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[dsn_klr650] a13's
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2000 2:53 pm
by Mark
At 2:33 PM -0500 8/14/2000, Jim & Shannon Morehead wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>Maybe it's just me, but there sure seems to be a lot of A13's represented on
>the list. Is it just a sign of a good economy, we can all afford toys now,
>or did KHI just hit the jackpot in 1999? I hope this gives Kawasaki a
>message that there is a reasonably big market for this bike in the USA.
Indications are that dualsport sales are up across the board in the
last couple of years. I think many people are discovering the
versatility of these bikes and that they're generally a good value.
However, I also think many people are beginning to view them as
2-wheeled SUVs in the modern sense of the word (blazing trails to
the shopping mall) and thus the gain in popularity. Because of
this,they may no longer be such a good value in the future as people
are willing to pay just for "the look".
Mark
B2
A2
[dsn_klr650] a13's
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2000 6:44 pm
by Patrick Sprague
The ZReX IS a killer for the $$. I love mine. An incredible effortless
bike to ride, lottsa torque and power, easy neutral ergonomics, very little
vibration in bars or pegs. Doesn't turn as fast as a sport bike; it's a
standard, really a large motor with two wheels attached. Brakes are
awesome. I call it a sport bike for the bifocal set. 8^)
Pat Rileyville, VA
COG, ZRXOA, FSSNOC, BMWMOA, ABC,
MSF INSTR, AMA Life, NRA Life, GITB
[dsn_klr650] a13's
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2000 8:15 pm
by Conall O'Brien
>From: "Jim & Shannon Morehead"
>To: "DSN_klr650" DSN_klr650@egroups.com>
>Subject: [DSN_klr650] A13's
>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 14:33:30 -0500
>
>Hi All,
>The ZXR1100 is also catching my eye right now. I know I have been a
>heretic
>and talked about the Triumph Speed Triple a few times, but this bike seems
>to be a killer for the $. Any comments?
>
>Jim
>
If the ZRX1100 was available in Calif., I'd buy one.
Conall
Fremont CA
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[dsn_klr650] a13's
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2000 2:53 am
by Mark Wilson
> Hi All,
>
> Maybe it's just me, but there sure seems to be a lot of A13's represented
on
> the list. Is it just a sign of a good economy, we can all afford toys
now,
> or did KHI just hit the jackpot in 1999? I hope this gives Kawasaki a
> message that there is a reasonably big market for this bike in the USA.
>
> The ZXR1100 is also catching my eye right now. I know I have been a
heretic
> and talked about the Triumph Speed Triple a few times, but this bike seems
> to be a killer for the $. Any comments?
>
> Jim
I think it has something to do with the beautiful artwork on the A13s gas
tank!!
Mark Wilson
http://www.geocities.com/motormark64/
http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/
KLR-650 A-13 "warthogg"
XR250R "superfly"
Stone Mountain, Ga
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
[dsn_klr650] a13's
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2000 2:56 am
by Mark Wilson
Indications are that dualsport sales are up across the board in the
last couple of years. I think many people are discovering the
versatility of these bikes and that they're generally a good value.
However, I also think many people are beginning to view them as
2-wheeled SUVs in the modern sense of the word (blazing trails to
the shopping mall) and thus the gain in popularity. Because of
this,they may no longer be such a good value in the future as people
are willing to pay just for "the look".
Mark
B2
A2
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
O-No, you mean the KLR will turn into a yuppie scooter like BMWs?
Say it aint so!!
Mark Wilson
http://www.geocities.com/motormark64/
http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/
KLR-650 A-13 "warthogg"
XR250R "superfly"
Stone Mountain, Ga
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
nklr aftermarket turn signals
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2000 5:35 pm
by Jim Hyman
Thanks John, but I missed the head by a bit ...
I believe that the resistors are connected on each t/s leg (side)
in parallel with the t/s bulbs (one resistor wire end connected
to ground and the other end connected to the feed wire to the
front & rear turn signal units for each side). The resistor acts
like an additional bulb to draw more AMPS through the flasher.
This approach will not dim the bulbs. I agree with the
reliability issues using this approach, higher wattage bulbs or
a different flasher unit are better approaches.
I've never used this approach myself, but have heard of other's
using it successfully.
Professor A9 Federal Way, WA. [USA]
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--- "John Gutekunst" wrote:
> The Professor hit it on the head the bulbs you have are
> not drawing enough current. Higher wattage bulbs are the
> ticket. Resistors will work, but you will have a more
> complicated circuit (less reliability), and even dimmer
> bulbs (the resistors will dissipate some electrical energy
> as heat, not light).
> Sniff around the local auto or bike parts store.
>
> Good luck with it!!
>
> John Gutekunst
> KLR650A13
> j_gutekunst@y...
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Hyman [mailto:professor.jim@w...]
>
> Mark,
>
> Many turn signal flashers won't work properly unless a certain
> amount of wattage is 'drawn' through the flasher. The smaller
> bulbs probably don't draw enough current to power the flasher.