front tube back tube

[Bogdan Swider]

I did find, however, if the Givi 36 liter side cases are

> packed with too much weight to the outside it can induce a weave at highway > speeds. >

How true. You have to balance with weight in the tankbag and tank panniers. Bogdan

[thomas breedlove]

I had NO Idea this KLR "community" was sooo big. Apparently, I'm out of "the" loop". I picked up a 2000 a month or so ago. I'm an old thumper rider (BSA 441, Yam SR500, Yam XT550) I just viewed the 08' KLR, WOW..., I love my O.D. green machine, But man...the new KLR seems to be THE thumper. I have a question for anybody that has done this. Does exhaust heat wrap (tape) help? I am hoping it would be a cheap alternative to the ceramic coated aftermarket head pipe. Cheers, Tom. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2 /min or less. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Don S]

Hi Tom. What is your objective with regard to heat wrap/ceramic coating? Heat wrap is generally used to maintain a certain temperature of exhaust gasses passing through the header to maintain consistent gas flow. It is normally used in critical applications, such as racing. If this is your goal, you are probably wasting effort and money. The KLR is a work horse. The engine is a proven utilitarian power plant that does not respond well to half-hearted hop up efforts. Put your money into suspension and comfort. The rewards will be immediate and appreciated. By the way, welcome to the group. Don thomas breedlove wrote: I had NO Idea this KLR "community" was sooo big. Apparently, I'm out of "the" loop". I picked up a 2000 a month or so ago. I'm an old thumper rider (BSA 441, Yam SR500, Yam XT550) I just viewed the 08' KLR, WOW..., I love my O.D. green machine, But man...the new KLR seems to be THE thumper. I have a question for anybody that has done this. Does exhaust heat wrap (tape) help? I am hoping it would be a cheap alternative to the ceramic coated aftermarket head pipe. Cheers, Tom. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2 /min or less. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] --------------------------------- Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Blake Sobiloff]

On Oct 15, 2006, at 6:18 PM, thomas breedlove wrote:

> I have a question for anybody that has done this. Does exhaust > heat wrap (tape) help? > I am hoping it would be a cheap alternative to the ceramic coated > aftermarket head pipe.

Tom, I'm not sure what problem you're trying to solve, but tapes typically don't do well on street bikes since they tend to let moisture get underneath them after a while. The trapped moisture causes your pipe to rust, which is why only racers who have the time to frequently re-wrap and rarely/never run in the rain use the stuff. As you point out, ceramic coatings don't suffer from this problem but they do cost more. Again, I don't know of any common problems that *need* tape or coatings to fix, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun to do anyway. -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> San Jose, CA (USA)

[revmaaatin]

Personally, IRT to flats-- I like option 'c'. a. front tire b. back tire c. none of the above revmaaatin.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Ron Criswell wrote: > > I have known two people have blowouts on the front....possibly the stem being ripped out by screwing the stem nut down to the rim??? Or screwing tight to the aircap??? Like dirt bikers say to do as the tube moves around in off road banging around. Opinions??? Me no like high speed front air failure. > > Criswell > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jun 16, 2012, at 11:57 AM, "revmaaatin" wrote: > > > > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote: > > > > > > OK, I forget and I'm not thinking clearly enough to reason it out... > > > > > > If you are going to only carry one tube, which one do you carry? Will > > > the front tube fit on the back (too large diameter, too small cross > > > section) or will the back fit on the front (too small diameter, too > > > large cross section). > > > > > > I am tending towards front will fit on the back, but it would fold over > > > and fail quickly, I think. > > > > RW- > > one tube = the larger of the two. > > > > I recently saw what a larger tube used in the rear looks like; an 18" in a 17" K270. > > YIKES! > > IT was double dog scary looking the creases in the tube. > > > > I think you will get a near 100% unanimous (wink) heated agreement, using the wrong size tube is/should be an emergency replacement procedure and not to be used longer than necessray...though many continue to ride on it for miles and miles. > > > > As for me and my house; I carry an extra tube for each tire. If it goes flat, I (hopefully)only have to change it once, and fix the flat tube later when it is most conveinent without dismounting a tire twice to fix one flat. = replacing the incorrect tube at camp/home. > > > > Historically, I have never had a front KLR flat in some 70K miles. shrug. All the flats were rear; 3 rear tires, one of which was flat in the garage. Two nails and a ripped out stem. > > > > One last comment on carrying tubes; my Wolfman fender bag realistically only holds one tube. > > > > One significantly helpful tip (from Jeff Saline) for later trailside flats; when you are changing/instlling tires in the comfort of your garage, clean the tire goo next to the bead-seat throughly so you will have an easier installation later. We clean the rims so that with your eyes closed, you can not feel any tire residue on the rim. > > You can use scotch brite or a wire wheel on an electric/battery or air driven tool. > > > > revmaaatin. who hates flats, and wonders why would you want to carry only one tube? Sometimes, two is not enough! > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[sevencedars]

Hey y'all! I'm a new KLR rider, but NOT new to motorcycling. My ? is, do us shorter guys usually get the lowering kit done? I'm 5'6" 30 inch inseam. I can "touch" on both sides, and can plant one foot easily. Is there an advantage in leaving it high for trail riding? I'm using it for daily commuting- no off road yet, but definitely in my plans. Are there various lowering methods? Any suggestions welcome. Thanks! Robb

[mark ward]

Leaving as high as SAFE for you, is better, More swing space.

--- On Sun, 6/17/12, sevencedars wrote: From: sevencedars Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Newbie To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, June 17, 2012, 7:56 PM Hey y'all! I'm a new KLR rider, but NOT new to motorcycling. My ? is, do us shorter guys usually get the lowering kit done? I'm 5'6" 30 inch inseam. I can "touch" on both sides, and can plant one foot easily. Is there an advantage in leaving it high for trail riding? I'm using it for daily commuting- no off road yet, but definitely in my plans. Are there various lowering methods? Any suggestions welcome. Thanks! Robb [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RobertWichert]

I installed the 2" lower links. Liked them. I bought the 1" lower Progressive Shock and switched to 1" lowering links. It's higher now. Still fine. It's not as tippy now, which I like. The Progressive Shock is very firm, but that may just be the way I set it up. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 6/17/2012 12:56 PM, sevencedars wrote: > > Hey y'all! I'm a new KLR rider, but NOT new to motorcycling. My ? is, > do us shorter guys usually get the lowering kit done? I'm 5'6" 30 inch > inseam. I can "touch" on both sides, and can plant one foot easily. Is > there an advantage in leaving it high for trail riding? I'm using it > for daily commuting- no off road yet, but definitely in my plans. Are > there various lowering methods? Any suggestions welcome. Thanks! > Robb > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud]

I'd leave it alone. I'm 5'7" with a 28-inch inseam. I left mine alone. You only need to get one foot down for trail riding. You have to pay a little bit of attention to where you stop and try to put a foot down. but sooner or later you will have to do that anyway, even on a low bike. A lower seat like the dished Corbin makes it easier to put a foot down without compromising the handling.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "sevencedars" wrote: > > Hey y'all! I'm a new KLR rider, but NOT new to motorcycling. My ? is, do us shorter guys usually get the lowering kit done? I'm 5'6" 30 inch inseam. I can "touch" on both sides, and can plant one foot easily. Is there an advantage in leaving it high for trail riding? I'm using it for daily commuting- no off road yet, but definitely in my plans. Are there various lowering methods? Any suggestions welcome. Thanks! > Robb >