dualstar pannier rack?

[bryguy282004]

I've searched the archives as best as possible and done web searches, but I can't find an answer to my question. I need to trailer my KLR for a 500 mile trip (I know, why not ride it, but the whole family is going and there are great places to ride at our destination). I have found info on how to strap it down, etc., but, should I leave it in gear or in neutral? Thanks, Bryan

[Riley]

If it is strapped down good having it in gear won't make any difference, won't hurt either though. Use good straps that won't stretch or slip and some sort of wheel chock to keep the front wheel from turning or slipping out sideways and you can pull that trailer anywhere a car can go, the KLR won't budge. If your trailer has a wooden bed just screw some 2X4s either side of the front tire and your golden. Riley A15 Montreal

----- Original Message ----- From: "bryguy282004" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 11:45 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] NKLR - Trailering > I've searched the archives as best as possible and done web searches, > but I can't find an answer to my question. > > I need to trailer my KLR for a 500 mile trip (I know, why not ride > it, but the whole family is going and there are great places to ride > at our destination). I have found info on how to strap it down, > etc., but, should I leave it in gear or in neutral? > > Thanks, > > Bryan > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >

[Devon]

If you're "towing" it, ie trailering it with the rear wheel rolling, then you need to take the chain off the rear sprocket and zip-tie it to the swingarm. Turning the countershaft without oil pressure for 500mi is a bad idea. If you're putting the whole thing in a trailer, it shouldn't matter- the tie-downs should hold it steadier than the gearbox could anyway. Devon bdavies@... wrote:

>I've searched the archives as best as possible and done web searches, >but I can't find an answer to my question. > >I need to trailer my KLR for a 500 mile trip (I know, why not ride >it, but the whole family is going and there are great places to ride >at our destination). I have found info on how to strap it down, >etc., but, should I leave it in gear or in neutral? > >Thanks, > >Bryan > > > >

[Joshua Gorman]

I would recommend buying a fork seal saver as well. They are $20 from Cycle Gear. It is a piece of plastic that goes between the fender and the tire so that you don't compress the shocks all the way and put so much pressure on the seals. Hope this helps. Josh Dr. Joshua C. Gorman, D.D.S. 401 W. San Augustine Deer Park, TX 77536 (281)930-8744

>From: "Riley" >To: "bryguy282004" >CC: "KLR" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> >Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] NKLR - Trailering >Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 14:12:38 -0400 > >If it is strapped down good having it in gear won't make any difference, >won't hurt either though. Use good straps that won't stretch or slip and >some sort of wheel chock to keep the front wheel from turning or slipping >out sideways and you can pull that trailer anywhere a car can go, the KLR >won't budge. If your trailer has a wooden bed just screw some 2X4s either >side of the front tire and your golden. > >Riley >A15 >Montreal > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "bryguy282004" >To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 11:45 AM >Subject: [DSN_klr650] NKLR - Trailering > > > > I've searched the archives as best as possible and done web searches, > > but I can't find an answer to my question. > > > > I need to trailer my KLR for a 500 mile trip (I know, why not ride > > it, but the whole family is going and there are great places to ride > > at our destination). I have found info on how to strap it down, > > etc., but, should I leave it in gear or in neutral? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Bryan > > > > > > > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ >courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ >courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >

[Mark St.Hilaire, Sr]

> I would recommend buying a fork seal saver as well. They are $20 from

Cycle

> Gear. It is a piece of plastic that goes between the fender and the tire

so

> that you don't compress the shocks all the way and put so much pressure on > the seals.

I agree, but as an alternative, look at the next to last picture here: http://klr6500.tripod.com/ramps.htm Mark --------------------------------------- KLR650 Motorcycle Website: http://klr6500.tripod.com/

[Devon]

msaint@... wrote:

>>I would recommend buying a fork seal saver as well. >> >I agree, but as an alternative, look at the next to last picture here: >http://klr6500.tripod.com/ramps.htm >

As an even cheaper alternative (though lots of people use the wood block, works great), once you crank down the front end, use the stock Schraeder valves in the forks to vent all the air pressure (put a rag over it, a tiny bit of oil will spray out). Just remember to vent them again when you take it off the trailer, or you'll notice the front end suddenly has a few inches less travel. I've heard this used as a cheap lowering trick for racing a dirtbike in flattrack races, in classes that don't allow lowering spacers or different forks. Devon

[CA Stu]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Joshua Gorman" wrote:

> > I would recommend buying a fork seal saver as well. They are $20

from Cycle

> Gear. It is a piece of plastic that goes between the fender and the

tire so

> that you don't compress the shocks all the way and put so much

pressure on

> the seals. > > Hope this helps. > > Josh > >

2 by 4 cut to size will do the same thing for about a penny... Cheers CheapskAte Stu

[dooden]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "bryguy282004" wrote:

> I've searched the archives as best as possible and done web searches, > but I can't find an answer to my question. > > I need to trailer my KLR for a 500 mile trip (I know, why not ride > it, but the whole family is going and there are great places to ride > at our destination). I have found info on how to strap it down, > etc., but, should I leave it in gear or in neutral? > > Thanks, > > Bryan

Take your pick. I use 4 ratchet straps when in my truck, Chevy shortbox, so the bike is at an angle so the tailgate can shut. 2 Long straps and 2 short straps, I hook each side of the handlebars, down by the clamps, pull it down and forward to corners of truckbox with the tire tucked in the corner of box, then hooking the frame rails under the seat area (watch for wires on left side) I again pull it down and back. Have hauled it long distance this way no problem, infact its in my truck right now, after my ride yesterday when we finally made it back to the truck, I just loaded it and rode home in the truck. I use two homemade ramps, remove the tailgate, place ramps on bumper, one in center for bike and one on side to walk up with the bike, just using enough power in 1st gear to pull itself up and in. Dooden A15 Green Ape Dooden A15 Green Ape

[Nate Sammons]

hey, I've been looking around the web for a pannier rack from DualStar, and I swear I saw one at some point. Now I can't find it.... anybody know about this thing? It was mentioned on KLR650.net a while ago. I'm probably going to end up with an SU rack from HappyTrail otherwise... any other suggestions for mounting pelican cases? thanks, -nate -- ________________________________________________________ Nate Sammons nate@... "What we are looking for is what is looking" Wei Wu Wei