> The reason that works for you is because of your inseam. I have a > 36" inseam and bending my knee with my knee well over the tank my > foot will still hit the tailbag. I have to be able to clear the > tailbag which is easy standing on the pegs but not very reassuring to > rely on that small point for balance even if it is only for a moment. > >
gas leak after fill-up
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a14@att.net
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getting on the bike
What works for me with 34" inseam especially when the passenger seat
area is loaded up is to face about 45 degrees away from the bike then
lift my leg up and behind me to get over the limited seat area. Grabing
the ankle helps if overpants limit flexability. Once leg is over seat
pivot on the other. Works everytime.
Walt
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From: "Rick"
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W.V. Doran
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getting on the bike
I've been getting on and off my bike using the left foot peg for years.
Using the foot peg to get off the bike reminds me of crashing,
getting on the bike is like falling off in reverse. It was easy for me to master. 
Make sure you're on solid ground, the bike's in gear or you have the front brake engaged.
You can install a fat foot on the side stand or carry a beer can, CD or ? for soft surface's.
Rick wrote:
The reason that works for you is because of your inseam. I have a
36" inseam and bending my knee with my knee well over the tank my
foot will still hit the tailbag. I have to be able to clear the
tailbag which is easy standing on the pegs but not very reassuring to
rely on that small point for balance even if it is only for a moment.
Make sure you're on solid ground, the bike's in gear or you have the front brake engaged.
You can install a fat foot on the side stand or carry a beer can, CD or ? for soft surface's.
Rick wrote:
The reason that works for you is because of your inseam. I have a
36" inseam and bending my knee with my knee well over the tank my
foot will still hit the tailbag. I have to be able to clear the
tailbag which is easy standing on the pegs but not very reassuring to
rely on that small point for balance even if it is only for a moment.
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Norm Keller" wrote: > > I'm 57 with a 28"inseam and don't have much difficulty excepting when wearing MX boots. I simply lift my left leg above the height of the seat, bend my knee a bit, point my foot over the seat and slide over. Maybe some stretching and agility exercises would be in order? > > I've noticed that most tall people are not as flexible as shorter people because (seemingly) they don't have to make as many accommodations to fit around obstructions. I can still kick above my head with no effort so getting onto the seat with tank bag, HT panniers and Givi trunk gives little difficulty. > > Try doing daily stretching and mounting/dismounting exercises. After a couple of weeks you will likely have little difficulty. > > HIH > > Norm > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > WVDoran Scottsdale, AZ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Rick
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Thanks to everyone for their input. Very valuable and it's good to
know I wasn't alone. Many mentioned a tankbag which I already have
but didn't want to mix my camera gear with my trail gear (water,
food ). So what I did was mounted a low profile tailbag that fits
all of my trail gear and am using my tankbag for the camera stuff
alone. The reason I didn't do that first was that I also have a nice
tailbag that I used with my DL650 (may she rest in peace) but that
bike had a much lower profile.
Rick
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "W.V. Doran" wrote: > > I've been getting on and off my bike using the left foot peg for years. > Using the foot peg to get off the bike reminds me of crashing, > getting on the bike is like falling off in reverse. It was easy for me to master.
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Norm Keller
getting on the bike
I'm not trying to start a debate but there should be an orientation to allow you to swing your leg over the seat. I don't stand on the pegs but simply put my leg over the seat from the ground. I can swing my foot over the Givi trunk if I want to mount that way but usually lift, point and swing my leg over the seat. Could your tail bag be higher than my Givi? I can't swing my leg over the Givi while wearing my MX boots as they are bigger, heavier and less flexible than my Red Wings. Your longer inseam should make it easier as you shouldn't have to lift your leg so far.......just guessing as (given my 28" inseam) I don't know much about long leg issues. (VBG) Hope you find a method which works for you. Norm [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]>The reason that works for you is because of >your inseam. I have a >36" inseam and bending my knee with my >knee well over the tank my foot will still hit the >tailbag.
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fasteddiecopeman
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getting on the bike
Here's a can of worms opening...
put your right foot on the right footpeg (KLR on its side stand) w/ the toe ON the brake
lever, right hand onto its grip holding the front brake ON, then stand up and swing your
LEFT leg over.
INCREDIBLY EASY!
Ed
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Norm Keller
getting on the bike
You do like to take risks, don't you. (VBG) Can I get you to demonstrate that a few times when you are here? A video might be very amusing...... Norm [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]>Here's a can of worms opening... >put your right foot on the right footpeg >(KLR on its side stand)
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Doug Herr
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On Thu, 8 Jun 2006, fasteddiecopeman wrote:
Be careful the first time you try to mount your KLR from the "wrong" side. It has not been trained to expect that and may buck. -- Doug Herr doug@...> Here's a can of worms opening... > put your right foot on the right footpeg (KLR on its side stand) w/ the toe ON the brake > lever, right hand onto its grip holding the front brake ON, then stand up and swing your > LEFT leg over. > INCREDIBLY EASY!
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fasteddiecopeman
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getting on the bike
Buck?
Hell you can TAP-DANCE up there! ;>)
Ed
> > Be careful the first time you try to mount your KLR from the > "wrong" side. It has not been trained to expect that and may > buck. > > > -- > Doug Herr > doug@... >
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t2dennsa1
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getting on the bike
Here is what I do :
Position yourself behind the bike
Take five steps back, run toward bike, when near luggage carrier put
BOTH hands on carrier PUSH UP as you spread your legs, land softly,
make sure you did not crush anything, if everything OK, SMILE, if not,
CALL YOUR MOTHER . Start bike, use 3rd gear to get going. This method
is a real CHICK MAGNET !!!
I think you must have left out a step. I tried it, all 250 pounds of
me. The bike fell when I put my hands on the carrier, and I ended up
on my gravel driveway. I am still digging gravel out of my skin, and my
wife has not stopped laughing. How do you consider this a chick magnet?
Should I find another woman?
ps. I did not land softly
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Jim
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gas leak after fill-up
Do you know where it's going? Is it a leak or just going away?
If you fill the tank above the neck it will drain into the evap
canister (CA models) Check under your tank and be sure you have no
seeping at the weld on the bracket that bolts under the front of the seat.
--Jim
A-15
for about the first 50 miles after fill-up. Am I simply putting too much gas into my tank or is there a problem?> It's not a big deal and it's only been temporary - but I lose gas
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