Wilsons Sandbox

None really. All the models are the same since 1987 (I think 1987) when the clutch was changed. See www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html for more details. Pat @... --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Curtis Spivey" wrote:

> I am still in search of a KLR650 and was wondering if there is any > specific year to avoid? Has there been any major design changes I > should know about? > > Thanks, > > Curtis Spivey > '97 ST1100 (#3289) > '97 PC800 (Roja) > Nampa, Idaho

Curtis, Look for at least a '96 or later. They have the better clutch, and improved gearbox, along with fewer parts in the balancer system. (sometimes the pins and springs in the early system take a hike to la-la land) Mike Eagle Mfg & Eng San Diego, Ca. --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Curtis Spivey" wrote:

> I am still in search of a KLR650 and was wondering if there is any > specific year to avoid? Has there been any major design changes I > should know about? > > Thanks, > > Curtis Spivey > '97 ST1100 (#3289) > '97 PC800 (Roja) > Nampa, Idaho

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" wrote:

> Hey Everyone, > > Jim Sherlock here. Long time, no talk. I hope everyone is well. > Anyway, some time ago I mentioned that I was having my helmet > professionally painted by a local air brush artist. Some of you

have

> expressed an interest in this. I apologize to you folks for not > getting back to you sooner, things have been hell around here

lately.

> So, I have created an album in the photo section titled "Helmet

Art."

> In the album are four photos of my completed helmet. Front, both > sides, and the rear. I am very pleased with the results of this

man's

> workmanship and I highly recommend his work. If you are interested, > this artist can be reached at the following number and e-mail > address. Oh yeah, he also does motorcycles, antique and vintage

cars,

> and has done some very special custom "Hot Wheels" jobs. Here is

the

> guys information: > > Terry Deck > Telephone: (512) 914-1419 > E-mail: harescgy@o... > > > Jim Sherlock > Cedar Creek, Texas

Nice helmet Jim.... I would have left off the skeleton, maybe.. but that's the beauty of living in the good ol' USA!! Very nice job. Ron in MN