transmission woes

[bigburlybaldbeardedbiker]

For now, let's call it May 4. Paul From: greg saunders To: , klr dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Date: 02/26/2013 01:10 PM Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Welding a centerstand on a 2002KLR..... Hey Paul, Have you chosen a date for Tech Day yet? I guess I'm assuming you plan to have it. And I'm not trying to rush you, just trying to be sure and have that Saturday free so I can come. Thanks, Greg To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com From: pdstreeter@... Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:40:29 -0600 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Welding a centerstand on a 2002KLR..... On a trip to Baja, my footpeg broke off and I ended up getting it and my centerstand welded on. It worked out fine for a few years, including pulling the engine. Later on, I parted out that bike and ground off the weld to remove the centerstand and sell the frame. It worked out just fine. And, despite what Jud says, I really like to have a centerstand on my KLR. Paul Streeter [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[kaykuri]

Ooops. Looks like I left out the bit I was referring to...

> "Is this a good idea?" No, not because welding will hurt > the bike, but because a center stand on a KLR is a bad idea.

Curious because my impression is that a center stand is pretty handy for field maintenance, etc.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, John Weisgerber wrote: > > At the risk of starting "one of those threads," this just screams for explanation > > John > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Jud]

We might end up having to call it Cinco de Mayo, because they will probably celebrate it on the Saturday.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, pdstreeter@... wrote: > > For now, let's call it May 4. > > Paul > > > > > From: greg saunders > To: , klr dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 02/26/2013 01:10 PM > Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Welding a centerstand on a 2002KLR..... > > > > Hey Paul, > > Have you chosen a date for Tech Day yet? I guess I'm assuming you plan to > have it. And I'm not trying to rush you, just trying to be sure and have > that Saturday free so I can come. > > Thanks, > > Greg > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > From: pdstreeter@... > Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:40:29 -0600 > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Welding a centerstand on a 2002KLR..... > > > On a trip to Baja, my footpeg broke off and I ended up getting it and my > centerstand welded on. It worked out fine for a few years, including > pulling the engine. > > Later on, I parted out that bike and ground off the weld to remove the > centerstand and sell the frame. It worked out just fine. > > And, despite what Jud says, I really like to have a centerstand on my KLR. > > Paul Streeter > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[achesley43@ymail.com]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Bogdan Swider wrote:

> > I'll quote Gino Pakluda who started the newsletter whose readers and writers became the first klr group I know of, " Every motorcycle should have a center stand. " Gino was speaking ex cathedra. > > Bogdan

I remember Gino. Somewhere , lost to me , is a CD with the Geno Files on it. Sigh! Is he still around? Andy

[Stephen North]

You don't need a center stand. Adds weight and cost for no reason. Simple trail stand works just as well and sometimes better on uneven ground for trail side repairs. You don't even need a trail stand. There is usually something laying around where you are to prop up one side of the machine in conjunction with the side stand. Simple! Steve Stitches Afloat LLC 4580 Harbor Road Shelburne Vermont 05482 802-985-9547 www.stitchesafloat.com stitchesafloat@...

[mark ward]

AHHHH The age old Question....... Is a Banana sandwich Better with Mayo or "Miracle whip"? (Salad dressing), and are All salad dressings the same? PS. White, Wheat, or Rye? Thats one thing I LOVE about a KLR650, Like a "Subway Sub" there is NO "right way", And "Tomorrow" I can CHANGE IT A LITTLE OR ALOT!

--- On Wed, 2/27/13, Stephen North wrote: From: Stephen North Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Welding a centerstand on a 2002KLR..... To: "DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 2:23 PM You don't need a center stand. Adds weight and cost for no reason. Simple trail stand works just as well and sometimes better on uneven ground for trail side repairs. You don't even need a trail stand. There is usually something laying around where you are to prop up one side of the machine in conjunction with the side stand. Simple! Steve Stitches Afloat LLC 4580 Harbor Road Shelburne Vermont 05482 802-985-9547 www.stitchesafloat.com stitchesafloat@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Stephen North]

My only point is you don't NEED it. But if you WANT it then go for it!!!!!! Banana sandwich......?, not sure I want OR need that!!!!! I like peanut butter Stitches Afloat LLC 4580 Harbor Road Shelburne Vermont 05482 802-985-9547 www.stitchesafloat.com stitchesafloat@...

On Feb 27, 2013, at 9:36 AM, mark ward wrote: > > AHHHH The age old Question....... > > Is a Banana sandwich Better with Mayo or "Miracle whip"? (Salad dressing), and are All salad dressings the same? > > PS. White, Wheat, or Rye? > > Thats one thing I LOVE about a KLR650, Like a "Subway Sub" there is NO "right way", And "Tomorrow" I can CHANGE IT A LITTLE OR ALOT! > > > > > > --- On Wed, 2/27/13, Stephen North wrote: > > From: Stephen North > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Welding a centerstand on a 2002KLR..... > To: "DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 2:23 PM > > You don't need a center stand. Adds weight and cost for no reason. Simple trail stand works just as well and sometimes better on uneven ground for trail side repairs. You don't even need a trail stand. There is usually something laying around where you are to prop up one side of the machine in conjunction with the side stand. Simple! > Steve > > Stitches Afloat LLC > 4580 Harbor Road > Shelburne Vermont 05482 > 802-985-9547 > www.stitchesafloat.com > stitchesafloat@... > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Bogdan Swider]

This list is replete with center stand phobes. Can't you be tolerant the lifestyle of the "other" ? Bogdan [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Andy Walling]

So whats the reason not to have a center stand? Maintenance would be a PITA without one IMO, and roadside would be impossible. It's never caused any problems for me, only convenience. On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 10:11 AM, Bogdan Swider > wrote: > ** > > > > > This list is replete with center stand phobes. Can't you be tolerant the > lifestyle of the "other" ? > > Bogdan > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >

[Stephen North]

Read what I wrote. You don't NEED one. I didn't say you shouldn't have one. I'm plenty tolerant. You? Stitches Afloat LLC 4580 Harbor Road Shelburne Vermont 05482 802-985-9547 www.stitchesafloat.com stitchesafloat@...

On Feb 27, 2013, at 1:11 PM, Bogdan Swider wrote: > > > This list is replete with center stand phobes. Can't you be tolerant the lifestyle of the "other" ? > > Bogdan > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]