[dsn_klr650] yeehah! finally got me a klr!
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2000 10:03 am
At 10:43 AM -0400 6/12/2000, Zachariah Mully wrote:
Congrats! Looks like you struck a fair deal.>Listers- > Big weekend for me... Finally picked up my KLR.
Used KLRs rarely do. I carry the following in a tool wrap: small 8,10,12,13,14,15,17,19mm open-end wrenches 7" Vise-Grips 5-in-1 screwdriver genuine Knipex 8"pliers spark plug wrench tiny 1/4" drive ratchet with 6" extension, 8, 10, 12mm sockets two 6" tire levers jack-knife style allen wrench assortment spoke wrench magnet These are the only tools I use (except for torque wrench in the garage) when working on my KLRs, so I know what I have and what I need if I have to do work on the road/trail. Also, this kit only is for use with the KLRs and I never borrow a tool from it to work on a car or lawnmower, etc. I also wear a Leatherman type tool on my belt when I ride.> 1) My first question is the bike did not come with the toolkit.
Another surprise. You don't need it, but you will want the Kawasaki factory service manuals( KLR600 base manual plus 650 supplement). Shop around for the best price; they sometimes show up on ebay really cheap. I got the base manual for $10.00 at a local shop.> 2) My bike didn't come with the owners manual either.
What's next weekend? Mark B2 A2> 3) Is the GIVI KLR bracket or good, or is the "other" better? I >know that someone asked about this a few weeks ago, but it wasn't made >clear in that conversation. > >I am sure that I will discover more as learn the bike, but I can't wait >for next weekend!