fs: my 2003 klr650 w/ lots of goodies

[gbennett69]

Hi, anyone have any suggestions for a side car for an 08 KLR any advice would be appreciated. Also what is a ball park figure for a valve adjustment im almost at 6k miles Thanks Garrett Bayonne,NJ

[Jim Douglas]

gbennett69 wrote:

> > Hi, > anyone have any suggestions for a side car for an 08 KLR > any advice would be appreciated. > > Also what is a ball park figure for a valve adjustment im almost at 6k > miles > Thanks > Garrett > Bayonne,NJ > >

The dealer, who I may not agree with, indicates that the valves are not requiring adjustment to 15K miles if I recall correctly, as far as the side care just purchase another KLR and attach them at the foot pegs, throw a canvas between the seat and you would ahve a CataKLR!

[E.L. Green]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jim Douglas wrote:

> gbennett69 wrote > > anyone have any suggestions for a side car for an 08 KLR > > any advice would be appreciated. > > > > Also what is a ball park figure for a valve adjustment im almost at 6k > > > The dealer, who I may not agree with, indicates that the valves are not > requiring adjustment to 15K miles if I recall correctly,

I, however, would adjust them at about 2K miles, about 8K miles, and then about 16K miles given past wear patterns. Past that point you're okay checking them every 10K miles or so, they're unlikely to do much moving.

> as far as the side > car

Just out of curiousity, what is the need for a side car? If you are wanting more carrying capacity, a single-wheeled trailer has far less influence on the KLR's handling than a side car (a hack drives *entirely* different from a motorcycle). About the only reason to do a side car is if you're going to be riding in ice and snow, when a KLR tends to go down really easily even if you stud some knobbies. _E

[roncriswell@sbcglobal.net]

As an old Hobie Cat sailer, that's a great idea. Get er done. I always wanted to take an inline 4 bike and make it into a car. Say a 1000 cc inline 4 back behind you like an old Porsche .... what a 914 mid engine type deal????? All you guys get yer welding rigs going. I was at a custom car show once and they had an old Jim Hall Chaparral with 2 Yamaha inline 4's on each of the rear wheels. Yeehah! Get er done. Criswell

On May 12, 2008, at 5:13 PM, Jim Douglas wrote: > gbennett69 wrote: > > > > Hi, > > anyone have any suggestions for a side car for an 08 KLR > > any advice would be appreciated. > > > > Also what is a ball park figure for a valve adjustment im almost > at 6k > > miles > > Thanks > > Garrett > > Bayonne,NJ > > > > > The dealer, who I may not agree with, indicates that the valves are > not > requiring adjustment to 15K miles if I recall correctly, as far as > the side > care just purchase another KLR and attach them at the foot pegs, throw > a canvas between the seat and you would ahve a CataKLR! > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[roncriswell@sbcglobal.net]

Err .... I was on a ride recently in the Hill country of Texas and .... not only ice will bring a KLR down quickly but algae on a low water crossing ..... I don't even think studs woulda worked. Yes I went down quickly but nothing broke or ijured. A friend broke his collar bone on one. We need ice riding skills from Jud up north down here. Criswell

On May 12, 2008, at 5:27 PM, E.L. Green wrote: > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jim Douglas > wrote: > > gbennett69 wrote > > > anyone have any suggestions for a side car for an 08 KLR > > > any advice would be appreciated. > > > > > > Also what is a ball park figure for a valve adjustment im > almost at 6k > > > > > The dealer, who I may not agree with, indicates that the valves > are not > > requiring adjustment to 15K miles if I recall correctly, > > I, however, would adjust them at about 2K miles, about 8K miles, and > then about 16K miles given past wear patterns. Past that point you're > okay checking them every 10K miles or so, they're unlikely to do much > moving. > > > as far as the side > > car > > Just out of curiousity, what is the need for a side car? If you are > wanting more carrying capacity, a single-wheeled trailer has far less > influence on the KLR's handling than a side car (a hack drives > *entirely* different from a motorcycle). About the only reason to do a > side car is if you're going to be riding in ice and snow, when a KLR > tends to go down really easily even if you stud some knobbies. > > _E > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Danial Mosher]

I can see not putting a side car on a KLR but your suggestion of a single wheel trailer sounds good. Who makes a dual sport touring single wheel trailer? Please do share! -MemphisDan ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[D Critchley]

Try Trailtail.com DC Danial Mosher wrote:

> > I can see not putting a side car on a KLR but your suggestion of a > single wheel trailer sounds good. > Who makes a dual sport touring single wheel trailer? Please do share! > -MemphisDan > > __________________________________________________________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >

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[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "roncriswell@..." wrote:

> > Err .... I was on a ride recently in the Hill country of Texas > and .... not only ice will bring a KLR down quickly but algae on a > low water crossing ..... I don't even think studs woulda worked. Yes > I went down quickly but nothing broke or ijured. A friend broke his > collar bone on one. We need ice riding skills from Jud up north down > here. >

No, you don't want that.

[blocloc]

There is a single wheel for sale on one of the lists--about $400 as I recall (recall not so good someetimes).

----- Original Message ----- From: "Danial Mosher" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 11:17 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Side car suggestions? and general price for valve adjustment I can see not putting a side car on a KLR but your suggestion of a single wheel trailer sounds good. Who makes a dual sport touring single wheel trailer? Please do share! -MemphisDan ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ [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 Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links

[blocloc]

Ah, went back and found it at KLR W----.com. Last post was 10-3-07 and none since. Seller/builder is "Willys". Good Luck!

----- Original Message ----- From: "blocloc" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>; "Danial Mosher" Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 8:31 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Side car suggestions? and general price for valve adjustment > There is a single wheel for sale on one of the lists--about $400 as I > recall > (recall not so good someetimes). > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Danial Mosher" > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 11:17 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Side car suggestions? and general price for > valve > adjustment > > > I can see not putting a side car on a KLR but your suggestion of a single > wheel trailer sounds good. > Who makes a dual sport touring single wheel trailer? Please do share! > -MemphisDan > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > [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 > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >