almost nklr: the gdr on a klr in oct

[Tom Dudones]

I'm looking for a small to medium-sized top box to mount on the rear rack of my KLR. I don't want anything huge, as it's just to carry the basics for local everyday rides - ie, tools, rain gear, cable lock, 1st aid kit, etc. Right now I've got a fishing tackle box bolted on as a temporary rig, but I'd like to get something I can easily remove and also with a lower profile. Any ideas? Tom _________________________________________________________________ Learn.Laugh.Share. Reallivemoms is right place! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us

[Jim Priest]

On 8/27/07, Tom Dudones wrote:

> I'm looking for a small to medium-sized top box to mount on the rear rack of

Hit the JC Whitney site: http://www.klr650.marknet.us/jcwtrunk.html jim

[Don P. Plum]

Tom, I found a small toolbox that fits the rear rack like it was made for it. It's not removable, but it seems to be a very good size and can be locked with a small padlock. It holds my registration/insurance papers, a few tools (even a small pump), a large water bottle, and a very compact raincoat. It mounts far enough back that it leaves the original KLR toolbox accessible. It's only about three inches high, so it does not interfere with swinging your leg over the bike to mount up. I just drilled holes in the bottom of the toolbox to match the locations of the existing rear rack bolts, so it was not necessary to modify the stock rack in any way. I found it at ToolBoxesDirect.com. It's described as an "Excel 11 Inch Tool Box". Don P. Plum 2256 McGalliard Avenue Bishop, CA 93514 (760)873-6570 - Home (858)449-8771 - Cell phone D_M_Plum@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Tom Dudones]

Think I've found what I'm looking for - it's a small Pelican case - 2050. Should do the job just fine. Thanks to all. Tom _________________________________________________________________ Now you can see trouble before he arrives http://newlivehotmail.com/?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_viral_protection_0507

[C COOPER]

Don, One of the USFS pamphlets on "bear ettiquette" put it best. I'll paraphrase as best I can.... While hiking or biking in back country, you should wear small bells and carry pepper spray. The bells will alert the bears to your presence and prevent surprise encounters. In the event that you do have a surprise encounter, shouting, loud noises, and the pepper spray will deter them from approach. You also need to be aware of the type of bear in the area - black bear or grizzly. One way to tell the difference is by observing their scat. Black bear scat typically has berrys and other organic material in it. Grizzly scat, on the other hand, often has small bells in it, and smells of pepper spray.

On 8/28/07, Spike55 wrote: > > Have to admit, that being an east-coaster, I've never heard of the > GDR before (other than during the Olympics and East Germany was > competing). The website seems to have much info and many links to > much more info but it is showing a lot of bicyclists not KLRists. I > guess as long as you can get gasoline. > > This will probably start something but ... It sounds like you'll have > to carry a .454 Casull or bigger for bears. > > Don R100, A6F > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , > "revmaaatin" wrote: > > > > Hello Group, > > How late has anyone ridden the GDR? and still enjoyed it (:D or > > found it absolutely miserable? (:~/ > > > > I rode the North 1/2 going N to S, 4 years ago (stopping at > Atlantic > > City) and would like to finish it from Atlantic City to Mexico > this > > fall (KLR 650). Is Oct 1 to late to ride the South 1/2? I know-- > it > > is all dependent upon wx, but has anyone here, or do you know if > > anyone has ridden the route after Oct 1? Any thing in particular > to > > avoid? > > > > I am mostly concerned about drive-ability--snow, mud, hungry bears > > (ugh) > > > > I have good camping equipment ( 20F), day temps of 45F is OK, > getting > > wet and not able to dry out is high on the list of concerns. I > > intend to camp mostly. > > > > Conversely, how early can it be done? > > > > revmaaatin. who is daydreaming in SD > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Ernie Campbell]

i use the pelican 1400 it fits the back rack perfectly i can post some pics if you like. Ernie Campbell

----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Dudones" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 5:36 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: small "top box" for rear rack? > Think I've found what I'm looking for - it's a small Pelican case - 2050. > Should do the job just fine. Thanks to all. Tom > > _________________________________________________________________ > Now you can see trouble.before he arrives > http://newlivehotmail.com/?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_viral_protection_0507 > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >