recall update

[Jake Wilson]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, greg saunders wrote:

> > > Regarding KLR650 saddles: Seventeen years ago I put a Russell Day-Long Touring saddle on a BMW R100RT and then put 104,000 miles on that bike without ever having a sore butt. With the stock seat my butt hurt on every ride. Five years ago I put a Russell on my KLR and haven't had a sore butt on that bike since. Last summer I rode the KLR (with D-606 tires) from St. Paul, MN to Montana then rode the North half of the CDR and then slabbed it home and never felt discomfort in any way. In my opinion a Russell is the perfect shape for the human anatomy. After that many miles in total comfort I think they look beautiful on any bike. If anyone wants to talk about Russell seats feel free to call me 612-296-7705. > > > > Ride safe, > > > > Greg >

~~~The Russell seat on your KLR, does it have the back rest? Just wondering.... Jake Reddick Fla. Beat LA

[transalp1@mindspring.com]

Final update on my 09's experience with the wiring harness/muffler bolt recall: I spoke with a rep. at Kawsaaki and he had me confirm there was a punch mark above the "J" in the VIN number. There was. The selling dealership simply had not filed the necessary paperwork on my particular bike yet. After checking the VIN punch and noticing the odd wire ties, I feel much better about my 9 day old KLR. The rep. also added that this work should be done by dealerships BEFORE new bikes are sold (once the recall bulletins were sent to them). My take is this: The "wait and see if it breaks and then we'll fix it" dealers apparently aren't playing by the rules. Next stop: the 600 mile servive and Eagle Mike doohickey upgrade. Gone ridin', eddie