gas mileage nklr

[hershonm]

Hi Ed! I didn't want to burden Jeffery with so many maintenance tasks. That's why I didn't mention tire pressure and spoke tension checks or fork oil analysis. We want him to have a safe, fun trip and catch some fish. He can flush and replace his brake fluid when he gets home, right?

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "fasteddiecopeman" wrote: > > My GAWD! I CAN'T believe that he FORGOT: > > CHECKING THE PRESSURE IN THE TIRES...! > > Ed ; >) > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "hershonm" wrote: > > > > Hi Jeffrey! > > Here's what I do: > > 1. At the first fuel stop, after refueling I ask the supermodel in my follow motor home to hold my bike upright for 15 minutes - after we move the bike from the pump area, of course. While we wait, I check the nuts and bolts that threaten to loosen and fall off my new KLR. I find that I barely have time to tighten all the hardware before my oil has settled comfortably into the sump. I've decided that 15 minutes isn't long enough for hot oil to drain down that far, so I wait 20. It's a new KLR, after all, and worth the delay. > > > > At that point I lay a spirit level across the saddle, kneel on the foam pad my riding friend has so kindly provided, and eyeball the oil level in the (perhaps wrongly located) window. If the window is properly placed in the engine case (who knows?), and if the oil is level with the lines embossed in the case, I thank my scantily clad friend, ask the crowd to disperse and continue my journey. > > > > 2. At the second fuel stop, before I open the gas cap, I ask my supermodel friend to help me lift the rear end of my new KLR up and back and onto its aftermarket center stand. Once it's on the stand, I spray my chain with (a) WD40, (b) Chain Wax, (c) pancake syrup or (d) SPF40 sunscreen. In my scrupulously conducted tests, nothing works better than pancake syrup - and I love the aroma, don't you? > > > > After doing the chain maintenance and filling the fuel tank, we repeat the steps in part 1. After all, who can tell what's come loose, what rubber nuts or grommets have rotted and fallen away, what gluttonous oil consumption may have accompanied my insane craving for revs beyond 4,000 sustained...? O the guilt.... > > > > 3. At the third stop, we remove side covers, seat and battery. We take the new KLR's battery into the motor home, where my supermodel traveling companion has kindly provided distilled water, a small plastic eye-drop syringe and a Battery Tender Junior. We fill the cells to the upper line, and attach the charger wires to the posts. When the little light indicates a fully charged state, we slide the battery back into the bike, hook up the wires and remount the seat and side covers. > > > > While the battery has been charging, I've been checking the fasteners on my new KLR with the torque wrench from the motor home. And adjusting the balancer chain tensioner. Once I removed the cover from the oil filter chamber to make dead sure the center pin was in fact there, not lost in some icky drain pan. > > > > It seems to me that the above instructions should get you to your fishing spot and home again, but if you intend to journey further in the future, merely post to the forum again. We're all here to help. > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jeffrey" wrote: > > > > > > "Until you get a good sense of how your engine operates, check your engine oil level with every fuel stop. It only takes a few seconds to do." > > > > > > I can't check my oil level unless the bike sits for at least 15 mins and the oil falls back dn to the bottom of the engine. > > > > > > Jeffrey > > > > > >

[Craig Kahler]

I like the TW200. Top speed is only 60-65mph. A very low (walking pace) 1st gear. It is good for the dirt, mud, and ruff off road stuff. It is light and low to the ground, Off road is now fun again. I know there are many off roaders who are much more skilled than me, and for them the KLR650 if fine. But for me it is just too tall and top heavy. Off road is more like work than fun. The KLR650 is still my main bike. It is now more for street use, that I can take on an impromptu off road excursion when the urge hits. But for planned off roading, I'm taking the TW200. Craig Kahler

--- On Tue, 9/22/09, Rick McCauley wrote: From: Rick McCauley Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Gas Mileage NKLR To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 12:09 PM ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Craig Kahler To: dsn_klr650@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:16:41 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Gas Mileage Do you like the TW200? How is the power? I have always been curious about those. Rick A17 Recent Activity * 8 New MembersVisit Your Group Give Back Yahoo! for Good Get inspired by a good cause. Y! Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Yahoo! Groups Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. .. I bought a used 2007 with a 13T sprocket, It averaged 53mpg (Mostly street riding). I changed to a 16T sprocket to go on a highway trip. With the 16T, I have been averaging 60mpg. I will be leaving the 16T on the KLR, as I have just acquired a TW200 for playing in the mud. Craig Kahler [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]