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On Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:09:00 -0000 "gbennett69" writes:

> Hi > where can you get straps for cargo like a sleeping bag for the rear > > rack. I've seen them on advrider but dont know where to get them > thanks > Garrett > Bayonne,nj

<><><><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><><><> Garrett, I've made mine from nylon webbing and fastex connectors. You can probably get the webbing and fastex (quick disconnect) connectors to fit the webbing you choose at a decent fabric store. I suggest you buy at least one extra connector and carry it with you. That seems to keep the ones in use from breaking. : ) I tie loops in the end of a longer strap, maybe 4-5 feet long and put one end of the fastex connector on it. I put the other end of the fastex connector on a short, maybe 1 foot long strap with a loop on the other end. I can put each strap on the rack/bike either slipping the loop over a prong on the rack or slipping the strap through the rack handle and then through the loop. Connect the fastex connectors and pull on the webbing to tighten the strap. I use two straps like this plus a couple of bungee cords and a bungee net. The straps do the heavy work and the bungee cords are to hold my hydration pack on top of my junk. The bungee net goes over the top and has 6 clothespin on it holding my Airheads banner and anything that needs drying if I'm not on dirt. The clothespins come in handy around camp. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Discount Online Trading - Click Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3mJ8YSZrjGztGq6IrnvfIF5O9vIk1fzma8p0rjAy8hezShjG/

My local mom & pop hardware store has strap rolls and the end connectors that you pretty much cut any length you want, by the snap connectors and just pay for the strap ribbon by the foot. I don't know what you have up in NJ, but any outdoor kind of store should have plenty of straps. REI is where I get mine... I have about 20 different pairs of webbing and other straps from REI, just because I keep realizing I need a strap I left at home every time I take the Jeep into the woods and REI is on the way. Any stores like that should have plenty though.. if they sell hiking gear and backpacks, they should have plenty of straps. --Jonathan "smthng" Kalmes Springfield, VA 2005 Yamaha FJR1300ABS - "Blue Bayou" 2006 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon - "Teflon" 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 - It's here, but it hasn't earned a name yet. http://smthng.info "Look, the truth is, I've been trying to save the world, one person at a time, but, I'm meant for smthng bigger. Smthng important. I know it now."

On Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 8:09 PM, gbennett69 wrote: > Hi > where can you get straps for cargo like a sleeping bag for the rear > rack. I've seen them on advrider but dont know where to get them > thanks > Garrett > Bayonne,nj > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 12:09:00AM -0000, gbennett69 wrote:

> where can you get straps for cargo like a sleeping bag for the rear > rack. I've seen them on advrider but dont know where to get them

I have switched to the ROK Straps: http://www.rokstraps.com/ . They don't loosen up, they don't roll like bungee cords. -- "Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open manhole and die." -- Mel Brooks San Francisco, CA

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "gbennett69" wrote:

> > Hi > where can you get straps for cargo like a sleeping bag for the rear > rack. I've seen them on advrider but dont know where to get them > thanks > Garrett > Bayonne,nj >

You can get webbing straps with a variety of buckle or retaining methods from just about any camping/sporting goods store. The ones I like best, however, are The D-ring strap systems from Helen Twowheels, or better yet, ROK straps, available from Aerostich, or from vendors at many BMW rallies.

I like the Ancra luggage straps ($4-6), currently sourced from Campmor: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___21152 Strong enough to tow with if you had to, and no worries about your gear coming loose. 3 or 4 of these hold all my gear on the back, and a bungee net over the top of it all holds anything that needs drying. Chris -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of smthng else Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 9:35 PM To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] cargo straps question My local mom & pop hardware store has strap rolls and the end connectors that you pretty much cut any length you want, by the snap connectors and just pay for the strap ribbon by the foot. I don't know what you have up in NJ, but any outdoor kind of store should have plenty of straps. REI is where I get mine... I have about 20 different pairs of webbing and other straps from REI, just because I keep realizing I need a strap I left at home every time I take the Jeep into the woods and REI is on the way. Any stores like that should have plenty though.. if they sell hiking gear and backpacks, they should have plenty of straps. --Jonathan "smthng" Kalmes Springfield, VA 2005 Yamaha FJR1300ABS - "Blue Bayou" 2006 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon - "Teflon" 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 - It's here, but it hasn't earned a name yet. http://smthng.info "Look, the truth is, I've been trying to save the world, one person at a time, but, I'm meant for smthng bigger. Smthng important. I know it now."

On Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 8:09 PM, gbennett69 wrote: > Hi > where can you get straps for cargo like a sleeping bag for the rear > rack. I've seen them on advrider but dont know where to get them > thanks Garrett Bayonne,nj > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > ------------------------------------ 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/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links

+1 on Rok Straps. Once you see how they work, you are sold. Jeff On Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 9:30 PM, Michael Nelson wrote:

> On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 12:09:00AM -0000, gbennett69 wrote: > > where can you get straps for cargo like a sleeping bag for the rear > > rack. I've seen them on advrider but dont know where to get them > > I have switched to the ROK Straps: http://www.rokstraps.com/ . They don't > loosen up, they don't roll like bungee cords. > > -- > "Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open > manhole and die." -- Mel Brooks > > San Francisco, CA > >

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Ed Dobson wrote:

> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , wrote: > > > > > > List traffic a bit slow today so I'll risk a NKLR. > > > > This evening I'll be swinging by a local new car dealer to examine a > pre-owned 2004 2-seat convertible on the used-car lot. Haven't > spoken to the sales staff yet, and at this time I know nothing about > the car's previous history. Unless the dealer provides significant > background info, service records and whatnot I'll remain largely in > the dark regarding any history that is not apparent to the careful > eye. I've read a bit about what is/is not included in Carfax reports > and agree that a thorough tech inspection is a key element to avoiding > major mistakes. However, if any of you found Carfax reporting to be > particularly useful or absoultely useless , I'd like to hear from you. > > > > Steve > > Carfax is full of holes and raises more questions than it answers; > that is my experience from several years ago. Is it better than > nothing? I think that's it's default selling point, which in my > opinion is just a crap shoot. Kind of like snake oil; it probably > won't hurt anything (except your wallet) and "might" help. > > ED > >

My wonderful idea, it will happen in the future, is a networked group of auto repair places whereas you get work done, they scan the car and it's uploaded for anyone to see, really potential buyers, You could see all work done and when it was done, applicable to bikes also, Also a great deal of help when you are in EBF Egypt and have a carb issue they could check out the last time your fuel injectors where cleaned, etc, Each company , Sears, PEP Boys, etc has their own and it would be a simple additional computer webservice call to update your personal car/bike/ minibike/chainsaw, etc records of service.