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[rschulte46]

I noticed recently that some older riders have had a chance to add their .02 on several issues. I perked up as I am 60 years on the 19th. of this month, and am definitely going through a midlife crisis. After 40 years away from cycling I went out and bought a used 2006 that looks to be a great bike. After MUCH research I landed on the KLR and have great expectations for it. I live in Connecticut...the "right coast" for you lefties and would like to meet other KLR riders (if there are any) in the N.E. Traffic is testy up here but there are many backroads to enjoy once you get off the beaten path. For what it's worth if there are any group members passing through CT and you need a bed for the night and a meal or two...just email me for details. I must admit, I am confused by all this doohicky and especially value postings flying around. When I talked to the two dealers up this way, they claim not to remember the last time they did valve work on a KLR. I respect both sides of this thing, but would like to know what to do with my new ride that has 2700 miles on it. The dealer did the 700 mile checkup...but I don't think they checked any valves nor did they seem particularly worried about valves when I reviewed the service records with them. Any comments and or references for my further study would be appreciated. Bob Schulte

[Rick]

Dealers 'honestly' don't remember much when it comes to maintenance on your KLR but they'll remember how to charge you mega bucks when it comes time to repair it. This discussion group and other on the internet are a source for actual hands-on mechanics and tinkerers. The doohickey and the valves are actual items that need to be attended to. There will be a few that will tell you to leave them alone but the huge majority will tell you to do the doo and adjust your valves. Doing it yourself is the way to go. You more than likely will find someone in your area that will help. There is also a huge amount of detailed information with pictures on how to do it yourself. These discussion groups are poised and waiting to help you do it.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rschulte46" wrote: > > I noticed recently that some older riders have had a chance to add > their .02 on several issues. I perked up as I am 60 years on the > 19th. of this month, and am definitely going through a midlife crisis. > After 40 years away from cycling I went out and bought a used 2006 > that looks to be a great bike. After MUCH research I landed on the > KLR and have great expectations for it. > > I live in Connecticut...the "right coast" for you lefties and would > like to meet other KLR riders (if there are any) in the N.E. Traffic > is testy up here but there are many backroads to enjoy once you get > off the beaten path. > > For what it's worth if there are any group members passing through CT > and you need a bed for the night and a meal or two...just email me for > details. > > I must admit, I am confused by all this doohicky and especially value > postings flying around. When I talked to the two dealers up this way, > they claim not to remember the last time they did valve work on a KLR. > I respect both sides of this thing, but would like to know what to do > with my new ride that has 2700 miles on it. The dealer did the 700 > mile checkup...but I don't think they checked any valves nor did they > seem particularly worried about valves when I reviewed the service > records with them. > > Any comments and or references for my further study would be appreciated. > > Bob Schulte >

[Blake Sobiloff]

On Jun 6, 2006, at 2:25 PM, rschulte46 wrote:

> I must admit, I am confused by all this doohicky and especially value > postings flying around. When I talked to the two dealers up this way, > they claim not to remember the last time they did valve work on a KLR. > I respect both sides of this thing, but would like to know what to do > with my new ride that has 2700 miles on it. The dealer did the 700 > mile checkup...but I don't think they checked any valves nor did they > seem particularly worried about valves when I reviewed the service > records with them.

Bob, congrats on your new bike! It'll treat you well for a very long time if you do three simple things: 1) Replace the doohickey with a higher quality aftermarket part, 2) Follow the owner's manual's maintenance chart, and 3) Change the oil more often than in the afore- mentioned chart. That chart specifies a valve check and, if necessary, adjustment at 500 miles, at 6,000 miles, and then every 6,000 miles after that. Experience with hundreds of bikes on this list has shown that this is a good, and necessary, schedule. The sad truth is that many people buy bikes and don't ride them much. And, those few that do do a lot of riding tend to do their own maintenance. So, of course your dealer doesn't do many valve adjustments on KLRs. Fortunately, you've stumbled upon a list where a lot of high mileage KLR riders hang out. Collectively, we probably know more about the KLR than anyone outside of the factory design team. I'm sure your dealer's a nice guy, but he just can't compare. -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> San Jose, CA (USA)

[Walter Mitty]

I guess I am one of them "older riders", will be 60 in January. I am leaving for a 12,000 mile trip to Alaska in the morning on my '01. You need to adjust the valves at least once and replace the doohickey and spring. Dealers sell bike, generally they don't know chit from Shinola when it comes to maintenance. rschulte46 wrote: I noticed recently that some older riders have had a chance to add their .02 on several issues. I perked up as I am 60 years on the 19th. of this month, and am definitely going through a midlife crisis. After 40 years away from cycling I went out and bought a used 2006 that looks to be a great bike. After MUCH research I landed on the KLR and have great expectations for it. I live in Connecticut...the "right coast" for you lefties and would like to meet other KLR riders (if there are any) in the N.E. Traffic is testy up here but there are many backroads to enjoy once you get off the beaten path. For what it's worth if there are any group members passing through CT and you need a bed for the night and a meal or two...just email me for details. I must admit, I am confused by all this doohicky and especially value postings flying around. When I talked to the two dealers up this way, they claim not to remember the last time they did valve work on a KLR. I respect both sides of this thing, but would like to know what to do with my new ride that has 2700 miles on it. The dealer did the 700 mile checkup...but I don't think they checked any valves nor did they seem particularly worried about valves when I reviewed the service records with them. Any comments and or references for my further study would be appreciated. Bob Schulte --------------------------------- Why keep checking for Mail? The all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta shows you when there are new messages. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Don Bittle]

Bob, I would go a bit further with the comfort list. My riding comfort increased significantly to the point that I was happy with the bike by doing a few things.(No, I wasn't completely happy after the newness wore off) I had to hunt for a windscreen that wouldn't bounce my head around at speed. Finally settled on a Rifle 11" over (I think). The bouncing head was actually a safety issue. Next, I found a set of "crash bars" or highway pegs that allowed me to change positions somewhat. Then my wife bought me a Corbin seat. The original really hurt my old, fatless butt. I also have since bought/made a bead seat. Wal-mart car bead seats can be cut and retied to fit a bike. I dropped the countershaft sprocket to a 14. Now it's more funner. Bar setbacks made the riding position more to my liking. Lowering links helped my 29" inseam. Avon Distanzias made it much smoother on the highway (yet, I did some rough single track with them). Heated grips kept me more comfortable in cool weather. A Walmart atv pannier slips nicely over the gas cap and provides more storage. And lastly, I can't stress enough how important it is for cars to see you. We had a 60 year old killed this last weekend when a truck turned in front of him. I had just returned from a 250 mile pleasure ride on which I had seen my modulating headlight work many times to keep vehicles aware of me. One guy even waved me around and pulled off the interstate cause he thought I was an emergency vehicle. My vet asked me why I have 2 kawasaki's. After thinking about it, I told him that they were as trouble free and bullet proof as anything out there but cheaper. But you do need to pay attention to those recommendations made about mechanics, especially those dealing with safety. stay safe, don

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[Mike Peplinski]

Truth!

>From: Blake Sobiloff >CC: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Older KLR Riders >Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 17:08:13 -0700 > >On Jun 6, 2006, at 2:25 PM, rschulte46 wrote: > > I must admit, I am confused by all this doohicky and especially value > > postings flying around. When I talked to the two dealers up this way, > > they claim not to remember the last time they did valve work on a KLR. > > I respect both sides of this thing, but would like to know what to do > > with my new ride that has 2700 miles on it. The dealer did the 700 > > mile checkup...but I don't think they checked any valves nor did they > > seem particularly worried about valves when I reviewed the service > > records with them. > >Bob, congrats on your new bike! It'll treat you well for a very long >time if you do three simple things: 1) Replace the doohickey with a >higher quality aftermarket part, 2) Follow the owner's manual's >maintenance chart, and 3) Change the oil more often than in the afore- >mentioned chart. > >That chart specifies a valve check and, if necessary, adjustment at >500 miles, at 6,000 miles, and then every 6,000 miles after that. >Experience with hundreds of bikes on this list has shown that this is >a good, and necessary, schedule. > >The sad truth is that many people buy bikes and don't ride them >much. And, those few that do do a lot of riding tend to do their own >maintenance. So, of course your dealer doesn't do many valve >adjustments on KLRs. Fortunately, you've stumbled upon a list where >a lot of high mileage KLR riders hang out. Collectively, we probably >know more about the KLR than anyone outside of the factory design >team. I'm sure your dealer's a nice guy, but he just can't compare. >-- >Blake Sobiloff >http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> >http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> >San Jose, CA (USA) > > > > >Archive Quicksearch at: >http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >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 > > > > > >

[Norm Keller]

Rev. I heard that your recovery might not be going as fast as was hoped. Does this mean that your church might put you out to pastor? Gone to hide out for the weekend, Norm [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Norm Keller" wrote:

> > Rev. I heard that your recovery might not be going as fast as was

hoped. Does this mean that your church might put you out to pastor?

> > > Gone to hide out for the weekend, > > Norm > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

Actually, Norm, the little old ladies have turned up the heat, to 156F and will hold it there for 15 minutes. That way they will know that I am pastor-ized. revmaaatin.

[mcapocci]

I am older than my klr. Older than the prez. Older than the Internet Older than the new triumph motorcycle co.older than color broadcast tv. Older than a lot of thing. Kids think I am older than dirt. I heard my klr called an old mans dirt bike...when I was later faced by the accurer I said yes it is. Why do you ask. He though that it was too slow for a young guy. I said maybe but going fast in the dirt off a track is a good way to never be an old dirt biker. There are old riders and bold riders but few old bold riders......

[Jeff Khoury]

Someone once said that about my KLR, until I outran his 2-stroke YZ250 in an impromptu dragrace. (Granted, it was on the street.) Oh, and ask that kid if his dirt bike will do 100MPH. My KLR will. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "mcapocci" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:34:12 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Older klr riders I am older than my klr. Older than the prez. Older than the Internet Older than the new triumph motorcycle co.older than color broadcast tv. Older than a lot of thing. Kids think I am older than dirt. I heard my klr called an old mans dirt bike...when I was later faced by the accurer I said yes it is. Why do you ask. He though that it was too slow for a young guy. I said maybe but going fast in the dirt off a track is a good way to never be an old dirt biker. There are old riders and bold riders but few old bold riders......