must! have! tool (every klr guy needs

[mark ward]

Every few weeks someone has an Electrical issue, if you haven't, YOU WILL. (bike, home lamp, TV REMOTE etc etc etc,)

If you own a screwdriver you should own a basic Multi-meter. ($18.-$45.)

you will make your money back PLUS MORE.

Every time advice is given, a Multi-meter is main "suggested" tool.

Thee are many uses you will find around the hm. for it, including saving money on AA & AAA batteries. 

(TV remote, batteries dead? So you replace them and it works, and you think OK I was right. 

NOT ALWAY$ $ometimes the end$ are ju$t Oxidized ("dirty") Same with Car with Battery. heavy build up NOT usually the issue.

2nd. if you work on your bike, 4-6  jumper wires. (The radiator guy could really use these right now.)

 

[Bogdan Swider]

Then there's Honda Yamaha of Panama City may the name, forever, live in infamy. 

During my recent trip into the Southeast, I picked up a surprisingly large nail.  I was on a lightly traveled two-lane near Panama City, Florida; it was late in the day. Given the hour, the insects from the nearby woods and being in a vacation frame of mind, I decided not to tackle the job myself. Hey I've gotten little benefit from the AMA towing coverage I've had for decades. A knowledgeable and competent tow guy gets us to said dealership and due to summer hours they're still there. A thirty-something associate immediately dons an unpleasant, aggressive demeanor. He informs that he will not help unless I purchase a new tire claims it's policy. Yo we're not dealing with a tubeless tire; everything about the KLR is dated. 

Anyway the tow guy knows of Extreme Cycle an independent concern. He tells me I can't inform AMA that he took me there. They're closing but take the bike inside; the next morning they install a new tube at a reasonable price. Touring on a KLR often leads to questions. We have a pleasant conversation; they say that as soon as I opened my mouth, they knew I wasn't from there. Anybody remember Stuart Little, the mouse detective ? These guys are just as discerning.

Looking on line, the Honda/Yamaha dealership has a lot of very negative feedback. Wonder why they choose to operate that way.  

Looking back I should have had the bike towed to a motel and, after a night's sleep, did the task; it wouldn't have taken any more time. I do have to start carrying some-kind of portable bead breaker. These Kendas don't seem to break the bead, just rolling, after a flat.

Bogdan

[Martin Earl]

And then--there is Mt Valley Motor Sports in Cody, WYhttp://www.mountainvalleymotorsports.com/ I needed a front tire, and fortunately, they had one (just one) that would work; took the wheel off myself in the shade of the building. Gave the wheel to the service manager and went to take a leak.When I walked back to the service area, it was done.Batabing, bataboom.In less than 30 minutes, I was fully installed and headed out of town. Tire was an MT-21 as I recall. "Installation is free with the purchase of the tire."BATTABATTAbing. I'll take that! and these guys--http://www.wildwestpowersports.com/index.htm Riverton, WY,Wild West stayed open past noon on a Saturday (no extra fee) so that we would have a new clutch installed and on our way."We try to take care of people on vacation, so they can stay on vacation." ...we will accept that as well. And last April, the Tupelo, MS Kawi dealerhttp://tupelopowersports.com/robbed a clutch cable from a 'sold' motorcycle so I could be on my way Nice folks.You meet the nicest people on a KLR. smile. m1.

On Wed, Aug 6, 2014 at 8:34 AM, Bogdan Swider bSwider@... [DSN_KLR650] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Then there's Honda Yamaha of Panama City may the name, forever, live in infamy. During my recent trip into the Southeast, I picked up a surprisingly large nail. I was on a lightly traveled two-lane near Panama City, Florida; it was late in the day. Given the hour, the insects from the nearby woods and being in a vacation frame of mind, I decided not to tackle the job myself. Hey I've gotten little benefit from the AMA towing coverage I've had for decades. A knowledgeable and competent tow guy gets us to said dealership and due to summer hours they're still there. A thirty-something associate immediately dons an unpleasant, aggressive demeanor. He informs that he will not help unless I purchase a new tire claims it's policy. Yo we're not dealing with a tubeless tire; everything about the KLR is dated. Anyway the tow guy knows of Extreme Cycle an independent concern. He tells me I can't inform AMA that he took me there. They're closing but take the bike inside; the next morning they install a new tube at a reasonable price. Touring on a KLR often leads to questions. We have a pleasant conversation; they say that as soon as I opened my mouth, they knew I wasn't from there. Anybody remember Stuart Little, the mouse detective ? These guys are just as discerning. Looking on line, the Honda/Yamaha dealership has a lot of very negative feedback. Wonder why they choose to operate that way. Looking back I should have had the bike towed to a motel and, after a night's sleep, did the task; it wouldn't have taken any more time. I do have to start carrying some-kind of portable bead breaker. These Kendas don't seem to break the bead, just rolling, after a flat. Bogdan

[Desert Datsuns]

Yeh, but as we get older, sometimes you just don't feel like doing these things. I have about 5 MC tire irons, my own 80 gallon compressor, 2 small bike stands/lifts, and a ton of tools, ..........yet there are times when I just don't want to do it. Especially if it's an older tire, trying to get those off will leave you wondering why you didn't take it somewhere.RyanPhoenix "Bogdan Swider bSwider@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote:  

Then there's Honda Yamaha of Panama City may the name, forever, live in infamy.  During my recent trip into the Southeast, I picked up a surprisingly large nail.  I was on a lightly traveled two-lane near Panama City, Florida; it was late in the day. Given the hour, the insects from the nearby woods and being in a vacation frame of mind, I decided not to tackle the job myself. Hey I've gotten little benefit from the AMA towing coverage I've had for decades. A knowledgeable and competent tow guy gets us to said dealership and due to summer hours they're still there. A thirty-something associate immediately dons an unpleasant, aggressive demeanor. He informs that he will not help unless I purchase a new tire claims it's policy. Yo we're not dealing with a tubeless tire; everything about the KLR is dated.  Anyway the tow guy knows of Extreme Cycle an independent concern. He tells me I can't inform AMA that he took me there. They're closing but take the bike inside; the next morning they install a new tube at a reasonable price. Touring on a KLR often leads to questions. We have a pleasant conversation; they say that as soon as I opened my mouth, they knew I wasn't from there. Anybody remember Stuart Little, the mouse detective ? These guys are just as discerning. Looking on line, the Honda/Yamaha dealership has a lot of very negative feedback. Wonder why they choose to operate that way.   Looking back I should have had the bike towed to a motel and, after a night's sleep, did the task; it wouldn't have taken any more time. I do have to start carrying some-kind of portable bead breaker. These Kendas don't seem to break the bead, just rolling, after a flat. Bogdan