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ssupension question
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2000 11:29 am
by Joe Percival
With stock suspension and about 21-24PSI in the rear (MT21) tire I like the
way my KLR seems to completely smooth out most of the washboard on local
dirt roads. However, I have noticed on occasion where the road is
particularly hard and bumpy (cobble for instance) that the bike really
seems to buck. It feels kinda like when you are lugging the engine. Is
there something I can do to get the best of both worlds? I would like to
keep the current smooth response to washboard, but keep the wheel on the
ground when things get bumpy?
Thanks,
joe
warm tires
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2000 7:20 am
by aches@deltech.net
(I noticed that mine gets warm to the touch, not hot mind you, but
warmer than I would expect after a low speed run )
Well , the tires will warm up and that's what make them work in the
traction department. Your air pressure does seem right. It's when you
can't put your hands on them that becomes a problem.
Think it's a 10 percent deal on tires or something close to that. If you
gain more than 10 percent in air pressure, your pressure is too low.
I have had mine really hot running thru the curvy roads of the Ozarks in
100 degree weather. But they were working good.
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Best Regards & Happy Trails
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Y2KLR650 @ 7K sMiles
97 R11RA (Amiga) @ 16K Miles
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