klr versus klx300r cam inspection / adjustment

[Ralph Hanson]

B.J., The best way to deal with the DMV riding test is to not take it. Instead, take the MSF basic rider course. In most states if you pass the class, the DMV will waive the riding test. And you take the MSF class on 125s or 250s that the course provides. I managed to keep my bike license valid through three states and 19 years without a bike, but I still went ahead and took the course (I promised my wife I would when I went back to riding two years ago.). It was the best decision I could have made, along with getting a KLR. Ride safe, Ralph Ralph E. Hanson rhanson40@... 99 KLR 650 http://www.wvu.edu/~journal2/west

[Jim Keal]

It does show bike handling skills. Watch a guy pass the test on a Harley Fatboy sometime. Amazing skill! Practical? I'm not sure. In some european countries the test is taken on street with the examiner riding in the pillion position. Headsets are used to direct the test. This is after the examiner watches a slow speed test. Jim Duluth

>From: "Joe" >To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: NKLR Motorcycle Lincense >Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 21:30:24 -0000 > >Another classic example of dumb-asses who have never ridden a bike, >setting up the course. These are the same group that pass laws like >the infamous motorcycle seatbelt law that some clown "official" tried >to get passed in NY sometime back. What "skill" does driving around >a bicycle course, translate into operating a motorcycle on the >street/road, in a safe manner? > >God help us..... > >Joe Blanchard >A15 >Kansas > > > > > > >--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Ryan Newman" wrote: > > > I've had my '02 KLR650 for about a month now (I've put almost 900 >miles on > > it) and feel that I'm just about ready to try to get my > > > full fledged Class M license. > > > > In Az the MC permit is for 6 months. I rode on the permti for the >*whole* 6 > > months so that I'd be very used to the bike before I went for my >license. > > After 5.5 months I went a rode the course, I passed with flying >colors. I > > suggest that you ride the bike till your very comfortable with it. >There > > aren't any real "tricks" to the course, you just have to be >comfortable with > > the bike. IMHO 1 month is probably not enough seat time. > > Ryan > > Phoenix > > >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/ > >

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[Ted Palmer]

Joe wrote: [...]

> What "skill" does driving around > a bicycle course, translate into operating a motorcycle on the > street/road, in a safe manner?

Quite a lot IMO. Those who pass demonstrate some amount of throttle, brake and clutch control as well as balance. They should learn to ride slow before they can ride fast. At one of my local sportbike hangouts I see plenty of fancy new bikes ridden by guys in fancy leathers and few of them can manage a decent U-turn across 3 lanes worth of bitumen without sticking their foot out. Mister_T Melbourne Australia

[Ed Snow]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Ralph Hanson wrote:

> The best way to deal with the DMV riding test is to not take it. > Instead, take the MSF basic rider course. In most states if you > pass the class, the DMV will waive the riding test. > > And you take the MSF class on 125s or > 250s that the course provides.

I disagree. While I think taking the MSF course is a good idea, sometimes you can't get off weekends or for whatever reason one isn't close to you. Get your permit and spend the time practicing, the go to your DMV, DPS, or whoever gives your motorcycle test and ask if they will set up the course for you to practice. They will. Did it for me here in CA. One Month of street and parking lot practice, then 30 mins on the course and I passed on the first try. (The clipboard lady was very nice) Ed Snow 2001 KLR650 "Zoom Zoom"

[Krgrife@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/13/01 5:14:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, tedp@... writes: << Those who pass demonstrate some amount of throttle, brake and clutch control as well as balance. They should learn to ride slow before they can ride fast. >> Agreed, one technique that has not been mentioned for tight turning is to feather the clutch while using a little rear brake. By doing this I can run the KLR in full lock circles in either direction. I was taught this by a CHP motor officer many years ago when they were using all Harleys. They had to be able to do full lock turns to get through their training course. Kurt Grife

[BCSavWill@cs.com]

Hi, I am glad you mentione the KLX 300 R because on the KLX 650 you need to remove the fan and ignition coil. The tappet shims are the same as the KLR, shim in bucket and the same part no as the KLR. I believe the cam chains are the same or similar on the 300/650. The cam cap arrangement sounds the MUCH more substatial than the KLR. Dare I say bullet proof!!!!! Brian KLR A14 KLX C1 TE 410E Honolulu, HI [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]