[dsn_klr650] elden- reflecting on the klr line.....

[Robert Morgan]

I have never worked as a professional mechanic. However, I have been building motorcycles and engines since 1955 and built long travel offroad bikes long before the "big four". (Morgan's note.....Elden is far too fussy at what he does to make money at it!)

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim & Shannon Morehead To: DSN_klr650 DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 7:06 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Elden > Hi Elden, > > I've seen your name in print many times during the last several months, but > I'm sorry to say I don't know much about you. Are you a pro mechanic? > > Jim > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > >

[Robert Morgan]

If you are careful as you are prying on the tire bead to be careful to push the bead down into the drop center of the rim (where the spokes are) you will find it to be a piece of cake. I carefully balance every tire, knobby or otherwise. Your bike will run smoother and your suspension will be able to keep the tire on the ground. Elden

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim & Shannon Morehead To: DSN_klr650 DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 7:16 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Elden > I really don't have any intelligent quesitons to pose tonight. I just > mounted a new rear tire on my A13 today and my old bod is a little stiff and > sore from the experience. I really had to work at getting the last little > bit of the bead to seat. > > Should I take it a little easy on the new tire for a few days? Do you guys > worry about tire balance much? > > Jim > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > >

[Kurt Simpson]

yep, you just press a button... www.egroups.com/chat/DSN_klr650

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim & Shannon Morehead" To: "DSN_klr650" DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 8:31 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Elden > How does the chat room work? Is it on e-groups? > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > > >

[Robert Morgan]

I like heavy, stock, exhaust systems. Unless they are overly restrictive I won't use after market exhaust systems. I've seen very few that are fastened on as well as the stock one.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim & Shannon Morehead To: DSN_klr650 DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 7:29 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Elden > Ok. Here's one for you. What pipe, in your experience, provides the best > balance between rideability and power? > > Jim > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > >

[Robert Morgan]

I have never had any wheel bearing trouble but I don't like exposed bearings on dirt bike wheels, so I use an aftermarket completely sealed high quality bearing in my rear wheel. The front bearings are sealed on the outside already and seem to be ok. SKF comes to mind as one of my favorite brands.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim & Shannon Morehead To: DSN_klr650 DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 7:38 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Elden > I was suprized to see how small the wheel bearings are on the KLR. I guess > they will hold up OK as long as they are maintained on the factory schedule. > Am I right? Anything special to look out for? > > Jim > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > >

[Kurt Simpson]

> Hello, Elden. I'm not the tallest guy in the world 5' 10" and I also have

a

> short leg to torso ratio ( stout, most people say ), other than the > ubiquitous lowering links, do you have any ideas in regardes to lowering

the

> center of gravity on the " Brute "? I will be lowering mine using one > method or another! Thank you for your time.

Elden, Mike Walburn told me today that Progressive is making the Marine shock available to him he said it is 3/8" shorter which results in 1" lower ride height. Comments? Kurt

[Krgrife@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/31/00 7:51:16 PM Pacific Daylight Time, robertlmorgan@... writes: >>

[Robert Morgan]

Lowering links are not the way to go. They decrease wheel clearance between tire and fender well. If you must use lowering links place a spacer on your shock shaft to limit travel. Not a good trade off for a bike with only 7.5 inches of rear wheel travel. If I were you, I would own a dr650 set at the 9 inch travel position on the suspension setup.

----- Original Message ----- From: Renn To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 7:47 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Elden > Hello, Elden. I'm not the tallest guy in the world 5' 10" and I also have a > short leg to torso ratio ( stout, most people say ), other than the > ubiquitous lowering links, do you have any ideas in regardes to lowering the > center of gravity on the " Brute "? I will be lowering mine using one > method or another! Thank you for your time. > > Renn > A15 ( Rocinante ) > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > >

[Robert Morgan]

I know nothing about the shock but they must have shortened the travel if they shortened the shock.

----- Original Message ----- From: Kurt Simpson To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com>; Renn Cc: Robert Morgan Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 7:50 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Elden > > > > Hello, Elden. I'm not the tallest guy in the world 5' 10" and I also have > a > > short leg to torso ratio ( stout, most people say ), other than the > > ubiquitous lowering links, do you have any ideas in regardes to lowering > the > > center of gravity on the " Brute "? I will be lowering mine using one > > method or another! Thank you for your time. > > Elden, Mike Walburn told me today that Progressive is making the Marine > shock available to him he said it is 3/8" shorter which results in 1" lower > ride height. Comments? > > Kurt > >

[Renn]

------Original Message------ From: "Robert Morgan" To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com, Renn Sent: September 1, 2000 2:56:51 AM GMT Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Elden Lowering links are not the way to go. They decrease wheel clearance between< snip I usually I don't use much suspension travel, most of the air time I get is from ramping out of drainage ditches at 50 - 60 mph ( it sounds much worse than it is ), it's good for 10 to 15 feet of air at about 12 to 18 inches off the ground. I weigh about 165 or 170 so I'm not much of a load. Any thoughts? (Please don't flame me for my choice of riding style, the life I may lose will be my own, I do not endanger the public at large ;->. ) Later. Renn A15 ( Rocinante )