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[Claes Borovac]

I drive a klx650 and it does not weave at speed. Of course wind grabs the front fender but the bike itself is stable as a rock. Claes. -----Original Message----- From: tismybutt@... [mailto:tismybutt@...] Sent: 28 June 2001 12:40 To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? Great big dirt bikes that act like a parachute in a windstorm! That's what kind of bikes! If you don't like it, countersteer. I have to agree with the breakin, I kept mine under4k for the first 300 miles. Then a good hard flog through the woods. Now THAT varies the rpm! There are going to be a lot of people who will vehemently disagree with that. I have torn down at least a thousand engines and have seen the effects of varied rpm vs extended breakins vs flogging right off the bat. Guess what? The differences could only be measured in ten thousandths of a mm. The is after 1500 hour runs on load stands. I checked leakdown at 1500 miles on my 01 and came up with 3% at tdc. My rings are seated, my valves are seated, and with 1700 miles on as of this morning, I still get the weave. I find if I get totally out of the wind, way down behind the shield, the weave goes away. I have been up to an indicated 110mph (closed course, professional rider, don't try this at home) without the weave. Now, if I pissed anyone off, good! My mission is done! If I have enlightened anyone, better, I have furthered my mission! Brett --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > What kind of bike weaves when it is stock and almost new? Unbelivable. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tobin Slide Lampson [mailto:jazranch@j...] > Sent: 28 June 2001 03:49 > To: jayed36@y... > Cc: DSN_klr650@y... > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > There have been many an varied responses as an > answer to this- from obtaining a lower profile front > fender, to changing tire air pressure, to lowering the > triple tree on the forks........even using lowering links > in the rear. > > With the stock klr....and the triple tree being flush > at the top of the forks.....this wobble/weave/instability > of the front end is at its height........ > > Personally by leaving the front forks flush with the > top of the triple tree and lowering the rear of the bike > (via smaller O.D. rear tire) I've found what I believe > to be the best overall klr handling. > > Going farther I installed a set of aftermarket > fork extension caps(expensive) and acheived > a speculated best klr handling period*[*When > in tandem with fork caps/lesser o.d. rear tire]. > > Many who've gone to the lowering links have > reported this phenomenally improved klr > handling. Yet, the conventional.....1 1/2" > lowering links are said to allow the rear tire > bottom out.....with 1" lowering links there > have been less(if any) reports of this. > People either totally love, or totally hate > the links..... > > Peace > Slide > > > jayed36@y... wrote: > > > I noticed on my A15 today that I get a weave going up around 80- 90, > > but no braking involved (it's almost uncontrollable at 90). > > Everything is stock at the moment and only 350 miles on it. This have > > anything to do with the aerodymanics, or maybe the tires being as new > > as they are? > > > > Jeff > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Devon Jarvis wrote: > > > Not a complaint really since it's not exactly what a KLR is designed > > > for, but has anyone else experienced a weave when applying the > > brakes > > > around 100mph? I have a K-9 fork braceand progressive springs. > > > > > > It's pretty mild, and seems to get better if I can loosen my grip > > on the > > > bars (hard to do when braking). The thing that amazes me is how > > fast the > > > KLR hits 105 when I lay on the tank and hit the gas. > > > > > > Devon > > > A15 > > > 78 SR500 > > > 81 SR500 > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > 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/ > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Your use of Yahoo! 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[tismybutt@yahoo.com]

Hey Claes! You have the USD forks right? Wanna trade front ends? I can't seem to get anybody with a KLX to take me up on this offer. Oh well, I'll go back to weaving(Weave? I can't even knit!)

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > I drive a klx650 and it does not weave at speed. Of course wind grabs > the front fender but the bike itself is stable as a rock. > > Claes. > > -----Original Message----- > From: tismybutt@y... [mailto:tismybutt@y...] > Sent: 28 June 2001 12:40 > To: DSN_klr650@y... > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > Great big dirt bikes that act like a parachute in a windstorm! That's > what kind of bikes! If you don't like it, countersteer. > > I have to agree with the breakin, I kept mine under4k for the first > 300 miles. Then a good hard flog through the woods. Now THAT varies > the rpm! There are going to be a lot of people who will vehemently > disagree with that. I have torn down at least a thousand engines and > have seen the effects of varied rpm vs extended breakins vs flogging > right off the bat. Guess what? The differences could only be measured > in ten thousandths of a mm. The is after 1500 hour runs on load > stands. I checked leakdown at 1500 miles on my 01 and came up with 3% > at tdc. My rings are seated, my valves are seated, and with 1700 > miles on as of this morning, I still get the weave. > > I find if I get totally out of the wind, way down behind the shield, > the weave goes away. I have been up to an indicated 110mph (closed > course, professional rider, don't try this at home) without the > weave. > > Now, if I pissed anyone off, good! My mission is done! > If I have enlightened anyone, better, I have furthered my mission! > > Brett > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > > What kind of bike weaves when it is stock and almost new? > Unbelivable. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Tobin Slide Lampson [mailto:jazranch@j...] > > Sent: 28 June 2001 03:49 > > To: jayed36@y... > > Cc: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > > > > There have been many an varied responses as an > > answer to this- from obtaining a lower profile front > > fender, to changing tire air pressure, to lowering the > > triple tree on the forks........even using lowering links > > in the rear. > > > > With the stock klr....and the triple tree being flush > > at the top of the forks.....this wobble/weave/instability > > of the front end is at its height........ > > > > Personally by leaving the front forks flush with the > > top of the triple tree and lowering the rear of the bike > > (via smaller O.D. rear tire) I've found what I believe > > to be the best overall klr handling. > > > > Going farther I installed a set of aftermarket > > fork extension caps(expensive) and acheived > > a speculated best klr handling period*[*When > > in tandem with fork caps/lesser o.d. rear tire]. > > > > Many who've gone to the lowering links have > > reported this phenomenally improved klr > > handling. Yet, the conventional.....1 1/2" > > lowering links are said to allow the rear tire > > bottom out.....with 1" lowering links there > > have been less(if any) reports of this. > > People either totally love, or totally hate > > the links..... > > > > Peace > > Slide > > > > > > jayed36@y... wrote: > > > > > I noticed on my A15 today that I get a weave going up around 80- > 90, > > > but no braking involved (it's almost uncontrollable at 90). > > > Everything is stock at the moment and only 350 miles on it. This > have > > > anything to do with the aerodymanics, or maybe the tires being as > new > > > as they are? > > > > > > Jeff > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Devon Jarvis wrote: > > > > Not a complaint really since it's not exactly what a KLR is > designed > > > > for, but has anyone else experienced a weave when applying the > > > brakes > > > > around 100mph? I have a K-9 fork braceand progressive springs. > > > > > > > > It's pretty mild, and seems to get better if I can loosen my > grip > > > on the > > > > bars (hard to do when braking). The thing that amazes me is how > > > fast the > > > > KLR hits 105 when I lay on the tank and hit the gas. > > > > > > > > Devon > > > > A15 > > > > 78 SR500 > > > > 81 SR500 > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > > > 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/ > > > > > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > 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/ > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > 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/

[Claes Borovac]

He he, you are right but the Klr forks are not that bad? Are they? What I mean is, if the bike weaves at "high" speed when properly adjusted and serviced, don't get angry now, but that to me is a not too brilliant design then. Is perhaps this that attract all the klristas? You have the bike, works ok, but you can improve it in many ways. Hmm, that sounds like a Harley to me. *takes cover from all the angry klristas that will try to beat me up* Claes. -----Original Message----- From: tismybutt@... [mailto:tismybutt@...] Sent: 28 June 2001 15:03 To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? Hey Claes! You have the USD forks right? Wanna trade front ends? I can't seem to get anybody with a KLX to take me up on this offer. Oh well, I'll go back to weaving(Weave? I can't even knit!)

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > I drive a klx650 and it does not weave at speed. Of course wind grabs > the front fender but the bike itself is stable as a rock. > > Claes. > > -----Original Message----- > From: tismybutt@y... [mailto:tismybutt@y...] > Sent: 28 June 2001 12:40 > To: DSN_klr650@y... > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > Great big dirt bikes that act like a parachute in a windstorm! That's > what kind of bikes! If you don't like it, countersteer. > > I have to agree with the breakin, I kept mine under4k for the first > 300 miles. Then a good hard flog through the woods. Now THAT varies > the rpm! There are going to be a lot of people who will vehemently > disagree with that. I have torn down at least a thousand engines and > have seen the effects of varied rpm vs extended breakins vs flogging > right off the bat. Guess what? The differences could only be measured > in ten thousandths of a mm. The is after 1500 hour runs on load > stands. I checked leakdown at 1500 miles on my 01 and came up with 3% > at tdc. My rings are seated, my valves are seated, and with 1700 > miles on as of this morning, I still get the weave. > > I find if I get totally out of the wind, way down behind the shield, > the weave goes away. I have been up to an indicated 110mph (closed > course, professional rider, don't try this at home) without the > weave. > > Now, if I pissed anyone off, good! My mission is done! > If I have enlightened anyone, better, I have furthered my mission! > > Brett > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > > What kind of bike weaves when it is stock and almost new? > Unbelivable. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Tobin Slide Lampson [mailto:jazranch@j...] > > Sent: 28 June 2001 03:49 > > To: jayed36@y... > > Cc: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > > > > There have been many an varied responses as an > > answer to this- from obtaining a lower profile front > > fender, to changing tire air pressure, to lowering the > > triple tree on the forks........even using lowering links > > in the rear. > > > > With the stock klr....and the triple tree being flush > > at the top of the forks.....this wobble/weave/instability > > of the front end is at its height........ > > > > Personally by leaving the front forks flush with the > > top of the triple tree and lowering the rear of the bike > > (via smaller O.D. rear tire) I've found what I believe > > to be the best overall klr handling. > > > > Going farther I installed a set of aftermarket > > fork extension caps(expensive) and acheived > > a speculated best klr handling period*[*When > > in tandem with fork caps/lesser o.d. rear tire]. > > > > Many who've gone to the lowering links have > > reported this phenomenally improved klr > > handling. Yet, the conventional.....1 1/2" > > lowering links are said to allow the rear tire > > bottom out.....with 1" lowering links there > > have been less(if any) reports of this. > > People either totally love, or totally hate > > the links..... > > > > Peace > > Slide > > > > > > jayed36@y... wrote: > > > > > I noticed on my A15 today that I get a weave going up around 80- > 90, > > > but no braking involved (it's almost uncontrollable at 90). > > > Everything is stock at the moment and only 350 miles on it. This > have > > > anything to do with the aerodymanics, or maybe the tires being as > new > > > as they are? > > > > > > Jeff > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Devon Jarvis wrote: > > > > Not a complaint really since it's not exactly what a KLR is > designed > > > > for, but has anyone else experienced a weave when applying the > > > brakes > > > > around 100mph? I have a K-9 fork braceand progressive springs. > > > > > > > > It's pretty mild, and seems to get better if I can loosen my > grip > > > on the > > > > bars (hard to do when braking). The thing that amazes me is how > > > fast the > > > > KLR hits 105 when I lay on the tank and hit the gas. > > > > > > > > Devon > > > > A15 > > > > 78 SR500 > > > > 81 SR500 > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > > > 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/ > > > > > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > 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/ > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Your use of Yahoo! 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[Devon Jarvis]

A too-tight grip on the bars will sometimes cause a weave. The KLR is maybe more susceptible to this because the buffetting causes the rider to hold on tight. Could be why the weave disappears when you tuck behind the fairing. I had an XJ700 Yamaha that would weave a little above 100mph, but if you held the throttle open with two fingers and barely touched the other bar it would go away. Devon tismybutt@... wrote:

> > Great big dirt bikes that act like a parachute in a windstorm! That's > what kind of bikes! If you don't like it, countersteer. > > I have to agree with the breakin, I kept mine under4k for the first > 300 miles. Then a good hard flog through the woods. Now THAT varies > the rpm! There are going to be a lot of people who will vehemently > disagree with that. I have torn down at least a thousand engines and > have seen the effects of varied rpm vs extended breakins vs flogging > right off the bat. Guess what? The differences could only be measured > in ten thousandths of a mm. The is after 1500 hour runs on load > stands. I checked leakdown at 1500 miles on my 01 and came up with 3% > at tdc. My rings are seated, my valves are seated, and with 1700 > miles on as of this morning, I still get the weave. > > I find if I get totally out of the wind, way down behind the shield, > the weave goes away. I have been up to an indicated 110mph (closed > course, professional rider, don't try this at home) without the > weave. > > Now, if I pissed anyone off, good! My mission is done! > If I have enlightened anyone, better, I have furthered my mission! > > Brett > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > > What kind of bike weaves when it is stock and almost new? > Unbelivable. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Tobin Slide Lampson [mailto:jazranch@j...] > > Sent: 28 June 2001 03:49 > > To: jayed36@y... > > Cc: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > > > > There have been many an varied responses as an > > answer to this- from obtaining a lower profile front > > fender, to changing tire air pressure, to lowering the > > triple tree on the forks........even using lowering links > > in the rear. > > > > With the stock klr....and the triple tree being flush > > at the top of the forks.....this wobble/weave/instability > > of the front end is at its height........ > > > > Personally by leaving the front forks flush with the > > top of the triple tree and lowering the rear of the bike > > (via smaller O.D. rear tire) I've found what I believe > > to be the best overall klr handling. > > > > Going farther I installed a set of aftermarket > > fork extension caps(expensive) and acheived > > a speculated best klr handling period*[*When > > in tandem with fork caps/lesser o.d. rear tire]. > > > > Many who've gone to the lowering links have > > reported this phenomenally improved klr > > handling. Yet, the conventional.....1 1/2" > > lowering links are said to allow the rear tire > > bottom out.....with 1" lowering links there > > have been less(if any) reports of this. > > People either totally love, or totally hate > > the links..... > > > > Peace > > Slide > > > > > > jayed36@y... wrote: > > > > > I noticed on my A15 today that I get a weave going up around 80- > 90, > > > but no braking involved (it's almost uncontrollable at 90). > > > Everything is stock at the moment and only 350 miles on it. This > have > > > anything to do with the aerodymanics, or maybe the tires being as > new > > > as they are? > > > > > > Jeff > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Devon Jarvis wrote: > > > > Not a complaint really since it's not exactly what a KLR is > designed > > > > for, but has anyone else experienced a weave when applying the > > > brakes > > > > around 100mph? I have a K-9 fork braceand progressive springs. > > > > > > > > It's pretty mild, and seems to get better if I can loosen my > grip > > > on the > > > > bars (hard to do when braking). The thing that amazes me is how > > > fast the > > > > KLR hits 105 when I lay on the tank and hit the gas. > > > > > > > > Devon > > > > A15 > > > > 78 SR500 > > > > 81 SR500 > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > > > 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/ > > > > > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > 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/ > > 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/

[tismybutt@yahoo.com]

Bah! *throws hammer* Why would I get angry? *throws coffee cup* I didn't design it, I just bought it. *throws politically correct machete from Wal-Mart* I just like big thick forks for stoppies and runnin over guys who are busy bleeding thier brakes on the trail because they have puddles of water in thier calipers! Waaaaiiiiiit A minute! Did you just call me an unwashed, oil leakin, vibratin, black leather wearin in the summer, fat chick pick uppin, parts fallin off Harley guy? Why thems fightin words! *can't find anything else to throw*

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > He he, you are right but the Klr forks are not that bad? Are they? What > I mean is, if the bike weaves at "high" speed when properly adjusted and > serviced, don't get angry now, but that to me is a not too brilliant > design then. > Is perhaps this that attract all the klristas? You have the bike, works > ok, but you can improve it in many ways. Hmm, that sounds like a Harley > to me. *takes cover from all the angry klristas that will try to beat me > up* > > Claes. > > -----Original Message----- > From: tismybutt@y... [mailto:tismybutt@y...] > Sent: 28 June 2001 15:03 > To: DSN_klr650@y... > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > Hey Claes! You have the USD forks right? Wanna trade front ends? I > can't seem to get anybody with a KLX to take me up on this offer. Oh > well, I'll go back to weaving(Weave? I can't even knit!) > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > > I drive a klx650 and it does not weave at speed. Of course wind > grabs > > the front fender but the bike itself is stable as a rock. > > > > Claes. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: tismybutt@y... [mailto:tismybutt@y...] > > Sent: 28 June 2001 12:40 > > To: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > > > > Great big dirt bikes that act like a parachute in a windstorm! > That's > > what kind of bikes! If you don't like it, countersteer. > > > > I have to agree with the breakin, I kept mine under4k for the first > > 300 miles. Then a good hard flog through the woods. Now THAT varies > > the rpm! There are going to be a lot of people who will vehemently > > disagree with that. I have torn down at least a thousand engines > and > > have seen the effects of varied rpm vs extended breakins vs > flogging > > right off the bat. Guess what? The differences could only be > measured > > in ten thousandths of a mm. The is after 1500 hour runs on load > > stands. I checked leakdown at 1500 miles on my 01 and came up with > 3% > > at tdc. My rings are seated, my valves are seated, and with 1700 > > miles on as of this morning, I still get the weave. > > > > I find if I get totally out of the wind, way down behind the > shield, > > the weave goes away. I have been up to an indicated 110mph (closed > > course, professional rider, don't try this at home) without the > > weave. > > > > Now, if I pissed anyone off, good! My mission is done! > > If I have enlightened anyone, better, I have furthered my mission! > > > > Brett teenager. > > > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > > > What kind of bike weaves when it is stock and almost new? > > Unbelivable. > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Tobin Slide Lampson [mailto:jazranch@j...] > > > Sent: 28 June 2001 03:49 > > > To: jayed36@y... > > > Cc: DSN_klr650@y... > > > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > > > > > > > There have been many an varied responses as an > > > answer to this- from obtaining a lower profile front > > > fender, to changing tire air pressure, to lowering the > > > triple tree on the forks........even using lowering links > > > in the rear. > > > > > > With the stock klr....and the triple tree being flush > > > at the top of the forks.....this wobble/weave/instability > > > of the front end is at its height........ > > > > > > Personally by leaving the front forks flush with the > > > top of the triple tree and lowering the rear of the bike > > > (via smaller O.D. rear tire) I've found what I believe > > > to be the best overall klr handling. > > > > > > Going farther I installed a set of aftermarket > > > fork extension caps(expensive) and acheived > > > a speculated best klr handling period*[*When > > > in tandem with fork caps/lesser o.d. rear tire]. > > > > > > Many who've gone to the lowering links have > > > reported this phenomenally improved klr > > > handling. Yet, the conventional.....1 1/2" > > > lowering links are said to allow the rear tire > > > bottom out.....with 1" lowering links there > > > have been less(if any) reports of this. > > > People either totally love, or totally hate > > > the links..... > > > > > > Peace > > > Slide > > > > > > > > > jayed36@y... wrote: > > > > > > > I noticed on my A15 today that I get a weave going up around 80- > > 90, > > > > but no braking involved (it's almost uncontrollable at 90). > > > > Everything is stock at the moment and only 350 miles on it. > This > > have > > > > anything to do with the aerodymanics, or maybe the tires being > as > > new > > > > as they are? > > > > > > > > Jeff > > > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Devon Jarvis wrote: > > > > > Not a complaint really since it's not exactly what a KLR is > > designed > > > > > for, but has anyone else experienced a weave when applying the > > > > brakes > > > > > around 100mph? I have a K-9 fork braceand progressive springs. > > > > > > > > > > It's pretty mild, and seems to get better if I can loosen my > > grip > > > > on the > > > > > bars (hard to do when braking). The thing that amazes me is > how > > > > fast the > > > > > KLR hits 105 when I lay on the tank and hit the gas. > > > > > > > > > > Devon > > > > > A15 > > > > > 78 SR500 > > > > > 81 SR500 > > > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > > > > > 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/ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > > > 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/ > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > > > Your use of Yahoo! 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[Claes Borovac]

*laughing my head off here* Nice one. But how the hell does a machete from wal mart become PC? -----Original Message----- From: tismybutt@... [mailto:tismybutt@...] Sent: 28 June 2001 15:58 To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? Bah! *throws hammer* Why would I get angry? *throws coffee cup* I didn't design it, I just bought it. *throws politically correct machete from Wal-Mart* I just like big thick forks for stoppies and runnin over guys who are busy bleeding thier brakes on the trail because they have puddles of water in thier calipers! Waaaaiiiiiit A minute! Did you just call me an unwashed, oil leakin, vibratin, black leather wearin in the summer, fat chick pick uppin, parts fallin off Harley guy? Why thems fightin words! *can't find anything else to throw*

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > He he, you are right but the Klr forks are not that bad? Are they? What > I mean is, if the bike weaves at "high" speed when properly adjusted and > serviced, don't get angry now, but that to me is a not too brilliant > design then. > Is perhaps this that attract all the klristas? You have the bike, works > ok, but you can improve it in many ways. Hmm, that sounds like a Harley > to me. *takes cover from all the angry klristas that will try to beat me > up* > > Claes. > > -----Original Message----- > From: tismybutt@y... [mailto:tismybutt@y...] > Sent: 28 June 2001 15:03 > To: DSN_klr650@y... > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > Hey Claes! You have the USD forks right? Wanna trade front ends? I > can't seem to get anybody with a KLX to take me up on this offer. Oh > well, I'll go back to weaving(Weave? I can't even knit!) > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > > I drive a klx650 and it does not weave at speed. Of course wind > grabs > > the front fender but the bike itself is stable as a rock. > > > > Claes. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: tismybutt@y... [mailto:tismybutt@y...] > > Sent: 28 June 2001 12:40 > > To: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > > > > Great big dirt bikes that act like a parachute in a windstorm! > That's > > what kind of bikes! If you don't like it, countersteer. > > > > I have to agree with the breakin, I kept mine under4k for the first > > 300 miles. Then a good hard flog through the woods. Now THAT varies > > the rpm! There are going to be a lot of people who will vehemently > > disagree with that. I have torn down at least a thousand engines > and > > have seen the effects of varied rpm vs extended breakins vs > flogging > > right off the bat. Guess what? The differences could only be > measured > > in ten thousandths of a mm. The is after 1500 hour runs on load > > stands. I checked leakdown at 1500 miles on my 01 and came up with > 3% > > at tdc. My rings are seated, my valves are seated, and with 1700 > > miles on as of this morning, I still get the weave. > > > > I find if I get totally out of the wind, way down behind the > shield, > > the weave goes away. I have been up to an indicated 110mph (closed > > course, professional rider, don't try this at home) without the > > weave. > > > > Now, if I pissed anyone off, good! My mission is done! > > If I have enlightened anyone, better, I have furthered my mission! > > > > Brett teenager. > > > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > > > What kind of bike weaves when it is stock and almost new? > > Unbelivable. > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Tobin Slide Lampson [mailto:jazranch@j...] > > > Sent: 28 June 2001 03:49 > > > To: jayed36@y... > > > Cc: DSN_klr650@y... > > > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > > > > > > > There have been many an varied responses as an > > > answer to this- from obtaining a lower profile front > > > fender, to changing tire air pressure, to lowering the > > > triple tree on the forks........even using lowering links > > > in the rear. > > > > > > With the stock klr....and the triple tree being flush > > > at the top of the forks.....this wobble/weave/instability > > > of the front end is at its height........ > > > > > > Personally by leaving the front forks flush with the > > > top of the triple tree and lowering the rear of the bike > > > (via smaller O.D. rear tire) I've found what I believe > > > to be the best overall klr handling. > > > > > > Going farther I installed a set of aftermarket > > > fork extension caps(expensive) and acheived > > > a speculated best klr handling period*[*When > > > in tandem with fork caps/lesser o.d. rear tire]. > > > > > > Many who've gone to the lowering links have > > > reported this phenomenally improved klr > > > handling. Yet, the conventional.....1 1/2" > > > lowering links are said to allow the rear tire > > > bottom out.....with 1" lowering links there > > > have been less(if any) reports of this. > > > People either totally love, or totally hate > > > the links..... > > > > > > Peace > > > Slide > > > > > > > > > jayed36@y... wrote: > > > > > > > I noticed on my A15 today that I get a weave going up around 80- > > 90, > > > > but no braking involved (it's almost uncontrollable at 90). > > > > Everything is stock at the moment and only 350 miles on it. > This > > have > > > > anything to do with the aerodymanics, or maybe the tires being > as > > new > > > > as they are? > > > > > > > > Jeff > > > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Devon Jarvis wrote: > > > > > Not a complaint really since it's not exactly what a KLR is > > designed > > > > > for, but has anyone else experienced a weave when applying the > > > > brakes > > > > > around 100mph? I have a K-9 fork braceand progressive springs. > > > > > > > > > > It's pretty mild, and seems to get better if I can loosen my > > grip > > > > on the > > > > > bars (hard to do when braking). The thing that amazes me is > how > > > > fast the > > > > > KLR hits 105 when I lay on the tank and hit the gas. > > > > > > > > > > Devon > > > > > A15 > > > > > 78 SR500 > > > > > 81 SR500 > > > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > > > > > 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/ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > > > 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/ > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > 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/ > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > 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/ 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/

[tismybutt@yahoo.com]

I remember someone was upset about going and shooting up a dealership from bad service so they suggested fixed blade weaponry. What a likeable bunch of people!

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > *laughing my head off here* Nice one. But how the hell does a machete > from wal mart become PC? > > -----Original Message----- > From: tismybutt@y... [mailto:tismybutt@y...] > Sent: 28 June 2001 15:58 > To: DSN_klr650@y... > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > Bah! *throws hammer* Why would I get angry? *throws coffee cup* I > didn't design it, I just bought it. *throws politically correct > machete from Wal-Mart* I just like big thick forks for stoppies and > runnin over guys who are busy bleeding thier brakes on the trail > because they have puddles of water in thier calipers! > > Waaaaiiiiiit A minute! Did you just call me an unwashed, oil leakin, > vibratin, black leather wearin in the summer, fat chick pick uppin, > parts fallin off Harley guy? Why thems fightin words! *can't find > anything else to throw* > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > > He he, you are right but the Klr forks are not that bad? Are they? > What > > I mean is, if the bike weaves at "high" speed when properly > adjusted and > > serviced, don't get angry now, but that to me is a not too brilliant > > design then. > > Is perhaps this that attract all the klristas? You have the bike, > works > > ok, but you can improve it in many ways. Hmm, that sounds like a > Harley > > to me. *takes cover from all the angry klristas that will try to > beat me > > up* > > > > Claes. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: tismybutt@y... [mailto:tismybutt@y...] > > Sent: 28 June 2001 15:03 > > To: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > > > > Hey Claes! You have the USD forks right? Wanna trade front ends? I > > can't seem to get anybody with a KLX to take me up on this offer. > Oh > > well, I'll go back to weaving(Weave? I can't even knit!) > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > > > I drive a klx650 and it does not weave at speed. Of course wind > > grabs > > > the front fender but the bike itself is stable as a rock. > > > > > > Claes. > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: tismybutt@y... [mailto:tismybutt@y...] > > > Sent: 28 June 2001 12:40 > > > To: DSN_klr650@y... > > > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > > > > > > > Great big dirt bikes that act like a parachute in a windstorm! > > That's > > > what kind of bikes! If you don't like it, countersteer. > > > > > > I have to agree with the breakin, I kept mine under4k for the > first > > > 300 miles. Then a good hard flog through the woods. Now THAT > varies > > > the rpm! There are going to be a lot of people who will > vehemently > > > disagree with that. I have torn down at least a thousand engines > > and > > > have seen the effects of varied rpm vs extended breakins vs > > flogging > > > right off the bat. Guess what? The differences could only be > > measured > > > in ten thousandths of a mm. The is after 1500 hour runs on load > > > stands. I checked leakdown at 1500 miles on my 01 and came up > with > > 3% > > > at tdc. My rings are seated, my valves are seated, and with 1700 > > > miles on as of this morning, I still get the weave. > > > > > > I find if I get totally out of the wind, way down behind the > > shield, > > > the weave goes away. I have been up to an indicated 110mph > (closed > > > course, professional rider, don't try this at home) without the > > > weave. > > > > > > Now, if I pissed anyone off, good! My mission is done! > > > If I have enlightened anyone, better, I have furthered my mission! > > > > > > Brett > teenager. > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > > > > What kind of bike weaves when it is stock and almost new? > > > Unbelivable. > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > From: Tobin Slide Lampson [mailto:jazranch@j...] > > > > Sent: 28 June 2001 03:49 > > > > To: jayed36@y... > > > > Cc: DSN_klr650@y... > > > > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > > > > > > > > > > There have been many an varied responses as an > > > > answer to this- from obtaining a lower profile front > > > > fender, to changing tire air pressure, to lowering the > > > > triple tree on the forks........even using lowering links > > > > in the rear. > > > > > > > > With the stock klr....and the triple tree being flush > > > > at the top of the forks.....this wobble/weave/instability > > > > of the front end is at its height........ > > > > > > > > Personally by leaving the front forks flush with the > > > > top of the triple tree and lowering the rear of the bike > > > > (via smaller O.D. rear tire) I've found what I believe > > > > to be the best overall klr handling. > > > > > > > > Going farther I installed a set of aftermarket > > > > fork extension caps(expensive) and acheived > > > > a speculated best klr handling period*[*When > > > > in tandem with fork caps/lesser o.d. rear tire]. > > > > > > > > Many who've gone to the lowering links have > > > > reported this phenomenally improved klr > > > > handling. Yet, the conventional.....1 1/2" > > > > lowering links are said to allow the rear tire > > > > bottom out.....with 1" lowering links there > > > > have been less(if any) reports of this. > > > > People either totally love, or totally hate > > > > the links..... > > > > > > > > Peace > > > > Slide > > > > > > > > > > > > jayed36@y... wrote: > > > > > > > > > I noticed on my A15 today that I get a weave going up around > 80- > > > 90, > > > > > but no braking involved (it's almost uncontrollable at 90). > > > > > Everything is stock at the moment and only 350 miles on it. > > This > > > have > > > > > anything to do with the aerodymanics, or maybe the tires > being > > as > > > new > > > > > as they are? > > > > > > > > > > Jeff > > > > > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Devon Jarvis wrote: > > > > > > Not a complaint really since it's not exactly what a KLR is > > > designed > > > > > > for, but has anyone else experienced a weave when applying > the > > > > > brakes > > > > > > around 100mph? I have a K-9 fork braceand progressive > springs. > > > > > > > > > > > > It's pretty mild, and seems to get better if I can loosen > my > > > grip > > > > > on the > > > > > > bars (hard to do when braking). The thing that amazes me is > > how > > > > > fast the > > > > > > KLR hits 105 when I lay on the tank and hit the gas. > > > > > > > > > > > > Devon > > > > > > A15 > > > > > > 78 SR500 > > > > > > 81 SR500 > > > > > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > > > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > > > > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > > > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > > > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > > > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > > > > > > > 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/ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > > > > > 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/ > > > > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > > > 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/ > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > 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/ > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > 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/

[Eric Knight Holbrook]

The biggest "Weave" reducer that I came across was switching jackets. I'm totally serious. When I wore a think leather jacket, the bike became totally unstable around 85 I felt like it was going shake out of control from my arms. I use a tight all weather jacket now (some sort of nylon material with no excess folds or material), and the bike is far more stable and has no shake at all. Front fender lowering helps too, but not as much as the clothing you wear. I'm shaking my head because I know it sounds stupid but it's really helped

[Dan Oaks]

tismybutt@... wrote:

> I remember someone was upset about going and shooting up a dealership > from bad service so they suggested fixed blade weaponry. What a > likeable bunch of people! >

I think slipping a good strong laxative into their drinking water then dropping a few cherry bombs in their tiolets would be more appropriate. -- bierdo

[Kris Christie]

I'll take the credit for suggesting shooting up the dealership. Kris KLR250 Dallas TX -----Original Message----- From: tismybutt@... [mailto:tismybutt@...] Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 10:18 AM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? I remember someone was upset about going and shooting up a dealership from bad service so they suggested fixed blade weaponry. What a likeable bunch of people!

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > *laughing my head off here* Nice one. But how the hell does a machete > from wal mart become PC? > > -----Original Message----- > From: tismybutt@y... [mailto:tismybutt@y...] > Sent: 28 June 2001 15:58 > To: DSN_klr650@y... > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > Bah! *throws hammer* Why would I get angry? *throws coffee cup* I > didn't design it, I just bought it. *throws politically correct > machete from Wal-Mart* I just like big thick forks for stoppies and > runnin over guys who are busy bleeding thier brakes on the trail > because they have puddles of water in thier calipers! > > Waaaaiiiiiit A minute! Did you just call me an unwashed, oil leakin, > vibratin, black leather wearin in the summer, fat chick pick uppin, > parts fallin off Harley guy? Why thems fightin words! *can't find > anything else to throw* > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > > He he, you are right but the Klr forks are not that bad? Are they? > What > > I mean is, if the bike weaves at "high" speed when properly > adjusted and > > serviced, don't get angry now, but that to me is a not too brilliant > > design then. > > Is perhaps this that attract all the klristas? You have the bike, > works > > ok, but you can improve it in many ways. Hmm, that sounds like a > Harley > > to me. *takes cover from all the angry klristas that will try to > beat me > > up* > > > > Claes. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: tismybutt@y... [mailto:tismybutt@y...] > > Sent: 28 June 2001 15:03 > > To: DSN_klr650@y... > > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > > > > Hey Claes! You have the USD forks right? Wanna trade front ends? I > > can't seem to get anybody with a KLX to take me up on this offer. > Oh > > well, I'll go back to weaving(Weave? I can't even knit!) > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > > > I drive a klx650 and it does not weave at speed. Of course wind > > grabs > > > the front fender but the bike itself is stable as a rock. > > > > > > Claes. > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: tismybutt@y... [mailto:tismybutt@y...] > > > Sent: 28 June 2001 12:40 > > > To: DSN_klr650@y... > > > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > > > > > > > Great big dirt bikes that act like a parachute in a windstorm! > > That's > > > what kind of bikes! If you don't like it, countersteer. > > > > > > I have to agree with the breakin, I kept mine under4k for the > first > > > 300 miles. Then a good hard flog through the woods. Now THAT > varies > > > the rpm! There are going to be a lot of people who will > vehemently > > > disagree with that. I have torn down at least a thousand engines > > and > > > have seen the effects of varied rpm vs extended breakins vs > > flogging > > > right off the bat. Guess what? The differences could only be > > measured > > > in ten thousandths of a mm. The is after 1500 hour runs on load > > > stands. I checked leakdown at 1500 miles on my 01 and came up > with > > 3% > > > at tdc. My rings are seated, my valves are seated, and with 1700 > > > miles on as of this morning, I still get the weave. > > > > > > I find if I get totally out of the wind, way down behind the > > shield, > > > the weave goes away. I have been up to an indicated 110mph > (closed > > > course, professional rider, don't try this at home) without the > > > weave. > > > > > > Now, if I pissed anyone off, good! My mission is done! > > > If I have enlightened anyone, better, I have furthered my mission! > > > > > > Brett > teenager. > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Claes Borovac" wrote: > > > > What kind of bike weaves when it is stock and almost new? > > > Unbelivable. > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > From: Tobin Slide Lampson [mailto:jazranch@j...] > > > > Sent: 28 June 2001 03:49 > > > > To: jayed36@y... > > > > Cc: DSN_klr650@y... > > > > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: High speed weave? > > > > > > > > > > > > There have been many an varied responses as an > > > > answer to this- from obtaining a lower profile front > > > > fender, to changing tire air pressure, to lowering the > > > > triple tree on the forks........even using lowering links > > > > in the rear. > > > > > > > > With the stock klr....and the triple tree being flush > > > > at the top of the forks.....this wobble/weave/instability > > > > of the front end is at its height........ > > > > > > > > Personally by leaving the front forks flush with the > > > > top of the triple tree and lowering the rear of the bike > > > > (via smaller O.D. rear tire) I've found what I believe > > > > to be the best overall klr handling. > > > > > > > > Going farther I installed a set of aftermarket > > > > fork extension caps(expensive) and acheived > > > > a speculated best klr handling period*[*When > > > > in tandem with fork caps/lesser o.d. rear tire]. > > > > > > > > Many who've gone to the lowering links have > > > > reported this phenomenally improved klr > > > > handling. Yet, the conventional.....1 1/2" > > > > lowering links are said to allow the rear tire > > > > bottom out.....with 1" lowering links there > > > > have been less(if any) reports of this. > > > > People either totally love, or totally hate > > > > the links..... > > > > > > > > Peace > > > > Slide > > > > > > > > > > > > jayed36@y... wrote: > > > > > > > > > I noticed on my A15 today that I get a weave going up around > 80- > > > 90, > > > > > but no braking involved (it's almost uncontrollable at 90). > > > > > Everything is stock at the moment and only 350 miles on it. > > This > > > have > > > > > anything to do with the aerodymanics, or maybe the tires > being > > as > > > new > > > > > as they are? > > > > > > > > > > Jeff > > > > > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Devon Jarvis wrote: > > > > > > Not a complaint really since it's not exactly what a KLR is > > > designed > > > > > > for, but has anyone else experienced a weave when applying > the > > > > > brakes > > > > > > around 100mph? I have a K-9 fork braceand progressive > springs. > > > > > > > > > > > > It's pretty mild, and seems to get better if I can loosen > my > > > grip > > > > > on the > > > > > > bars (hard to do when braking). The thing that amazes me is > > how > > > > > fast the > > > > > > KLR hits 105 when I lay on the tank and hit the gas. > > > > > > > > > > > > Devon > > > > > > A15 > > > > > > 78 SR500 > > > > > > 81 SR500 > > > > > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > > > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > > > > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@y... > > > > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@y... > > > > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@y... > > > > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@y... > > > > > > > > > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > > > > > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! 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