the vibration hunt (nklr)

[Spot ON]

> > >Paul, the proper KLR mentality is not to care > what > > your bike looks > > >like. This is a very important aspect of KLR > > ownership. Most of us > > >barely care when parts fall off, and we don't > care > > at all if they are > > >cosmetic parts. So if you can get your fairing > to > > fall off all by > > >itself, that's fine. > > >Randy

SO TRUE!!!! There is a brand new shiny BMW 05 GS in my garage that parks next to my KLR. I love going down to Mexico and coating my bike with mud and parking a little too close to his. I know it pisses him off because he complains to the valet. I'm looking for some week old road kill to stick in the forks to get the fumes going. Erik in San Diego __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com

[Paul E. Gerle]

Now THIS is the kind of insight I need to help me adapt to my new KLR ownership experience! Bravo! The plans I have for the KLR aren't purely cosmetic. Although there's a great aftermarket windscreen selection for the KLR, none of them would be confused with a barn door. I hope to add a high-end bar-mounted windscreen for some serious highway wind protection, and easily removable for hot weather and trail riding. The FJR was the finest bike I ever owned (#7) but my problem with it was that it was "too nice" to farkle much on. I'm happiest when jury-rigging something on my bike, and the FJR wasn't the right platform. The KLR is perfect for that. More importantly, while the FJR made me think I could ride cross-country at 1,000 miles a day, the sad truth was it had 5,800 miles on it in two years, and it never left Florida. 'Course, the KLR makes me think I'm gonna tour Alaska with Dr. Frazier someday... Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 08:57:50 -0600 From: "John Thompson" Subject: RE: Re: New to List KLR mentality = don't ask - just do it & ride it & tell everyone else if it works

>From: "Randy Shultz" >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New to List >Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:51:46 -0000 > >--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Paul E. Gerle" >wrote: > > > > Has anyone removed the fairing of the KLR650 and gone with an > > old-school headlight setup? > >--- > >Alright, that's enough. First we have a thread about waxing the >KLR. Then we have a thread about washing the KLR. Now this. I find >these posts disturbing. > >Paul, the proper KLR mentality is not to care what your bike looks >like. This is a very important aspect of KLR ownership. Most of us >barely care when parts fall off, and we don't care at all if they are >cosmetic parts. So if you can get your fairing to fall off all by >itself, that's fine. > >BTW, I have an SV650 naked headlight if you decide to try it on a >KLR, and I would love to see what it looks like. If you find out it >helps get chicks then forget everything I said above. > >Randy >

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[Paul E. Gerle]

OK, call me flighty. I bought a new bike today to replace the FJR, but alas, it wasn't a KLR, or a dual-purpose at all. I am now the proud owner of a 4,000 mile 2003 FZ1 ("bumble-bee" color) In the end, my street-bike me won out over my DP wanna-be me. You guys and this listr still rock! Thanks and good luck to all!

>Greetings, all! I just sold my 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 and I'm planning

on

>buying a DP, almost 95% sure a KLR, and I just joined the list. > >I live in St. Petersburg, FL and I've been riding street bikes for 25 >years. This list is great! > >I've read alot, and done most of the basic research on the KLR. I'm >pretty sure it's the bike for me. >

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[Mike Shaw]

Paul - You're gonna LOVE the FZ1 (although you should have looked for a faster Blue version) but don't write off the KLR's permanently. I've got one of each (retired and having a great time spending my kid's inheritance) and the Fizzie is great for almost everything EXCEPT Florida's sand/dirt/mud backroads. (Don't ask how I know). Anyhow, I really wanted something trail capable and that lead me to the KLR. Now, having had the FZ for about 3 years and the KLR for 1, if I had to choose only one bike, I honestly think I'd have to keep the KLR despite it's relative lack of sophistication and performance. That even though about 90% of my riding is on pavement. Fortunately, I don't have to choose at this point...multiple bike syndrome is something I have learned to live with. Enjoy your new ride....

----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul E. Gerle" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 6:57 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Re: New to List > OK, call me flighty. I bought a new bike today to replace the FJR, but > alas, it wasn't a KLR, or a dual-purpose at all. > > I am now the proud owner of a 4,000 mile 2003 FZ1 ("bumble-bee" color) > > In the end, my street-bike me won out over my DP wanna-be me. > > You guys and this listr still rock! > > Thanks and good luck to all! > > > > >>Greetings, all! I just sold my 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 and I'm planning > on >>buying a DP, almost 95% sure a KLR, and I just joined the list. >> >>I live in St. Petersburg, FL and I've been riding street bikes for 25 >>years. This list is great! >> >>I've read alot, and done most of the basic research on the KLR. I'm >>pretty sure it's the bike for me. >> > > > > __________________________________ > Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 > 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 > > > > > > >

[Jim]

Flighty, You'll be back, wait and see, and we'll still be here. --Jim A-15

> OK, call me flighty. I bought a new bike today to replace the FJR, but > alas, it wasn't a KLR, or a dual-purpose at all. > > I am now the proud owner of a 4,000 mile 2003 FZ1 ("bumble-bee" color) > > In the end, my street-bike me won out over my DP wanna-be me. > > You guys and this listr still rock! > > Thanks and good luck to all!

[fmichaelhilton]

Just purchased an 08 650 and want add bags. Plan on using Pelican cases but not sure of bag mounts. I have looked at Caribou mounts but would like mounts that fit closer, any suggestions? Pros/Cons of Pelican over other hard bags? Mike H Louisiana

[Jeff Saline]

On Tue, 13 May 2008 20:50:06 -0000 "fmichaelhilton" writes:

> Just purchased an 08 650 and want add bags. Plan on using Pelican > cases but not sure of bag mounts. I have looked at Caribou mounts > but > would like mounts that fit closer, any suggestions? Pros/Cons of > Pelican over other hard bags? > Mike H > Louisiana

<><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><><> Mike, Welcome to the list and KLR ownership. I don't know about the hard bags as Steve and I both use Ortlieb Dry Saddlebags. Bring that KLR up here in July for the BMW National and I'll show you a few places to drop it so you can get rid of the extra plastic. : ) Best, Jeff Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT

[fmhilton]

Jeff, I ought to have know that some one from the Airhead list would be lurking on the KLR site... Yes I will be at the Nationals, not sure about the KLR.... I am actually working off of my bike.. Ordered a Pelican 1500 box to put on the back to secure court orders and such.. I like the Orthlieb bags for off road. Mike H

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Saline" To: Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:17 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] New to list > On Tue, 13 May 2008 20:50:06 -0000 "fmichaelhilton" > writes: >> Just purchased an 08 650 and want add bags. Plan on using Pelican >> cases but not sure of bag mounts. I have looked at Caribou mounts >> but >> would like mounts that fit closer, any suggestions? Pros/Cons of >> Pelican over other hard bags? >> Mike H >> Louisiana > <><><><><><><><> > <><><><><><><><><><> > > Mike, > > Welcome to the list and KLR ownership. I don't know about the hard bags > as Steve and I both use Ortlieb Dry Saddlebags. > > Bring that KLR up here in July for the BMW National and I'll show you a > few places to drop it so you can get rid of the extra plastic. : ) > > Best, > > Jeff > > Jeff Saline > ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal > Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org > The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota > 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT >

[Jeff Saline]

On Tue, 13 May 2008 18:21:39 -0500 "fmhilton" writes:

> Jeff, I ought to have know that some one from the Airhead list would > be > lurking on the KLR site... Yes I will be at the Nationals, not sure > about > the KLR.... I am actually working off of my bike.. Ordered a Pelican > 1500 > box to put on the back to secure court orders and such.. I like the > Orthlieb > bags for off road. > Mike H

<><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><> Mike, What do you do when you have to arrest someone? Knowing you they get leashed to the rear rack and told to keep up. : ) On the KLR650 dot net site there is a thread going on about KLRs for LE use. I'm not the only airhead on this site. Looking forward to seeing you in July. Best, Jeff

[D Critchley]

Is "hunting for vibration" on a KLR related to that fine old Olympic event called "Shooting Fish jn a Barrell"? DC Mike Grace wrote:

> > >>I changed the rear bearings this morning and TADA it feels normal > again. I > thought I would share this with the group just in case someone is thinking > their KLR has more vibration than it should- check your wheel bearings > Sounds like good advice. > > General > > . > >