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> > 1. What type of helmet would be best?

I love my new HJC LT12.

> > 2. I have been looking and reading about jackets and pants for > motorcycle riding. I am thinking about the HEIN GERICKE Boost > Jackets and pants.

They are as good as or better than most leathers out there. I have brown trousers by them but my brown jacket is Schuot ( are something like that)

> 3. When it comes to boots I have been thinking about a steel- > toed Danner Ft Lewis boot. I wear 10 EE. Any thoughts on boots > would help.

I use a pair of Goretex , Tall Justin slipons I bought out of a Cabella's mag. about 3 or 4 years ago and love them still.

> > 4. Gloves? I have no idea on what would be best. >

I use a set of Elkskin work golves from Watmart in the summer. Cool, tuff and doesn't stain the hands black in the rain. Use insulated leather or Widder electrics in the winter depending on what and where. Andy Chesley

-----Original Message----- From: tls97go [mailto:tls97go@...] Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 5:39 PM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] new to KLR I just got rid of my sport bike (tl100s) and bought a 2000 KLR650 with 5000km on it.What can I expect compared to the TL, other than not being able to trottle wheelie in 4th;) Is there any concerns I should have about the 2000 model year. I have never had a dual sport before and since I will be doing 90% 'on road' after researching, the KLR seemed right. I would apretiate any comment or advice you could give me. Dave from Canada --------------reply--------------------------------------------------------- - Ok, this reply is for your street orientated use - the general reply I already sent. The 2000 KLR is SOLID. Tires? Think 90/10s - like the Scorpions and Distanzia. If you need to, check on Progressive Spring upgrades, Cartridge emulators in the forks. Protection? Get the skidplate. The seat and such, your call. Welcome to the crazed world of the low hp and decent torque KLR650. This bike will cause you to laugh like no other when you dismount on your own accord. I tend to dismount, at times, in a less than attractive manner-- harhar. OK, only twice, but both times were comical. Mike Torst A16 aka lasvegasrider

Welcome aboard Dave, and let me be the first to say I was not aware they had computers in Canada ;o) My last bike was a Ninja, and my back problems are cured now that I ride the KLR. While I no longer have the power, It makes me happy in the long run, since I am no longer tempted to go so fast. I think you will find the KLR funner in the twisties, in that you are 3-4' higher off the ground and the inertia is much greater. And, the KLR handles dirt rather well, esp if you are a big guy. I can keep it up almost as well as my old Husky 390. You will also be surprised at wind buffeting aboard the KLR. Being up so high, you get hit far harder than your used to, but, while the top of the bike make shake, the wheels stay in a strait line for the most part. Realize the KLR is same bike from 87-05, with very few changes, so parts are easy and cheap. This is also a good place to find riding partners. You have some great wide open spaces up there, but dear God don't hit any Mooses/Meese? (Qty of Moose) This is a fun loving crowd, and I believe almost everyone converted to the KLR from rowdy street bikes, with one exception, none of us like Harleys, cept a couple of the limp wrists from CA (Ok now you know I am just kidding, downboys) --- tls97go wrote:

> > > I just got rid of my sport bike (tl100s) and bought > a 2000 KLR650 > with 5000km on it.What can I expect compared to the > TL, other than > not being able to trottle wheelie in 4th;) Is there > any concerns I > should have about the 2000 model year. I have never > had a dual sport > before and since I will be doing 90% 'on road' after > researching, the > KLR seemed right. I would apretiate any comment or > advice you could > give me. > Dave from Canada > > > > > > 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 . > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > > >

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Yes. You will want to keep an eye on the condition of your sidestand, especially if you are heavy. The bolt will want re-tightening from time to time, and the weight may cause the ears to spread. I have had mine off a couple of times in 48,000 miles for a little judicious hammer work.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "dennis.kiewiet" wrote: > > Question from novice in Tanzania , can one mount KLR using left footpeg without bike falling over ? I keep my left foot on ground and swing over , with top box this isnt possible.Dennis >

Hi Dennis... I do it every time I mount my 2009. Just make sure that sidestand is on solid ground and go for it. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "dennis.kiewiet" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 9:04:08 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] new to KLR Question from novice in Tanzania , can one mount KLR using left footpeg without bike falling over ? I keep my left foot on ground and swing over , with top box this isnt possible.Dennis

Here in the great Northwest we prefer using Spotted Owl oil in our Scottoilers. J It must be working, I got more than 30K out of my last two chains on the KLR (DID Gold X-Ring). One of my riding buddies has more than 60K on a single VFR800 (OEM) chain. He put on a Scottoiler when the bike was new. Scottoilers pay for themselves the first time you DON'T have to buy a chain. I'd estimate that mine has already paid for itself twice. I've found that the best oil is super cheap chainsaw bar oil, about $1.50 a quart. I found that the stickiness reduces fling-off. The more expensive bar oil isn't as good since it has additives that make it free-flowing at lower temperatures, those additives increase fling-off and increase the amount of oil used. From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Buddy Seifert Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 8:55 AM To: transalp1@... Cc: KLR650 list Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] chains harp seal oil is rather hard to ome by out here; we prefer monk seal oil. Sent from my iPad On Feb 12, 2012, at 21:04, "eddie" > wrote:

> Hi all, > > I have Scottoilers on my KLR650 and FZ8. They provide a steady source > of clean lube. What flings off is WD-40 and a paper towel easy to clean

up.

> Since the constant fresh supply of oil has a sort of cleansing effect on

the chains, they don't really get dirty.

> > However, I've been reading up a bit today on various spray chain lubes and

their pros/cons.

> There's a ton out there on all manner of ingredients that claim cleaner

wheels, longer-lived chains and the like.

> But, there seems to be a a certain lack of good info on the proper

*cleaning* of an o-ring chain.

> Me? I still believe that WD40 cannot, will not hurt an o-ring chain. I

have never, repeat, never had even one o-ring fail from it.

> That includes a bunch of miles on many motorcycles. But, your experiences

may vary.

> What I'm getting to is this: If one chooses a commercially available chain

lube and sprays it

> on a chain without cleaning it first, doesn't that just build up and start

acting like a good abrasive paste?

> > The Honda shop near here gave me a can of Honda's new(ish) aerosol chain

cleaner.

> It's a thin-bodied solvent of some o-ring safe description that is meant

to be applied liberally, allowed to sit a bit

> before being washed off with water(!). One is supposed to dry the chain

thoroughly before applying a quality chain lube next.

> I can't seem to figure out how one is supposed to dry a chain without a.)

using possibly o-ring damaging heat. b.) riding it lube-less to sling out the water

> or c.) allow it to air dry over time (Anyone that's put away a bike after

a rainy ride without lubing a chain first has probably seen

> their chain rust over night.) It's a neat idea for a product. But, I kinda

have to pass on actually using it.

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