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[kestrelfal]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "usa1911a1" wrote:

> > I am in the middle of a disagreement with Progressive Insurance

relative to my getting a state mandated 10% discount on liability insurance after completing the motorcycle safety course. I have gone back and forth with them in a couple of emails and so far they have been business like in their disagreement. Today I sent them the statute and an ultimatum. I will let the list know what happens.

> > > Capt. Bob in Durham, CT. USA > http://www.essexsteamtrain.com/ > 2006 A6F KLR > Tires: Dunlop 607's but changing to Mefo Explorers soon > Riding: Country roads (20% dirt), dual tracks wherever found and

traveling to NY State and upper New England as often as possible. *Long story short*: when I wanted to give myself a motorcycle insurance discount last year, and go from "full coverage" to "liability only", the savings was less than half of the cost of the coverage I was dropping (hidden minimum premium?). My motorcycle insurer is Foremost. They had the lowest premium by far, for an annual policy, for me and my area, when I purchased my bike. Annual premiums: $262/'03-'04, $204/'04-'05, $301/'05-'06, $282/'06-'07 (no tickets, accidents, claims, all insurances). Shop around, another motorcycle insurer may save you a lot more than the Progressive discount. (Note: Shop around every 2 years, or whenever your premium goes up, for all your insurances. The consumer loses when they stay forever at one company and don't understand and review their coverage closely. However, the insurance companies/agents/brokers will make this unnecessarily difficult and complicated today.) Fred

[thomaz900cc]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "bogdanswider" wrote:

> > I'll reply to my own post to clarify. I got a email from someone

who thought I was asking

> about airheads. Perhaps I should have been clearer. I've heard

airheads don't do well if the

> bikes aren't ridden. In particular, I know airhead cylinders don't

do well if the bike sits too

> long. I was wondering if the K bikes do better in this respect in

general and the cylinders

> in particular since the cylinders are coated. > > Bogdan > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "bogdanswider" wrote: > > > > I'm thinking of making an offer on a BMW K100 that's in good

shape but it's been little

> used > > for 2 years. I know airheads don't do well when they sit. My

brother bought a R100 that

> had > > only 20k miles but hadn't been run for a number of years. He had

to install rings. K

> engines > > are pretty much bullet proof. Do you guys think I should be

concerned about corrosion

> or > > some other problem ? > > > > Bogdan > > >

To the best of my knowledge...Your main concern will be clutch spline lubrication. I'm sorry but I can't remember the schedule, I think it was every 18-20,000. Call a dealer...This is critical! The fuel pump and filter are in the tank, making it a real pain. You need lower the fuel level and take the entire gas cap assembly off so you can get one hand inside to change it out. Sounds bad...but it really isn't. If you can find someone in your area that knows what a fuel pump should sound like then have them listen to it. A few years ago it was $400 for the pump. Other than that, the rear shock is very expensive. (B...ring M...y...W...allet) That being said...I "could" ride the RS at 120mph all day. Good Luck, Tom.