travel lock - cable - chain question

[sh8knj8kster]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Bob K wrote:

> > > WD-40 makes rubber swell.....that's the opposit of what he wants. > > Bob 09 > >

~~~he-he, I remember arguing with Jeff Bertrand on the old ST liST against this POV. If this petroleum distillate (WD-40) makes your tire swell, we would all have swollen tires riding on top of the tarmac where there is pleanty of so called tire swelling goo on the road (gas and oil) Fact of the matter is, when used liberally (WD-40), it's a lubricant and dries quickly, so when you spray it on, you have to work fast. (not having a go at anyone, honest, just a different perspective than some, I know) I think a better tire lubricant to carry with you in your kit if you want to use a tire lube (some use no tire lube, you just have to take smaller bites with the tire irons), is Windex. it too will act as a lubricant and dry quickly, and can be readily found in most C-stores in samll bottles...but a lot of folks here carry WD-40 to use as a chain lube, which can double as a tire bead lube. others may have better and different ideas Jake Reddick Fla. The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. - - George Bernard Shaw http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/

> > > > > > > > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > From: TheHaymaker@... > Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:06:32 -0400 > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Tire Repair Hints and Tricks Help > > > > > > > Am I the only one who uses WD40 as a lube for working tires? I carry > one of those tiny cans you can find occasionally and use that on the > trail. WD is superior to soap because it is such a worthless lube that > it dries up upon assembly, vs soap that is slick again at the next > mudhole. It has helped cures rim spin on my XR650R permanently. > > Get rid of the cotters and other stuff and go with a locknut. > > I carry small vise grips to stop bead "walk" when assembling. They also > make a tool to do this. > > Chances are if you can't get the last of the bead to come over is that > you aren't pushing the tire into the center of the wheel. You gotta > start in the right place so the rimlock doesn't prevent this from happening. > > E >

[sh8knj8kster]

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

> > I used to use hitch pins but found if you are riding in brushy stuff, they can get pulled out by twigs or vines. I started putting a wrap of duct tape around the open end to make sure it didn't accidently get pulled out. After a guy in Moab went out on the White Rim and came back with his front axle nut missing and he was using hitch pins, I went back to cotter keys. > > Criswell

~~~Even with cotter pins, I make sure the cotter pin head (the rounded portion) goes into axle hole horizontally and faces forward, so it wont catch and the open part of the pin is facing the rear, so it wont catch Jake Reddick Fla. The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. - - George Bernard Shaw http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/

> On Aug 23, 2010, at 10:32 AM, Jeff Khoury wrote: > > > > > I use a hitch pin as well. Saves tons of time and effort. > > > > -Jeff Khoury > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "transalp 1" > > To: "KLR650 list" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 7:43:27 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific > > Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Tire Repair Hints and Tricks Help > > > > > > > > My mechanic doesn't use pliers to remove cotter pins. He uses diagonal > > cutters. 1st, he snips the bent ends off. Then he grabs the head of the pin > > with the cutters - careful not to cut on through it and then levers it out > > of the hole sort of like a hammer pulling a nail. The pin comes right out. > > Of course, he has a ready supply of new cotter pins always on hand, too. > > Me? I've got a hitch pin vs a cotter pin. It stays in place but removes > > easily when I need it. > > eddie > > > > > [Original Message] > > > > From: idaho_mtgoat > > > (snip) > > > > BTW the items I have on my list to add are the little tool to fish the > > valve through the hole in the rim and a better set of pliers to easier > > remove the axle cotter pin. Best place to find each (4" quality slip joint > > pliers seem hard to locate)? > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > Pat > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

[guymanbro]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "sh8knj8kster" wrote:

> > ....also, Doug's addage about "if you're having a hard time, you're doing something wrong" All too true >

I like this one "It's always worth it, you can never put too much lube on, to flip it over and re-lube the bottom side." da Vermonster

[Jud]

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

> > I like this one "It's always worth it, you can never put too much lube on, to flip it over and re-lube the bottom side." >

Uhhhh, you're not talking about tires here, are you?

[Jeff Khoury]

#ygrps-yiv-1559978547 p {margin:0;}Or this one from Jamie from Mythbusters:  When in doubt, lubricate. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jud" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 8:12:21 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Tire Repair Hints and Tricks Help   --- In DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, "guymanbro" wrote: > > I like this one "It's always worth it, you can never put too much lube on, to flip it over and re-lube the bottom side." > Uhhhh, you're not talking about tires here, are you?

[Chris]

I use a short and thick cable lock through the rear wheel and swingarm. To store it I give it a twist to coil up, and I stow it in my underseat panniers. I use a longer and thinner cable for my riding gear (jacket or Aerostich, and helmet) -- so I can leave them on my bike when I go into a restaurant or whatever. That also gets stowed in my underseat panniers. Regards, Chris

On 8/22/2010 10:09 PM, eddiebmauri wrote:   Do any of you all have any recommendation for a good (strong, hard to cut) lightweight chain or cable to carry when traveling to protect the KLR? My thinking is to chain the bike up at night to help deter theft. I want a good quality chain or cable to secure my KLR, but I don't want to carry a ton of chain with me. I am looking for lightweight quality. Any suggestions? How do you all secure your bikes at night when on the road? Eddie (KLR-650 "la poderosa")