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[dsn_klr650] elden
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2000 9:11 pm
by Robert Morgan
I have never worked as a professional mechanic. However, I have been
building motorcycles and engines since 1955 and built long travel offroad
bikes long before the "big four".
(Morgan's note.....Elden is far too fussy at what he does to make money at
it!)
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From: Jim & Shannon Morehead
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Subject: [DSN_klr650] Elden
> Hi Elden,
>
> I've seen your name in print many times during the last several months,
but
> I'm sorry to say I don't know much about you. Are you a pro mechanic?
>
> Jim
>
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[dsn_klr650] elden
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2000 9:23 pm
by Robert Morgan
If you are careful as you are prying on the tire bead to be careful to push
the bead down into the drop center of the rim (where the spokes are) you
will find it to be a piece of cake. I carefully balance every tire, knobby
or otherwise. Your bike will run smoother and your suspension will be able
to keep the tire on the ground.
Elden
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From: Jim & Shannon Morehead
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Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 7:16 PM
Subject: [DSN_klr650] Elden
> I really don't have any intelligent quesitons to pose tonight. I just
> mounted a new rear tire on my A13 today and my old bod is a little stiff
and
> sore from the experience. I really had to work at getting the last little
> bit of the bead to seat.
>
> Should I take it a little easy on the new tire for a few days? Do you
guys
> worry about tire balance much?
>
> Jim
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[dsn_klr650] elden
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2000 9:38 pm
by Kurt Simpson
yep, you just press a button...
www.egroups.com/chat/DSN_klr650
[dsn_klr650] elden
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2000 9:40 pm
by Robert Morgan
I like heavy, stock, exhaust systems. Unless they are overly restrictive I
won't use after market exhaust systems. I've seen very few that are
fastened on as well as the stock one.
[dsn_klr650] elden
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2000 9:50 pm
by Robert Morgan
I have never had any wheel bearing trouble but I don't like exposed bearings
on dirt bike wheels, so I use an aftermarket completely sealed high quality
bearing in my rear wheel. The front bearings are sealed on the outside
already and seem to be ok. SKF comes to mind as one of my favorite brands.
----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 7:38 PM
Subject: [DSN_klr650] Elden
> I was suprized to see how small the wheel bearings are on the KLR. I
guess
> they will hold up OK as long as they are maintained on the factory
schedule.
> Am I right? Anything special to look out for?
>
> Jim
>
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[dsn_klr650] elden
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2000 9:53 pm
by Kurt Simpson
> Hello, Elden. I'm not the tallest guy in the world 5' 10" and I also have
a
> short leg to torso ratio ( stout, most people say ), other than the
> ubiquitous lowering links, do you have any ideas in regardes to lowering
the
> center of gravity on the " Brute "? I will be lowering mine using one
> method or another! Thank you for your time.
Elden, Mike Walburn told me today that Progressive is making the Marine
shock available to him he said it is 3/8" shorter which results in 1" lower
ride height. Comments?
Kurt
[dsn_klr650] elden
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2000 9:59 pm
by Krgrife@aol.com
In a message dated 8/31/00 7:51:16 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
robertlmorgan@... writes:
>>
Not only are these bearings better they are also less expensive than Kawi's.
Kurt Grife
[dsn_klr650] elden
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2000 10:03 pm
by Robert Morgan
Lowering links are not the way to go. They decrease wheel clearance between
tire and fender well. If you must use lowering links place a spacer on your
shock shaft to limit travel. Not a good trade off for a bike with only 7.5
inches of rear wheel travel. If I were you, I would own a dr650 set at the
9 inch travel position on the suspension setup.
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From: Renn
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Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 7:47 PM
Subject: [DSN_klr650] Elden
> Hello, Elden. I'm not the tallest guy in the world 5' 10" and I also have
a
> short leg to torso ratio ( stout, most people say ), other than the
> ubiquitous lowering links, do you have any ideas in regardes to lowering
the
> center of gravity on the " Brute "? I will be lowering mine using one
> method or another! Thank you for your time.
>
> Renn
> A15 ( Rocinante )
>
>
>
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[dsn_klr650] elden
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2000 10:05 pm
by Robert Morgan
I know nothing about the shock but they must have shortened the travel if
they shortened the shock.
----- Original Message -----
From: Kurt Simpson
To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com>; Renn
Cc: Robert Morgan
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 7:50 PM
Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Elden
>
>
> > Hello, Elden. I'm not the tallest guy in the world 5' 10" and I also
have
> a
> > short leg to torso ratio ( stout, most people say ), other than the
> > ubiquitous lowering links, do you have any ideas in regardes to lowering
> the
> > center of gravity on the " Brute "? I will be lowering mine using one
> > method or another! Thank you for your time.
>
> Elden, Mike Walburn told me today that Progressive is making the Marine
> shock available to him he said it is 3/8" shorter which results in 1"
lower
> ride height. Comments?
>
> Kurt
>
>
[dsn_klr650] elden
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2000 10:17 pm
by Renn
------Original Message------
From: "Robert Morgan"
To:
DSN_klr650@egroups.com, Renn
Sent: September 1, 2000 2:56:51 AM GMT
Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Elden
Lowering links are not the way to go. They decrease wheel clearance
between< snip
I usually I don't use much suspension travel, most of the air time I get is
from ramping out of drainage ditches at 50 - 60 mph ( it sounds much worse
than it is ), it's good for 10 to 15 feet of air at about 12 to 18 inches
off the ground. I weigh about 165 or 170 so I'm not much of a load. Any
thoughts? (Please don't flame me for my choice of riding style, the life I
may lose will be my own, I do not endanger the public at large ;->. )
Later.
Renn
A15 ( Rocinante )