any tips for my first ride in 15 years?

[ron criswell]

And put about 90 lbs psi in the front tire and about 10 psi in the back tire. Criswell dooden wrote:

> Another thought, would be to take the pipe off, ride all over that > lightly travelled neighborhood, in first or second gear, hitting the > redline about every 7 or 8 seconds. > > Im pretty the neighbors will like that, then after they all come out > to greet you and wish you some holiday cheer, open up one of the > cases of cold Stroh's beer on the back rack, and Stroh a Party.... > > YeeeeeeHaw.... > > Duden > A15 Pilot > > ( Sorry could'nt resist that ) > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "s2mumford" wrote: > > Ride fast and take chances. > > And don't forget to have a couple of cocktails first, to give you > > courage for the road. > > > > Happy Holidays > > CA Stu > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "bsetliff" wrote: > > > Well, my KLR was delivered yesterday. Damn, this bike is BIG! I > > > cant ride it yet, because the previous freaking owner still hasnt > > > sent the keys, manuals, etc (dont get my started on this!), but > I'm > > > trying to figure out how to approach my first ride. > > > > > > I raced motocross for about 5 years back in my teens, but its > been > > > atleast 15 years since I've ridden a motorcycle. I've raced > > mountain > > > bikes for the past 5 years, so my balance should be good, but the > > > difference between a mountain bike and a KLR is huge. > > > > > > Any tips on how to approach my first ride? I plan to just slap > on > > my > > > safety gear and ride around my neighborhood, which is very > lightly > > > travelled. Thoughts? Ideas? > > 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/

[blargesse]

Sorry to say I haven't been involved in this list for a while. It's good to be back. This participants on this list have been extremely valuable over the last few years as I set up my KLR and subsequently road it into the ground. I have finally reconciled myself to the fact that I'm a 90/10 rider. 90% dirt / 10% street. I threw in the towel and bought a KLX 650. Mostly for my friends sake who complained to much about pulling the KLR out of the swamps, over the railroad tracks, logs, off of me, etc. I think the KLX will be a little more forgiving. Considering most of my riding buddies ride CR250s, XR400s, etc., they have been amazed that I've survived their regular rides through New England forests and the KLR. They also agree, after what they've seen me put this bike through, that the KLR is everything Kawasaki claims it to be. I love this bike!!!!! The good news is, I'm going to rebuild the KLR into a kick ass 50/50 dual sport again. The motor and suspension are already there thanks to you guys. I'm going to start with some new body parts and then go to new rims, tires, etc. I'd like to buy all new body parts, considering that no body part has gone unscathed. The question I have is this. The KLR is a 1997. I'd like to go with the 2000 graphics, which I beleive is the gray/green combo. Is the 2000 the gray/green and are the body parts interchangeable on the 1997? I also need some advice on where to buy the parts. I remember there was a site that offered all this stuff at a much lower price than going to a local Kawasaki dealer. Does anyone have the site address? I really appreciate the help and hopefully you guys aren't to upset that I've finally surrendered the KLR to a more tame riding environment. Signed, Mid-Life Crisis in New England Blargesse