[dsn_klr650] new klr650 owner....new borg nklr

[Fred Hink]

[b]Steve,[/b] [b][/b]  [b]I sell the shims for $3.99 and also have the rotor pullers for about $10.  The shims are measured in mm.  The .05mm is equal to about .002 inch.  So you are correct, changing a shim 235 to a 245 will change your clearance about .004".[/b] [b][/b]  [b]Fred[/b]  

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] steve6018@... [b]To:[/b] DSN_klr650@egroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Saturday, July 29, 2000 5:24 PM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_klr650] valve shim problemmmmmmmmmmzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz just doin my first routine valve shim adjustment thang.....

[Toby Lampson]

John Hart wrote:

> Well guys I am now the beeming new owner of a slightly used 2000 > KLR650. I purchased at the dealer today. When I got there I found > that the Mileage was actually 2600 not 600. Since we were dealing on > #$3800 he took another $200 off. I think I got a fair deal. The bike > is in mint condition and even had a couple of extras on it. It had > the clearview windshield, and some foam handgrips.

We have confirmation of Borg shopping skills.

> I was real impressed with the handling of the bike on the way home. I > ran it 75mph-79mph and the bike was not too buzzie. It tracked > nicely. When I got close to home I hit some bad two lanes and some > gravel and it soaked it up with ease. It is amazing what a light > motorcyle is like. It is sure the oposite of the K12LT. Kind of like > going from a lexus to a 15 year old pickup. Of course you have sunday > shoes and work shoes right?

Old pickup cyberlink, check. Shoes, check.

> I am looking forward to getting comfortable with this bike. Kind of > had a scare. Did not know you had to pull the clutch in AND be in N > to start. Other than that I am going to buy the centerstand and skid > guard. Probobly get the pegs too.

Modifications in progress. Check.

> I have never had a bike with a chain, all shaft drive. Learning to > care for a chain will not be fun. Anyway I am on the list now What do > you think?

Confirmation. Entering chain lube controversy. We have a Hart.We have a Hart. Docking completed. 'Welcome Hart!' 'Now continue assimilating Nature'. 'Warning! Utilisation of anatomical impact devices during this proceedure is wise.' End. Slide out.