[dsn_klr650] intro. and n. al rides

[George Basinet]

Steve Anderson wrote:

> > > > Luckily, we were riding slow when I started losing oil. Seeing the > > oil pouring out of the bottom was not an encouraging thing to see . . > > I had visions of a rock hole in my cases. The wooden plug (and tape > > and zip ties) worked well in a pinch. Replacing the drain plug is a > > lot easier than patching a hole in the cases. I changed oil and > > filter when I got the new (metal) plug and didn't find any metal > > shavings or particles. > > What about wood particles? > >

Plugless, Most auto supply stores carry an adjustable rubber oil drain plug. It would work especially well if the threads got bugger up. George Escondido, CA

[CrazyDave]

On Sun, 16 Apr 2000 17:41:54 +1000, Ted Palmer wrote:

> emc4jhp@... wrote: > [...] > > Questions: Will switching just the front sprocket give enough gear > > reduction for tight trails and rocky hill climbs? > > It helps but may not be the complete answer for you. > If you routinely encounter these conditions then a bigger rear sprocket > as well as a smaller front would be the way to go. > > Mister_T >

I have a 14 tooth on the front and a 45 on the rear, I love it. It runs 4000 rpm at 55 mph. I dont run the freeways or any long distances. I am still getting around 52-54 mpg with stock pipe and jetting. crazydave....still trying to figure out the scanner _______________________________________________________ Get 100% FREE Internet Access powered by Excite Visit http://freelane.excite.com/freeisp