Wilsons Sandbox

I have the even more expensive XR mirrors and dampeners (the cheap ones weren't available when I was buying). Even the more expensive ones were definitely worth it for me. -Lujo W Penn Carr wrote:

> All knowing KLRers. > Question #1 Has anyone used the add on mirror vibration dampers. Do they > work & are they worth $9.95 + shipping etc.? > Question #2 We have two KLR's in our group that have fairings that came > from the factory crooked. Can they be straightened.? They have not been > dropped. > > Thanks > Penn Carr St. Louis > 2003 klr650 "ROCKY" > COG 3256 CDA #17a-? > 1998 ZG1000 "Shogun" > Missouri Plate "COG" >

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I've covered my A14 mirrors completely with 4" round wide-angle mirrors (stick on type). The "wide angle" view eliminates blurring due to vibration. How do you mean the fairing is crooked? Mounting holes in the wrong location or the plastic is some how warped? This sounds like it should've been covered by the warranty?

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "W Penn Carr" wrote: > All knowing KLRers. > Question #1 Has anyone used the add on mirror vibration dampers. Do they > work & are they worth $9.95 + shipping etc.? > Question #2 We have two KLR's in our group that have fairings that came > from the factory crooked. Can they be straightened.? They have not been > dropped. > > Thanks > Penn Carr St. Louis > 2003 klr650 "ROCKY" > COG 3256 CDA #17a-? > 1998 ZG1000 "Shogun" > Missouri Plate "COG"

I can answer question #1: I have the $9.95 dampers (ebay) and yes, they do work - kinda sorta. Without them, the mirrors shook so bad at 55+ mph that I couldn't even tell if something was behind me. With them, they just jiggle and I can see if it's a car or a truck or a bike, but cannot tell the make and model. If anyone has dampers / mirrors that work better, I'd like to hear about it and would pay more to have them. W Penn Carr wrote:

>All knowing KLRers. >Question #1 Has anyone used the add on mirror vibration dampers. Do they >work & are they worth $9.95 + shipping etc.? > > >

I also sell those el cheapo mirror dampers along with the Honda Mirrors. I have heard nothing but good about the Honda Mirrors, but I can't say the same for the el cheapos. A few years ago someone coming to the CMC put the mirror dampers on in Texas and by the time they got to Utah they were falling apart. He went home with the Honda Mirrors. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/cmc.html

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Frey" To: "W Penn Carr" Cc: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 1:11 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Two questions. > I can answer question #1: I have the $9.95 dampers (ebay) and yes, they > do work - kinda sorta. > > Without them, the mirrors shook so bad at 55+ mph that I couldn't even > tell if something was behind me. > > With them, they just jiggle and I can see if it's a car or a truck or a > bike, but cannot tell the make and model. > > If anyone has dampers / mirrors that work better, I'd like to hear about > it and would pay more to have them. > > W Penn Carr wrote: > > >All knowing KLRers. > >Question #1 Has anyone used the add on mirror vibration dampers. Do they > >work & are they worth $9.95 + shipping etc.?

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> All knowing KLRers. > Question #1 Has anyone used the add on mirror vibration dampers. Do they > work & are they worth $9.95 + shipping etc.?

I've got these and yes, they work pretty well. The image, or reflection, jiggles a little over bumps and so forth. For $10 it's definitely worth it.

> Question #2 We have two KLR's in our group that have fairings that came > from the factory crooked. Can they be straightened.? They have not been > dropped.

The fairing will straighten up easily. I removed the plastic fairing piece and tugged on the faring supports to get it straight again but you could probably straighten it w/o removing the plastic. I got anal about it and took measurements to ensure it was straight Sean Smith Louisiana '04 R1150RT (For Sale) '03 KLR650

As to the anti-vibration mirror dampers - they work pretty good. If you get them you may want to consider that I tighten them only enough to keep from getting loose in normal riding. In this manner they will rotate when you crash and not break themselves or the handlebar mounts ;-0 Mike Torst Las Vegas -----Original Message----- From: W Penn Carr [mailto:wpennc@...] Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 11:49 AM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Two questions. All knowing KLRers. Question #1 Has anyone used the add on mirror vibration dampers. Do they work & are they worth $9.95 + shipping etc.? Question #2 We have two KLR's in our group that have fairings that came from the factory crooked. Can they be straightened.? They have not been dropped. Thanks Penn Carr St. Louis 2003 klr650 "ROCKY" COG 3256 CDA #17a-? 1998 ZG1000 "Shogun" Missouri Plate "COG"

In a message dated 6/28/04 12:21:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mike21b@... writes:

> If anyone has dampers / mirrors that work better, I'd like to hear about > it and would pay more to have them. >

As I mentioned in a post earlier this month, I have the Ken Sean folding enduro type mirrors and find they vibrate far less than my stock ones did. Kurt Grife [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Miss the bike - I miss my 1970 Triumph Bonneville... Damn, I blew it in 'cleaning out the garage"... 15 years ago ;-( I also miss my BMW 80/6, but not near as much. I love my KLR, so all is AOK. Mike Torst Ugly A16 w/IMS and no side panels. Las Vegas -----Original Message----- From: monahanwb [mailto:monahanwb@...] Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 1:48 PM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Two questions. re: the other question about crooked fairing. My first KLR, a 98, had the fairing mounted crooked. I tried to straighten it but it looked like too much work for little benefit, so I had a few beers instead. I sure do miss that bike.