changing tires.. tire irons

[Richard Baker]

What really gets me thinkin' is that I've heard several reports (one I've seen with my own eyes) of people really not doing much chain maintenance at all and having no problems. The occasional WD-40 and that's it. Maybe I'm just worrying about nothing. Thanks for the Loobman tip... I'm looking into that. -Rick

----- Original Message ----- From: "Judson D. Jones" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 8:30 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: scottoil alternatives > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Richard Baker" wrote: > > I've heard that chain saw oil and ATF both work fine. I too am > > contemplating a scottoiler. I hear they can make a real mess > though, but I > > haven't heard from anyone who's actually used one yet > > > I considered the scottoiler, but a couple of lukewarm reviews > and the price dissuaded me. For $37.95, the Loobman is a > simple, relatively low-cost alternative. I don't know about 40W as > a long-term chain preservative, but a squeeze on the plastic oil > reservoir every tankful or so keeps my chain and sprocket nicely > slimed. > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at http://www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[Rick]

If you use one of those Loobmans, do NOT ride at high altitudes: http://teamiguana.com/Reviews/loobman/index.htm Rick

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Judson D. Jones" wrote: > I considered the scottoiler, but a couple of lukewarm reviews > and the price dissuaded me. For $37.95, the Loobman is a > simple, relatively low-cost alternative. I don't know about 40W as > a long-term chain preservative, but a squeeze on the plastic oil > reservoir every tankful or so keeps my chain and sprocket nicely > slimed.

[Dan Paulsen]

Attending the COG Nat'l rally in Montrose CO last July I realized I had seriously overestimated my tire life on the Concours.. Well having decided on tires at the local K dealer they told me that they wouldn't fit the bike.. The liability fears have driven a dealer like this to refuse to install a tire that is not the EXACT size OEM. They were both only one size wider than OEM. No big deal. The parts guy was embarrased but little he could do about the shop policy. The point is I bought tire irons, MSR ones with a plastic handle that worked like a dream, Yamaha tire mouting lube and did both tires in the motel lot and it was hot, 97 deg F. We used another bikes sidestand to break the bead. I would recommend these tar irons and a cooler day. Dan P Graham WA