ok guys and gals, convince me - convinced!!

[jdeavers@hroads.net]

Hello All, I am looking for side racks to throw some Ortlieb saddlebags over. Would you buy the racks you have again? Or go another route. I'm sure this has been discussed before...but what the heck...I'm too lazy to search the archives after eating so much turkey. Currently looking at the Mac-D racks...I like the one-piece design. Thanks In Advance JG Deavers A16-Made in Taiwan

[John Lyon]

JG: You basically have three sources: Happy Trails: http://www.happy-trail.com Mac-D: http://members.dencity.com/mac-d/index.html Five Star: Arrowhead Motorsports is the distributor http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/newproduct.html I have been using the Happy Trails original side racks with the Ortliebs and have been very happy with them. John --- jdeavers@... wrote:

> Hello All, > I am looking for side racks to throw some Ortlieb > saddlebags over. > Would you buy the racks you have again? Or go > another route. > I'm sure this has been discussed before...but what > the heck...I'm too > lazy to search the archives after eating so much > turkey. > Currently looking at the Mac-D racks...I like the > one-piece design. > > Thanks In Advance > JG Deavers > A16-Made in Taiwan

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[Ralph Hanson]

I use the Happy Trails original racks with my Ortliebs. They are probably overkill, but they work well and look great! Provide tipover protection as well... Ralph Ralph E. Hanson rhanson40@... 99 KLR 650 http://www.wvu.edu/~journal2/west

[zootpatutie]

I'm using the Happy Trails rack with the Ortleib clip on bags. Love the volume and the convenience. Todd A9

[Mark McCoy]

Brett: Where do you live in Ohio? I am in Dayton. Mark McCoy

----- Original Message ----- From: "Brett" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2001 5:44 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: OK guys and gals, convince me - CONVINCED!! > Just wanted to thank everybody for piping in with their words of > wisdom - you've convinced me! I've been on alot of other lists and > messageboards (mostly sports car related), but this is easily one of > the best. I've learned a ton just looking thru the past months > postings, and it seems like whenever I ask a question, I get a ton of > helpful responses. Thanks much, this newbie really appreciates it! > > I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on buying the KLR either Friday or > Saturday. Hell, I've even got a list of things I wanna add/upgrade > right away (front brake line/pads, bash plate, pegs, etc). I think > my credit card is gonna be hurtin' here soon, but, as many of you > have said, you only live once. > > The one drawback to all this is the timing. Its nearing winter here > in Ohio, and pretty soon the weather will downright suck. I think > I'll get my temps (or whatever their called), and just practice in my > lightly travelled neighborhood when the weather is good. I will > definitely be taking a riding course in the spring, since it sounds > like it could save my life. > > Thanks again for all your help and encouragement. And just a > warning, I'll be asking alot of questions in the near future!! > > Brett > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Brett" wrote: > > Damnit, I've been screwing around for weeks now, and have yet to go > > and slap down the cash for the KLR650 I've been wanting. The > reasons > > are many...nasty economy, uncertain job market, etc etc. The one > > that has really got me perplexed is the safety issue. I've done > alot > > of motocross riding (about 15 years ago), but never any street > > riding. My parents have warned me over and over NOT to buy a > street > > bike. Well, I'm 33, so I dont have to listen to my parents right? > > He he. Safety does concern me, so what are your thoughts? > > > > My main reason for wanting the bike is to do some adventure touring > > next summer. After getting Mariola's Alaska photo CD, I've been > > toying with the idea of heading up to Alaska eventually. > > > > Lately I've been thinking of instead getting an SUV (Nissan XTerra > or > > something) and do my off-road touring in that, but for some reason > I > > really want the bike! There is just something about the idea of > > heading off on an adventure... on a motorcycle. I've been scouring > > this site, and many of the other KRL sites, and all the adventures > > really fascinate me. I want to be a part of it. Sure I could do > it > > in a truck, but would it be the same? > > > > Wishy washy aint I? > > > > Brett > > Future KLR owner? > > > 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/ > > >