problems at start up after sitting - update

[Svantwuyver]

Finally, I will be able match the the powerplant with decals that are already on my Tengai. Actually this is a very cool announcement. I would love to ride through this current fuel crisis with a 100MPG vehicle. =============================== I've been out of town for a while and not keeping up with the list, so this may be old news. If so, I apologize. An Alert FAQ Reader forwarded an e-mail he received from F1 Engineering, in which they indicate that they will be making 100 diesel KLRs available to the public, as well as crate engines. They expect the bikes to run 20% over MSRP. A "substantial" deposit will be required, which will be placed in escrow and returned in the event that there is a problem with release. Keep an eye on the F1 website for info. Krokko -- Dr. J. Christopher Krok Explosion Dynamics Laboratory John Lucas Adaptive Wind Tunnel Caltech MS 205-45, Pasadena, CA 91125 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

[Chris Krok]

> From: "Arden Kysely" > Subject: Re: Diesel motorcycles set for civilian production? > > The folks at F1 Engineering say: > > "Currently all diesel engines...

You rat! That's the same e-mail I was forwarded, but I didn't post the whole thing. In the interest of one-upsmanship, I e-mailed Roger Flynn last night to ask if I could post that info to the FAQ, and his response is below. In short, dont' get too excited about the diesel bikes just yet, the first 100 are going to be collectors' items. I presume that regular civilian production would begin after that. Krokko

> We are having a world wide media event at the BUB / Bonneville Speed > Trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah on September 6th through

the 9th.

> > At this event we will be announcing that the first 100 civilian diesel > bikes will go on sale October 1st. 2005 > > We will have at least one civilian bike on display, along with two of > the full military Diesel Combat Motorcycles. > > The first 100 bikes, serial numbered xxx-001 to xxx-100 will be offered > at about $16k each as collectors items, with deliveries starting in > March of 2006. > > We will be requiring a substantial deposit that will go into an escrow > account, in the event that something unforeseen happens to prevent us > from producing a civilian version, this deposit will be fully refunded. > > Thanks for your interest. > > Roger Flynn > F1 Engineering Inc.

-- Dr. J. Christopher Krok Explosion Dynamics Laboratory John Lucas Adaptive Wind Tunnel Caltech MS 205-45, Pasadena, CA 91125

[Randy Shultz]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Chris Krok wrote:

> The first 100 bikes, serial numbered xxx-001 to xxx-100 will be

offered at about $16k each as collectors items... --- It'll be interesting to see whether they can really sell 100 of them at that price. I have my doubts.

[Arden Kysely]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Chris Krok wrote:

> > From: "Arden Kysely" > > Subject: Re: Diesel motorcycles set for civilian production? > > > > The folks at F1 Engineering say: > > > > "Currently all diesel engines... > > You rat! That's the same e-mail I was forwarded, but I didn't post

the

> whole thing. > > In the interest of one-upsmanship, I e-mailed Roger Flynn last

night to

> ask if I could post that info to the FAQ, and his response is

below. In

> short, dont' get too excited about the diesel bikes just yet, the

first

> 100 are going to be collectors' items. I presume that regular

civilian

> production would begin after that. > > Krokko

Neener, neener! And since when is 16 G's 20% over the cost of a KLR? Gotta wonder who's going to collect an oil-burning KLR. Also gotta wonder what the eBay price will be in April. __Arden

[a14@att.net]

> Neener, neener! And since when is 16 G's 20% over the cost of a KLR? > Gotta wonder who's going to collect an oil-burning KLR. Also gotta > wonder what the eBay price will be in April. > > __Arden > >

They didn't say 20% over the cost of a KLR. They said 20% over MSRP. You are assuming Kawasaki is the manufacturer which would put it at $6238.80 but the manufacturer is HDT so MSRP must be around $12800.00. Walt

[Arden Kysely]

I posted the PDF of the diesel KLR to the files section. Is it my eyeballs, or does that rear sprocket look suspiciously large? No wonder it's stable at 3mph. Any Utah Listers out there that want to go to the flats in September and check out the oil-burner? __Arden

[a14@att.net]

> I posted the PDF of the diesel KLR to the files section. Is it my > eyeballs, or does that rear sprocket look suspiciously large? No > wonder it's stable at 3mph. > > __Arden > >

It looks like my JT 47 tooth rear sprocket. Walt

[dualsportadventure]

Sounds interesting, but I'd like to know if some of our more adventurous RTW riders can comment on the availability of Diesel when visiting more remote areas of the world. Also any comments on reliability? Repairability? Especially when out in the boonies? Wonder if they (F1) would sponsor a RTW with one of the bikes? Expensive, but I could always sell a kidney! LB

[dualsportadventure]

Are there any Marines on the list who might have some experience and insight to this bike?

[Glen]

The new diesel klr does not have the large 7.1 gallon tank (however sill has the built in rad protection) as I recall due to its good mileage they have decreased its size quite significantly. If you look at a current picture you will notice I believe that this is the case. I remember reading it somewhere a while back not sure when or where but I am sure a quick search would prove this to be true. So it won't be quite as bad as carrying 7.1 gallons at least. I know my klr is heavy enough with the stock tank full of fuel. Glenski A14

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, KLR650@h... wrote: > >The torque should be outstanding, fuel injected to boot! > >Must get 80 MPG - plus diesel fuel is cheaper than unleaded. > > Mister_T > > I feel sorry for the sap who has to drive a KLR with 7.1 (IMS > military tank size) gallons of diesel fuel on top (diesel fuel is > heavier than gasoline). But I guess it beats humping your pack the > old-fashioned way. I know how _that_ goes. > > Gerret