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anyone tried a real windshield?
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2002 8:16 am
by ronlttn
I just bought a 2002 KLR 650, and want to know if anyone has tried
mounting a "real" windshield, such as a Plexifairing, etc. My bike
will live probably 80% on pavement as a commuter bike, and
occasionally on dirt or gravel roads, so I'm looking for some real
protection from rain, bugs, etc. at 60-70 mph, and the
stocker "fairing & shield" is a joke. Anyone have experience with
something better?
Ron Litton
ronlitton@...
anyone tried a real windshield?
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2002 11:23 am
by Ryan Newman
> I just bought a 2002 KLR 650, and want to know if anyone has tried
> mounting a "real" windshield, such as a Plexifairing, etc.
I recently got a Spitfire sheild from Slipstreamer. Unfortunately the stock
mounting rods are way too short, so you have to lenghten them by about 4
inches. Otherwise it sits too low and at too much of an angle. But now that
I made the adapter, I love it. The top sits at just below eye level. Works
just fine at 70 mph. I can now ride with my face sheild open.
Ryan
oil filter chamber
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2002 6:19 pm
by dooden
While back somebody had asked what everybodies oil filter chamber
looked like, most responded that it was clean & machined.
My A15 is machined up to where the filter sits, then its just cast.
Machined where up to the "O" ring sits yes.
Spent a couple hours just backing out fastners and adding Anti-Seize
compound, and electrical grease where I felt like taking stuff apart.
Gave it a oil change and fresh filter. Grandson was here so did'nt
get the chance to try out my new Bike/ATV lift and pull the rear end
and change the sprockets, but no hurry on that.
Duden