nklr how do i get oil stains off concrete driveway?

[Ralph E. Hanson]

I just ordered Russell SS brake lines (along with a 16-tooth sprocket) from my local dealer. I have heard concern that the SS lines can saw away at plastic and metal on a bike unless you protect the lines somehow. What has the collective done about this? Three weeks till Mid-Ohio! Ralph Ralph E. Hanson 99 KRL 650 http://www.wvu.edu/~journal2

[gdod1@yahoo.com]

I also found out about the Russell clear coverd lines , but after I had all ready bought and installed the uncovered lines , what I did though is put some heavy "srink" tubeing on the lines at wear points , It seems to have worked well , been on for 10k now ... Gary A13

[RM]

--- trevor.walton@... wrote:

>Do the aftermarket pads make that much of a difference? I put Galfer lines >on the front on mine a few months ago and the difference is only marginal. >Still feels somewhat spongy and I still use 3 fingers on the brakes. Of >course my basis for comparison is a CBR 600 with russell steel-braided >lines. Am I expecting too much out of the KLR brakes or do I need to get >better pads or re-bleed the system.

I've been disappointed with the Galfer Greens. Maybe I'll try cleaning the rotors again... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://http://taxes.yahoo.com/>

[bkowalca]

I have upgraded the front pads to the Galfer green's and the Galfer SS line. After they where worn in there was a big improvement. The brake has a real solid feel now, stopping power is much better. I think I can almost do a stoppie now (haven't tried yet). I have had the front wheel squealing on pavement during a stop which I think was next to impossible before with stock pads. I feel that the SRC fork brace helps too since the left hand twist effect from strong braking is gone. I'm not sure of the life of the pads but they work great. Now the back brake seems weak. Bryan K A14

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., RM wrote: > --- trevor.walton@v... wrote: > > >Do the aftermarket pads make that much of a difference? I put Galfer lines > >on the front on mine a few months ago and the difference is only marginal. > >Still feels somewhat spongy and I still use 3 fingers on the brakes. Of > >course my basis for comparison is a CBR 600 with russell steel- braided > >lines. Am I expecting too much out of the KLR brakes or do I need to get > >better pads or re-bleed the system. > > I've been disappointed with the Galfer Greens. Maybe I'll try cleaning the > rotors again... > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax > http://http://taxes.yahoo.com/

[marcclarke@unforgettable.com]

Both Simple Green and kerosene have worked for me. These days I just use Simple Green and water plus a stiff brush as needed, since the kerosene is much more toxic both to me and to the environment than the Simple Green is. -- Marc Illsley Clarke, KLR650 A12, Loveland, Colorado, USA

> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 12:10:29 -0500 > From: jon.sykes@... > Subject: NKLR How do I get oil stains off concrete driveway? > Too many vehicles. Too many oil changes. Too many spills.

Nagging wife.

> What works to remove the stains, if anything? Anyone have cleanup

tips?