[dsn_klr650] nklr - newbie

[Raamses@aol.com]

Greetings Borg, I just got back from a two-day cage trip to my soon-to-be new home (College Park, Maryland). I don't think I've ever been so frustrated in a cage in all my life. That traffic is gonna take some gettin' used to, but I think I'll be happy there eventually. Anyway, I have two KLR questions I've been pondering recently: Does anyone know of any inexpensive aftermarket handlebars for the KLR that are not as wide as the stockers (maybe 3 inches less)? If I can't find any that I can afford, I think I'm gonna cut about an inch off of each side of my stock bars. Also, I am wondering if it would be possible to lower the front end of the KLR at least an inch. I know this might sound silly to some of you, but I'm just wanting to see what position fits me best. I know that getting Elden Carl's fork caps/extensions are supposed to lower the front (somehow). Does anyone know by how much? Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance, Raamses Roanoke, VA A14 "Lusus" (650 miles) http://www2.50megs.com/raamses/klrpage.htm

[Verle Nelson]

> Hello everyone, I'm a newbie on the KLR list. I've been reading > for a few days about a rally in Moab, Ut. Could anyone be interested > in detailing what it's about, & is it only for KLR owners? Time& > Duration, Place, Type of Riding, Camping, Registration Address, Etc. > Myself , I ride a Triumph Tiger, but am willing to ride with anyone > that likes the same roads/trails as me.

This will be my first Moab Dual Sport Rally although I first rode in the Moab area more than thirty years ago. Based on several months on this list, I expect to meet a truly interesting cross section of humanity -- perhaps a more diversified group than one would find in any other motorized sport. I'm sure your Triumph Tiger will be welcome and an object of interest. Not all bikes will be KLR650s. I know one person who plans to attend on a KTM. There are trails there where your Tiger will be at home and trails where you probably shouldn't go. But, that can be said of most of us, regardless of what we ride. I can assure you, though: Triumphs were riding trails around Moab long before your Tiger twitched it's tail. I personally hope a lot of interesting bikes show up. As for details, a good start is here: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/rally.html Verle Nelson Cedaredge, CO