cogs, so> > > Flipping the sprockets works fine on bicycles that have symmetrical
So, does Ms. A7 know about the bicycles? revmaaatin. who is available for counciling addictions in certain areas (excluding KLR and bicycles, an addict makes a lousy confessor)> I don't see why it wouldn't work on motorcycles. > > ed > A7, and about 15 bicycles >
Oops, that should have said "A17", but she does know all about the bicycles and is much happier with the current bicycle/motorcycle ratio (15/2) than when it was 2/8 a few years ago. ed, who would never manipulate an addiction in any way, form, or manner:)>> Flipping the sprockets works fine on bicycles that have symmetrical > cogs, so >> I don't see why it wouldn't work on motorcycles. >> >> ed >> A7, and about 15 bicycles >> > > So, does Ms. A7 know about the bicycles? > > revmaaatin. who is available for counciling addictions in certain > areas (excluding KLR and bicycles, an addict makes a lousy confessor) >
>On 4/7/06, Bill Watson wrote: >> I know there are a lot of opinions out there on this, but I thought I'd just report the data. The reason I wrote today? I finally had to adjust my factory o-ring chain for the first time... at 12,000 miles!!. I've been using WD-40 as the only chain lube since new. I turned each adjusting nut one turn today, moving the rear wheel back a whopping 0.05 inch. >> >> Granted, I'm pretty easy on a chain - pretty unagressive riding - so take that for what it's worth. But I'm clearly a convert at this point, it is sure cleaner than what I've used in the past and I'm thrilled to have made it 12K on one chain adjustment. I'll continue using it as a lube and see how far I make it on the stock chain. >> >> Bill Watson >> Phoenix >> > > >Hi Bill, everybody, > >I normally lurk (I don't have a KLR) but I'd like to insert a little >tech info re WD40 and o-ring drive chains. > >1) WD40 is not a good lubricant, it's a cleaner. Think Kerosene in a >spray can. You don't want dirt/sand/grit rubbing on the moving parts >of your chain, and WD40 cleans that stuff off well. > >2) The chain is internally lubricated; hence the o-rings. Lube stays >on the bearing surfaces so long as the o-rings are intact. This >should be a long time, if you keep the grit off the chain as much as >possible. (that's where the WD40 comes in). Spraying the chain with >WD40 rinses the grit off the chain, and away from the o-rings. > >3) The chain should last a long time if most of your riding is >unaggressive. Clutch dumping wheelies and all-out hill climbs put the >most stress on a chain. Keep the chain clean and inspect and replace >sprockets regularly and your chain should last a very long time. > >-Greg Guithues. >800 miles from home, I ride a BMW >Dayton, Ohio / Oklahoma City > > >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 > > > > > > >
(MSDS) the WD-40 Company publishes for WD-40.> > This is a good time to look at the Material Safety Data Sheet
thought I'd just report the data. The reason I wrote today? I finally had to adjust my factory o-ring chain for the first time... at 12,000 miles!!. I've been using WD-40 as the only chain lube since new. I turned each adjusting nut one turn today, moving the rear wheel back a whopping 0.05 inch.> > It's mostly solvent (45-50% Stoddard's Solvent, also called Varsol). > It's 15-25% light machine oil. > Google the CAS numbers for further info. > > http://www.wd40.com/Brands/pdfs/msds-wd40_aerosol.us.pdf > Aliphatic Petroleum Distillates 45-50% > Petroleum Base Oil 15-25% > > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: "Greg Guithues" > Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2006 10:51:53 -0400 > > >On 4/7/06, Bill Watson wrote: > >> I know there are a lot of opinions out there on this, but I
riding - so take that for what it's worth. But I'm clearly a convert at this point, it is sure cleaner than what I've used in the past and I'm thrilled to have made it 12K on one chain adjustment. I'll continue using it as a lube and see how far I make it on the stock chain.> >> > >> Granted, I'm pretty easy on a chain - pretty unagressive
little> >> > >> Bill Watson > >> Phoenix > >> > > > > > >Hi Bill, everybody, > > > >I normally lurk (I don't have a KLR) but I'd like to insert a
in a> >tech info re WD40 and o-ring drive chains. > > > >1) WD40 is not a good lubricant, it's a cleaner. Think Kerosene
parts> >spray can. You don't want dirt/sand/grit rubbing on the moving
stays> >of your chain, and WD40 cleans that stuff off well. > > > >2) The chain is internally lubricated; hence the o-rings. Lube
as> >on the bearing surfaces so long as the o-rings are intact. This > >should be a long time, if you keep the grit off the chain as much
with> >possible. (that's where the WD40 comes in). Spraying the chain
the> >WD40 rinses the grit off the chain, and away from the o-rings. > > > >3) The chain should last a long time if most of your riding is > >unaggressive. Clutch dumping wheelies and all-out hill climbs put
replace> >most stress on a chain. Keep the chain clean and inspect and
http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html> >sprockets regularly and your chain should last a very long time. > > > >-Greg Guithues. > >800 miles from home, I ride a BMW > >Dayton, Ohio / Oklahoma City > > > > > >Archive Quicksearch at:
> >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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
(MSDS) the WD-40 Company publishes for WD-40.> > This is a good time to look at the Material Safety Data Sheet
thought I'd just report the data. The reason I wrote today? I finally had to adjust my factory o-ring chain for the first time... at 12,000 miles!!. I've been using WD-40 as the only chain lube since new. I turned each adjusting nut one turn today, moving the rear wheel back a whopping 0.05 inch.> > It's mostly solvent (45-50% Stoddard's Solvent, also called Varsol). > It's 15-25% light machine oil. > Google the CAS numbers for further info. > > http://www.wd40.com/Brands/pdfs/msds-wd40_aerosol.us.pdf > Aliphatic Petroleum Distillates 45-50% > Petroleum Base Oil 15-25% > > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: "Greg Guithues" > Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2006 10:51:53 -0400 > > >On 4/7/06, Bill Watson wrote: > >> I know there are a lot of opinions out there on this, but I
riding - so take that for what it's worth. But I'm clearly a convert at this point, it is sure cleaner than what I've used in the past and I'm thrilled to have made it 12K on one chain adjustment. I'll continue using it as a lube and see how far I make it on the stock chain.> >> > >> Granted, I'm pretty easy on a chain - pretty unagressive
little> >> > >> Bill Watson > >> Phoenix > >> > > > > > >Hi Bill, everybody, > > > >I normally lurk (I don't have a KLR) but I'd like to insert a
in a> >tech info re WD40 and o-ring drive chains. > > > >1) WD40 is not a good lubricant, it's a cleaner. Think Kerosene
parts> >spray can. You don't want dirt/sand/grit rubbing on the moving
stays> >of your chain, and WD40 cleans that stuff off well. > > > >2) The chain is internally lubricated; hence the o-rings. Lube
as> >on the bearing surfaces so long as the o-rings are intact. This > >should be a long time, if you keep the grit off the chain as much
with> >possible. (that's where the WD40 comes in). Spraying the chain
the> >WD40 rinses the grit off the chain, and away from the o-rings. > > > >3) The chain should last a long time if most of your riding is > >unaggressive. Clutch dumping wheelies and all-out hill climbs put
replace> >most stress on a chain. Keep the chain clean and inspect and
http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html> >sprockets regularly and your chain should last a very long time. > > > >-Greg Guithues. > >800 miles from home, I ride a BMW > >Dayton, Ohio / Oklahoma City > > > > > >Archive Quicksearch at:
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> >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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Scot" wrote: > > I bought my 2006 klr at the end of the season when I was good and single. I absolutely love > this bike ... but I'm not keen on riding 2 on the klr. I'm thinking about selling it with 1650 > miles and getting a v-strom (1000) for 2 up highway touring. I know I'm gonna take a huge > loss doing this but what is a reasonable asking price for an '06? http://www.tsclausing.com/ > klr650.php for pics - it's pretty much new with ds skid plate, mc guard and pro grips. >
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