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There are 25 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Air Leaks Tire Valve Stem
From: "fxmyhed"
2. Re: AlCan5000 Emergency! Help in West Canada!
From: Devon Jarvis
3. Re: NKLR X-games
From: Devon Jarvis
4. Re: Air Leaks Tire Valve Stem
From: "klrz4ever"
5. Re: AlCan5000 Emergency! Help in West Canada!
From: Tengai650
6. Re: AlCan5000 Emergency! Help in West Canada!
From: Tengai650
7. Re: Its just Money ( Mexico)
From: "Darrel & Deanna"
8. electrex!!
From: "Chris Chaster"
9. Re: Air Leaks Tire Valve Stem
From: "judjonzz"
10. Re: Re: AlCan5000 Emergency! Help in B.C?
From: Devon Jarvis
11. Re: AlCan5000 Emergency! Help in West Canada!
From: "Fred Hink"
12. Re: nklr - got ticket for no motorcycle endorsement
From: Devon Jarvis
13. Re: NKLR: Forbes.com 5,000 Miles--Or Bust
From: "Darrel & Deanna"
14. chain
From: "klryyz"
15. Re: nklr - got ticket for no motorcycle endorsement
From: "judjonzz"
16. Re: nklr - got ticket for no motorcycle endorsement
From: Sonny Bulla
17. NKLR Re: Got cite for no moto endorsement
From: Adam Stahnke
18. NKLR Dual Sport Hardley Ableson
From: "millerized_2000"
19. Re: NKLR Dual Sport Hardley Ableson
From: "judjonzz"
20. Re: NKLR: Torque Wrenches
From: "jimsherlock"
21. Re:front sprocket,seal
From: Durvy825@...
22. Re: nklr - got ticket for no motorcycle endorsement
From: TM1669@...
23. A13 For Sale in Illinois
From: "runmoab2000"
24. Y2K-A14 For Sale in the Northeast!
From: "klr650corrigan"
25. still looking for a skidplate
From: "bookwood55"
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:00:58 -0000
From: "fxmyhed"
Subject: Air Leaks Tire Valve Stem
I have experienced air leaks at the base of the valve stem where it
contacts the rim on two different KLR's. In each situation, the
tires and valve inserts are fine. I am curious to know how the valve
stem fails (in case I am doing something to inadvertantly damage it)
to prevent this from happening again. Does anyone else have this
problem?
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 16:08:05 -0400
From: Devon Jarvis
Subject: Re: AlCan5000 Emergency! Help in West Canada!
Actually, the arcticmoto guys had promised to carry a couple of KLRs in
the chase truck so anyone who wadded up their bike could finish the
ride. But, they changed their mind without telling anyone and left the
spare bikes in Whitehorse.
I don't know if they could send spares by courier, but since Tumu is
there I have to assume he asked and they were unable to assist.
Right now the best hope is for Tumu to jury rig the bike. I had figured
out a way to eliminate the cush drive, that should have Tumu either
finishing or running out of chain and sprockets close to the finish. The
safest thing would be for him to get replacement parts.
Again, if you are within overnight shipping distance of Yellowknife,
please give me a call.
Devon
(917) 523 3209
ephilride@... wrote:
>
> How 'bout the mc rental place, maybe they could lend a hand, er wheel.
Maybe
> they know some KLR riders closer to Yellowknife.
>
>
http://www.arcticmoto.com/
>
> For Further Information Contact:
> Arctic Motorcycle Tours and Rentals
> 1505B Birch St.
> Whitehorse, Yukon
> Canada Y1A 3X1
> tel: (867) 633-3344
> fax: (867) 633-3866
> e-mail: info@...
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 10:13:48 -0400
From: Devon Jarvis
Subject: Re: NKLR X-games
Those dudes practice! They also ride bikes that are designed for rough
treatment, and many have extensive MX experience. Hitting 30ft jumps
probably seems easy when you aren't hitting the launch elbow-to-elbow
with 4 other guys.
Devon
Mark Wilson wrote:
>
>
> > I was just channel surfing and caught part of one of those X-games
> competions. A dude named Mike Metzger just did two ( count 'em.... TWO
!! )
> consecutive 360 degree back flips!! Yes... on a motorcycle. Awesome.
Scary.
> >
> > Steve
> >
>
> And he made it look sooooo easy..! Makes Evil Kenevil look silly...
> That was awesome. Those dudes are nuts!!!!
> Anybody know what kind of bike Mike was riding?
>
> MotorMark
>
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:32:41 -0000
From: "klrz4ever"
Subject: Re: Air Leaks Tire Valve Stem
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "fxmyhed" wrote:
> I have experienced air leaks at the base of the valve stem where it
> contacts the rim on two different KLR's. In each situation, the
> tires and valve inserts are fine. I am curious to know how the
valve
> stem fails (in case I am doing something to inadvertantly damage
it)
> to prevent this from happening again. Does anyone else have this
> problem?
The obvious thing to check is that the hole in the wheel isn't rough
or sharp where the valve stem goes through. The tiniest metal burr
will work its way into a tube. Also, if the stem doesn't go straight
through the tube, whether from a bad install or movement after
installation, it could get stressed enough to leak eventually.
Beyond that, all I have is questions: Have you always run the same
brand of tube? Do you change them when you change tires? Do you live
in a high ozone area? Are there gremlins in your garage?
__Arden
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 16:44:12 -0400
From: Tengai650
Subject: Re: AlCan5000 Emergency! Help in West Canada!
At 4:08 PM -0400 8/19/2002, Devon Jarvis wrote:
>I don't know if they could send spares by courier, but since Tumu is
>there I have to assume he asked and they were unable to assist.
>
>Right now the best hope is for Tumu to jury rig the bike. I had figured
>out a way to eliminate the cush drive, that should have Tumu either
>finishing or running out of chain and sprockets close to the finish. The
>safest thing would be for him to get replacement parts.
>
>Again, if you are within overnight shipping distance of Yellowknife,
>please give me a call.
>
>Devon
>(917) 523 3209
Hey Folks,
If any of you are in overnight shipping range of Yellowknife, PLEASE
send the parts off your bike TODAY to keep Tumu moving.
I will send you my good replacement spares so you don't have your KLR
down waiting for Tumu to return the parts after the race.
The racers have a free day in Yellowknife tomorrow so Tumu can
receive the parts and get the repairs done.
I offered to send parts, but I'm being told by everyone that it will
be 2 days (with no guarantee) or three days guaranteed to Yellowknife
and that will be too late.
Send the parts to:
Tumu Rock
c/o Jenny Bruce, Manager
Yellowknife Inn
5010 49th Street
Yellowknife, NT
X1A 2N4
Canada
(867) 873-2601
Thanks,
Mark
B2
A2
A3
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 16:46:53 -0400
From: Tengai650
Subject: Re: AlCan5000 Emergency! Help in West Canada!
By the way, the parts in question are the sprocket carrier and wheel
spacers.
Mark
>Hey Folks,
>If any of you are in overnight shipping range of Yellowknife, PLEASE
>send the parts off your bike TODAY to keep Tumu moving.
>I will send you my good replacement spares so you don't have your
>KLR down waiting for Tumu to return the parts after the race.
>The racers have a free day in Yellowknife tomorrow so Tumu can
>receive the parts and get the repairs done.
>I offered to send parts, but I'm being told by everyone that it will
>be 2 days (with no guarantee) or three days guaranteed to
>Yellowknife and that will be too late.
>
>Send the parts to:
>
>Tumu Rock
>c/o Jenny Bruce, Manager
>Yellowknife Inn
>5010 49th Street
>Yellowknife, NT
>X1A 2N4
>Canada
>
>(867) 873-2601
>
>Thanks,
>Mark
>B2
>A2
>A3
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 13:57:38 -0700
From: "Darrel & Deanna"
Subject: Re: Its just Money ( Mexico)
Winter not the best time either. It's rainy season and the water crossings
get uncrossable from what I hear. I'd shoot for fall or spring.
Darrel
A12
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Sent: Friday, August 16, 2002 3:47 PM
Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Its just Money ( Mexico)
> In a message dated 8/16/02 1:16:45 PM EST, repo4sale@...
writes:
>
> I'm getting a new bike in 1 week >>
>
> John, No contacts
> Just get a couple good maps, (good luck) and take off,
> I sure would not want to do Mexico, Copper canon, In the summer, Way to
hot...
> Good sites on the web, just look under Mexico.
>
> Mike
>
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 21:26:03 +0000
From: "Chris Chaster"
Subject: electrex!!
Hey there!! Does anyone out there know about the Electrex upgrade or any
others for the charging system??? I am triing to find out how much more
power it gives (amps or watts). Tried to contact Electrex usa and I've
waited a month and still np reply!! Any help would be appriciated.
CHRIS
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 21:27:14 -0000
From: "judjonzz"
Subject: Re: Air Leaks Tire Valve Stem
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "klrz4ever" wrote:
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "fxmyhed" wrote:
> > I have experienced air leaks at the base of the valve stem where
it
> > contacts the rim on two different KLR's. In each situation, the
> > tires and valve inserts are fine. I am curious to know how the
> valve
> > stem fails (in case I am doing something to inadvertantly damage
> it)
> > to prevent this from happening again. Does anyone else have this
> > problem?
>
> The obvious thing to check is that the hole in the wheel isn't rough
> or sharp where the valve stem goes through. The tiniest metal burr
> will work its way into a tube. Also, if the stem doesn't go straight
> through the tube, whether from a bad install or movement after
> installation, it could get stressed enough to leak eventually.
>
> Beyond that, all I have is questions: Have you always run the same
> brand of tube? Do you change them when you change tires? Do you live
> in a high ozone area? Are there gremlins in your garage?
>
> __Arden
Old tubes, even fresh out of the box, may leak due to corrosion or
rubber rot at the base of the stem (don't ask how I know this). Too
little tire pressure can allow shifting of the tube which can tear
the tube at the stem.
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 11:47:24 -0400
From: Devon Jarvis
Subject: Re: Re: AlCan5000 Emergency! Help in B.C?
Thanks! As is stands now, Tengai Mark will be sending a spare sprocket
carrier, bearing, and both axle spacers via Fedex to Yellowknife, NT,
CA. Tumu has a rest day tomorrow so if he gets the parts in the morning
he'll have time to get the bike together.
He was 1st, even with missing a TSD yesterday. Missing today's TSD will
put him 3rd. If he's back on a bike heading out of Yellowknife there's
still hope.
Devon
bradcdavis wrote:
>
>
> I don't have a spare but he can borrow my rear wheel assembly if it
> would get him through the rally. By the time it would arrive in BC it
> would probably be too late to help I think.
>
> Good Luck Tumu!
>
> Brad in NC
>
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:43:07 -0600
From: "Fred Hink"
Subject: Re: AlCan5000 Emergency! Help in West Canada!
If Tumu needs the spacer between the sprocket holder and the hub, I found
that if he has an extra outer bearing that this works in a pinch to get him
back on the road. This bearing is the right spacing and inside diameter for
that spacer. I hope he didn't change tires and leave out this spacer. It
happens to the best of them. Let us know what you find out.
Fred
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
http://www.canyonlandsmotorclassic.com
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From: "Devon Jarvis"
To: "KLR650 group" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 2:08 PM
Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] AlCan5000 Emergency! Help in West Canada!
> Actually, the arcticmoto guys had promised to carry a couple of KLRs in
> the chase truck so anyone who wadded up their bike could finish the
> ride. But, they changed their mind without telling anyone and left the
> spare bikes in Whitehorse.
>
> I don't know if they could send spares by courier, but since Tumu is
> there I have to assume he asked and they were unable to assist.
>
> Right now the best hope is for Tumu to jury rig the bike. I had figured
> out a way to eliminate the cush drive, that should have Tumu either
> finishing or running out of chain and sprockets close to the finish. The
> safest thing would be for him to get replacement parts.
>
> Again, if you are within overnight shipping distance of Yellowknife,
> please give me a call.
>
> Devon
> (917) 523 3209
>
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 11:50:41 -0400
From: Devon Jarvis
Subject: Re: nklr - got ticket for no motorcycle endorsement
Show up at court, on time, and dressed neatly. If you have had an auto
license for the same 30 years, with no tickets, expect a fine.
I don't know of anyone who's gone to jail for driving unlicensed. But
then again I live in NY. Get a lawyer who's familiar with that court,
and works there fairly often.
Devon
A15
wilbur_lakeland_fl wrote:
>
> Live in Florida and was wondering if anyone else out there has had a
> ticket for no motorcycle endorsement ??
>
> When I got my klr few months ago, Kaw salesman told me just of moving
> violation if riding one up with no endorsement, and criminal one if
> you have a passenger. Well, guess it is a criminal one with up to six
> months jail time even riding one up.
>
> Anyone else go to court over this ?
>
> Never been to court in my life, and been riding motorcycles in
> florida for 30 years. Not making excuses for not getting the
> endorsement, but think they need to revamp the process.
>
> If the motorcycle sales people not going to be up front with you due
> to they want to make a easy sale, make it mandatory to have the
> endorsement before you ride it off the lot.
>
> Yall think it will just be a fine ?
>
> Checkout Dual Sport News at
>
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>
>
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 16:08:20 -0700
From: "Darrel & Deanna"
Subject: Re: NKLR: Forbes.com 5,000 Miles--Or Bust
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Darrel & Deanna" wrote:
> Yeah, I guess. I almost spent $1400 for an 8 day Copper Canyon
adventure
> tour that included lodging and *some* of the meals. Not enough
sign-ups so
> it was cancelled. I'm still wondering if it's worth the money. A
three day
> dual sport rally in Colorado only costs me $25 and includes some
meals.
> Different strokes for different folks I reckon.
If that's a Pancho Villa trip, it's probably worth the doough. I did
a 10-day Copper Canyon in '97. Don't know what the cost was then, but
it was a good trip, and one I wouldn't have made otherwise.
OTOH, for the price of an AlCan, I could have a helluva summer poking
around the west on my KLR.
__Arden
***************
It was a PV moto tour, and Rosen's Rides is probably just as good if not
better. One of these times, the stars will align so as to get on one of
'em. Until then, it looks like Utah, Idaho and Colorado for adventure
touring on the Kaw.
Darrel
A12
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Message: 14
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 23:07:25 -0000
From: "klryyz"
Subject: chain
I'm about to change my chain. Going with a masterlink type. I
usually just buy whatever the dealer has there, but you guys have so
much good info in your noggins, I thought you might have a preference
for chain type. Any preferences?
John in T.O. A11 (or is it C11? I just read the FAQ)
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Message: 15
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 23:11:17 -0000
From: "judjonzz"
Subject: Re: nklr - got ticket for no motorcycle endorsement
Get endorsed before you go to court, and be prepared to show the
endorsement to the prosecutor. Be a nice guy, without an attitude.
With a clean record, you might end up paying prosecution costs, with
no new conviction on your record. I MN it would be called a
"continuance for dismissal"; with no driver license violations in the
following year, the slate would be wiped clean.
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Devon Jarvis wrote:
> Show up at court, on time, and dressed neatly. If you have had an
auto
> license for the same 30 years, with no tickets, expect a fine.
>
> I don't know of anyone who's gone to jail for driving unlicensed.
But
> then again I live in NY. Get a lawyer who's familiar with that
court,
> and works there fairly often.
>
> Devon
> A15
>
> wilbur_lakeland_fl wrote:
> >
> > Live in Florida and was wondering if anyone else out there has had
a
> > ticket for no motorcycle endorsement ??
> >
> > When I got my klr few months ago, Kaw salesman told me just of
moving
> > violation if riding one up with no endorsement, and criminal one
if
> > you have a passenger. Well, guess it is a criminal one with up to
six
> > months jail time even riding one up.
> >
> > Anyone else go to court over this ?
> >
> > Never been to court in my life, and been riding motorcycles in
> > florida for 30 years. Not making excuses for not getting the
> > endorsement, but think they need to revamp the process.
> >
> > If the motorcycle sales people not going to be up front with you
due
> > to they want to make a easy sale, make it mandatory to have the
> > endorsement before you ride it off the lot.
> >
> > Yall think it will just be a fine ?
> >
> > Checkout Dual Sport News at
> >
http://www.dualsportnews.com
> > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at:
http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html
> >
> >
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Message: 16
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 19:54:41 -0500
From: Sonny Bulla
Subject: Re: nklr - got ticket for no motorcycle endorsement
RM quips:
>Any game where you start off as a tight end and
>later play wide receiver is not a good one.
Hey, knock it off with the butt jokes. I just had a hemorrhoidectomy and
have been hearing enough of those jokes from local friends.
It's killin' me looking at my scoot sitting in the garage while I hobble
around like an old man....er,check that....I AM an old man.
Anyone else ever had this pleasant experience and can give me some insight
on how long the recovery time to ride might be?
Nope, don't want any cheese with this whine...can't pass that!
Sonny
'02 KLR650 (resting)
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Message: 17
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 17:32:58 -0700 (PDT)
From: Adam Stahnke
Subject: NKLR Re: Got cite for no moto endorsement
You should have 4-6 weeks before your court date if
one was given to you and you want to go. Head on over
to the local Department of Motor Vehicles and start
the process/get the endorsement. If you do go to
court, you will have proof that you have or are in the
process of correcting the violation.
Did your bike get towed? If so, the above might not
work as you were probably seen as an unlicensed driver
without the endorsement. Ever seen a KLR on a
flatbed? I have(not for the lack of a moto
endorsement).
-Adam
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Message: 18
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 00:46:38 -0000
From: "millerized_2000"
Subject: NKLR Dual Sport Hardley Ableson
Someone was looking for a Dual Sport HD? One on Ebay right
now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&item=1851990838
Only $7K, one of a kind. Ready to park in your living room!
millerized
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Message: 19
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 01:22:20 -0000
From: "judjonzz"
Subject: Re: NKLR Dual Sport Hardley Ableson
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "millerized_2000"
wrote:
> Someone was looking for a Dual Sport HD? One on Ebay right
> now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
> ViewItem&item=1851990838
> Only $7K, one of a kind. Ready to park in your living room!
> millerized
A local Harley dealer had one of these on the floor a couple of
years ago. Asking price: $14,xxx.xx.
You had to laugh. At $4500.00 it might not be a bad deal.
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Message: 20
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:36:20 -0500
From: "jimsherlock"
Subject: Re: NKLR: Torque Wrenches
>Just curious how many of you with torque wrenches have ever had them
calibrated?
Subject: A13 For Sale in Illinois
Hello,
I decided to sell my 99 KLR650. It is equiped as follows:
-progressive front springs
-baja skid plate
-stainless brake lines
-centerstand
-happy trails- side racks, fork brace, highway pegs, radiator guard
-11,600 miles
-equiped with R & D lowering links
Oil changed every 2000 miles, valves adjusted per maintenance
schedule.
$3200
Joe
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Message: 24
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 03:21:58 -0000
From: "klr650corrigan"
Subject: Y2K-A14 For Sale in the Northeast!
I am selling one of my two KLR650s. The bike is a very clean, green
Y2K-A14, with only 3,150 miles on it. It has 7 months left on the
extended warrantee. It also has brand new Continental TKC80 tires.
They are much better than the stock rim protectors on and off road. I
bought this bike new to have an extra bike for my son to ride with me
on mountain stream fishing trips when he is home from grad school in
the summer, but now he is moving west, hence I no longer need 2 KLRs.
Kelly Blue Book says it's worth $3970 with averge milage and average
condition so I would like to get the best offer close to that since
it is in close to new condition with very low milage, and new tires.
Please call if you are interested. 802-453-4710 nights and weekends,
802-657-7145 Office weekdays. Email is ok too, kcorrigan1@...
Kevin Corrigan
Monkton Vermont
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Message: 25
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 03:57:14 -0000
From: "bookwood55"
Subject: still looking for a skidplate
who is selling the baja skid plate for a klr 650?
maybe a web address would be nice
ride safe
bookwood55
bookwood@...
http://www.angelfire.com/extreme4/bookwood/KLR650.html
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