non-cog, nklr - wanted minolta tele-extender

[Dreas Nielsen]

Because rear wheel slides are easier to deal with than front wheel slides. Dreas

> -----Original Message----- > From: Brad Davis [mailto:bradcdavis@...] > Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 5:15 PM > To: Dreas Nielsen; KLR DSN List > Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] Tread Depth > > > Dreas, > Thanks. Why would you let the rear wear more than the > front? > Brad > > --- Dreas Nielsen wrote: > > I'll let the rear get considerably less than that, > > but don't let the front > > get under 2 mm. > > > > Yesterday I replaced my rear K750 (the third on this > > bike) and the tread > > depth in the center of the tire was just a bit under > > 1 mm after 6,970 miles. > > > > Dreas Nielsen > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail > http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[fixer dave]

After running full-knobby DOT approved rubber I think 4mm IS bald. "Subjective" is the key. If you only ride on pavement then replace the rubber before you get a ticket. If you're seriously into going places no man has gone before then you need real tires. As you bought a dual purpose bike, you probably fit somewhere in between so make your decision accordingly. I've ridden full dirt bikes for many a year and always enjoyed that "brand new" knobby traction. Tire bite in the rough stuff decreases noticeably after a few hours of riding - as soon as the leading corners of the knobs start to round off. Serious racers often replace their tires every event for this reason. When I used to run dual-sport tires, I would cringe when I saw a mud puddle - the tires would just load up and it was like riding on grease. Happy was the day my local dealer showed me that set of full-knobby Pirellis. "I can run THOSE on the street?" was my first question, I didn't even ask the price. You can bet I'll replace them long before any cop breaks out his tread depth gauge. David... new to list -- currently running a '90 KLR (bought new in '90) with no plans on changing. In a previous life I ran Honda XL and XRs. In my opinion, paved roads just connect my house to where I want to ride. (Victoria, BC. Canada)

> Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 14:36:42 -0500 (CDT) > From: RM >Subject: Re: Re: Tread Depth > > >On Tue, 10 Jul 2001, Dale Johnson wrote: > > >I usually wait till it's BALD.. > >"Worn-out" is only a state of mind - it's a very subjective thing. >

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[Mike Peplinski]

Just picked up a used KLR (A15). Love it. I now spend most of my time saying "Awe, that's all right" to my beloved BMW as I crank up the KLR for a spin. The front tire is a Dunlop something or another with knobby type tread. Ity works great, holds air and everything. There is obvious wear on the front tire. Looks normal with more wear on the center, and little nubbies still on the edges. At what point of tread wear should I get concerned? In the past I"ve dumped the bike tires when they crack cuz they never really wore out. This leads me to another question. The general talk in BMW parlance is "buy the best tire you can afford because you only have 2. If y ou're going to cheap out, don't do it on tires (or helmets)" BMWphiles swear by Metzlers, Avons, Connties and so on. All high price booties, yet the KLKR site supports the cheapie Kendas and IRC's. (This same philosophy goes with the oil too).Is thte KLR just that kind of bike or are some brand riders just more anal? Does Chen Shin make a tire for hogs? _________________________________________________________________ Get fast, reliable Internet access with MSN 9 Dial-up now 2 months FREE! http://join.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200361ave/direct/01/

[Guy B. Young II]

Folks: I am looking to buy, borrow, or steal a 2X or 3X tele-extender to fit the older (SRT) 200 series of Minolta SLR cameras. The specific camera it will be going on is an SRT-200. My daughter will be leaving for Africa this w/e and will be there a month working in the field (Kenya), and we'd like to add this accessory to allow her to get up front and personal with the widelife she'll be working around. If you happen to have such an attachment laying around that you'd be willing to part with for a bit, or permanently, please contact me off-List. TIA Guy Richmond, VA