[dsn_klr650] hand guard - the simple aluminum bar type

[Kurt Simpson]

> > Does anyone know if the wolfman is waterproof or comes with a cover? > > also is it magnetic? I love the mag. tank bag > > -neil

Hi Neil, it is not magnetic and it uses a waterproof cover... Kurt

[Rich Kickbush]

A few questions for Explorer owners Can anyone tell me how the explorer's straps sit when the bag is not on the bike? Do they flap around or is there some kind of securing system? Do the straps closest to the rider get in the way, or rub, especially when you're in the dirt and moving around your tank? And will the harness system hold a heavy tankbag secure when travelling on, say, rough washboard? Finally, does anyone know what changes they made with the old and the new Explorer? Sorry for all the questions, I'm just in search of the ultimate dirt touring tankbag...I'm using the Touratech model at the moment, gonna do a write up when I feel I've put it through enough rough stuff... Rich Jim Hyman wrote:

> Kurt, Neil, > > Wolfman has 2 styles of magnetic tank bags & a new "Explorer" > model for KLR/IMS/dual sport gas tanks. A new "Millenium" > fabric option is available for $25 more. Rain covers are > available for $17-$27. They also have tank paniers for $70. > Check it out at: > http://www.wolfmanluggage.com > > Professor A9 Federal Way, Wa. [USA] > > ---------------------- > --- "Kurt Simpson" wrote: > > > > Hi Neil, it is not magnetic and it uses a waterproof cover... > > > > ----------------------- > original message: > > > > > > Does anyone know if the wolfman is waterproof or comes with > a cover? also is it magnetic? I love the mag. tank bag > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! > 1. Fill in the brief application > 2. Receive approval decision within 30 seconds > 3. Get rates as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR > http://click.egroups.com/1/6628/6/_/911801/_/963344453/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com

[Jeffrey L. Walker]

hand guard - the simple aluminum bar type

Previously I had an Acerbis Rally Pro, new style, with spoilers on it, and I know now, that - although it is tough - it is totally useless when it comes to weather protection even with the spoilers on! Ladies and Gentlemen on the list, your thoughts and comments are most welcome!  

Might I suggest the Maier Pro's with the spoilers?  They have great weather protection, and are extremely tough.  I have my levers rotated downward just slightly, so the end balls are just on the underside of the aluminum bar.  (The clutch one sometimes rattles on it at idle, no biggie.)  The levers are full length, and completely inside the spoiler, which is very tough plastic and totally protects the levers.  I have smacked the bars on trees, and no damage at all, and had a couple of good low speed get offs too.  Point is that the handguards main job is to protect your hands, and with them set up this way, in the very unlikely event that you hit them hard enough to actually bend the lever, you are going to bending and breaking a whole lot more than that, so I don't see the need to cut the end balls off just to have the levers inside the aluminum handguard bar.  Almost every time a lever gets bent, it is bent backwards, and there is no chance of this happening with my set up, as the levers are enclosed by the spoilers.   As for weather protection, the spoilers protect so well that even in the winter I just use a thin pair of leather gloves without getting cold hands.  I was lucky that they came with the bike when I bought it.   Jeff