new 01 klr650

[Barry Pedersen]

The 5-star stand came with my A9 when I bought it 2 years ago. I understand it lifts a little higher than some of the other stands. If you get one, do yourself a favor and get a sturdy set of bolts for it that are the correct length. I don't know if the ones that came with mine are the type that ship with the stand, but they caused me a big headache. An excellent set of bolts are available from Jake Jakeman at Sagebrush Machine Shop 49 S 400 POBOX 264 Milford UT, 84751-00039 (435)387-5575 Barry --- Riley Harlton wrote:

> To: "DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com" > DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> > From: Riley Harlton > Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2001 12:32:09 -0400 > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Five Stars centre stand > > Does anyone have any pictures or comments on the > Five Star centre stand. It seems Fred > is getting some in. It was removed from the DSN > comparison article. Not having a > centre stand is driving me crazy. > > Riley A15 > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

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[RichardM]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "eric & amy blissmer" wrote:

>-NEVER downshift while turning (even says so in the manual) Yikes.

Rev match before letting the clutch go. I do it all the time with no trouble, both at intersections and in the twisties.

>-DONT touch the brakes while going down a steep rocky dirt trail.

Rear brake only 90% of the time, and lots of downshifting works for me. Don't be afraid to drop into first and leggo of the clutch at 20mph. It's kind of fun once you know what to expect, and it seems to be the most stable way to bleed off velocity in the rocks.

>Maybe some of you experienced dirt riders could post a few more tips >for newbies that have always ridden street bikes.

Let the tires down to 18 psi or so. VERY BIG difference. Be sure to air 'em back up on the road. RM