explain me this .........

[David Critchley]

I bought a fuel cell with an 18 litre capacity and installed it on an old bike that I had by strapping it to the luggage carrier with metal strapping. 3/4 inch by 1/8 inch thick as I recall. When I got my KLR I switched it over to that, but took it off as redundant, considering the range of a KLR. I also have a Suzuki Savage, (and there is a case for a fuel cell). I am currently waiting for an add-on tank, (13 litre), from Tourtank, (or Touratank) which should help a lot. As to the danger of carrying extra fuel, surely a well-made container, securely attached, should pose no extra problem. Cordially DC Tim Bontrager wrote:

>Based on feedback, I am agreeing that carrying extra fuel is a bad >idea. Bob's commentary about the possible dangers hits home. Also, >with regard to the Kolpin Fuel Pack Jr., the bottle looks well made, >but the caps look very poorly made. Therefore, I wouldn't be >comfortable using these in a horizontal position (even though it's >implied in the advertising that this is possible). > >--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Schulte" wrote: > > >>There has been some discussion in the past about carrying extra >> >> >fuel. Inevitably it comes out, it is not a good idea to carry extra, >and we have never come to a conclusion as to the best way to do it. > > > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >

[John Biccum]

I agree with the idea of using a well made container, securely attached. If I was going somewhere where I might need additional fuel I'd attach a Scepter 10 liter plastic jerry can to a package rack and call it good. The 20 liter version of these cans are used by the US military, Candaian military NATO etc. They are not cheap but they are robust. _____ From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Critchley Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 07:06 To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: extra fuel I bought a fuel cell with an 18 litre capacity and installed it on an old bike that I had by strapping it to the luggage carrier with metal strapping. 3/4 inch by 1/8 inch thick as I recall. When I got my KLR I switched it over to that, but took it off as redundant, considering the range of a KLR. I also have a Suzuki Savage, (and there is a case for a fuel cell). I am currently waiting for an add-on tank, (13 litre), from Tourtank, (or Touratank) which should help a lot. As to the danger of carrying extra fuel, surely a well-made container, securely attached, should pose no extra problem. Cordially DC Tim Bontrager wrote:

>Based on feedback, I am agreeing that carrying extra fuel is a bad >idea. Bob's commentary about the possible dangers hits home. Also, >with regard to the Kolpin Fuel Pack Jr., the bottle looks well made, >but the caps look very poorly made. Therefore, I wouldn't be >comfortable using these in a horizontal position (even though it's >implied in the advertising that this is possible). > >--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com,

"Bob Schulte" wrote:

> > >>There has been some discussion in the past about carrying extra >> >> >fuel. Inevitably it comes out, it is not a good idea to carry extra, >and we have never come to a conclusion as to the best way to do it. > > > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map at: http://www.frappr http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650>

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[Tim Bontrager]

I emailed Kolpin customer service. Here's there reply: Tim, You are correct, they will leak if they are horizontally. They can be stacked vertically side by side. Any other quesitons please let us know. Thanks, Customer Service

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Priest" wrote: > > Reading the description: > > # Fits flat on ATV rack or mounts on the ATV Water/Fuel Pack Bracket > # Sturdy construction allows additional gear to be stacked on top of pack > # Fuel Packs may be stacked for added storage capacity > > Sounds like it CAN be used flat - the picture simply shows it mounted > upright on the bracket I assume... > > Jim > > On 4/6/07, Tim Bontrager wrote: > > I've been looking for a good way to carry more fuel too. I found the > > Kolpin Fuel Pack Jr. http://www.kolpinpowersports.com/acc.html > > I holds 1.25 gallons. However, it looks like it's only good in a > > vertical position. I would like something like this that can be > > carried flat on a luggage rack. BTW, the also have similar cans for >

[Tengai Mark Van Horn]

At 3:53 PM +0000 5/14/08, Tumu Rock wrote:

>--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "E.L. Green" wrote: >....New York City is the center of >> the advertising world in the United States. For four months of the >> year riding a motorcycle in New York City is pretty much impossible >> due to the nasty winter weather. > >Actually riding year round in NYC is pretty easy. You just have to >bundle up. You'll rarely go faster than 30 mph anyway so windblast >is negligible. Dress for the weather and you're fine. Snowfall is >cleared pretty damn quick and for those rare blizzards, there's still >the subway. I did it for several years just because it was more >pleasant (even on the worst days) than waiting in the subway stations >for overcrowded trains. > >da Vermonster (f/k/a dat brooklyn bum)

Plus, if you run studs like a few of us did, you can easily ride year 'round and have fun doing it. Some folks may recall that I did my daily commute on the KLR for 56 months straight without ever opting for the car. Centrral PA winters can get pretty harsh. Some guys are more robust than others. I think Tumu's even willing to ride on icy roads with bald tires in a whiteout! Mark