kenda 270 mileage and rear suspension lubrication ?

[ATO137528@aol.com]

> As I remember one review stating something like: The KLR 650 produces > more power and speed than almost any rider can ride anyway, save your > money when it comes to aftermarket pipes / jet kits. >

Mark me as "disagree" again. Was the review in AARP Magazine (my parents get it...I'll have to check the back issues)? The KLR won't get the front wheel off the ground in any gear except 1st! Because of the overabundance of power, it's necessary to come to almost a stop to cross any limb, water, or other obstacle because it's necessary to carry the front wheel over such things to cross them. This is embarrassing when I ride with guys on other bikes. It's also dangerous. I ate it big time once when I was suprised by a water hole on a blind turn that the front wheel went into and endo'd me faster than I could say "SH*T!!!" I was lucky to not have been really hurt and it could have been avoided by a tiny little wheelie. (so much for more power than most riders can use, eh?) I have tremendous respect for the KLR as a very versatile bike, but the poor forks and lack of power really handicap it. Any attempts to correct these problems and make the bike more competitive with other dual sports is nothing short of commendable. I also appreciate this list and the people on it who are constantly experimenting with aftermarket solutions to the problems that KHI should have fixed 10 years ago. Lamar A14 (too cold to ride. sigh) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[jayed36]

> The KLR won't get the front wheel off the ground in any gear except > 1st!

You're absolutely correct. And I even have my A15 rejetted, airbox mod, and the Laser pro-duro exhaust on it. Only off the ground in 1st gear. Jeff

[monahanwb]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "jayed36" wrote:

> > The KLR won't get the front wheel off the ground in any gear

except

> > 1st!

My stock ol' KLR gets the wheel off the ground when I leave the power on and bang it into second, if I slide back on the seat. I am sure yours would do the same.

[zacar]

lower the gearing-hold on -----Original Message----- From: jayed36 [mailto:jayed36@...] Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2001 4:26 PM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Too much power??? Ha!

> The KLR won't get the front wheel off the ground in any gear except > 1st!

You're absolutely correct. And I even have my A15 rejetted, airbox mod, and the Laser pro-duro exhaust on it. Only off the ground in 1st gear. Jeff 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/

[bc_boober]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., ATO137528@a... wrote:

> I still feel the best mod I did was the MIKUNI carb. If you

mostly ride off road, it is worth it. On road i'de say no. A-7 (7 degrees out, also to cold to ride here!)

> >

I also appreciate this list and the people on it who

> are constantly experimenting with aftermarket solutions to the

problems that

> KHI should have fixed 10 years ago. > > Lamar > A14 (too cold to ride. sigh) > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[ATO137528@aol.com]

Oh, I CAN get the front wheel up in second, but it takes so much of an effort, it's hardly worth it. I can't, unfortunately, do it in a hurry in an emergency situation, though. That's what happened when I suffered the head plant when the front wheel dove into the hole that day. By bringing the front up in 1st and balancing with the throttle and rear brake, I CAN wheelie all the way into 4th gear. It's a hoot, but NOT a useful trick off road. Other bikes I've owned/ridden can get the front wheel up IN 4th with throttle and a tug on the bars. Someone recently asked why his KLR lost power above 100mph and I suggested he was on the wrong bike if he wanted that sort of speed. I was then told by more than one person that it was OK to run the KLR WFO all day b/c "it didn't make enough power to hurt itself." Well put (but I was more commenting on the comfort level of a KLR at 100 mph). Safety Pup may think too much power is dangerous, but I propose that not ENOUGH power is just as dangerous. I love how quiet the stock anchor...er, pipe is, but I need some more juice and that's the only thing I haven't added to my bike. Be careful out there! Lamar A14 (awfully heavy when it was on top of me) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[a16jeff]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "usa650" wrote:

> I just installed a Kenda 270 rear on my KLR today. I'll probably > keep it pumped up to 36psi on the street. How many miles can I > expect it to last ridden mostly on the street (90/10)? BTW, I got > about 4500mi out of the OEM Dunlops. > 36 psi seems kind of high to me. If you did not balance them you

might want too. I ended up using 2.5 ounces of lead on the rear and 1.5 ounces on the front. It made a big difference when running down the highway.