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> 1. KLR sighting - Central Ave, Yonkers/Scarsdale - NY
> From: "Eric Knight Holbrook"
> 2. NKLR: Triumph Tiger? Dual Sport?
> From: "Tom Witt"
> 3. RE: Re: NKLR Dan, Sticker money
> From: Kris Christie
> 4. Re: warm weather jacket recommendations
> From: fireball@...
> 5. HELLO TO ALL
> From: DAVID ALLIN
> 6. Re: KLR Stickers
> From: Multifunction-ES@...
> 7. Re: Cycle World KLR article
> From: les123@...
> 8. Re: good to be back... supercrapp exhaust question
> From: jbh@...
> 9. Re: Dual Star centerstand
> From: "Greg Paul"
> 10. Re: NKLR Going to Beemer rally
> From: k650dsn@...
> 11. Looking for good Tank & Luggage Bag
> From: darinma@...
> 12. Re: need source for green KLR parts
> From: got2klr@...
> 13. Re: FW: Stainless ???Disinformation or Truth
> From: "Swede"
> 14. NKLR - Hillbilly bike lifting
> From: "Andy Cohen"
> 15. Re: Windscreens, center stands, paint jobs and more...
> From: k650dsn@...
> 16. Re: transalp for sale
> From: jimkeal@...
> 17. RE: Re: wind screen differences
> From: "Vojir, Joseph L"
> 18. NKLR - Stainless ???Disinformation or Truth
> From: "Andy Cohen"
> 19. NKLR jackstands
> From: Chris Krok
> 20. Re: good to be back... supercrapp exhaust question
> From: "Dale Johnson"
> 21. IQ testing
> From: jlabate@...
> 22. Re: warm weather jacket recommendations
> From: monahanwb@...
> 23. Washing the Beast
> From: paulp575@...
> 24. 16 tooth sprocket questions..
> From: "Steve Rydall"
> 25. dualsport.org
> From: jlabate@...
>
>
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 15:23:00 -0000
> From: "Eric Knight Holbrook"
> Subject: KLR sighting - Central Ave, Yonkers/Scarsdale - NY
>
> Riding around last night heading north on Central Ave, I'm guessing
> 7:30/8pm (sort of lose track of time when I ride) and saw a fellow
> KLR'er with two other bikers (not sure what they had). He passed me
> on the left and we thumbed upped each other...hmm... sounds kind
> gross actually... :0
>
>
>
> Eric K Holbrook
> A15 - 1350 mi.
>
www.digitalknight3d.com
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 03:02:05 -0000
> From: "Tom Witt"
> Subject: NKLR: Triumph Tiger? Dual Sport?
>
> I know I'm risking getting my ass drug thru the mud (hehe) but anyone
> here have any thoughts or personal experience with a Triumph Tiger? I
> know it probably doesn't hold a candle to the KLR (considerably
> heavier, less suspension travel, etc) and appears to me that it's
> more of a road bike, but I also own a Triumph Trophy 900 and
> absolutely love it. Considering a late 90's Tiger as well. The Tiger
> seems to be a bit of a cross between a Dual Sport and a Sport Tour,
> but not really specifically either (in my opinion). Can you actually
> take one of these offroad?? Any advice, comments, flame retardant
> material?
>
> Tom (Southwestern Ohio)
> 2000 Kawasaki KLR650
> 1996 Triumph Trophy 900
> 1993 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
> 1976 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
>
http://members.aol.com/motorcyclelogic
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>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 14:24:33 -0500
> From: Kris Christie
> Subject: RE: Re: NKLR Dan, Sticker money
>
> Dan,
> Are you still doing the stickers. I hope so, I put a letter in the mail
> today.
>
> Kris
> KLR250
> Dallas
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Russell Scott [mailto:russell@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 1:14 PM
> To:
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: NKLR Going to Beemer rally
>
>
> Mark, make sure you keep Punky on a leash. I hear he loves chewing on
> plastic Beemer parts that will be littering the campground.
>
> Russel'r
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mark
> To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 12:25 AM
> Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: NKLR Going to Beemer rally
>
>
> > Thanks for the tips everybody, I think this rally is gonna be alot of
> > fun.
> > I will be riding up with Punky & Lew, so at least we will have a
> > guard dog to watch our bikes, and protect us from the hoards of
> > beemer riders.
> > I have never been to that particular campground before, but I know a
> > few trails in the area, maybe they will let me lead the dual sport
> > run. hee hee hee!
> > I will keep my Givis on the bike, even after I unload them, just to
> > look cool. (unless they really do let me lead a few of them down some
> > trails, then I'll leave the boxes behind.) Single track trails are
> > hell on the givis.
> > Heres a link for anybody that needs it-
> >
http://www.bmwoga.org/2001gmr/index.htm
> > I have met bmw riders that have been to this rally in years past, and
> > it sounds like it's gonna be alot of fun.
> > I know several of you are going to this rally, so if you see us
> > there, say HI! We shouldnt be hard to find! Just look for the KLR's.
> >
> > MotorMark
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 11:13:33 -0000
> From: fireball@...
> Subject: Re: warm weather jacket recommendations
>
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Kurt Simpson \(Dual Sport News\)"
> wrote:
> > Looking for recommendations on a riding jacket.
>
> I ride the Motoport Ultra (uncoated) Cordura in Florida all year
> round. It breathes well, and has an internal thermal and moisture
> liner for more extreme conditions. I've ridden it in sub-freezing
> conditions, as well as 106 degree days in west Texas and New Mexico,
> and it is comfortable. I even rode it around the White Rim, where it
> made contact with a number of rocks without incident.
>
> Motoport also makes the Canyon jacket - it's less expensive and has a
> 3% coating on its Cordura nylon so that it will breathe better in hot
> weather, compared to the Aerostich with 20% coating on its fabric.
>
> I believe the denier weave weight on the Kilamanjaro is substantially
> less than either Motoport or Stich, and it is coated. Don't know how
> it stacks up in real hot weather.
>
> Stuart
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 16:05:46 -0400 (EDT)
> From: DAVID ALLIN
> Subject: HELLO TO ALL
>
> Hi,
> Allinhead2000 just bought a 2001 KLR650 on 4/30/01 and I would just like
to say hello to all.
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 13:42:37 -0000
> From: Multifunction-ES@...
> Subject: Re: KLR Stickers
>
> > Just wanted to thank Dan for the great job on the stickers. Got
> mine in the mail today and they look great. Thanks again Dan
>
> Bierdo,
>
> Same here, got mine a couple of days ago. Nice quality and great
> color.
>
> Thanks,
> Ed Snow
> 2001 KLR650
> "Zoom Zoom"
>
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 13:58:40 -0000
> From: les123@...
> Subject: Re: Cycle World KLR article
>
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Robert Morgan" wrote:
> > The June issue of Cycle World has a great article "End Game." Some
> of our
> > Canadian brethren doing the dual sport thing in B.C. Nice photos
> and a
> > blurb on the new Aprilia "Capo Nord" V twin dual sport...a 1150 GS
> > competitor perhaps....Rotax twin...F.I....looks good. Page 84.
> > Morgan
> > just trying to help
>
> I skimmed that article last night. Looking forward to reading it in
> detail. What jumped out at me was the "70 mpg / 400 mile range" with
> what looked like stock gas tanks. Do all eh models get such great
> mileage?
> Dave Leslie
> A14
> Richmond
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 18:04:29 -0000
> From: jbh@...
> Subject: Re: good to be back... supercrapp exhaust question
>
> > . I'm
> > > > doing the standard once over and I thought I would repack the
> > > > supertrapp muffler that came with it since it's damn loud, and
> all
> > >
> >
> > That's the reason I went back to stock. Too darn loud and allen
> bolts
> > stripping. This was with 6 disks. Don't like people to hear me
> arriving 4
> > blocks before I get there. I may wanna sneak up on them. I got
> another
> > stocker and drilled 2 1/2" holes in it, painted it chrome silver
> and bolted
> > it up. Back to putting about in the quite mode now.
> > Andy Chesley
> > Jennings, La.
>
> Andy,
>
> Now I'm riding aroud with race-core supertrap with no disks or end
> cap. Although it doesn't sound that loud to me, on the bike, I've
> noticed people fleeing at my approach, children crying and clutching
> their mothers, and for some reason there always seem to be a lot of
> car alarms going off wherever I park.
>
> Even in San Francisco, a demuffled KLR gets some looks...
>
> -John
>
>
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 18:05:47 -0000
> From: "Greg Paul"
> Subject: Re: Dual Star centerstand
>
> Kris,
>
> If you thought you were kidding.... take a look at this!
>
>
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_klr650/files/New%20Stand.jpg
>
> Greg in Dallas too.
>
>
>
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Kris Christie wrote:
> >
http://www.geocities.com/longtoothclan/Just_for_Eric.html
> >
> > Kris
> > KLR250
> > Dallas
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Greg Paul [mailto:gregpaul@c...]
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 10:17 AM
> > To: DSN_klr650@y...
> > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Dual Star centerstand
> >
> >
> >
http://tskelton.members.easyspace.com/lifts.htm
> >
> > Greg in Dallas
> >
> >
> > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Eric Kessler wrote:
> > > Well I boxed the stand up to get it ready to ship back to Dual
> Star
> > > tomorrow. Looks like from the responses I got that I'm not the
> > only one
> > > that this happened to. It's too bad because with the exception
> of
> > this one
> > > flaw the stand is really a well designed and machined part. OK
> now
> > does
> > > anyone have any suggestions on where I might get a basic lift for
> > my bike?
> > > I saw a simple mechanically activated one with a hydraulic
> damper
> > made by
> > > EMGO at a local motorcycle accessory shop for 83 bucks today.
> Only
> > problem
> > > was it looked to be too tall for the KLR when it was retracted.
> > Anyone
> > > know of a lift that will fit under my 10 inch, (measured), bikes
> > clearance.
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > A12
> > >
> > > From: Jim & Shannon Morehead [SMTP:morehead@b...]
> > > Hi Eric,
> > > I just went through the same thing with my DS stand. I returned
> > the stand
> > > to them and they did "repair" it. I put the repair in quotes
> > because they
> > > just put a couple of weld beads on the stand legs where it hits
> the
> > cross
> > > brace. They did not replace the bent cross brace. The stand
> works
> > better
> > > now, but I don't think it is as good as it was when new. Call
> them
> > up.
> > > Return the stand and be patient.
> > > Good Luck,
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > > I got a Dual Star centerstand about a year ago and up until
> > recently have
> > > > been very pleased with it. The problem is that I have noticed
> > that the
> > > > height the stand lifts the bike is getting gradually lower. I
> am
> > now at
> > > > the point where the rear wheel is barely off the ground and I
> can
> > no
> > > longer
> >
> >
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> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 18:48:05 -0000
> From: k650dsn@...
> Subject: Re: NKLR Going to Beemer rally
>
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Bogdan Swider wrote:
>
> > You guys are Yuppie-phobes. Not surprising on a list populated
> by
> > the radical right (especially the gun toting Canucks). I'll bet you
> don't
> > think that Harley profilers have the right to marry just because you
> don't
> > sanction their lifestyle. Like wise Bemmer types, I'm sure you would
> deny
> > them the right to adopt children. Bogdan
>
>
> No, they just shouldn't be allowed to carry credit cards.
>
> Gino
>
>
>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 21:22:06 -0000
> From: darinma@...
> Subject: Looking for good Tank & Luggage Bag
>
> I am about to order the tank bag and rear luggage bag from
> Kawasaki.com, but in reading their "more information" page they only
> hold 2 pounds off stuff. Links to good sites for luggage would be
> appreciated.
>
> Darin
> A15
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 12
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 11:39:00 -0000
> From: got2klr@...
> Subject: Re: need source for green KLR parts
>
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Michael Lipke" wrote:
> > Can't find the website for the used green KLR body parts. Could
> someone
> > steer me?
>
> That would be
www.dual-star.com
> So.....what happened?
>
> Jon Zink
> Boston
> A15
>
>
>
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> Message: 13
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 19:41:36 -0000
> From: "Swede"
> Subject: Re: FW: Stainless ???Disinformation or Truth
>
> Some stainless steels are magnetic - it all depends on the amount
> of steel to alloy ratio and alloy type used in that particular end
> product. Contrary to popular belief, some stainless can be welded
> to mild steel (I've welded stainless to cast steel) - so, you could
> both be right. Stainless doesn't always mean "stainless" either,
> some stainless will rust.
>
> "Swede"
>
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Bogdan Swider wrote:
> >
> >
> > Though Terry received my reply I think the list copy of this post
> got
> > swallowed up by my sever yesterday; I'm curious as to the lists
> reaction. If
> > it's a rerun, sorry. Bogdan
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > Bogdon, I don't know about your exhaust system but the one on
> my Y2K
> > > KLR650 is plain old mild steel. I just stuck a magnet to every
> exposed
> > > section and it clung to all of it. It wouldn't have if the pipe
> was
> > > stainless. I would love to have a stainless system. The pipe on
> the Super
> > > Sherpa is really pretty but I am sure, very expensive. Yours,
> Terry
> > >
> > > I never intend to spread false rumors about our beloved klrs but
> I may
> > > have put out some disinformation. While performing the Tweety
> operation my
> > > machine shop pal applied a magnet to relevant areas; the metal
> didn't
> > > attract. A while ago someone forwarded to the list a (Brit, I
> believe)
> > > review of the klr. It stated that the exhaust system was
> stainless. These
> > > two experiences were what led to my belief that my 95's system was
> > > stainless. Upon receiving your mild rebuke, Terry, I went home to
> perform
> > > empirical experiments (the best kind I'm told). The first thing
> that
> > > caught my eye was a word stamped toward the front of my header
> pipe; the
> > > word was "stainless". I was reassured but still put a magnet to
> it; it
> > > didn't attract, neat. But get this; I then went to the rear
> section of the
> > > SAME pipe and it DID attract the magnet. Say what ? Now the
> muffler: On
> > > the front angled section, no attraction. But wait, at the bottom
> at the
> > > seam the muffler did attract. At the rear, inside of which the
> magnet
> > > didn't attract during the Tweety killing, the magnet did attract
> on the
> > > outside. Obviously all this is beyond my metal expertise.
> Hopefully some
> > > list metallurgist will clear this up. I exposing myself to the
> public
> > > scorn a disinformationist deserves just to get at the truth.
> > >
> > >
> > > Humbly, Bogdan
> > >
> > >
>
>
>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 14:37:51 -0700
> From: "Andy Cohen"
> Subject: NKLR - Hillbilly bike lifting
>
> Richard,
>
> You promised you were gonna to keep yer damn mouth shut about shop ride II
> and them confounded secrets we showed ya.
>
> Shit, i'm so pissed i spilled some of my beer, talk about alcohol abuse.
>
>
> Andy Cohen
>
> Finishlinewest
> Home of the 470 HP "Quake"
> Kawasaki KLR 650 Police Special
>
>
www.finishlinewest.com
> "our vehicles don't compete with other vehicles, they compete with sex"
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 15
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 21:23:33 -0000
> From: k650dsn@...
> Subject: Re: Windscreens, center stands, paint jobs and more...
>
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Eric Knight Holbrook" wrote:
> > Just been reading about the center stand from Dual Star. Bummer. I
> > had called up last week to order one and they mentioned they were
> out
> > of stock and were doing another production run towards June, but I
> > put my name on the list. Maybe it will be better made, but I might
> > call them back and see if there's any changes in the new production
> > to beef it up a bit.
>
> There is always the Five Stars stand Ride West BMW has. I even think
> Fred may have a few too.
>
>
> >
> > I've been calling all around to different places trying to find a
> > place the would take a shot at painting this bike a nice cool shiny
> > black, but not even the dealer where I got the thing knows of any
> > places. Anyone have any ideas how I should attempt to find anyone?
> > I've tried calling "auto paint" shops but none of them will touch
> it.
>
> I have a 95 that was the Ken and Barbie colors. I stripped the tank
> and paineted black with Krylon and left the body panels whit. Skip
> Faulkner seems to know lots about painting plastic.
>
> Gino
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
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>
> Message: 16
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 11:26:20 -0000
> From: jimkeal@...
> Subject: Re: transalp for sale
>
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Chuck McCullough" wrote:
> > Seen on my way to work this morning: 1989 TA, 7000 miles, newer
> > tires, looks clean. Don't know how much he is asking. 715-762-
> > 2405. Park Falls WI is 50 miles south of Lake Superior.
>
> Thanks for the tip Chuck, The Transalp will look great next to my
> a15. I'm buying it for my wife so we can ride together...
>
> I'll be picking it up aroud 7:30 tonight.
>
> -Jim
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
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>
> Message: 17
> Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 14:50:50 -0700
> From: "Vojir, Joseph L"
> Subject: RE: Re: wind screen differences
>
> Which tall, the 13 or 16. How tall are you? Size and rake make a big
> difference on what works aerodynamically.
>
> I just picked up a Clearview +9 heavy duty which looks pretty nice,
however,
> I get beat about the head with a vortex at 65-75, O.K. below that. I'm
> 6'1". What I can't determine from the photos I have seen is if the Rifle
is
> more vertical than the Clearview. If it is, then it might shed a different
> vortex. Hard to eyeball the top height between Clearview or Rifle since
> Rifle uses an adapter with a windshield.
>
> Comments anybody? Professor in Federal Way?
>
> Joe in Seattle
> A7
>
>
> > ----------
> > From: Marc Illsley Clarke[SMTP:marcclarke@...]
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 7:41 AM
> > To: Rob
> > Cc:
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: wind screen differences
> >
> > No, the tall Rifle windshield does not limit the handlebar swing. I
> > routinely turn to full lock in both directions.
> >
> > -- Marc, KLR650 A12, Loveland, Colorado, USA
> >
> > Rob wrote:
> > __________
> > >Thanks Marc. A question: Does the Rifle cut down on the turning radius
> > of
> > >the handlebars? I need to lock the fork sometimes. Thanks, Rob
> >
> >
> > -- Marc
> >
> > Marc Illsley Clarke
> > mailto:marcclarke@...
> >
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> Message: 18
> Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 14:40:58 -0700
> From: "Andy Cohen"
> Subject: NKLR - Stainless ???Disinformation or Truth
>
> I exposing myself to the public scorn a disinformationist deserves
> just to get at the truth.
>
> Hmmnnn, is this how its gonna be at Moab? Bogdan exposing himself?
>
>
>
> Andy Cohen
>
> Finishlinewest
> Home of the 470 HP "Quake"
> Kawasaki KLR 650 Police Special
>
>
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> "our vehicles don't compete with other vehicles, they compete with sex"
>
>
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> Message: 19
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 15:12:34 -0700
> From: Chris Krok
> Subject: NKLR jackstands
>
>
> > 5. To lower bike: get on it, start it, put it in first gear, rev hell
> > out of it, stand on pegs and throw your weight forward. First, warn
> > bystanders about flying jackstand parts. Second, get them to hold
> > your beer - "y'all watch this, hold my beer" or something like that.
>
> Oddly enough, I did something just like this when working on my Nova
> once. Had the rear wheels up on ramps, got in the car to drive it off
> of them, and forgot that I chocked the front wheels. Squirted the ramps
> right out the back!
>
> I didn't have a beer at the time...
>
> C
>
> --
> Dr. J. Christopher Krok Project Engineer, Adaptive Wall Wind Tunnel
> Graduate Aeronautical Laboratories, California Institute of Technology
> MS 205-45 Phone: 626.395.4794
> Pasadena, CA 91125 Fax: 626.449.2677
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> Message: 20
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 22:52:37 -0000
> From: "Dale Johnson"
> Subject: Re: good to be back... supercrapp exhaust question
>
> --- --snip
> there always seem to be a lot of
> > car alarms going off wherever I park.
> >
>
> You know, now that I took off my endcap took out the core and welded
> my muffler back together.. I seem to set off alarms too.. I get A LOT
> of looks too..
>
> Dale
>
>
>
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> Message: 21
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 19:46:58 -0000
> From: jlabate@...
> Subject: IQ testing
>
> Over the semester break this past winter, over some Mexican food and a
> few beers, a colleague in the math department and I came up with an
> idea for his seniors in a statics class. We were trying to come up
> with a project for them that would be unusual and exciting enough to
> motivate them. The result - an IQ test for motorcyclists based on
> their preferred scoot. I am told it was an incredible undertaking.
> Numerous trips to the Department of Motor Vehicles here in Tucson,
> free T shirts to the 1634 participants in the test, reems of paper,
> etc. Today is the last day of classes here at the UA and yes, we have
> the results. No offense, my sole ride is a KLR, but here they are.
> Note: Although the KLR does not really belong in a category by itself
> like the others, since I helped with the origianl idea, I was able to
> persuade the math prof to include it.
>
> Motorcycle vs. IQ precentile
> BMW - 99 percentile
> Italian (Ducati,Guzzis) - 88 percentile
> Harley not older than 10 years - 81 percentile
> Japanese sportbike - 72 percentile
> Japanese cruiser - 63 percentile
> Harley older than 10 years - 33 percentile
> KLR - 32 percentile
>
>
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> Message: 22
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 22:48:02 -0000
> From: monahanwb@...
> Subject: Re: warm weather jacket recommendations
>
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., fireball@h... wrote:
> > I believe the denier weave weight on the Kilamanjaro is
> substantially
> > less than either Motoport or Stich, and it is coated. Don't know
> how
> > it stacks up in real hot weather.
>
>
> FB, in hot weather the nylon Kilimanjaro is hotter than a preacher's
> prick in a calf's ass. When it's really hot I usually wear my
> leather Kili, basically the same design but flows way way way more
> air, especially up the sleeves, which is important. Over about 95
> degrees it's wet t-shirt time if you're doing any slow riding.
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 23
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 23:30:39 -0000
> From: paulp575@...
> Subject: Washing the Beast
>
> Well, it looks like this weekend I'm going to need to wash the beast
> (been at the Kawa dealer for scheduled maintenance and it got dirty!).
>
> What do I need to watch out for, i.e., not getting water into
> something? Since I'll have to go to the "Do It Yourself" car wash,
> I'll probably use the low pressure setting as it's not all that dirty,
> just needs a 'quickie' bath.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
> 98 KLR650
> Montgomery AL
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 24
> Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 19:28:53 -0400
> From: "Steve Rydall"
> Subject: 16 tooth sprocket questions..
>
> Hi
> picked up my 16 tooth front sprocket today and was dismayed to find it
has
> two tapped holes in it...Looks like the old style sprocket..(mine is an
A12
> ....one big nut).
> I double checked their part listing, and it said it was for 87-00 models!
> Any chance this could be true?
> Are the countershafts the same size and spline count?
> Thanks!
> By the looks of the archives,I'll have to take it back.
> it was amde by a company I've never heard of,cant remember the name.It was
> chaep though, $12 Canadian (about $1 US he he )
> Steve
> EH 12
> Wiarton, Ont.
> Canada
>
>
>
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> Message: 25
> Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 21:24:47 -0000
> From: jlabate@...
> Subject: dualsport.org
>
> What happened to the Dualsport.org webpage?
>
>
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