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> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ > courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > - > > There are 25 messages in this issue. > > Topics in this digest: > > 1. RE: Front End Wobbles > From: Kurt Simpson > 2. RE: glad to be back, NKLR > From: "Stuart Mumford" > 3. NKLR - What to do with your leftover pumpkins.. > From: rm@... > 4. RE: Front rim - why not install a wider one? > From: "Stuart Mumford" > 5. wishing 4 a new toy NKLR > From: "moi_yah" > 6. Re: A17 FS or Trade? > From: "Judson D. Jones" > 7. Re: Picked up bike, rode in the rain/cold NKLR > From: "Stu" > 8. Re: Re: Front End Wobbles > From: Devon > 9. Re: Front End Wobbles > From: "Judson D. Jones" > 10. Re: Front End Wobbles > From: "Judson D. Jones" > 11. Re: glad to be back, NKLR > From: ron criswell > 12. Center stand wear > From: "Allan Patton" > 13. Re: opinions on Duro & Kendas > From: "MMMasters28@..." > 14. Re: Re: Front End Wobbles > From: Chris > 15. KLR 650 lighting problem > From: "desert_denizen" > 16. Re: oil pressure indicator? > From: "thad_carey" > 17. Re: KLR 650 lighting problem > From: Chris > 18. Re: Re: Front End Wobbles > From: rm@... > 19. Re: Re: Oil Pressure Indicator > From: Jeff Saline > 20. Re: Front End Wobbles > From: "thad_carey" > 21. Re: Trade 2003 klx400sr dual sport for 2001/2004 klr650 > From: kdxkawboy@... > 22. Re: Re: Front End Wobbles > From: kdxkawboy@... > 23. Re: I did it > From: kdxkawboy@... > 24. Re: KLR 650 lighting problem > From: "Bill Holton" > 25. Re: Re: Front End Wobbles > From: bigfatgreenbike > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 14:53:23 -0700 > From: Kurt Simpson > Subject: RE: Front End Wobbles > > Many of us feel those recommendations are compromises on both ends of > the spectrum. I get the most solid feel on pavement with at least 32 > PSI in the front, 30 PSI in the rear. On dirt I air down to 18 without > rim locks front and back. > > Kurt Simpson > Salt Lake City > >>>> Barnaby Robson 11/11/2003 12:32:56 PM >>> > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ssjarz [mailto:stevenkaren@...] > > I was running 36psi in the rear and 34psi in the front because > I had a 22 mile ride on pavement > > > > I would say that those pressures are too high even > for pavement ... you need some rubber on the road > to get good traction for cornering and braking. > > I might be deluding myself but I like to run mid > 20's on the street for safety. > > barnaby. > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ > courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 13:55:05 -0800 > From: "Stuart Mumford" > Subject: RE: glad to be back, NKLR > > Welcome back Marshall. > > "You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave..." > > (Hotel) CA Stu A13 > > >> -----Original Message----- >> Finally got things settled down enough to get back to the group, >> really missed this bunch, glad to see the group is growing and doing >> well. Still have the KLX, a little over 22k on the clock now, wish I >> had more time to ride. >> >> Marshall >> "Blackhorse" (in honor of those who served) >> 95 KLX650C >> Henderson, TX >> > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 16:57:50 -0500 (EST) > From: rm@... > Subject: NKLR - What to do with your leftover pumpkins.. > > > http://www.dieseljo.com/smooveb/ > > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 14:00:44 -0800 > From: "Stuart Mumford" > Subject: RE: Front rim - why not install a wider one? > > A suggestion: > Put 1000 miles on the bike bone stock, then start bolting stuff to it > and > doing mods. > > Welcome to the KLR fold > > CA Stu A13 > >> Hi guys. Just picked my first KLR650. The front rim is so skinny - >> narrow. I am thinking about getting a wider rim, so I can fit a wider >> tire. Thoughts? - while we're are at it, how about the same for the >> rear? I know it will increase rotational mass/unsprung weight, which >> is not good, but more 'bite' sounds real good. >> >> Mike T >> Las Vegas >> > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:11:49 -0000 > From: "moi_yah" > Subject: wishing 4 a new toy NKLR > > found this about the '05 R1200GS while i was daydreaming. > > http://www.calmoto.com/1200GSnews.html > > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:34:03 -0000 > From: "Judson D. Jones" > Subject: Re: A17 FS or Trade? > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "richard6121" wrote: >> --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Hunter, Jonathan" >> >>> Well the wife and I sat down with an architect last night and started >>> designing our new house. We didn't get everything nailed down, but >>> enough to know its going to cost more than we thought. Due to this, >>> I am regretfully thinking of selling my KLR. Let me first say that >>> the only way I am selling this is if I turn around and pick up an >>> older one. So - anyone out there thinking of upgrading from older, >>> to newer? Lets talk. >> >> After selling this six-month-old bike and buying a nice older bike, >> you might net $2500 if you're lucky. Is $2500 extra to put down >> really going to make that much of a dent in your mortgage payment? >> >> Also consider the depreciation hit you've already taken on that A17. >> Those 4800 miles cost you a fortune. I say keep it and rein-in the >> wife's plans for the kitchen a little. >> >> RM > > Good advice. In fact, you'd be lucky to net $1500. Remember: whenever > you > sell a motorcycle, all you get is money. You spend the money, and then > you > have nothing. Keep the bike, and you always have a motorcycle. > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 7 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:34:53 -0000 > From: "Stu" > Subject: Re: Picked up bike, rode in the rain/cold NKLR > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Sam Teel" wrote: >> Well folks, I made it. > SNIP >> >> Sam, >> safe and sound, back n the home of the blues, with a pretty blue > bike >> sitting at my door. Life is good. > > > Told ya. > > CA Stu A13 > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 8 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 17:36:23 -0500 > From: Devon > Subject: Re: Re: Front End Wobbles > > I run 36 psi front, and 40 psi rear, to keep the DOT knobbies from > disappearing on long highway trips. Then I usually run 8psi front > (Dunlop D606), 10 psi rear (Kenda K760) offroad with rimlocks. The 8psi > isn't as crazy as it sounds, the D606 has the stiffest carcass I've > ever > seen. > > Devon > > davidm.king@... wrote: > >> Wow why do you guys run such high pressures? The recommended >> pressure for the stock tires is 21psi front and 28psi rear. (It's >> stamped on the headstem and in the owner's manual.) Overinflation >> will cause even car tires to become squirrely and twitchy. >> >> David K. >> >> >> >> > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 9 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:42:11 -0000 > From: "Judson D. Jones" > Subject: Re: Front End Wobbles > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Barnaby Robson" > wrote: >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: ssjarz [mailto:stevenkaren@c...] >> >> I was running 36psi in the rear and 34psi in the front because >> I had a 22 mile ride on pavement >> >> >> >> I would say that those pressures are too high even >> for pavement ... you need some rubber on the road >> to get good traction for cornering and braking. >> >> I might be deluding myself but I like to run mid >> 20's on the street for safety. >> >> barnaby. > > Gotta disagree with this. Especially on the rear, 36 is not too much on > pavement: stabilizes the tire, and extends tire mileage by reducing > heat > buildup due to sidewall flex. 34 might be a little high on the front, > 30-32 is > more like it. Of course, YMMV, but I can't see any tire going over > 3500 mi. on > a KLR with pressures in the 20's. > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 10 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:48:07 -0000 > From: "Judson D. Jones" > Subject: Re: Front End Wobbles > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "dmatking" wrote: >> Wow why do you guys run such high pressures? The recommended >> pressure for the stock tires is 21psi front and 28psi rear. (It's >> stamped on the headstem and in the owner's manual.) Overinflation >> will cause even car tires to become squirrely and twitchy. > > > Au contraire. Running recommended pressures, my KLR was a bucking, > twitching handful at anything over 65. Airing up calmed it down. A > fork brace > helped even more. A K270 front will cup out in 3000 miles at 21psi. At > 31, it > will go 10k. > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 11 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 18:12:59 -0600 > From: ron criswell > Subject: Re: glad to be back, NKLR > > Do you have the street model KLX? I almost bought one of those because > it just seemed like a better dirt bike. But it weighs > about the same and has a small tank. I sure liked the KLX frame and > suspension however. > > Welcome back to the group. I rode my Concourse close to where you are > a couple of weeks ago near Nacadoches on the way to > Florida. I'll bet now is the time to be over there with the trees > beginning to change. > > Criswell > > klxrider95 wrote: > >> Finally got things settled down enough to get back to the group, >> really missed this bunch, glad to see the group is growing and doing >> well. Still have the KLX, a little over 22k on the clock now, wish I >> had more time to ride. >> >> Marshall >> "Blackhorse" (in honor of those who served) >> 95 KLX650C >> Henderson, TX >> >> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ >> courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >> Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: >> DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . >> >> >> >> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to >> http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 12 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 18:46:05 -0600 > From: "Allan Patton" > Subject: Center stand wear > > I was watching the oil drain with the bike on the side stand this > evening. For some reason, don't know why, I pushed down on the center > stand and was surprised how loose the hinge is. Never noticed this > before but the center stand works up and down with the suspension. The > rubber bumper on the center stand slides on the lower suspension link. > > Even after I greased the swingarm, it still had a little squeak > somewhere, now I know. Sprayed a little Armor All on the rubber > bumper and the squeak is now gone. > > So I'm thinkin', maybe I should be spraying some WD40 or something on > the center stand hinge occasionally. > > The Dual Star center stand has been on the bike about 60,000 miles. > > Allan A14 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 13 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 18:51:38 -0600 > From: "MMMasters28@..." > Subject: Re: opinions on Duro & Kendas > > I am running the Duros front and rear and am pretty happy thus far. > They are definitely not a dirt bike tire, but I couldn't complain with > the little dirt I have ridden so far on them. I mainly ride gravel > and two track road with a good bit a pavement in between and they suit > my riding style just fine, especially when I remember to air down for > the dirt. I also have a lot of faith in them on the road, you can > really lean this tire over. I have heard a complaint from a Dakar > rider who said he had a Duro that started chucking knobs! > > Mick > A10 > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.537 / Virus Database: 332 - Release Date: 11/6/2003 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 14 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 19:59:13 -0500 > From: Chris > Subject: Re: Re: Front End Wobbles > > On Tue, Nov 11, 2003 at 10:42:11PM -0000, Judson D. Jones wrote: >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: ssjarz [mailto:stevenkaren@c...] >>> >>> I was running 36psi in the rear and 34psi in the front because >>> I had a 22 mile ride on pavement >>> >>> I would say that those pressures are too high even >>> for pavement ... you need some rubber on the road >>> to get good traction for cornering and braking. >>> >>> I might be deluding myself but I like to run mid >>> 20's on the street for safety. >>> >>> barnaby. >> >> Gotta disagree with this. Especially on the rear, 36 is not too much >> on >> pavement: stabilizes the tire, and extends tire mileage by reducing >> heat >> buildup due to sidewall flex. 34 might be a little high on the front, >> 30-32 is >> more like it. Of course, YMMV, but I can't see any tire going over >> 3500 mi. on >> a KLR with pressures in the 20's. > > My stock tires only begin to feel stable on the road at 30R 28F and > even at that they feel soft and tend to be affected by pavement > grooves and metal bridge grates a lot more than if a few pounds > harder. > > Rider weight I'm sure affects this, at 270 my tires are flexing quite > a bit. > > -- > ___ ______ _____ __ ________ ___ > / _ |< < / == / ___/__ / /_ /_ __/ / __ ____ _ ___ /__ \ > / __ |/ // / ****/ (_ / _ \/ __/ / / / _ \/ // / ' \/ _ \ /__/ > /_/ |_/_//_/ == \___/\___/\__/ /_/ /_//_/\_,_/_/_/_/ .__/ (_) > 8600 miles*Russel Lines*Supertrapp Race* /_/ > http://www.panix.com/~cesser/mybike/ > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 15 > Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 01:41:58 -0000 > From: "desert_denizen" > Subject: KLR 650 lighting problem > > I got a 90' KLR 650. I have had a recurrent problem with front/tail > lights blowing fuses. I usually have problem after I use high beam > for extended time. Usually, a fresh 10a fuse brings it back to life. > However, this time I have replaced the fuse and no lighting...does > anyone have schematics for lighting wiring?/ Anybody had similar > problem...I have taken off tank and checked wired near headlight but > did not see any burnt wires. Before I start ripping electrical tape > off all wires...does anyone out there have suggestion to what problem > may be?? > > > > > Brian > > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 16 > Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 02:15:14 -0000 > From: "thad_carey" > Subject: Re: oil pressure indicator? > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Judson D. Jones" > wrote: >> Since the KLR is a roller bearing motor, oil pressure is not as > useful an >> indicator of engine condition as in a plain bearing design. >> >> >> --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "chiodinc" wrote: >>> Fellow listers: >>> I have it stuck in my craw that my KLR needs some type of > oil >>> pressure indicator either gauge or idiot light. There is even an >>> unused "square" for an idiot light to the right side of the > others on >>> the dash. Did an archive search and couldn't find any mention of >>> this. Looks like all I would have to do is braze a fitting on the > oil >>> pipe to the head, install a Kawasaki (or whatever) oil pressure >>> switch and wire a light to the unused indicator window...at least >>> that's my basic idea right now. What say the wisdom of the list. >>> Anybody done something like this? Any other ideas? >>> Wwe have a tach, a water temp gauge but the main indicator > for >>> impending major engine damage, oil pressure, was left out. I > don't >>> care about the oil temp or the actual pressure per say but > something >>> that tells me there is a problem would be handy. >>> >>> Ride like your life depends on it! >>> Chuck Chiodini > > The oil pressure on roller bearing cranks is definitely low, but > I wonder if the switch, wiring, and indicator light from the Kawi Z1, > 900 and 1000 series would be a direct fit? These motors also had the > roller crank. I agree about the position of the sending unit not > being optimum. > > Thad Carey > A15 (at Barbie's house) > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 17 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 21:12:01 -0500 > From: Chris > Subject: Re: KLR 650 lighting problem > > Put a 15A fuse in the headlight circuit. It's in the FAQ, it's an > issue particularly with highbeams and hotter bulbs. > > Check it out http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > On Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 01:41:58AM -0000, desert_denizen wrote: >> I got a 90' KLR 650. I have had a recurrent problem with front/tail >> lights blowing fuses. I usually have problem after I use high beam >> for extended time. Usually, a fresh 10a fuse brings it back to life. >> However, this time I have replaced the fuse and no lighting...does >> anyone have schematics for lighting wiring?/ Anybody had similar >> problem...I have taken off tank and checked wired near headlight but >> did not see any burnt wires. Before I start ripping electrical tape >> off all wires...does anyone out there have suggestion to what problem >> may be?? >> >> >> >> >> Brian >> >> >> >> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ >> courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >> Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: >> DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . >> >> >> >> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to >> http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ >> > > -- > ___ ______ _____ __ ________ ___ > / _ |< < / == / ___/__ / /_ /_ __/ / __ ____ _ ___ /__ \ > / __ |/ // / ****/ (_ / _ \/ __/ / / / _ \/ // / ' \/ _ \ /__/ > /_/ |_/_//_/ == \___/\___/\__/ /_/ /_//_/\_,_/_/_/_/ .__/ (_) > 8600 miles*Russel Lines*Supertrapp Race* /_/ > http://www.panix.com/~cesser/mybike/ > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 18 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 21:39:10 -0500 (EST) > From: rm@... > Subject: Re: Re: Front End Wobbles > > > On Tue, 11 Nov 2003, dmatking wrote: > >> Wow why do you guys run such high pressures? The recommended pressure >> for the stock tires is 21psi front and 28psi rear. (It's stamped on >> the >> headstem and in the owner's manual.) Overinflation will cause even >> car >> tires to become squirrely and twitchy. > > The stock pressures make the bike handle like a wet loaf of bread. > > RM > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 19 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 19:40:40 -0700 > From: Jeff Saline > Subject: Re: Re: Oil Pressure Indicator > > Allen, > > Thanks for the tip on checking oil flow using the starter and watching > the oil level sight glass. I'll have to try it just to get a reference > for what's normal. On the KLR I don't worry about oil flow. Now, on > my > airhead beemers it's a different story. I always check the oil light > operation after an oil filter change. There's this o-ring that if it > doesn't seal properly lets all the oil return to the case. It's called > the $2,000 oil ring. The KLR oil filter is much friendlier. > > Best, > > Jeff Saline > Airhead # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal > Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org > The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota > '75 R90/6, '03 KLR650, '79 R100RT, '00 H-D MT-500 > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 20 > Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 02:50:26 -0000 > From: "thad_carey" > Subject: Re: Front End Wobbles > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Barnaby Robson" > wrote: >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: ssjarz [mailto:stevenkaren@c...] >> >> I was running 36psi in the rear and 34psi in the front because >> I had a 22 mile ride on pavement >> >> >> >> I would say that those pressures are too high even >> for pavement ... you need some rubber on the road >> to get good traction for cornering and braking. >> >> I might be deluding myself but I like to run mid >> 20's on the street for safety. >> >> barnaby. > > Of course this thread started on tire issues on dirt, or sand in > particular. I'm curious if any of you guys air up or down on a days > ride that takes you on both pavement and dirt. I've done tons of > miles on my previous KLR all over the western U.S., but I never > changed tire pressure from the recommended psi with stock tires or > knobbies. I experimented with different pressures, but the higher > pressures really stunk off road. I didn't get any unusual behavior > on pavement from any of the tires I used with the stock psi on > pavement, but my bike wasn't heavily loaded either. Even now with > the stock tires and recommended psi, when I get the bike to 100 mph, > it seems rock solid. I notice many of the folks on this site use > their KLRs as their road bike to get to their destination, and then > ride it off road. It seems that perhaps they are used to > traditionally running higher air pressures. Not slamming anyone's > preference or habit, but I thought I'd just mention it since I'm sure > we all don't run the same setups or have exactly the same > environment. I always haul my KLR to the area I'm going to ride--as > much about having more quantity/comfortable camping gear and keeping > the bike as light as possible for the off road portions. It's > interesting to see the different perspectives about personal usage of > KLRs and as a result, how they're outfitted. All that being said, > how about that "airing up" or "airing down" issue while you're on the > day's ride? If you alter pressure, what devices or methods do you > use? > > Thad Carey > A15 (look'in like Barbie) > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 21 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 21:52:36 EST > From: kdxkawboy@... > Subject: Re: Trade 2003 klx400sr dual sport for 2001/2004 klr650 > > In a message dated 2003-11-11 1:37:39 AM Pacific Standard Time, > jamboa2003@... writes: > >> >> I am 53 and finally broke a bone. I was making wheelies on my klx >> 400sr and looped it. I freaked and held on till the full weight of >> the bike came crashing down on my right humerous. That was 6 weeks ago >> and I still have a long way to go. I was thinking of trading for a klr >> 650. Maybe I will act more my age on the big klr (maybe)? I am in >> Houma, Louisiana. I can e-mail pictures. >> jamboa2003@... >> >> > > All depends whatcha call acting your age. Looking at turning 50 next > year, my > right ankle was rebuilt in '77, the left in '79, right knee in '89, > left > shoulder in '99, the right knee for a second time in '99 (*&%$#!*&^ > cager) ad next > year I hope to get back into dirt bike racing next summer. My last > race was > two days before being hit in '99 and I'm missing it. > > BTW, I've got a DRZ400 and KLR. > > Pat > G'ville, Nv > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 22 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:18:05 EST > From: kdxkawboy@... > Subject: Re: Re: Front End Wobbles > > In a message dated 2003-11-11 6:56:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, > ttcarey1@... writes: > >> >> Of course this thread started on tire issues on dirt, or sand in >> particular. I'm curious if any of you guys air up or down on a days >> ride that takes you on both pavement and dirt. I've done tons of >> miles on my previous KLR all over the western U.S., but I never >> changed tire pressure from the recommended psi with stock tires or >> knobbies. I experimented with different pressures, but the higher >> pressures really stunk off road. I didn't get any unusual behavior >> on pavement from any of the tires I used with the stock psi on >> pavement, but my bike wasn't heavily loaded either. Even now with >> the stock tires and recommended psi, when I get the bike to 100 mph, >> it seems rock solid. I notice many of the folks on this site use >> their KLRs as their road bike to get to their destination, and then >> ride it off road. It seems that perhaps they are used to >> traditionally running higher air pressures. Not slamming anyone's >> preference or habit, but I thought I'd just mention it since I'm sure >> we all don't run the same setups or have exactly the same >> environment. I always haul my KLR to the area I'm going to ride--as >> much about having more quantity/comfortable camping gear and keeping >> the bike as light as possible for the off road portions. It's >> interesting to see the different perspectives about personal usage of >> KLRs and as a result, how they're outfitted. All that being said, >> how about that "airing up" or "airing down" issue while you're on the >> day's ride? If you alter pressure, what devices or methods do you >> use? >> >> Thad Carey >> A15 (look'in like Barbie) >> >> > > Thad, > > I've always run 21 psi on the front and for one up riding something > around 24 > psi on the rear. > > I don't know that there is any one 'perfect' pressure to run. With tire > differences, suspension setup differences and rider differences pretty > much most > every one will have their own idea as to what is right. As long as > folks > understand what the different pressure settings are doing then I'm all > for > experimenting to find what you like. To much pressure causes the > center of the tire to > wear quickly, but can offer an improved feel in the corners. In the > dirt > dropping the pressure improves traction but can increase the risk of > pinched tubes > and might feel mushy once back on pavement. Most tire manufactures > recommend > the right pressure produces even wear across the middle third to > middle half of > the tread, on the front or rear. > > On most bikes, once I have the tire pressures set to my preference I > can tell > if the front has changed by a half pound and can feel a change of a > pound's > worth of pressure in the rear. > > Pat > G'ville, Nv > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 23 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:34:22 EST > From: kdxkawboy@... > Subject: Re: I did it > > In a message dated 2003-11-11 7:52:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, > dial912@... writes: > >> >> Well, I finally made it. As she sits in the garage today, there are >> 10012.7 miles on the A17. Other than the whole Turkey incident, they >> have all been trouble free miles. I have to say that I can't imagine >> life without the KLR. I was stuck in the 9000's for quite a while >> since I have been doing a lot of construction work lately requiring >> me to drive the truck, but I finally went on a 150 mile romp around >> the area just for relaxation. Even though it is raining today, I >> think I'll do another ride around, I forgot how much I love just >> tooling around on the green meanie. >> >> Fireman Ed > A17 >> >> > > Tell me Ed, was it as good as s-e-x? > > Sorry Ed, you kinda walked into that one and I couldn't resist. You can > always tell a true KLRista by their reaction to getting back on the > beast after a > hiatus. > > Pat > G'ville, Nv > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 24 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 21:36:54 -0600 > From: "Bill Holton" > Subject: Re: KLR 650 lighting problem > > I had a similar problem with my 89. I disagree with putting the bigger > fuse > in, but it might be OK for yours. My problem was a bad Molex style > connection close to the fuse holder. It had been overheated and was > partially burned. The KLR wiring is not rated to carry much higher had > the > standard fuse rating. Check the small connectors close to the fuse > holder. > These are the weak links in the current carrying capability. I ended up > chopping off my burnt connectors and replaced them with a higher rated > pin > and socket combination from an electronics store. No problems since. > a copy of the electrical schematic can be downloaded at > http://www.dragan-milinkovic.com/klr650 ... iring.html > > Bill Holton > Pearland, TX > A3 KLR > > > >> I got a 90' KLR 650. I have had a recurrent problem with front/tail >> lights blowing fuses. I usually have problem after I use high beam >> for extended time. Usually, a fresh 10a fuse brings it back to life. >> However, this time I have replaced the fuse and no lighting...does >> anyone have schematics for lighting wiring?/ Anybody had similar >> problem...I have taken off tank and checked wired near headlight but >> did not see any burnt wires. Before I start ripping electrical tape >> off all wires...does anyone out there have suggestion to what problem >> may be?? >> >> >> >> >> Brian >> >> > > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > Message: 25 > Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:59:51 -0500 > From: bigfatgreenbike > Subject: Re: Re: Front End Wobbles > > > ttcarey1@... wrote: > >> Of course this thread started on tire issues on dirt, or sand in >> particular. I'm curious if any of you guys air up or down on a days >> ride that takes you on both pavement and dirt. >> > It depends on how much the mileage and terrain vary. A lot of the > sanctioned NJ dual-sport rides are 80-90mi, and there are occasional > connectors on pavement of a few miles. I leave the tires aired down, I > don't have any stability problems up to 80mph with the low pressures > (8psi front 10psi rear). > > A usual (non-organized) Sunday ride is about 75-100mi of highway out to > the trails, then 20-30mi of just offroad, then home on the highway. I > air WAY up for the highway, air down for the trails, then back up for > the highway home. I always carry a hand pump, but I also sometimes > carry > the guts of a 12v tire inflator. If I don't have that I usually find a > gas station and splurge $.50 for air. > > The low pressure makes a huge difference on sand, specially if it gives > you enough stability to feel safe going fast- then riding deep sand > gets > a lot easier. > >> ....I used with the stock psi on >> pavement, but my bike wasn't heavily loaded either. Even now with >> the stock tires and recommended psi, when I get the bike to 100 mph, >> it seems rock solid. >> > If you're talking about the stock speedo, I regret to inform you that > wasn't 100mph. More like 90, maybe 94-95. > >> I always haul my KLR to the area I'm going to ride--as >> much about having more quantity/comfortable camping gear and keeping >> the bike as light as possible for the off road portions. >> > You could always ride in, make camp and stash your gear, then go riding > after stripping down the bike. The most I usually do is pull any > luggage, the mirrors, and strap my tool pack onto the back rack. > > I don't like trailering- the KLR is very comfortable for long street > rides, as long as you aren't trying to go anywhere too fast. But it's > really nice to have one guy in the group with a trailer or truck in > case > I wrap my KLR around a tree and can't ride it home. > > -- > Devon > Brooklyn, NY > > A15-Z '01 KLR650 > '81 SR500 cafe racer > > "The truth's not too popular these days....." > > Arnold Schwarzenneger, in The Running Man > > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > _______________________________________________________________________ > _ > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, David Farrell wrote: > > Get the Odyssey battery. It is what the military > uses. Expected life is like 8 years and is suppose to > be able to sit for up to 2 years and still start your > machine. Dual-Star use to sell these for around $130. > I researched and got mine for $65 delivered to my > door for $65 about 2 years ago from electrobattery.com > You will not be disappointed.