swiftwater rally

[John Shepherd]

I (and my 13 year old son) were at the Swiftwater Rally and had a FABULOUS time!! It's been pretty busy since I got back and haven't had time to post much about it, but since you asked... There wasn't any real trail riding stuff for the "hard core" off road types (which was OK by me) but hundreds of miles of forest service roads and two track in some truly breath-taking country. It was kind of smoky though from all the forest fires around but still an amazing part of the country to ride through! Met some listers and several who were not on the list before (are you here now?). Much Kudos to Tim and Sherry Bernard and friends for hosting the rally!! Great BBQ and hope to see you next time!! Also, I have the Corbin seat (thanks to the previous owner of my bike) and yes it is much lower. Nice around town for commuting but MUCH to firm and sloped for comfortable long distance riding. I took the cover off mine and added a gel pad and some softer foam in the dipped down part (much like the modified Corbin you can order from them) and it is still lower than stock and now quite comfortable. With a sheepskin and Tim Bernard's highway pegs it is comfortable enought for all day riding. I rode from Portland OR to Swiftwater and back (White Bird ID aprox. 430 miles one way) with my son as passenger and we had no complaints. (It's still no Gold Wing but...) John "Rider" Shepherd (Portland, OR) 1996 KLR 650 A10 "G" 2000 Super Sherpa (wife's) 1990 KLR 250 (#1 son's) 1986 Montesa COTA 123 (for sale) 1979 Yamaha DT 125 (#2 son's) PW50 (looking) (daughter's) Psalm 127:1

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, SpenceB489@a... wrote: > Hello Listers, > > I'd hadn't seen any posts on this so I had to ask: did anyone go to > the Swiftwater Rally last week? I was hoping to get to go but > unfortunately I couldn't so I thought I'd find out how it was. > > Also, I've heard that the Corbin seat for the KLR650 lowers the seat > hight 1 1/2" over stock. Does anyone have one and what do they think > of it. > > Thanks, > Brian > Y2KLR