gdr ready

[Pat Schmid]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "mbarney" wrote:

> This brings up a question I've often wondered about. I have > loctited my subframe bolts, among others. When I give my bike a > thorough going-over before a trip, I generally check all of the > fasteners and tighten those that need it. If I tighten a bolt that > was previously loctited, does the rotation of the threads render the > loctite ineffective? Do I need to re-apply it each time I tighten a > bolt? > > What do you guys think? > > -Matt in Boise, ID

I do. I back the bolt out, clean up the threads and re-apply the loctite. With the way loctite works, it's really a one shot deal. Pat G'ville, NV

[davenoel70]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Pat Schmid" wrote:

> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "mbarney" wrote: > > This brings up a question I've often wondered about. I have > > loctited my subframe bolts, among others. When I give my bike a > > thorough going-over before a trip, I generally check all of the > > fasteners and tighten those that need it. If I tighten a bolt

that

> > was previously loctited, does the rotation of the threads render

the

> > loctite ineffective? Do I need to re-apply it each time I

tighten a

> > bolt? > > > > What do you guys think? > > > > -Matt in Boise, ID > > I do. I back the bolt out, clean up the threads and re-apply the > loctite. With the way loctite works, it's really a one shot deal. > > Pat > G'ville, NV

so I would think that any movement (even the slightest, maybe not even felt through the rachet) when checking the bolt would make th eloctite useless. Checking bolts for tightness would make them loose. I am asking here I am not telling. Any responses would be appreciated. Dave Labrador A16, A18

[Ramey]

when I did the GDR last year fuel was not a problem. At Atlantic City fuel was not available. Would have been 60 mi round trip. Made do. No problem. However, if there had been a subsequent screw up we would have been in doodoo. Lack of extra fuel limited some side trips. In order to do the whole ride there wasn't a lot of time for side trips. FWIW. Zac -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Arden Kysely Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 7:21 AM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: GDR ready Charles, FWIW, I've 'rewired' the straps on my Wolfman tank panniers so they fit beneath the Alfa bag on the on the back. I carry tools and such in the because they're a little difficult to get into in that location, but they're not in my way. __Arden P.S. to Guy --> Do you really think you'll need the gas? I haven't checked the maps for that route, but with a conservative KLR range of 200+ miles I can't imagine running out.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Charles Earl wrote: > Sounds like a great trip! > > I like the idea of being able to put more weight down > low. Usually, I'm more interested in being able to > carry lots of water as opposed to fuel. I was > wondering about the comfort, because, with my Ortlieb > saddlebags sitting on the strap bothered me, like a > board under my butt. I was able to position the > forward strap further back and a sheepskin cover helps > too. Of course, the tank pannier straps are a much > softer and thinner material. You've sparked my > curiosity, I'll have too see how my tankbags fit in > front of the saddlebags. > > Charles > > --- "Guy B. Young II" wrote: > > > Charles, > > > > Great Divide Ride, as in Continental Divide. Three > > of us from VA are headed to Roosville, MT to engage > > the trail, take it to Antelope Wells, NM, then head > > home. > > > > And no, I'm not quite loaded for bear - yet. The > > lead delivery system wasn't on the bike when this > > pix was taken. > > > > > > > > Actually, those added panniers don't bother me at > > all. Depending how you stand on the pegs and you > > position, they will come in contact with the back of > > your calves if you lean to the rear. Normally, no > > contact. > > > > FWIW - the one on the RH side is loaded with a > > gallon and half of water. The on the left has a > > gallon of fuel. > > > > Guy > > A16 > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Charles Earl > > Sent: Aug 10, 2005 12:57 AM > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] GDR ready > > > > Guy, you're looking loaded for bear. I'm sorry, what > > is GDR (I've missed alot of posts lately). > > > > How is that extra set of tank panniers treating you > > (leg room/seat comfort)? > > > > Charles > > > > > > > > Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 06:46:25 -0400 (GMT-04:00) > > From: "Guy B. Young II" > > > > Ready to roll: > > > > > http://www.mindspring.com/~gbyoung2/misc/klrstuff/GDR_bound.jpg > > > > ) > > > > Guy > > A16 - three to go........ > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links