transmission woes

[Stephen North]

Your question has been answered in this very thread strand. Stitches Afloat LLC 4580 Harbor Road Shelburne Vermont 05482 802-985-9547 www.stitchesafloat.com stitchesafloat@...

On Feb 27, 2013, at 2:22 PM, Andy Walling wrote: > 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] >> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[D Critchley]

Thank you, I was thinking the same thing. I don't think that the answer to "How do I dye my hair green" should be "Hair should be left natural" unless of course, you are some-bodies mother. DC DC

On 27/02/2013 11:11, 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]

[Andy Walling]

What kind of work would require removing the stand? People have done motor swaps with a stand installed. So far I've heard no convincing arguments against having one.

On Feb 27, 2013 12:20 PM, "D Critchley" wrote: > ** > > > Thank you, I was thinking the same thing. I don't think that the answer > to "How do I dye my hair green" should be "Hair should be left natural" > unless of course, > you are some-bodies mother. > DC > > DC > > On 27/02/2013 11:11, 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] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Khoury]

My only arguments would be added weight and something else hanging off the bottom of the bike to get caught on stuff. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "Andy Walling" Cc: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 1:14:17 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Welding a centerstand on a 2002KLR..... What kind of work would require removing the stand? People have done motor swaps with a stand installed. So far I've heard no convincing arguments against having one. On Feb 27, 2013 12:20 PM, "D Critchley" wrote: > ** > > > Thank you, I was thinking the same thing. I don't think that the answer > to "How do I dye my hair green" should be "Hair should be left natural" > unless of course, > you are some-bodies mother. > DC > > DC > > On 27/02/2013 11:11, 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] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Members Map https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212558560286766214899.0004d0fa9f1732283bb6f&msa=0&ll=38.522384,-109.489746&spn=6.831383,9.624023Yahoo! Groups Links

[Bogdan Swider]

>What kind of work would require removing the stand? People have done >motor >swaps with a stand installed.

I'm one of those people. Removing and re-installing the motor was make easier by the center stand. Same goes for water pump work, valve lash inspections ..I could go on but you get the point. About the only group I would caution against would be those with bad backs. My German made 5 Star is not super easy to activate. Bogdan

[bigburlybaldbeardedbiker]

Andy Walling asked:

>So whats the reason not to have a center stand?

If the centerstand catches on anything, it tends to tear off your foot-pegs. Of course, if you've already welded on your centerstand, or are already using 12mm bolts with heli-coils to hold your foot pegs on, that probably won't happen. But it is a very common problem with the stock bolts. Paul Streeter [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Eddie]

Center Stand or Not? It seems we have a rift among us..., may I suggest that we take a vote on this; "Center Stand, Yea or Nay" You know, like we did when the USA was a democracy unlike today were we have a............ wait, wait, better not get into politics, lets just stick to "Center Stand, Yea or Nay" I vote Yea. So, thus far its Yea one (1), Nay zero (0). BTW, I have a bolted (and welded) on Center Stand - and I love it! I am not worried about "bottoming out" - I avoid eating too many Banana Sandwiches....... next we will be debating peanut butter "Chunky or Smooth". I vote smooth. Eddie New Orleans

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Stephen North wrote: > > 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@... >

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "gremoby61" wrote: SNIP> > I intend to take a trip to the Baltic through Berlin this summer, visiting all the former soviet fighter bases that used to be in the DDR.... SNIP> > Harry, Ramstein, Germany > 2002 KLR > Hey Harry, I hate you. wink. I was stationed in Italy, and then Spain but was to responsible to own a motorcycle and vist great and wonderful places. 'Johnny' knew how to work and not much else. = makes Johnny a dull boy. Advice. here is a few basic ones. Make sure your bike has the chain/sprockets, tires that will last the entire trip without replacement. Carry spare tubes, tireirons, inflation device and know how to change a flat. (That way you wont need to. grin.) Field test your raingear before the trip. Take enough riding clothes to account for the worst possible conditions. Keep an eye on your tire pressure religiously. Ride like no one sees you. They don't. Take lots of pictures. The camera never forgets. Stop riding when you are tired; reguardless of how many, how few miles you have ridden. Look where you want to go. = not at what you want to miss. Load your bike, go for a 3 mile ride, come back and leave 1/3 of what you packed for the 3 mile trip. revmaaatin. ah, remind me of that last item in June.

[mark ward]

Peanut butter: Small bits like the OLD days, Not BIG CHUNKS like the last 20yrs. Do NOT make me mad and shove a banana in your tail pipe, It TWEETS enough already. LOL

--- On Wed, 2/27/13, eddie wrote: From: eddie Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Welding a centerstand on a 2002KLR..... To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 10:43 PM Center Stand or Not? It seems we have a rift among us..., may I suggest that we take a vote on this; "Center Stand, Yea or Nay" You know, like we did when the USA was a democracy unlike today were we have a............ wait, wait, better not get into politics, lets just stick to "Center Stand, Yea or Nay" I vote Yea. So, thus far its Yea one (1), Nay zero (0). BTW, I have a bolted (and welded) on Center Stand - and I love it! I am not worried about "bottoming out" - I avoid eating too many Banana Sandwiches....... next we will be debating peanut butter "Chunky or Smooth". I vote smooth. Eddie New Orleans --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Stephen North wrote: > > 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]

[mark ward]

I would say Your type of riding should be a big factor. If riding over, JUMPS,and BUMPS, And BOULDERs Like John does, i would think NO. Basic, dirt roads, Trails and pavement If you want to spend the money for the extra luxury, (As WE ALL, HAVE MANY FARKELS) Then Sure go for it. I'm still undecided for now. Hows that song go? ........"I get by, with a little help from my friends". and a stick here and there. LOL

--- On Wed, 2/27/13, pdstreeter@... wrote: From: pdstreeter@... Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Welding a centerstand on a 2002KLR..... To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 10:30 PM Andy Walling asked: >So whats the reason not to have a center stand? If the centerstand catches on anything, it tends to tear off your foot-pegs. Of course, if you've already welded on your centerstand, or are already using 12mm bolts with heli-coils to hold your foot pegs on, that probably won't happen. But it is a very common problem with the stock bolts. Paul Streeter [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]