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[js-anti]

----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred Hink" Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: PD NErf Bar fitment > > I contacted Happy Trails about this fitting problem and they expressed to me > that they thought it was the fit and finish of the KLR that was the problem. > > Fred ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred Hink" Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: PD NErf Bar fitment > Rather than bitch to the list why don't you contact the manufacturer. > Contact Tim at Happy Trails at: tim.bernard@... I have already > expressed my opinions. > Fred I'll disagree here. I most decidly want to hear this kind of bitch on this list. I must be mis-reading some of these messages, but I understood that the 'manufacturer' was contacted, but declined to any reply. ...BLEEP...BLEEP...BLEEP... (comments less touchy-feely, so best left to the key) Maybe the KLR list needs to be "Pleasantville", but I'd always prefer "New York City..." js - sorry of this sounds rough - life's a bitch sometimes

[dooden]

I think its more like they make it to fit most bikes and since the bikes have so much variation expect to tweak bolt on products. Nobody is saying you have to buy one, but expect to tweak if you do. Dooden A15 Green Ape --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Joseph Jones" wrote:

> > > So the after market part don't fit, so the factory should change the > bike? > Something don't sound right. > Joe SE Ky A18 > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote: > > I contacted Happy Trails about this fitting problem and they > expressed to me > > that they thought it was the fit and finish of the KLR that was the > problem. > > > > Fred

[James L. Miller Jr.]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Dooden" wrote:

> > I think its more like they make it to fit most bikes and since the > bikes have so much variation expect to tweak bolt on products. > > Nobody is saying you have to buy one, but expect to tweak if you

do.

> > Dooden > A15 Green Ape > > >

But that doesn't give the whiners anything to cry about. Everyone wants a turn key product, and with the current lack of even the most basic mechanical ability of today's "youth", they can't handle it. As with any aftermarket product, you might have to "tweak" it a bit. If everyone could do it with no adjustments, that would do 2 things. Give EVERYONE the opportunity to do it, and give those that shouldn't (due to lack of ability) be able to something (and now can) less to whine about. Like the one post said, the turning radius is more for one side than the other. If anything, you should be kissing Tim's @$$ cause he's preventing you from turning lock to lock at 80mph+, therefor saving your sorry @$$ from going down. Stop whining about a 1/8" or less clearance problem and go riding. The first time you need that huge clearance difference, you're already going down. Next thing I can see is another class action lawsuit cause someone couldn't hit the right lock at 100 and flipped into a ravine. Tim's now out of business cause someone can't ride, and the rest of us lose. Man, someone tell me why I re-sub'd? Must be the humor..... millerized (Thinking about selling his KLR to get away from the whining newb's)

[Joseph Jones]

You re-sub'ed because you missed us as much as we missed you. And I for one have missed your $.02 worth the past few months. Glad to have you back. Joe SE Ky A18 8200 --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "James L. Miller Jr." wrote:

> > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Dooden" wrote: > > > > I think its more like they make it to fit most bikes and since the > > bikes have so much variation expect to tweak bolt on products. > > > > Nobody is saying you have to buy one, but expect to tweak if you > do. > > > > Dooden > > A15 Green Ape > > > > > > > But that doesn't give the whiners anything to cry about. Everyone > wants a turn key product, and with the current lack of even the

most

> basic mechanical ability of today's "youth", they can't handle it. > As with any aftermarket product, you might have to "tweak" it a > bit. If everyone could do it with no adjustments, that would do 2 > things. Give EVERYONE the opportunity to do it, and give those

that

> shouldn't (due to lack of ability) be able to something (and now > can) less to whine about. > > Like the one post said, the turning radius is more for one side

than

> the other. If anything, you should be kissing Tim's @$$ cause he's > preventing you from turning lock to lock at 80mph+, therefor saving > your sorry @$$ from going down. > > Stop whining about a 1/8" or less clearance problem and go riding. > The first time you need that huge clearance difference, you're > already going down. Next thing I can see is another class action > lawsuit cause someone couldn't hit the right lock at 100 and

flipped

> into a ravine. Tim's now out of business cause someone can't ride, > and the rest of us lose. > > Man, someone tell me why I re-sub'd? Must be the humor..... > > millerized > (Thinking about selling his KLR to get away from the whining newb's)

[Howard Morris]

Joseph Jones wrote: You re-sub'ed because you missed us as much as we missed you. And I for one have missed your $.02 worth the past few months. Glad to have you back. Joe SE Ky A18 8200 --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "James L. Miller Jr." wrote:

> > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Dooden" wrote: > > > > I think its more like they make it to fit most bikes and since the > > bikes have so much variation expect to tweak bolt on products. > > > > Nobody is saying you have to buy one, but expect to tweak if you > do. > > > > Dooden > > A15 Green Ape > > > > > > > But that doesn't give the whiners anything to cry about. Everyone > wants a turn key product, and with the current lack of even the

most

> basic mechanical ability of today's "youth", they can't handle it. > As with any aftermarket product, you might have to "tweak" it a > bit. If everyone could do it with no adjustments, that would do 2 > things. Give EVERYONE the opportunity to do it, and give those

that

> shouldn't (due to lack of ability) be able to something (and now > can) less to whine about. > > Like the one post said, the turning radius is more for one side

than

> the other. If anything, you should be kissing Tim's @$$ cause he's > preventing you from turning lock to lock at 80mph+, therefor saving > your sorry @$$ from going down. > > Stop whining about a 1/8" or less clearance problem and go riding. > The first time you need that huge clearance difference, you're > already going down. Next thing I can see is another class action > lawsuit cause someone couldn't hit the right lock at 100 and

flipped

> into a ravine. Tim's now out of business cause someone can't ride, > and the rest of us lose. > > Man, someone tell me why I re-sub'd? Must be the humor..... > > millerized > (Thinking about selling his KLR to get away from the whining newb's)

jeez la-weez don't blow a gasket millerized. ;-} List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links Howard A-18 (christine A-18) --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[squasher_1]

I have not seen tim's nerf bars (nor have I seen them installed on your bike) but from what others have said about his other products, it sounds like he makes a good product..and they look nice from the picture. Tim's KLR is from the earlier years and the jigs and fixtures that Kawasaki uses for the new KLR's may have been changed or altered during repair or service I have made parts for the KLR, a fork brace, tripple clamp, and other parts. I have found Kawasaki's tolerance limit is almost 1mm or .040" on somethings. On my bike the upper and lower tripple clamps are off by 1/2mm or .020" between fork tube centers. It's a little hard to make a perfect aftermarket product when the original manufacturer doesn't make a perfect product.

[kdxkawboy@aol.com]

In a message dated 2004-11-27 3:54:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, rhallen@... writes:

> I just bought a new KLR650, and live near Lake Tahoe. I know about > the local rides, but don't have much of a clue about the best places > to ride beyond Tahoe. I watched Dirt Rider Adventures on TV and > they profiled a place near Randsburg that looked great. I never > would have thought of it, even though I've ridden by that stretch of > highway many times. Is there a book, a website, or something that > talks about the best places to ride, the best trips to take? I've > heard about Moon Rocks out the Pyramid Highway in Nevada, but other > than that I'm wide open...West Coast Boys, especially Northern > California and Northern Nevada boys, tell me about your best > journeys if you have the time. > > Randy Allen > >

Randy, Add my email address to your address book and then contact me come late March. I live just below the Lake in the Carson Valley and can show you plenty of great rides along the eastern Sierra and can show you a lot of the routes from the Tahoe NF down to the Stanislaus NF. The folks that have been to the Eastern Sierra Rendezvous can attest I know where they hid the good stuff. Pat G'ville, Nv [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]