oil for the forks

[Mike Peplinski]

This unit will handle up to 115 watts. Its the Visipath by Comagination. I like it.

>From: "klrcoug" >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Headlight modulator comments >Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 17:21:20 -0000 > >--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Peplinski" >wrote: > > > > I installed a headlight modulator and have to say its great. I'm looking >for > > some comments. The modulator is connected to the high beam. The >manufacturer > > claims this is more visible during daylight hours. It seems to really >excite > > cagers though. I had one pull over for me last week, probably thinking >it > > was a cop. Cars don't stay in front of me for long, they change lanes. > > Obviously this thing really works but with all the road rage I'm >concerned > > that someone will get PO'd. Perhaps a modulated low beam would be more > > practical. I also installed a flashing brake light. It flashes about 7 >times > > then goes steady when I get on the brake. Let me just say you gotta be >blind > > to miss it. I just got a LED bar type brake light that I want to install >on > > my carry case, up high. Its pretty bright. Would you suggest connecting >this > > to the flasher too or just the stock KLR brake light? > > > > >Posted this yesterday but for some reason it did not come up (anyone know >now long it >shoudl take for a post to appear?) > >Mike or anyone, what is the highest bulb that can be run w/ the modulators, >or do they >not have any limit? I was looking at the PIAA 80/100. Anyone have input on >those? > >s > > > > > >Archive Quicksearch at: >http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >

[Mike Peplinski]

Sad to say I've been relegated to the pages of Rider magazine for my BAja adventures. For this poor sap the biggest off roading I do is my 125 foot gravel driveway and an occassional sprint through a farm field. I hope to get to some fire lanes in the forests this summer but have to drive over a hundred miles to get to the areas that allow motor vehicles. My exposure to Mexico has been the Cancun region. Even there I gained a new respect for the people.

>From: "Conall" >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Headlight modulator comments >Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 02:59:21 -0000 > >Mike, ( Hi) >Don't get out much do ya? My travels by motorcycle in Mexico have >always been pretty smooth and yes, 95% of the time they do treat you >with respect. What has been your experience in Baja? > >Conall > >--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Peplinski" >wrote: > > > > Yeh, thats it. I'm sure those cagers are really trying to alert a >possible > > problem for a motorcyclist. I've always suspected that cagers were >concerned > > for us motorcyclists. > > > > > > >From: "Conall" > > >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Headlight modulator comments > > >Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:01:03 -0000 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sometimes I wonder what's going through people's minds as all the > > > > freeway signs begin to pulsate well before my approach. They've got > > > > to be wondering what's going on and be on the lookout. I've >also, on > > > > numerous occasions, had oncomming traffic on two lane roads flick > > > > their highbeams on and off several times. I'm not sure if they're > > > > giving me the equivelant of the motorcyclist salute or the >finger. I > > > > reckon it's the finger ; > > > > > > > Matt > > > > > > > > > >that happened a lot when I ride in Baja. My analysis is that people > > >think your electrical system is malfunctioning and they are trying to > > >warn you of what they feel is a possible problem , like a bad battery > > >or alternator. > > >When they do that I usually give them a thumbs up followed by a OK >signal. > > > > > >Conall > > > > > > > > > >Archive Quicksearch at: >http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >

[Mike Peplinski]

The Visipath unit that I used is rated to 115 watts.

>From: Krgrife@... >To: sobiloff@..., dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Headlight modulator comments >Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 13:41:19 EST > > >In a message dated 2/15/2006 10:30:21 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, >sobiloff@... writes: > >As for an 80/100, I'd be worried that a bulb that hot would melt >something, but maybe that's just me. > > >I've been running one for years with no problems. >Kurt > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >Archive Quicksearch at: >http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >

[Mike Peplinski]

As well as I can figure it the problem with a larger bulb is that it melts the socket. The Visipath unit replaces the socket with their own socket. The "upgrade" modulator (same price as the standard) is rated at 115 watts. Not to be picky but they are all rated at 12 volts.

>From: Blake Sobiloff >To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Headlight modulator comments >Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 10:27:11 -0800 > >On Feb 15, 2006, at 9:21 AM, klrcoug wrote: > > Mike or anyone, what is the highest bulb that can be run w/ the > > modulators, or do they > > not have any limit? I was looking at the PIAA 80/100. Anyone have > > input on those? > >Each manufacturer of modulators has different voltage limitations, so >it'll depend on the particular modulator you own as to how powerful a >bulb you can run. > >As for an 80/100, I'd be worried that a bulb that hot would melt >something, but maybe that's just me. >-- >Blake Sobiloff >http://sobiloff.typepad.com/> >San Jose, CA (USA) > > > > >Archive Quicksearch at: >http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >

[Jim]

I think the textbook answer is: what is the viscosity of the suspension fluid (fork/shock oil) at the ambient temp. and/or suspension-component operating temp. A multigrade suspension fluid may be a better all-around/season fluid for those who ride in a wide range of ambient temperatures; thats probably why Kaw. recommends 10W-20 (Kayaba G-10) fluid for the front fork. Just my 1/100th of a cent. Jim A17 --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Walter Mitty wrote:

> > You probably can but I don't know that I would recommend it. The

10w30 is 30 wt which is waaay too heavy. If you want something that is easy to get ahold of try the Mobil 1 AFT. It is about 10 wt and works well in the KLR650.

> > clint lee jin yew wrote: i was browsing this page > http://www.bp.co.nz/local/prod_lubricants.html#top at the > " Launch the Lubricants Selector" link and thought i'd findout what > engine oil bp recommends for the klr... > it also includes fork oil... > 10W-30 GF4 ENGINE OIL in the forks?! > can i really do that, engine oil in the forks? > > clint > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html

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