valve clearances: .006 or .010? fixing

[TLrydr@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/8/01 12:21:55 PM EST, MWeaver@... writes: << i think i saw an alarming figure (32 or so) in the back of cycle world, or whoever it is that has a couple pages of stats and stuff on recently tested bikes in the back. mw >> My TL1000s gets 28MPH all the time, Even with the new motor i had to pay for out of my own pocket, Blew that new bike motor with only 6000 miles. Mike

[PRBKLR@cs.com]

Another Poser SUV seems to me... Paul (probably gonna buy one anyway!) k650dsn@... wrote:

>--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "West Hovland" wrote: >> I'm sorry, but this thing looks "Adventure Tourer" as much as the >Bandit does. High pipes and a sump guard doesn't qualify it as one. >My 97' Tiger looks like a friggin' motocrosser compared to the V- >Storm. I'd love to have that engine though. >> >> West >> >> > >I agree, and if I do get it, it will probably never see dirt. What >it appears to be, however, is a relatively light, all-weather, all- >arounder. Much like what the TDM was intended to be. > >Gino > > >Checkout Dual Sport News at >http://www.dualsportnews.com >Be part of the Adventure! > >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 > >Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

[Arden Kysely]

Sounds like Suzuki would be better off with an SV-Strom, using the SV650 mill. I'd give up some horsepower to get decent mileage, especially if I was going down long dirt roads. Arden Kysely A11 "Mr. K"

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., TLrydr@a... wrote: > In a message dated 10/8/01 12:21:55 PM EST, MWeaver@n... writes: > > world, or whoever it is that has a couple pages of stats and stuff on > recently tested bikes in the back. > mw >> > My TL1000s gets 28MPH all the time, Even with the new motor > i had to pay for out of my own pocket, Blew that new bike motor with only > 6000 miles. > Mike

[Tom Witt]

I consistantly got about 28-29MPG. Tossed an exhaust valve thru the side of the head before I hit 9K (if I remember correctly). Perhaps you remember (I recognize the TLryder address). Cost more to fix it than what the bike was worth. I bailed. Tom (Southwestern Ohio) - 00KLR650

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., TLrydr@a... wrote: > In a message dated 10/8/01 12:21:55 PM EST, MWeaver@n... writes: > > world, or whoever it is that has a couple pages of stats and stuff on > recently tested bikes in the back. > mw >> > My TL1000s gets 28MPH all the time, Even with the new motor > i had to pay for out of my own pocket, Blew that new bike motor with only > 6000 miles. > Mike

[Bogdan Swider]

> I agree, and if I do get it, it will probably never see dirt. What > it appears to be, however, is a relatively light, all-weather, all- > arounder. Much like what the TDM was intended to be. > > Gino > >

It's a bit different but the new Buell interests me more if, a big IF, they improve their quality control and thus reliability. Same weight as this Suzuki. Less regular maintenance than any motorcycle ever. Hydraulic valves, self adjusting belt final drive. Hope the fuel injection is sorted out. 50mpg (so they say). Small fuel capacity in the frame, however. Bogdan

[IronJungle@Hotmail.com]

I feel the same way. I could have removed some plastic off my VFR and produced the same results. I would like the bike to look a lot more dirt worthy; give me the Africa Twin. Pat / Austin

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "West Hovland" wrote: > I'm sorry, but this thing looks "Adventure Tourer" as much as the Bandit does. High pipes and a sump guard doesn't qualify it as one. My 97' Tiger looks like a friggin' motocrosser compared to the V- Storm. I'd love to have that engine though. > > West > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Bogdan Swider]

> My TL1000s gets 28MPH all the time, Even with the new > motor > i had to pay for out of my own pocket, Blew that new bike motor with only > 6000 miles. > Mik >

Seems like the same guy who designed the KLR balancer system changed companies was promoted and then headed the team that designed this motor. What's happened to the legendary Japanese moto-engineering ? And people are salivating to own this bike ??? Bogdan

[Dreas Nielsen]

> -----Original Message----- > From: jett@... [mailto:jett@...] > Do they really like Strom Thurmond that much?

The word "strom" means "current" -- as in electric current -- in German. Suzuki built this bike for the German market. Only afterward did they decide to gamble on selling it in the U.S. I for one hope they win their gamble, and I'm going to do my part to help by buying one. Dreas

[Swede]

I'd have to agree with West, they got two out of the three words in "sport enduro tourer" right in the article. Looks like it'd make a great sport tourer, but enduro? Come on, if that's the case, then slap some knobs on a Ducati Monster and you've got a "sport enduro tourer". Someone's gotta talk Highland into exporting to us (U.S.). That would/could qualify as an enduro tourer, IMHO. "Swede"

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "West Hovland" wrote: > I'm sorry, but this thing looks "Adventure Tourer" as much as the Bandit does. High pipes and a sump guard doesn't qualify it as one. My 97' Tiger looks like a friggin' motocrosser compared to the V- Storm. I'd love to have that engine though. > > West

[TLrydr@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/8/01 4:18:07 PM EST, Witttom@... writes: << I consistantly got about 28-29MPG. Tossed an exhaust valve thru the side of the head before I hit 9K >> Yea, Ithink i remember, Something is not right with the motor, Suzuki shops in theis area, Odessa, Midland will not even order a TL its got such a bad rap, Mike