straight across for up, down, W.H.Y.

H.A.'s are gangsters and with an intricate organized criminal network.  You
don't advance within the organization unless you've done hard time -
preferrably murder.

Cheers,

Arne
http://homepages.msn.com/YosemiteDr/alarsen    MAC-D Page




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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 15:59:28 -0500
From: "Lance Corbit" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) NKLR mexico (myths vs reality)

No doubt here that their reality IS what you see on the big screen huh?
It's the same thing I deal with when someone sees me on my KLR and says
something to the effect of: "You're gonna kill yourself on that THING"
or
"Gee, I sure hope you don't go off road with the THING"
Uh, No. I just bought it to look cool on the highway!
and it's not a THING it's a bike.

Lance Corbit
Nebraska M2R rider

- ----- Original Message -----
From: dan shaw <[e-mail]>
To: advtour <[e-mail]>; KLR650 Mailing list
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 3:17 PM
Subject: (klr650) NKLR mexico (myths vs reality)


>
> hello friends,
>
> well, im gearing up for the trip to mexico. the amount of support ive
> gotten from these 2 lists has been great! Thank you everyone!
>
> this friday will be my last day online, and also my last day at work.
> its interesting though, the things ive been hearing from fellow
> co-workers about my upcoming trip. i work as an engineer in a
> professional setting, and most of the stuffed shirts around here use
> there 2 weeks vacation  a year going to florida for the winter or maine
> in the summer. most of my co-workers over the age of 35 have told me
> that im crazy for biking alone to mexico (im 25), and i must have a
> death wish. (it was shocking enough to them when i sold my car and used
> the klr to commute everyday). ive heard all these typical stories about
> how if you go anywhere besides cancun or acupoco, then the locals will
> steal all your stuff, then kidnap you and if your not killed, youll end
> up in a mexican jail for the next 50 years. some of the other here even
> tell me i should bring a gun! (not a good idea i would say)
>
> i realize mexico can be a  tough place, but its interesting to see how
> different types of people look at things.
>
> when people here tell me that what im doing is gonna riun my career as
> an engineer if not kill me i just say, hey, im not gonna waste my life
> living in a nice sterile cubicle everyday, and have my weeks highlight
> being going to the movies saterday evening.
>
> ok, anyway, thanks again everyone.
>
> dan
>
> the more you live, the less you die
>
>
>
>
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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 14:10:49 -0700
From: Tobin Lampson <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) NKLR mexico (myths vs reality)

dan shaw wrote:
>
> hello friends,
>
> well, im gearing up for the trip to mexico. the amount of
support ive
> gotten from these 2 lists has been great! Thank you
everyone!
>
> this friday will be my last day online, and also my last
day at work.
> its interesting though, the things ive been hearing from
fellow
> co-workers about my upcoming trip. i work as an engineer
in a
> professional setting, and most of the stuffed shirts
around here use
> there 2 weeks vacation  a year going to florida for the
winter or maine
> in the summer. most of my co-workers over the age of 35
have told me
> that im crazy for biking alone to mexico (im 25), and i
must have a
> death wish. (it was shocking enough to them when i sold
my car and used
> the klr to commute everyday)........
snip
> the more you live, the less you die

Dan the Man,
        Best of the Best on your adventure. It is a good
time of life to be doing what you are. Hotter than ell though in Mex
right now.
        I had the pleasure of meeting a BMW rider who had
just finished a three month, 12,000 mi, solo tour of Mexico. He had left
credit card info with a trusty shop who sent him a tire at one point,
other than that he just camped before dark, and had no problems.
        If you go through Puerto Vallarta there is one bar
downtown run by an american named Mike Schaeffer.....tell him I said
howdy. The only Gringo Cantina Patron around I'm told.
        Perhaps you could get us some trip reports....???
                Good Luck.......           Toby Lampson

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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 17:07:39 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (klr650) Re: Dual Star , last post NKLR

<< >>HEY NOW.  I never talked to Mike.  Someone on our list, I forget who,
 reported that he received abusive treatment when talking to Mike. I
 referenced that.  And I applaud the individual for letting our group know of

 a vendor who does not meet the expectations of (at least one) customer.
 Gino, please get the facts straight.  << >>

Let's not forget that the gentleman who called DualStar wasn't even a
customer of theirs, he was a third party. I think he had no right to call
them in the first place.That seems to be the bottom line of this whole deal
to me. I mean, lets all get together for breakfast at Denny's and if the eggs
are runny, let's call the chicken ranch and throw a fit!! Am I making any
sense to anyone or am I a " pontificating windbag" ?

Stuart Mumford
CA Stu A13 <-- I am this list's #1 fan.

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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 15:14:50 -0600
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (klr650) List growth...

The KLR list continues to grow well. We are now at 442 subscribers and
growing each day. I appreciate people spreading the word, there are a lot of
riders out there who haven't heard of us yet.

Peace to all,

Kurt


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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 15:24:45 -0600
From: Istvan Szlany <[e-mail]>
Subject: (klr650) hard case saddle bag for KLR-650

Hello!


I'm planning to do some touring with my 99 KLR-650, and I'll need some hard
case saddle bags. I heard that GIVI doesn't make racks for my bike and the
rest of the manufacturers are a little too pricey for me. (Honestly I just
got my car crashed and almost all my money is gone now) I'm also thinking
about some home-made hard saddle bags, but my big concern is that the 3 (or
4) bolts I can use for mounting the rack is pretty much ON ONE STRAIGHT LINE
instead of a nice stable triangle. Does anybody have a suggestion how to do
this, what to make a hard saddle bag from, how to fix it in a way that if
get over-excited and fall, it won't bend inward.  I believe that home-made
rack & hard saddle bag is not necessary a bad solution.

I'm new on this list and I realize that this topic must have been around for
about a thousand times, but I just can't deal with 1200+ items on the
archive.  If you can point me in the right direction, that would be much
appreciated.  If you don't wish to bother the list with your answer, then
e-mail me directly to [e-mail].  I'm in Calgary, btw.

Thanks in advance!

Cheers,


            istvan

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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 14:33:23 -0700
From: "Arne Larsen" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) NKLR mexico (myths vs reality)

- ----- Original Message -----
From: dan shaw <[e-mail]>
To: advtour <[e-mail]>; KLR650 Mailing list
<[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 1:17 PM
Subject: (klr650) NKLR mexico (myths vs reality)


>
> hello friends,
>
> well, im gearing up for the trip to mexico. the amount of support ive
> gotten from these 2 lists has been great! Thank you everyone!
>
> this friday will be my last day online, and also my last day at work.


Do you mean like, for good?  Say it ain't so.  Take a laptop with you or
something.  Actually, I've seen your website and the pictures of your very
pretty girlfriend... you'll be back!

Have a safe trip!

Arne


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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 14:38:06 -0700
From: "Arne Larsen" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Re: Dual Star , last post NKLR

Subject: (klr650) Re: Dual Star , last post NKLR


> Let's not forget that the gentleman who called DualStar wasn't even a
> customer of theirs, he was a third party. I think he had no right to call
> them in the first place.That seems to be the bottom line of this whole
deal
> to me. I mean, lets all get together for breakfast at Denny's and if the
eggs
> are runny, let's call the chicken ranch and throw a fit!! Am I making any
> sense to anyone or am I a " pontificating windbag" ?
>
> Stuart Mumford
> CA Stu A13 <-- I am this list's #1 fan.

You, my friend, are a pontificating windbag with a propensity towards
verbosity who happens to be making complete sense.
Thanks,

Arne


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