first trail ride

[Dennis Shell]

Morning all, Well, after a nasty little battle with my finance company, I won the law suit but lost the KLR. They sold it before the court date. That being said, I have some parts left over. If I could find a used KLR cheap I'd keep them, but, I will admit I have been coveting a Triumph Tiger. So, If someone knows of a cheap KLR please contact me , other wise I have the following parts: 2 sets (front and rear) stock dunlop tires, 2 Kawa. oil filters, Kawa trunk bag (little dusty but perfect) and a Clymers manual still in plastic. I guess I could put it on ebaybut I thought I'd give you guys first shot. Thanks, Dennis [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[GaryS]

Hi guys, I saw all the posts about the radiator fan. While doing my morning Craigslist surfing I came across this ad, no it's not me, I don't know the guy or anything else, I'm just trying to help. Compared to dealer prices these look pretty good?? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/574475758.html GaryS

[Ron and Brenda Moorhouse]

Are there good reliable vendors for regular replacement parts, such as oem footpegs, sidecase rubber grommets, choke lever assembly, etc or just the Dealers? Ron Moorhouse Modesto, CA

[Richard Bessey]

Based on my experience, I would go with Ebay as much as possible. I have heard good things about http://www.ronayers.com/ -- Regards, Richard Bessey System Administrator Vivio Technologies Ron and Brenda Moorhouse wrote:

> > Are there good reliable vendors for regular replacement parts, such > as oem footpegs, sidecase rubber grommets, choke lever assembly, etc > or just the Dealers? > > Ron Moorhouse > Modesto, CA > >

[John Biccum]

Many of us use Ron Ayres for OEM parts. http://www.ronayers.com I have spent a lot of money over the years with Ayres for Kawasaki parts. But lately I have started using Service Honda http://www.servicehonda.com for most of my OEM parts. Despite the "Honda" in their name, Service Honda is also a Suzuki, Yamaha and a Kawasaki dealer. At least for me in the Seattle area, they tend to be a week or so faster than Ayres on most orders. They tend to be the same price (about list price less 20%, plus shipping). I have Hondas and Suzukis in my stable as well as my KLR so I frequently combine brands of parts on a single order. Service also has a great online parts diagram support for all these makes. From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron and Brenda Moorhouse Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 08:00 To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Parts Are there good reliable vendors for regular replacement parts, such as oem footpegs, sidecase rubber grommets, choke lever assembly, etc or just the Dealers? Ron Moorhouse Modesto, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Richard Bessey]

I also vote for servicehonda.com, I have purchased from them before for Honda parts and have no complaints. Now that they do all of the other name brands, thats awesome! -- Regards, Richard Bessey System Administrator Vivio Technologies

[cactus_reese]

I've been very pleased with bikebandit.com and if you are an AMA member you get a discount at checkout. -Bryan --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Ron and Brenda Moorhouse wrote:

> > Are there good reliable vendors for regular replacement parts, such

as oem footpegs, sidecase rubber grommets, choke lever assembly, etc or just the Dealers?

> > Ron Moorhouse > Modesto, CA >

[E.L. Green]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Richard Bessey wrote:

> > Based on my experience, I would go with Ebay as much as possible. > > I have heard good things about > http://www.ronayers.com/

Ron Ayers is good if you're on the east coast, but if you're on the west coast, takes a long time to get stuff to you. I've made a couple of orders through BikeBandit ( http://www.bikebandit.com ) and they're a lot faster here on the west coast. If you're an AMA member their prices are about the same as Ron Ayers, if not slightly cheaper sometimes. If you're not an AMA member, you'll pay more. You should be an AMA member anyhow, since without the AMA the folks wanting to ban motorcycles from, like, *everywhere*, would have no opposition at all, right? http://www.ama-cycle.org/ my friends. -E

[Ron and Brenda Moorhouse]

Thanks for all the responses and choices. Ron Moorhouse Modesto, CA ________________________________ From: E.L. Green To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:27:12 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Parts

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, Richard Bessey wrote: > > Based on my experience, I would go with Ebay as much as possible. > > I have heard good things about > http://www.ronayers .com/ Ron Ayers is good if you're on the east coast, but if you're on the west coast, takes a long time to get stuff to you. I've made a couple of orders through BikeBandit ( http://www.bikeband it.com ) and they're a lot faster here on the west coast. If you're an AMA member their prices are about the same as Ron Ayers, if not slightly cheaper sometimes. If you're not an AMA member, you'll pay more. You should be an AMA member anyhow, since without the AMA the folks wanting to ban motorcycles from, like, *everywhere* , would have no opposition at all, right? http://www.ama- cycle.org/ my friends. -E [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Martin Earl]

OEW should have read, OEM. sigh. fat fingers, tri focals and high numbers on the b.day cake...

On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 8:04 AM, Martin Earl wrote: along the line of thought Mike has suggested--- Mike correctly suggests switching to a 14T c/s with the OEW 43T rear sprocket is a great idea/solution towards making the 'pig' fly.A 13 T c/s will work as well; make sure you place the wide side of the shouldered sprocket next to the case to give maximum chain clearance on the bearing boss. 4 of us used the 14/43 on the 2004 Great Divide Ride; later, 3 of us used the 13/43 combo on the 2008 Great Divide Ride, and for me, it was much better for the more difficult sections. Note: You might only get about 2K miles life/use out of the small sprocket due to its smaller circumference as compared to a 14, 15 or 16 T C/S.. Presently, I use a 14/46 combination which really gives the bike a better trail sense. I keep/switch to a 16T c/s sprocket if I am going to go long distance then switch back to 14T if I am going to do more low speed work. The switch takes about 20 m, some do it faster than 20m, and it keeps the RPM's lower for the long distance. Note: the 16/46 combo is just about the same ratio as the OEM 15/43. The JT, 46T is not readily available in the US, but 45 and 47 are and make great farkle adjustment to the KLR650. I will switch to the 47 rear when I run out of 46T sprockets. The only down side to this 14/46 combo is that you hit 5k rpms at about 60mph.Sustained rpm's over 5K usually leads to oil consumption. ymmv. I believe Fred can source the 13 or 14T sprockets, as well as JT 45, 47 rear sprockets.(I know) You will need 108 link change for a 45 or 46 link chain. Not sure if 108 link chain will work with a 47. as a parting note, make sure you O-ring chain is not to tight and cleaned after every ride.While the bike is on the side stand, the chain should be able to just touch the trailing edge of the black, swing arm protector at it trailing edge.Yes, that is looser thatn the owners manual suggest, but list-wisdom has correctly asserted, your bike parts last longer if the chain is a little looser than the OM suggest.Read more about the KLR faq's here:http://www.bigcee.com/ klr650faq.html m1. On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 1:15 AM, Mike Huber minoman59@... [DSN_KLR650] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Try a 14 tooth counter sprocket....It makes those hill climbs a little easier... Mike Huber [b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> on behalf of 'Coppola Md, Christopher P.' cpcoppola@... [DSN_KLR650] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, August 16, 2018 10:49 PM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] first trail ride

Got my 07 KLR into the woods: Bald Eagle State Forest in PA. Man I am exhausted! I had no idea how demanding it was. Should have taken more water and a buddy. Had a blast over the dirt and rocks. The hill climbs were much tougher than I thought. Turning around was tougher. I sheared off a bolt holding my left peg on and jammed the cable for the kickstand cutoff switch. that took a while to figure out. I have done a lot of rock crawling in jeeps where the strategy is pick a line and ease your way up it. On a bike it seems like the trick is just give it more throttle and hang on. It was a great day and I'm looking forward to more! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone IMPORTANT WARNING: The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard copies you may have created and notify me immediately by replying to this email. Thank you. Geisinger Health System utilizes an encryption process to safeguard Protected Health Information and other confidential data contained in external e-mail messages. If email is encrypted, the recipient will receive an e-mail instructing them to sign on to the Geisinger Health System Secure E-mail Message Center to retrieve the encrypted e-mail.