looking for tire installation help in norhtern minnesota

[Don S]

Hi Folks: The stock Dunlops on the KLR have 3300 kms (2050 miles) on them and look like they will be finished in another 500 or 600 miles. So, I spent a good part of today looking for a set of MEFO Sport 99 in Canada. Believe it or not, a first world country with 30+ million people situated next door to the probably the most technologically advanced country in the world (U.S.A.) and I can't get the tire I want in Canada. The local hillbillies aren't even interested in trying to get them in for me. It's buy what they handle and that's it. Unbelievable but true! So, in the pioneering spirit of our southern bretheren, if I can't get them here, go to where they are. I am seeking assistance from you listers on giving me some guidance regarding getting a set of MEFO tires delivered to a motorcycle tire repair/installation facility located in northern Minnesota (as close as possible to the Canadian border crossing at Pigeon River). Once I receive advice on a location, I'll have the tires shipped from either Arrowhead or Dual Star then I would like to ride the KLR into Minnesota, have the tires changed there and ride back. Is there anyone out there that can help me out in this regard. I'll appreciate whatever information you can provide. Thanks. Don S. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[cechmatejr]

Good question! The only question that is bad is the one that is not

> asked. > Become familler with the KLR first. The more comfortable you are > with it & it is with you, the less you will have to pay attention

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> what it is &/or is not doing. > Less fuel in the KLR will make this easier. Through > out the known universe: less weight=more fun! > I have very little road riding experiance ~ 1year, but from > my 22 years of off road riding experiance (New England woods) I > recommend that you look at & think about the TYPE of mother nature > you happen to be riding on. Sand, sandy sand, gravel (loose, small, > medium, large), rocks (rounded, sharp, loose on the surface or > imbedded into the ground), sticks, roots, pine needles, grass, dry, > wet, up/down hill, a.m., noon, p.m., etc.. > Then as you 'explore' off road, pay close attention to the type > of 'ground' you are on & about to ride over. This takes some time, > but if you take it slow, you can have alot of fun as you learn

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> each one. > Each one has a different 'feel' to it & the machine(KLR)will act > differently too. > Naturally this 'learning' curve is a lot easier on a smaller, > lighter M/C, but the KLR will 'tell' you exactly how the KLR is on > each type of terrain. > Good luck & have fun! > Marty >