how to drain the tank without removing

[cycle_john@comcast.net]

It's just about time for a new set of tires for my '08 KLR. I'm looking for something more paved road oriented. I'm on gravel/dirt only about 10% of the time. Any suggestions? How about the Kenda K761 ?. They sure are cheap. 

      I'm guilty of not paying attention with some of the previous tire threads. TIA, John Murray

[Jeff Khoury]

#ygrps-yiv-1511545390 p {margin:0;}I run the K761s and I love 'em.  The grip like crazy on dry pavement (after they're scrubbed in, of course) and are passable on the wet.  On gravel the do quite well.  Dry sand is just "OK".  I made it up some pretty decent hills fully loaded.  On mud they suck monkey balls. Highway is excellent.  They track well on grooved pavement, and they make a pleasant "sine-wave" type singing sound.  Not at all annoying. They wear very well, even with my twitchy wrist. They get my wholehearted endorsement in the "bang-for-the-buck" category. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "cycle john" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>, "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, May 3, 2010 10:03:22 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Let's talk tires   It's just about time for a new set of tires for my '08 KLR. I'm looking for something more paved road oriented. I'm on gravel/dirt only about 10% of the time. Any suggestions? How about the Kenda K761 ?. They sure are cheap.       I'm guilty of not paying attention with some of the previous tire threads. TIA, John Murray

[Jeff Khoury]

#ygrps-yiv-678577103 p {margin:0;}OH... last thing:  The only time they got really scary was on a packed dirt road with loose sand on top, with a steep lateral incline.  You know, the kind of road that makes you think your 4x4 is gonna roll.  They don't have sufficient side knobs for that kind of work. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "cycle john" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>, "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, May 3, 2010 10:03:22 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Let's talk tires   It's just about time for a new set of tires for my '08 KLR. I'm looking for something more paved road oriented. I'm on gravel/dirt only about 10% of the time. Any suggestions? How about the Kenda K761 ?. They sure are cheap.       I'm guilty of not paying attention with some of the previous tire threads. TIA, John Murray

[dooden]

Seafoam removes moisture.. I know I rant and rave about Seafoam but the stuff is good stuff. Lobes are a low point, good cause it solid keep things out of the fuel system, bad cause water will collect there. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Komjathy wrote: > > Speaking of which; Dooden, can you point me to any links that route that fuel in the lobes to the carb, etc. I had one tank rust out from water sitting in these lobes. Maybe there is a mod to put drains in these areas. > > TK > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Dooden > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sun, May 2, 2010 10:08:47 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: how to drain the tank without removing > > > Petcock switched to the Run or Reserve position ? > > Just had to ask... > > Could Siphon into a gas can from the cap, either way you will not get it all, lobes will have fuel still in them. > > Dooden > A15 Green Ape > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, "hgyrmliun" wrote: > > > > Unlike old bikes you can't just take off the hose to the carb at the tank's valve, put on a drain hose, turn the valve and let the gas pour out. It seems you need vacuum suction from the valve's small second hose to open the passage. But no matter how hard I suck (or blow) on the damn hose nothing comes out. > > Any ideas? I'm getting dizzy from inhaling. > > Dave > > 2006 KLR > > New York > > >

[RobertWichert]

I now like my Continental TKC 80s and they have WAY more side knobs than those Kendas. They are fine on asphalt too. When I have been chasing a buddy on a BMW 1200S, they slide, but not bad. He kicks my ass though, that's for sure. I think they have "sticky rubber". Two weeks ago they were "OK" on dry sand on Military Pass Road near Mt. Shasta, CA. The front was washing out because it is worn out. I did have to tighten the steering head bearings though to get rid of a nasty wobble. Gone now. Expensive though. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

On 5/3/2010 10:11 AM, Jeff Khoury wrote: OH... last thing: The only time they got really scary was on a packed dirt road with loose sand on top, with a steep lateral incline. You know, the kind of road that makes you think your 4x4 is gonna roll. They don't have sufficient side knobs for that kind of work. -Jeff Khoury ----- Original Message ----- From: "cycle john" To: "DSN KLR650" , "DSN KLR650" Sent: Monday, May 3, 2010 10:03:22 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Let's talk tires It's just about time for a new set of tires for my '08 KLR. I'm looking for something more paved road oriented. I'm on gravel/dirt only about 10% of the time. Any suggestions? How about the Kenda K761 ?. They sure are cheap. I'm guilty of not paying attention with some of the previous tire threads. TIA, John Murray

[Thomas Komjathy]

Metzeler Tourance, they are pricey but wear like iron and get great grip on road and reasonably good grip off road. TK [b]From:[/b] "cycle_john@..." [b]To:[/b] DSN KLR650 DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>; DSN KLR650 DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> [b]Sent:[/b] Mon, May 3, 2010 1:03:22 PM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Let's talk tires   It's just about time for a new set of tires for my '08 KLR. I'm looking for something more paved road oriented. I'm on gravel/dirt only about 10% of the time. Any suggestions? How about the Kenda K761 ?. They sure are cheap.       I'm guilty of not paying attention with some of the previous tire threads. TIA, John Murray

[transalp 1]

I ran several sets of Avon Gripsters on two different XL600V Transalps years back and when I bought the 09' KLR last year, I got a set for when the OEM Dunlops gave up the ghost. The stock rear tire went early (3500-4000 miles?). So, I opted for another Dunlop until the front OEM tire wore out. It was ramped really bad with cracks all around the knobs at 5920 miles. So, last week I changed it and the sorta worn rear #2 out for the pair of Avons. A Two Wheels Only campground regular buddy has run them on his older KLR with much happiness. So, time will tell if I agree with him. This I do remember about the Avons on the Transalps: They seemed to last a long time - especially vs. the junky Yokahamas that they came with from the factory! lol   eddie  

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, cycle_john@... wrote:

> > > It's just about time for a new set of tires for my '08 KLR. I'm looking for something more paved road oriented. I'm on gravel/dirt only about 10% of the time. Any suggestions? How about the Kenda K761 ?. They sure are cheap. > I'm guilty of not paying attention with some of the previous tire threads. TIA, John Murray >

John, What are you using now? The OEM tire? How did you like that? I liked the OEM tire for asphalt, but not much good for anything but dry gravel. What I did: My 2d KLR has two sets of wheels; one set has Dunlop 607's which I pretty much leave on the bike full time. The other set of wheels has the Maxxis DOT knobby, soon to be replaced with the K270. The D607: I was really surprised how much fun those tires brought to the table. They are braver than I am; just keep pushing it over and they just keep hanging on. An amazing tire. Dunlop says they are a 90/10 tire. I say, they are fun! I ride them on dry gravel, and wet/dry pavement without a problem. They were spendy, but WOW, they are fun! And so much smoother on an asphalt only ride. If you buy the D607, they are best installed using 4 hands. It was a tight fit. revmaaatin.

[sh8knj8kster]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, cycle_john@... wrote:

> > > It's just about time for a new set of tires for my '08 KLR. I'm looking for something more paved road oriented. I'm on gravel/dirt only about 10% of the time. Any suggestions?

~~~ya mon, you gotta start riding more off road=:-) I know, I know...not the answer you were looking for. Since I don't commute with my KLR (I live and work on a farm), I can use it for whatever I want, and I choose to ride it off road as much as i can...as of late http://www.flickr.com/photos/26137108@N04/sets/72157623853161157/ Since this is a tire thread, the Pirelli Scorpion Pro FIM in front hooks up really well in the sand, so does the Kenda K257D I'm running out back. the front is a DOT tire, the rear isn't...nuff said Jake Reddick Fla. "The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money." ~Margaret Thatcher~ http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/

[eddiebmauri]

I have a set of Avon Gripsters; what you hear about them is pretty much correct, and that is, they do not last all that long, but they are a great street and highway tire. Beware of wet grass! And, my Avon's have some Ozone Cracks (that term came from the guy at the KLR shop, not me), and I was told that the cracks are not really an issue. I am thinking that the next time I am going to try the Avon Distanzas. Eddie (03' KLR - "la poderosa")

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, cycle_john@... wrote: > > > It's just about time for a new set of tires for my '08 KLR. I'm looking for something more paved road oriented. I'm on gravel/dirt only about 10% of the time. Any suggestions? How about the Kenda K761 ?. They sure are cheap. > I'm guilty of not paying attention with some of the previous tire threads. TIA, John Murray >