[dsn_klr650] slowing it down(was: nklr laying it down)

[JD]

Good Morning Collective... I have a stock A14 with 1500 miles on it. I have recently noticed that during engine braking, that I have a pronounced backfire. I have checked to make sure that all exhaust fittings are tight, no leaks that I can detect. I am planning on upgrading the stock exhaust soon, but would like to remedy this problem before I compound it with new components. Is there an adjustment on the carb for engine braking, or is this normal during the first few k miles? Any suggestions? JD [Deep in the Heart of Texas - and not smelling like a yellow rose!] A14-1500k

[Weaver, Mark]

i only have about 50k motorcycle miles, but i have another 100k or so bicycle miles, and i've never had any really close calls on either. this may be luck, but since i prefer to think i have something to do with my own welfare, i'm hoping it's because i pay really close attention, anticipate what other drivers may do, and (most importantly) i just don't drive all that fast on roads with any kind of cross-traffic. at every intersection, i assume everyone is going to try to kill me. this often means i slow down at feel nervous approaching intersections or driveways with cars in them, but i think it narrows the window of opportunity for someone to run into me. so far i've been lucky, and i'll keep my fingers crossed. mw

> -----Original Message----- > From: ephilride@... [mailto:ephilride@...] > Sent: Friday, June 30, 2000 6:16 AM > To: msfaul@...; DSN_klr650@egroups.com > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] NKLR Laying it down > > > Here is what I've experienced > > 1. One or my riding buddies (Harley) from long ago "laid 'er > down" Right > arm had to be amputated - but he lived and has adjusted to > his handicap, but > no more bike riding.. > > 2. I t-boned a car that failed to yield the right of way by > turning into my > path. It happened so quick that all I could do was grab the > binders, "Oh no, > I'm going to hit, ....." - and BAM! I lived (thank you > Lord), few broken > bones and deep knee wound, full recovery in 6 months. There > way no way to > lay it down and if I could have I wouldn't have - good tires > on pavement > offer more control than metal and plastic sliding on > pavement. If I had laid > it down, I would have wadded up under the car instead of > flying over the car. > In this case, "flying over" was much better than "wadded under". > > Here is my take on "Laying it Down". Don't do it on purpose. > I believe that > if you are going too fast to turn thus avoiding impact, that > your best option > is to stand the bike up and apply maximum braking effort, > less speed=less > force at impact=less damage to bike and body. If you scrub > off enough speed > you might be able to avoid impact at the last second.. When > you "lay 'er > down" you have no control and could very likely wind up hurt > much worse, > JMHO. Riding a bike safely is all "being seen" and being in control > .......ride like your life depends on it, cuz it does. > > Knot > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > ---------- > @Backup- Protect and Access your data any time, any where on the net. > Try @Backup FREE and receive 300 points from mypoints.com Install now: > http://click.egroups.com/1/5666/6/_/911801/_/962370983/ > -------------------------------------------------------------- > ---------- > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > >