does the 2008 klr have the "city lights" wiring?

[Robert Waters]

I'm thinking seriously about adding some height to my bars. The Rox kit is about 150 bucks but evidently also takes out most of the vibration. Is this upgrade worth the money? Below is the link: http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=268 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[dan.hinsch]

I am wondering about those risers myself. I am buying a set of risers soon but I don't want to spend the extra money on the anti-vibe if they really don't do much. Also, not to hijack your question but thanks everyone for the riser/cable length answers. The replies ranged from will fit fine with rerouting stock cables to relocate choke cable and use a +4 to +5 clutch cable for best fit. Dan

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Robert Waters wrote: > > I'm thinking seriously about adding some height to my bars. The Rox kit is about 150 bucks but evidently also takes out most of the vibration. Is this upgrade worth the money? > > Below is the link: > > http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=268 > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Jim Douglas]

I would get a set of GEL grips first, about $12.00 from Fred and see how it feels, now if you need the rise in the handlebars that's another story. I don't see how raising the handle bar can help vibration but I am not a engineer type, software yes, handlebar raiser to reduce vibration no.

> > > I'm thinking seriously about adding some height to my bars. The Rox > kit is about 150 bucks but evidently also takes out most of the > vibration. Is this upgrade worth the money? > > Below is the link: > > http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=268 > http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=268> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >

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[dan.hinsch]

His link is pointing to the standard risers but Rox also makes some anti-vibe risers that appear to have some internal rubber components in the rise portion of the riser. Dan

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jim Douglas wrote: > > I would get a set of GEL grips first, about $12.00 from Fred and see how > it feels, now if > you need the rise in the handlebars that's another story. I don't see > how raising the handle > bar can help vibration but I am not a engineer type, software yes, > handlebar raiser to reduce > vibration no. > > > > > > > I'm thinking seriously about adding some height to my bars. The Rox > > kit is about 150 bucks but evidently also takes out most of the > > vibration. Is this upgrade worth the money? > > > > Below is the link: > > > > http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=268 > > http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=268> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > -- > > *Genesis Software Internet Email Confidentiality* > > The information contained in this message, including any attachments is > privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader > of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent > responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you > are hereby notified that it is strictly prohibited (a) to disseminate, > distribute or copy this communication or any of the information > contained in it, or (b) to take any action based on the information in it. > > > > If you have received this communication in error, please notify us > immediately by replying to the message and then please delete it from > your system. >

[transalp 1]

Funny you should say gel grips, Jim. I put a set on my 09' yesterday before heading to work. $10 for ProGrip brand in black. The texture/pattern is simply 1,000 2mm holes with three safety wire grooves, if you're so inclined. The throttle side OEM grip was glued in place with something I've never encountered. I had to take a sharp knife and "skin" the throttle tube - cutting the grip off in many,many slices.The left grip came off easily with a shot of compressed air. That right kicked my a**. As for the new grips, they are the best comfort bang for the buck I've spent. From past experiences with the brand & compound, I can say they'll remain in good order for many years without hardening, cracking,etc... eddie

> [Original Message] > From: Jim Douglas > Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 7/4/2009 8:11:23 AM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Handlebar Riser > > I would get a set of GEL grips first, about $12.00 from Fred and see how > it feels, now if > you need the rise in the handlebars that's another story. I don't see > how raising the handle > bar can help vibration but I am not a engineer type, software yes, > handlebar raiser to reduce > vibration no. > > > > > > > I'm thinking seriously about adding some height to my bars. The Rox > > kit is about 150 bucks but evidently also takes out most of the > > vibration. Is this upgrade worth the money? > > > > Below is the link: > > > > http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=268 > > http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=268> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > -- > > *Genesis Software Internet Email Confidentiality* > > The information contained in this message, including any attachments is > privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader > of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent > responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you > are hereby notified that it is strictly prohibited (a) to disseminate, > distribute or copy this communication or any of the information > contained in it, or (b) to take any action based on the information in it. > > > > If you have received this communication in error, please notify us > immediately by replying to the message and then please delete it from > your system. > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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 > > >

[dan.hinsch]

Here is Joe Woods's experiance with the risers, he meant to send it to the group. Dan

> Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:57:23 +0000 > From: jkjswoods@... > To: danhinsch@... > Subject: Re: Handlebar Riser > > I purchased the Rox Vibration reducing risers about a month ago. The ones from Happy trails were on sale at the time so I thought I would give them a try. They do work and do reduce vibration some, however, don't expect all the vibration in the handlebars to be gone. I adjusted (loosened)the nuts on the units about 1/3 of a turn and it seemed to improve the vibration a little more. There are units that will handle 7/8" or 1 1/8" handlebars. That is the model that I purchased. The bottom attach points are 7/8" only. > > The vibration reduction is enough that I will keep the risers, but I was hoping (like you, I bet) for the near elimination of vibration. But the KLR still isn't a twin. > > This is the link to the anti-vibration risers: > > http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=269 > > Hope this helps with your decision. > > Joe Woods > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "dan.hinsch" wrote: > > > > I am wondering about those risers myself. > > I am buying a set of risers soon but I don't want to spend the extra money on the anti-vibe if they really don't do much. > > > > Also, not to hijack your question but thanks everyone for the riser/cable length answers. The replies ranged from will fit fine with rerouting stock cables to relocate choke cable and use a +4 to +5 clutch cable for best fit. > > > > Dan > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Robert Waters wrote: > > > > > > I'm thinking seriously about adding some height to my bars. The Rox kit is about 150 bucks but evidently also takes out most of the vibration. Is this upgrade worth the money? > > > > > > Below is the link: > > > > > > http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=268 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > >

[Jeff Saline]

On Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:23:41 -0000 "n9udl" writes:

> I am looking to wire a power adaptor for my Garmin Nuvi 500 and am > looking for the best place to attach this low-current accessory. > > Thanks! > > Tom

<><><><><>> <><><>><><><>> Tom, I've heard some folks tap into the taillight wiring to control a relay on the post 07 models. When the key is on the relay is activated and the accessory has power. Turn the key off and the relay is deactivated and the accessory power is off. You could run a 12 ga., fused wire from the battery to the relay. Then from the relay to the accessory. The 12 ga. wiring for power would make sure you would have enough wire (size wise for the load) if you wanted to install heated grips or run heated clothing or a higher power accessory like a mini air compressor at a later date. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Be your own boss today! Easy startup businesses. Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTEJJqB51dOfsWetPql0zNjzVWC7lK22MooK1YY84tozVk66vk5kqs/

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Robert Waters wrote:

> > I'm thinking seriously about adding some height to my bars. The Rox kit is about 150 bucks but evidently also takes out most of the vibration. Is this upgrade worth the money? >

A set of $150 bar risers is the answer to the question that nobody asked. There are a lot of cheaper ways to cut down on vibration in the handle bars, if you feel it's a problem. Aluminum bars, the addition of bark busters and Pro Grips have all reduced vibration in my handle bars, which I never felt was troublesome in the first place. (The alloy bars and the lever guards are fairly expensive in themselves, but they each serve a primary purpose unrelated to vibration; I would have added them anyway, so the improvement in vibration is free.) OTOH, I have noticed an increase in vibration simply from rolling my bars forward or back, or readjusting my control perches. Before you spend $150, I would suggest you make some of the above changes, and try moving things around a bit to see if you can find a configuration that reduces the vibes for you.

[D Critchley]

I cured the vibration in my A13 by making a small hole in the Right end of the grip, and pumping in window caulking, Ensure that r you get to the far end with this stuff.( use a small tube to get to the far end). Cost $3, and worked for about 5 years until I sold the bike with 82,700 km on it. DC Jud Jones wrote:

> > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , Robert Waters > wrote: > > > > I'm thinking seriously about adding some height to my bars. The Rox > kit is about 150 bucks but evidently also takes out most of the > vibration. Is this upgrade worth the money? > > > > A set of $150 bar risers is the answer to the question that nobody > asked. There are a lot >

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