klr parts for sale, help with finding a bike.

[S2Mumford@aol.com]

That's a great idea, too late for me... However, according to one of the KLR geniuses, the opening in the stock airbox has a greater area than the carb does. So as far as I understand it, the airbox mods do nothing? I would strongly suggest leaving the airbox totally stock. Also, in a high mileage application, Big Gun exhausts are a pain in the ass. They need repacking, and they self destruct at the front and rear of the can. I lost some of the nuts on the inside of the front flange. The folks down there have been really cool regards repair and replacement of their system, but I shitcanned it anyway and went with a Laser Produro. No repacking needed ever, stainless steel, sounds good. I will let the list know how it works in the long run, but I put 2100+ miles on it last week and I love it so far. I want to see the pics of Mark Cheramy's Big Gun which shit it's pants on the road home from Moab... Cheers CA Stu A13

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., michiganmosers@a... wrote: > Maybe someone else thought of this first, but I figured a good way to > open up the airbox without letting water in (and also offering a > plugging option) was to drill several 1" dia holes in the top (under > the seat) using a hole saw. At Lowes/Home depot I got some 1" dia > plastic hole plugs in the misc. fastener dept. This way I can always > plug up the holes either temporarily or permanently with some silicon > caulk / RTV. The 4 holes I drilled each have more than 3/4 square > inch area, for a > 3 square inch total additional opening. Compared > to the 40 mm carb throat (less than 2 sq in) this is a fairly large > additional opening. Being on top they are least available for > water, etc. to enter and in fact are higher than the stock snorkel. > Also doing it this way leaves a nice "web" between the holes to keep > rigidity and strength in the air box assembly. I also got a ShopVac > foam filter wrap and can cut it to shape and lay it between the seat > and the air box top to provide additional screening of dust/grit, > etc. The ShopVac foam also looks to me to be a close fit (with some > wire ties) as a K&N "prefilter." Must cut to fit, but pretty cheap > at $4. Shop Vac makes different size foam filters, so look around > for the "right" ones (the smaller size). I am running with > K&N/DynoJet 150 main and 3.5 turns on the pilot, will install > my "Quiet" Big Gun pipe this week. So far runs fantastic and has a > neat throaty sound with all the extra air pushing thru the system. > NOTE: be careful to get all the plastic shavings out of the airbox > after drilling, also be careful not to drill too close to > the "screen" barrier wall inside the box on the carb side. Drill > small pilot holes first to guide the hole saw - leave 1.25" - 1.50" > space between pilot holes for proper finished spacing. 1993 A7.

[darkthought@worldnet.att.net]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., S2Mumford@a... wrote:

> That's a great idea, too late for me... > > However, according to one of the KLR geniuses, the opening in the > stock airbox has a greater area than the carb does. > So as far as I understand it, the airbox mods do nothing? > I would strongly suggest leaving the airbox totally stock.

You also have to consider the path the air has to travel between the air box opening and the filter. Relative to the stock opening the holes made by the mod will be closer (i.e. less restriction), so it "should" provide increased flow. In addition I have wondered about the path the ambient air must take to reach the topside of the airbox underneath the seat, and how much this would offset the closer proximity to the filter. I took some other advice I heard on this list and modified the air box cover, figuring I could always get a replacement cover if I wanted to undo my handiwork. Ideally we should be getting dyno runs and/or taking airflow measurements in the air box in order to quantify these modfications. I didn't do this myself either, I just started playing around. I have the Big Gun Quiet series, a 150 jet, 3 1/2 turns and air box (cover) mods. It sounds better an runs cooler, hopefully it won't foul the plug (time will tell). The weight savings alone with the new pipe makes it worthwhile, since I am endeavoring to bolt on a bunch of other stuff. What I'm wondering about is the screen in the airbox. I've heard people mention removing this to reduce restriction. I was tempted but have held off for the moment.

> Also, in a high mileage application, Big Gun exhausts are a pain in > the ass. They need repacking, and they self destruct at the front > and rear of the can. I lost some of the nuts on the inside of > the

front flange. The folks down there have been really cool regards > repair and replacement of their system, but I shitcanned it > anyway and went with a Laser Produro.

> No repacking needed ever, stainless steel, sounds good. I will let > the list know how it works in the long run, but I put 2100+ miles on > it last week and I love it so far.

What is the average time(mileage)between repacking? The Laser is interesting. Is it any lighter than the stock exhaust? Looks a little less bulky.

[jlyonamf_@excite.com]

The Laser Pro Duro is not much lighter than the stock muffler. I am guessing around 1 or 2 pounds lighter. For more information and pictures check out my review at: http://jlyonamf.tripod.com/LaserProDuro/index.html John The Laser is interesting. Is it any lighter than the stock exhaust? Looks a little less bulky.

[Ralph E. Hanson]

John, Nice review of the Laser exhaust on your web site. Ralph Ralph Hanson 1999 KLR 650 rhanson40@... http://www.wvu.edu/~journal2/west

[Stuart Mumford]

Depends how you ride, but the way I ride it is about 1100 - 1400 miles max. The first time I repacked the BG, after about 2000 miles, you couldn't even tell there had ever been packing in there in the first place! I should qualify all my whining by saying I bought the FIRST Big Gun ever sold for the KLR650, and they have made lots of refinements and changed the design significantly since then. The man to check with regarding the latest generation of BG's is "The lister you've been waiting for", Mr. Andy Cohen. Take it away Andy!! CA Stu <-- didn't do a "Flying Wallenda" South of Moab, like some people did... -----Original Message----- What is the average time(mileage)between repacking?

[Greg Paul]

Hey Jim, Here's the Dual Sport News Classified page. You can "watch" for something and also post a "wanted" ad. http://www.dualsportnews.com/classifieds.htm Greg in Dallas

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Jsherlockholmz@a... wrote: > Hi Fellow Listermites. > I need help finding a used, but decent condition, 50cc dirt bike for > my son. I am looking for either a Yamaha or a Suzuki. The Honda is > too tall for him. Also, if you happen to have any protective gear or > riding attire left over from your children, let me know. The cost of > this stuff is so damn expensive these days. Christ, a decent helmet > for my son will cost us over a hundred bucks. > > I also have some KLR parts that are available for sale. These parts > are off my 1997 KLR650.(Kinda a funky dark blue) Here is what I > have: stock front fender. excellent condition, stock hand guards, > stock foam air filter with cage, plastic skid plate (yeah right like > someone is gonna want the skid plate), smog equipment, mmmmm thats > about it for right now. > > Later, > > Jim Sherlock