klr in the rain- do-able? nklr hypothermia

[sithklr]

I'm looking at a Big Gun full system and going with the mods that are listed on the Patman racing site, has anyone used that combo? What about Jardine, Staintune , and Supertrapp? I want to replace the header pipe is why I'm looking at Big Gun but I'm willing to consider another pipe if I can find an aftermarket header.

[Blake Sobiloff]

On May 26, 2006, at 7:00 AM, sithklr wrote:

> I'm looking at a Big Gun full system and going with the mods that are > listed on the Patman racing site, has anyone used that combo?

Search the archive--I recall that some folks have done what you're considering. I also recall someone claiming that the Big Gun header can work with other manufacturers' exhausts. Do a search to get the details--don't rely on my meager memory! -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/> San Jose, CA (USA)

[Norm Keller]

Just another caution on after market exhausts. Two friends have them and my stock bike is faster in third gear roll ons. HIH Norm

[Don S]

Just third gear Norm? Don S. Norm Keller wrote: Just another caution on after market exhausts. Two friends have them and my stock bike is faster in third gear roll ons. HIH Norm Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 Yahoo! Groups Links --------------------------------- Be a chatter box. Enjoy free PC-to-PC calls with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Norm Keller]

>Just third gear Norm? > Don S.

A third gear roll-on seems to be a fairly accurate indicator of similar bikes with identical gearing. First and even second gear are over too quickly for good comparison (IMO) but third lasts a good length of time. Fourth is a bit slow for accelerations from lower RPM so doesn't seem to work as well with a KLR. A bike which out performs in third through the RPM range would be expected to also out perform in the other gears. Just my experience. Norm

[Norm Keller]

>My desire is 2 fold for a new exhaust, one >is the factory exhaust >looks like a human stomach which sickens >me, two is that science tells >me that if I "open" all channels >(air,fuel,combustion) that it will >run better and have more torque.

It's your coin but the KLR is better left alone as attempts to find more power simply are not effective. Put the money into suspension, riding gear, luggage or comfort mods. People jet rich and do other things to try to get a bit more power but all they really accomplish is to drop mileage. Most people think that more noise equates to more power but they are usually simply not comparing. Oh well, it's not my coin so not my concern. I don't generally bother trying to convince people about oils and other similar myths as they know what they want to believe and telling them anything else is simply a waste of time. If money is really no object, you might be better dual sporting a 450 Yamaha 4 stroke motocrosser. That should give reasonable reliability and performance. Have fun. I hope you are successful. Norm

[Matt Smith]

Hehehehe welll I digress I just completed a 550km road trip in pretty much downpour the entire way ... when I finally rolled into Saskatoon at 4:30 it was 42 degrees Farenheight about 8 celsius ... It actually wasn't so bad ... I had my 3/4 insulated jacket on ... Hit a duck on my way into regina ... bounced off the fairing and pretty much into my lap/shoulder .... mess of feathers and mud as it had just taken off from the ditch/slough Regardless it was cold, but not so bad ... FUnyy thing was after the duck I stopped at thundercity.ca in Regina to get cleaned up and thought .... hrm I should buy some pull over pants ... figured I wouldn't see any more rain after the first 2.5 hours .... Needless to say stupid is as stupid does, should have got the pants as it rained until a half hour outside the saskatoon I didn't truly feel wet till I peeled myself off the bike ... although i did notice when i stood that all of a sudden my boys went into thier pockets. ... I think I'm stil waiting for them to drop.

On 5/26/06, John wrote: > > Just a quick message to a group that probably already knows, > but... "you can only get SO wet before it just doesn't matter any > more" My friend and I were riding in Hawaii (65ish degrees outside) > in the rain. We got caught... anywho long story short, we got back > home, friend had hypothermia didn't start shivering until just after > the ride, confused (far more than normal), couldn't think, skin was > all gray. > > We both thought (before it happened) it wasn't possible in HI. We > were wrong. Ended up going for a two hour trip to the ER. > > If you get caught out there. Keep this in-mind with all the other > road hazards. Unlike sharp curves, or a fallen tree, you will not > see this coming. Neither of us did. > > Again, you all are a smart bunch, so if I'm preachin' what's already > practiced, then ignore me. > > Ride safe, John > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Peplinski" > wrote: > > > > The best bike for the rain is the one in the garage. No bike > is "good" in > > the rain, let a lone "best". However, I've been caught in light to > heavy > > rains on the KLR and have no trouble at all. Sidewinds are another > matter. > > Slipping and braking is always a matter of concern but I think > tires are > > more important than the bike. Hard knobbies would be not so hot. > Grippy > > street tread tires should be OK. One thing to remember about rain > riding; > > you can only get SO wet before it just doesn't matter any more. > > > > > > >From: "Jim" > > >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] KLR in the rain- do-able? > > >Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 14:22:39 -0000 > > > > > >I have read on here that most guys ride in the rain? How well > does the > > >KLR handle the rain.... I am always afraid I will slipe and drop > the > > >bike.. IS the KLR the best bike for the rain?? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Archive Quicksearch at: > > >http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > > >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]