nklr solo activities vs risk

[mtc46jw2000]

Thanks to all you guys for your advice a month of so ago on my "weeping" cylinder head/barrel. Finally got around to looking at the damn thing, in preparation for some riding. Haven't had time prior to this, what with doing all the normal stuff like working and "Honey DO" lists etc. plus and trying to squeak in completing my M2 cycle course. Want to thank you especially for the advice to use Talcum powder to track the source of the pin hole leak! It works, and works well!! Turns out that leak is coming from the cylinder barrel itself about an inch or so "down" from the head to barrel joint on the left hand side of the engine. Just around the bottom of the rearmost bolt protrusion in the casting! Looks like a porosity flaw in the casing, thats the only place it comes from. And I had been hoping for a simple gasket change out. No such luck! Something very is a miss in this bike. Also changed out the oil again and its full of Gold dust! and some other particles! Boy, have I struck it rich! Bike doesn't seem to run too bad though, I guess everything is repairable. I just thought that KLR's were more rugged. This ones only got 3500 km's on it, but who knows? Looked good at the time. Any idea how long its going to take to get a cylinder from Kawasaki? Also, before I go and "cry in my beer" over my latest discovery, could you guys tell me if measuring a horizontal line along the swing arm, bolt center to bolt center is acceptable practice for adjusting the chain? Seems my slack indicators don't agree between sides. Thanks for all the help. Maybe its time for a BMW650GS?

[Dave Watkins]

FTGWN Woodpecker update: The damm critter's still hammering his beak into the metal post outside. And now for something completely different. I have to agree with Kurt on both counts. Some of my most rewarding experiences have been solo ones. Over time I've realized that I actually prefer doing most activities solo. I tend to prefer to travel without a schedule or any commitment to timings at all. I've done plenty of solo hikes that have been multiple days in length and are in very isolated areas. What I have found is that while the risks increase as you travel alone this doesn't present a problem if you make an accurate assessment of those risks and the implications should everything go wrong. Jumping over a deadfall while hiking in the "bush" is entirely different than doing the same thing in a local city park. An ankle sprain in the city can be a life threatening injury in the bush. While it's advisable to travel with and let others know your route plan in actuality it's not always possible. You can always get bit by the unexpected even if you take all the precautions. I travel with a cell phone, GPS and First Aid kit whenever I leave the city. The phone and FA kit are with me always. FWIW Cheers, Dave Watkins 1997 KLR650 "He who has no name" Calgary, Alberta Canada Voice: 1.403.701.5746 Fax: 1.403.266.0626 Email: dave@... WWW: http://www.davewatkins.net DISCLAIMERS ARE FOR LAWYERS I SAID IT, I MEANT IT, I STAND BEHIND IT .

----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2003 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: nklr Moab climber NKLR > In a message dated 5/3/03 10:36:57 PM Central Daylight Time, > harry_thames@... writes: > > > > This is another example of why some activities should be done with a buddy. > > If there was another climber with him, he would be sitting in front of t he > > the TV right now with a cold one in his good hand and a cast on the other. > > You solo bikers should take care. > > You are right, of course. After my solo Baja crash and injury I said I > probably wouldn't ride alone in remote areas again but the problem is that my > trips are often done on short notice so it is hard to get a riding partner > and I also enjoy riding solo with no schedule. There is always risk but that > is just something we decide as individuals. > Regards, > Kurt Grife > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >