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1. Re: NKLR: Insurance company recommendations and\or warnings? From: "Steamroller" sroller@frontiernet.net> 2. Fw: Bridgestone Tire Boycott From: "Fred Hink" moabmc@lasal.net> 3. Re: New Chain From: "Fred Hink" moabmc@lasal.net> 4. Re: Intro. and N. AL rides From: "Fred Hink" moabmc@lasal.net> 5. Re: Re: Frozen bolt From: Mark McCoy Mark.McCoy@sdrc.com> 6. KLR Radiator shrouds rubbing tank...fixed! From: "Tarheel Dave" nstarheel@hotmail.com> 7. Re: Shifting Problems From: Michael eyemgh@transport.com> 8. Northeast pic From: GFV56@aol.com 9. Re: Fw: Bridgestone Tire Boycott From: Michael eyemgh@transport.com> 10. Re: KLR Radiator shrouds rubbing tank...fixed! From: Michael eyemgh@transport.com> 11. One missing bolt.... and bad luck From: GFV56@aol.com 12. Re: Shifting Problems From: "Dave Leslie" les123@home.com> 13. Re: Fw: Bridgestone Tire Boycott (nklr) From: "Arne Larsen" nookie@telus.net> 14. Re: One missing bolt.... and bad luck From: "Arne Larsen" nookie@telus.net> 15. Re: Fw: Bridgestone Tire Boycott NKLR From: "Mark Wilson" motormark@mindspring.com> 16. Re: Fw: Bridgestone Tire Boycott (nklr) From: "Mark Wilson" motormark@mindspring.com> 17. Valve Adjustment HELP! From: "Dale Johnson" Dale_Johnson@ahm.honda.com> 18. Re: Progressive Springs From: "zootpatutie" zootpatutie@hotmail.com> 19. Re: DS Adventure site From: "Arne Larsen" nookie@telus.net> 20. emission test From: "Alan Shannon" Alan@telus.net> 21. DR 350 peg on a KLR 650 From: freewheelers@excite.com 22. Re: Fw: Bridgestone Tire Boycott From: Mark McCoy Mark.McCoy@sdrc.com> 23. Re: NKLR: New Issue of DSN From: TLrydr@aol.com 24. Re: emission test From: TLrydr@aol.com 25. Valve adjust From: "Dale Johnson" Dale_Johnson@ahm.honda.com>
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Message: 1 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 07:51:57 -0400 From: "Steamroller" sroller@frontiernet.net> Subject: Re: NKLR: Insurance company recommendations and\or warnings?
My $.02 Markel Insurance, dba, Bikeline. 1996 KLR650, 1999 VN750, 100/300/100, plus full coverage. 2 Licensed riders. Me and my wife. 365 day policy, New York State. $410 per year. My friend wrecked a 1999 ZRX1100 last year, out of work 3 months, bike totaled, had Bikeline. They paid everything without a hassle. Just my experience, NY Pete -----Original Message----- From: EdB@onyx.com EdB@onyx.com> To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Date: Friday, April 14, 2000 5:30 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] NKLR: Insurance company recommendations and\or warnings?
>Hi gang, > >Anyone have any advice on insurance companies? I called Progressive >and got what I think is a competitive qoute from them. And they're >recommended by the AMA, for what that's worth. Anyone dealing with >Progressive? Anyone have any particularly bad experiences? (Note that >I'm not really trying to start a rant thread, a simple "they stink" >or "these guys have been pretty good" should do). > >Thanks, > >Ed >Getting closer to landing a KLR or KLX >Duvall, WA > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >eLerts >It's Easy. It's Fun. Best of All, it's Free! >http://click.egroups.com/1/3080/3/_/911801/_/955747849/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >Visit the KLR650 archives at >http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 >Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net >Let's keep this list SPAM free! > >Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 >To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > > >
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Message: 2 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 06:15:14 -0700 From: "Fred Hink" moabmc@lasal.net> Subject: Fw: Bridgestone Tire Boycott
----- Original Message ----- From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com> Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 11:22 PM Subject: Bridgestone Tire Boycott
> Please Boycott Bridgestone/Firestone Tire Company > > Below you will read a press release from Bridgestone/Firestone tire > company about 6,000 of the 10,000 acres the company had donated to the > state of Tennessee (Vice President Al Gore's home state) to be preserved > as wilderness. Is it any wonder that the well-meaning majority of > Americans apparently favor locking up our Public Lands to protect them > from off-highway vehicles. If the very manufacturer of the O.E.M. tires > that our OHVs ride would donate 10,000 acres to those who would banish > us, rather than providing that 10,000 acres for their customers to ride > and drive their OHVs, what is the rest of the industry that stands > silently by thinking! > > Personally, I sometimes get a little weary of spending ALL of my > "spare???" time working and fighting to provide the customers of OHV > manufacturers and their suppliers with places to ride while those very > companies stand virtually idly by as our OHV recreation opportunities > vanish! > > My Bridgestones are coming off tomorrow. How about yours? > > Happy trails? > > Al > > C. Al Roof > Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride > Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc. > Office Manager / Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia > Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle > Association, Inc. > Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle > Conservation Council, Inc. > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > Thursday April 13, 12:02 pm Eastern Time > Company Press Release > Bridgestone/Firestone Makes Sizable Land Donation to > State of Tennessee > NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2000--In > a move that will preserve thousands of acres of > unspoiled wilderness area for generations to come, > Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (BFS) announced today the > donation of approximately 6,000 acres of land in White > and Van Buren counties to the state of Tennessee. > > The gift marks the company's second major land > donation to the state, bringing the total area donated > by BFS to about 10,000 acres. The combined donation, > to be called the Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial > Wilderness, represents one of the largest land > donations in history to the state of Tennessee by a > private company. > > Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. Chairman and CEO Masatoshi > Ono presented Gov. Don Sundquist with the deed to the > property at a news conference near the state Capitol. > It includes a conservation easement, to be held by The > Conservation Fund, a nationally recognized > conservation organization. The conservation easement > restricts development on the property to ensure that > its natural beauty and environmental integrity will be > preserved. > > The 6,000-acre tract of land includes a sizable > portion of Scott's Gulf near Sparta. When combined > with the previous donation, today's gift opens > approximately 15 miles of the Caney Fork River and its > tributaries to public access. > > The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), which > manages the adjacent 4,000-acre tract donated to the > state by BFS in 1998, will also manage the newly > donated property. While specific land use will be > determined by TWRA, the conservation easement permits > public use of the property for low-impact activities > such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and > hunting. Camping, cave exploration and horseback > riding will be permitted with restrictions. > > ``This property is truly magnificent, and we felt very > strongly about sharing this environmental treasure > with the people of Tennessee,'' Ono said. ``We took > the property off the market several years ago because > we did not feel a private buyer could ensure that the > natural beauty would be preserved. The Tennessee > Wildlife Resources Agency has done an excellent job > managing the first gift from Bridgestone/Firestone, so > we feel confident about entrusting them with the > management of a second and more substantial > donation.'' > > BFS and the state of Tennessee worked with The > Conservation Fund to develop a plan that ensures this > property, the previously donated tract and remaining > company holdings in the area will be managed in an > environmentally sound manner. > > ``It's not every day that the state of Tennessee > receives a gift of this nature, and we sincerely > appreciate Bridgestone/Firestone's generosity and > commitment to safeguarding the scenic beauty of our > great state,'' Sundquist said. ``The company has been > a major contributor to this state's economic > well-being since moving its headquarters to Nashville > in 1992. The donation today reinforces > Bridgestone/Firestone as a major contributor to > Tennessee's environmental stability as well.'' > > The Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness, a > part of Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, is home to a > variety of wildlife - including a number of rare and > endangered species. The peregrine falcon, gray bat, > barking tree frog and jewel darter are among the rare > species known to live in the area. Rare wildflowers > found on the property include the Cumberland > Rosemarry. The property is also a known habitat to > wild turkey, quail, deer, timber rattlesnake, beaver, > and large- and small-mouth bass. > > ``We salute Bridgestone/Firestone for celebrating its > century of business leadership by giving this > magnificent property to the American people,'' said > John Turner, president of The Conservation Fund. ``We > are proud to be their partner in creating this > spectacular outdoor legacy in the heart of Tennessee. > Current and future generations will be enriched by the > breathtaking wildness and quiet wonders of the Caney > Fork River gorge.'' > > The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company (acquired by > Bridgestone in 1988) purchased the property between > 1970-72 for $1.2 million. Since then, Firestone, and > later, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. have maintained the > combination of meadows, hardwood forests, pasture > land, white water, scenic bluffs, unexplored caves and > mountains as private, protected land. > > To commemorate today's land donation, BFS commissioned > a full-color photo book entitled ``Scott's Gulf: The > Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness.'' The > book, which captures some of the colorful history of > Scott's Gulf, features works from former U.S. Sen. > Howard Baker, Jr., and renowned nature photographer > John Netherton. It will be available in Nashville-area > bookstores and at the Tennessee State Museum. > > Today's gift is a part of Bridgestone/Firestone's > centennial celebration. The company is celebrating 100 > years of Firestone innovation that began in 1900 > through the company founded by Harvey S. Firestone. > Throughout the year 2000, ``Firestone: A Legend. A > Century. A Celebration.'' recognizes the Firestone > entrepreneurial spirit that built the brand admired > worldwide. > > Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. is a subsidiary of > Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and > rubber company. Bridgestone/Firestone manufactures and > markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and house and > private brand tires. The company also produces > Firestone air springs, roofing materials, synthetic > rubber and industrial products. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ------- > Contact: > > Bridgestone/Firestone Inc., Nashville > Jill Miller, 615/872-1463 > or > Dye Van Mol & Lawrence, Nashville > Brian Courtney/Alisa Donato, 615/244-1818 > > ________________________________________________________________
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Message: 3 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 06:33:54 -0700 From: "Fred Hink" moabmc@lasal.net> Subject: Re: New Chain
If you want top of the line sprockets and chain go with Sunstar sprockets and DiD X-ring chain. If you want to try a little cheaper, go with JT or PBI sprockets and a DiD or RK O-ring chain. I would stay away from Sprocket Specialists sprockets unless you are needing a "special" sprocket for some vintage bike.
Your chain and sprockets are the life line to your bike. Using cheaper drive train components or not maintaining what you have, can lead to a short unhappy life.
Fred
----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Lewis" lewiser@lava.net> To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 9:45 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] New Chain
> Hello all, > It's about time for me to change chains and I'm going to replace both > chainrings(sprockets?) also. Does anyone have any suggestions as to > the brand and type of chain/sprockets I should change to? I do 75% > street/highway and 25% off-road. Thanks, > Eric > A 8 > P.S. Still waiting on an answer to my shifting problem(posted 4/ > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------
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Message: 4 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 06:46:16 -0700 From: "Fred Hink" moabmc@lasal.net> Subject: Re: Intro. and N. AL rides
----- Original Message ----- From: "Arne Larsen" nookie@telus.net> To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com>; emc4jhp@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2000 12:29 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Intro. and N. AL rides
> From: emc4jhp@yahoo.com> > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Intro. and N. AL rides > > > > Hello. My name is James and I live in N. AL. I've been reading the > > posts for a couple of weeks now and appreciate all the technical > > info. > > > > Questions: Will switching just the front sprocket give enough gear > > reduction for tight trails and rocky hill climbs? > > Welcome aboard James. Many here are having great success with a 14 tooth > front sprocket. You can change back and forth between this and the stock 15 > tooth without adjusting the chain. Having said this, one school of thought > is that a smaller front sprocket stresses the chain more, and the person who > posted this (sorry, dont's recall offhand) recommended going to a larger > rear sprocket instead. > > Cheers, > > Arne
The only larger rear sprockets to speak of are made from aluminum and wear out much faster than steel sprockets. The stock rear sprocket has 43 teeth. I have found a 44T rear steel sprocket but I figure "what is the point?"
I like using larger diameter sprockets since the tighter you have to bend your chain around a sprocket, the more wear you will have.
So since you don't have that many options for gearing, I would suggest like Arne mentioned to drop your gearing with the 14T front sprocket.
Fred
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Message: 5 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 10:26:37 -0400 From: Mark McCoy Mark.McCoy@sdrc.com> Subject: Re: Re: Frozen bolt
Once again I will sing the praises of "PB Blaster".
Mark McCoy
Jim Hyman wrote:
> --- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, Adam Stahnke wrote: > > With all the talk of swing lubrication, I decided to tackle the > job. > > The swingarm is off, but one bolt holding the three hole funky thing > > won't come out. The nut is off. After lots of WD-40 and Liquid > wrench, > > I can rotate the bolt both directions but it won't come out. I have > > hammered the hell out of it, but it won't budge. I am planning on > > buying a new bolt, so damaging it is not an issue. Any ideas on > how > to > > get it out? Cutting torch? Small explosive? > > > > -Adam > > Two possible soulutions if you're patient: > > 1) soak the frozen parts with coca-cola (as best you can). Wait > over-night and soak several more times. Don't laugh, it has worked > for me (sometimes). [remember in science class how soaking teeth for > an extended time would disolve the teeth?] No, I don't know if root > beer or other carbonated drinks will work. > > 2) Wal-Mart sells a product similar to WD-40 that I have used with > success. It's in a bright yellow can & cost twice as much as other > lubricating/penetrating oils (sorry I don't remember the name of this > product). On several occasions, I had to apply several soakings over > several days. > > good luck, Professor > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > eGroups eLerts > It's Easy. It's Fun. Best of All, it's Free! > http://click.egroups.com/1/3079/3/_/911801/_/955789095/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com
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Message: 6 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 15:09:09 -0000 From: "Tarheel Dave" nstarheel@hotmail.com> Subject: KLR Radiator shrouds rubbing tank...fixed!
KLRers,
A little while back, I read where someone was having a problem with the radiator shrouds rubbing the paint on the gas tank. I found a solution that came about through dismay. I had dropped my EH14 (Canadian) a couple of weeks back and had to order the small screen that protects(?) the radiator. I was able to replace it today and remembered the message about the shroud as I was replacing mine. The radiator screens have some small u-channel rubber pieces to prevent the screen from rubbing. I pulled my trashed screen out and retrieved the rubber pieces off of it. I then placed them on both shrouds at the upper mounting screw. Problem solved and I was able to use "Genuine Kawasaki" parts in the process. I do not recommend that anyone "trash" their existing screen in order to make this fix, but, if one should come across a screen that has been trashed....
Tarheel Dave
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Message: 7 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 08:35:09 -0700 From: Michael eyemgh@transport.com> Subject: Re: Shifting Problems
Eric,
That is a false neutral and unfortunately an inherent design weakness in the KLR. Read the KLR review in Motorcycle Online. They talk about it. Good luck.
M
Eric Lewis wrote:
> > Aloha, > I was wondering if anyone out there has had this problem. > Sometimes > when I am slowing and begin to downshift, my first plunge on the > shifter > gives me a dead gear. By this I mean, it's like I'm in neutral and > can't get a gear unless I squeeze the clutch again like an old > fashioned > "double clutch" proceedure for a big truck. Any thoughts on this > matter? Appreciate the feedback. > Lost in Space, > Eric > A 8 > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com >
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Message: 8 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 11:50:33 EDT From: GFV56@aol.com Subject: Northeast pic
The beginning of a nice ride (it got worse shortly after this pic) OUCH !
Greg V!
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Message: 9 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 08:55:20 -0700 From: Michael eyemgh@transport.com> Subject: Re: Fw: Bridgestone Tire Boycott
I'm sorry, but to the Bridgestone boycott, I've got to say "Give me a break."
There are two sides to every story. Land use restrictions do concern me, but I've lived in Washington and Oregon for the past ten years. You don't have to look too far in any dirrection to find vast areas where the land has been raped, clear cut like a bad crew cut for as many miles as the eye can see. Preserving a little land here and there isn't the worst thing that ever happened, particularly when it was private land to begin with.
Too much of this approach is just a hidden stab at the Clinton/Gore administration. If you want to hate them, hate away, but don't do it here. It isn't appropriate for this news group.
That's all I'll say, because it clogs up the list. I'd had enough, so I picked this one to respond to. Besides, Bridgestone makes the best car tires .
M
Fred Hink wrote:
> > ----- Original Message ----- > From: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com> > Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 11:22 PM > Subject: Bridgestone Tire Boycott > > > > Please Boycott Bridgestone/Firestone Tire Company > > > > Below you will read a press release from Bridgestone/Firestone tire > > company about 6,000 of the 10,000 acres the company had donated to > the > > state of Tennessee (Vice President Al Gore's home state) to be > preserved > > as wilderness. Is it any wonder that the well-meaning majority of > > Americans apparently favor locking up our Public Lands to protect > them > > from off-highway vehicles. If the very manufacturer of the O.E.M. > tires > > that our OHVs ride would donate 10,000 acres to those who would > banish > > us, rather than providing that 10,000 acres for their customers to > ride > > and drive their OHVs, what is the rest of the industry that stands > > silently by thinking! > > > > Personally, I sometimes get a little weary of spending ALL of my > > "spare???" time working and fighting to provide the customers of OHV > > > manufacturers and their suppliers with places to ride while those > very > > companies stand virtually idly by as our OHV recreation > opportunities > > vanish! > > > > My Bridgestones are coming off tomorrow. How about yours? > > > > Happy trails? > > > > Al > > > > C. Al Roof > > Promoter - The Honda Hoot Carolina Dual Sport Adventure Ride > > Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, > Inc. > > Office Manager / Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki Kawasaki of > Gastonia > > Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle > > Association, Inc. > > Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle > > Conservation Council, Inc. > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > > Thursday April 13, 12:02 pm Eastern Time > > Company Press Release > > Bridgestone/Firestone Makes Sizable Land Donation to > > State of Tennessee > > NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2000--In > > a move that will preserve thousands of acres of > > unspoiled wilderness area for generations to come, > > Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (BFS) announced today the > > donation of approximately 6,000 acres of land in White > > and Van Buren counties to the state of Tennessee. > > > > The gift marks the company's second major land > > donation to the state, bringing the total area donated > > by BFS to about 10,000 acres. The combined donation, > > to be called the Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial > > Wilderness, represents one of the largest land > > donations in history to the state of Tennessee by a > > private company. > > > > Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. Chairman and CEO Masatoshi > > Ono presented Gov. Don Sundquist with the deed to the > > property at a news conference near the state Capitol. > > It includes a conservation easement, to be held by The > > Conservation Fund, a nationally recognized > > conservation organization. The conservation easement > > restricts development on the property to ensure that > > its natural beauty and environmental integrity will be > > preserved. > > > > The 6,000-acre tract of land includes a sizable > > portion of Scott's Gulf near Sparta. When combined > > with the previous donation, today's gift opens > > approximately 15 miles of the Caney Fork River and its > > tributaries to public access. > > > > The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), which > > manages the adjacent 4,000-acre tract donated to the > > state by BFS in 1998, will also manage the newly > > donated property. While specific land use will be > > determined by TWRA, the conservation easement permits > > public use of the property for low-impact activities > > such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and > > hunting. Camping, cave exploration and horseback > > riding will be permitted with restrictions. > > > > ``This property is truly magnificent, and we felt very > > strongly about sharing this environmental treasure > > with the people of Tennessee,'' Ono said. ``We took > > the property off the market several years ago because > > we did not feel a private buyer could ensure that the > > natural beauty would be preserved. The Tennessee > > Wildlife Resources Agency has done an excellent job > > managing the first gift from Bridgestone/Firestone, so > > we feel confident about entrusting them with the > > management of a second and more substantial > > donation.'' > > > > BFS and the state of Tennessee worked with The > > Conservation Fund to develop a plan that ensures this > > property, the previously donated tract and remaining > > company holdings in the area will be managed in an > > environmentally sound manner. > > > > ``It's not every day that the state of Tennessee > > receives a gift of this nature, and we sincerely > > appreciate Bridgestone/Firestone's generosity and > > commitment to safeguarding the scenic beauty of our > > great state,'' Sundquist said. ``The company has been > > a major contributor to this state's economic > > well-being since moving its headquarters to Nashville > > in 1992. The donation today reinforces > > Bridgestone/Firestone as a major contributor to > > Tennessee's environmental stability as well.'' > > > > The Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness, a > > part of Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, is home to a > > variety of wildlife - including a number of rare and > > endangered species. The peregrine falcon, gray bat, > > barking tree frog and jewel darter are among the rare > > species known to live in the area. Rare wildflowers > > found on the property include the Cumberland > > Rosemarry. The property is also a known habitat to > > wild turkey, quail, deer, timber rattlesnake, beaver, > > and large- and small-mouth bass. > > > > ``We salute Bridgestone/Firestone for celebrating its > > century of business leadership by giving this > > magnificent property to the American people,'' said > > John Turner, president of The Conservation Fund. ``We > > are proud to be their partner in creating this > > spectacular outdoor legacy in the heart of Tennessee. > > Current and future generations will be enriched by the > > breathtaking wildness and quiet wonders of the Caney > > Fork River gorge.'' > > > > The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company (acquired by > > Bridgestone in 1988) purchased the property between > > 1970-72 for $1.2 million. Since then, Firestone, and > > later, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. have maintained the > > combination of meadows, hardwood forests, pasture > > land, white water, scenic bluffs, unexplored caves and > > mountains as private, protected land. > > > > To commemorate today's land donation, BFS commissioned > > a full-color photo book entitled ``Scott's Gulf: The > > Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness.'' The > > book, which captures some of the colorful history of > > Scott's Gulf, features works from former U.S. Sen. > > Howard Baker, Jr., and renowned nature photographer > > John Netherton. It will be available in Nashville-area > > bookstores and at the Tennessee State Museum. > > > > Today's gift is a part of Bridgestone/Firestone's > > centennial celebration. The company is celebrating 100 > > years of Firestone innovation that began in 1900 > > through the company founded by Harvey S. Firestone. > > Throughout the year 2000, ``Firestone: A Legend. A > > Century. A Celebration.'' recognizes the Firestone > > entrepreneurial spirit that built the brand admired > > worldwide. > > > > Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. is a subsidiary of > > Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and > > rubber company. Bridgestone/Firestone manufactures and > > markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and house and > > private brand tires. The company also produces > > Firestone air springs, roofing materials, synthetic > > rubber and industrial products. > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > ------- > > Contact: > > > > Bridgestone/Firestone Inc., Nashville > > Jill Miller, 615/872-1463 > > or > > Dye Van Mol & Lawrence, Nashville > > Brian Courtney/Alisa Donato, 615/244-1818 > > > > ________________________________________________________________ > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com >
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Message: 10 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 09:00:47 -0700 From: Michael eyemgh@transport.com> Subject: Re: KLR Radiator shrouds rubbing tank...fixed!
Dave,
Have you purchased Tim's Radiator and Reservoir protectors? They're money well spent. Strong and unobtrusive. Good luck.
M
Tarheel Dave wrote:
> KLRers, > > A little while back, I read where someone was having a problem with > the radiator shrouds rubbing the paint on the gas tank. I found a > solution that came about through dismay. I had dropped my EH14 > (Canadian) a couple of weeks back and had to order the small screen > that protects(?) the radiator. I was able to replace it today and > remembered the message about the shroud as I was replacing mine. The > radiator screens have some small u-channel rubber pieces to prevent > the screen from rubbing. I pulled my trashed screen out and > retrieved > the rubber pieces off of it. I then placed them on both shrouds at > the upper mounting screw. Problem solved and I was able to use > "Genuine Kawasaki" parts in the process. I do not recommend that > anyone "trash" their existing screen in order to make this fix, but, > if one should come across a screen that has been trashed.... > > Tarheel Dave > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com >
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Message: 11 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 12:12:01 EDT From: GFV56@aol.com Subject: One missing bolt.... and bad luck
So I finally get some nice weather to do some off road riding here in upstate NY. Too bad the bolts that keep the handlebars attached to the bike had loosened after only 450 miles. It is no fun having the bars rotate forward when you are approaching a washed-out stream bed. Oooopppsss! Down I go ! Man this thing is heavy ! After the spill, one of the bolts (4 total) was so loose that it had fallen out - cap and all ! I had to break out the trusty Kawi tool kit and tighten the remaining 3 bolts just to get back to the pavement. The bike took the spill fairly well, only a few scratches to the rear side panel and hand guard. Things got worse last night while riding with a few four wheelers on some abandoned train tracks. I lost sight of the wheelers and missed a turn in the tracks - WHAM ! - Forty mph into a fence and heavy brush. So, as I am flying over the handlebars and thirty feet into a corn field, I'm thinking that something must have gotten damaged this time (worry more about the bike than myself!). To my surprise, nothing but a few more scratches and alot of brush sticking out all over the place !
ouch Unfortunately, the bike began to run very poorly a short time after this. Almost like it was starving for gas. It would no longer idle and gas was pouring out of the overflow tube at the bottom of the bike when it was running (poorly). Sh%t ! Maybe a stuck float in the carb ? I was too tired after pushing it back to civilization to bother with it, so I dropped it off at the dealer this morning and expressed my anger with the handlebar incident. Everything is being covered under the warranty and I should be riding again in a few days. No major personal injuries, just a few bruises here and there.
Greg V! A14 (now personalized with many scratches)
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Message: 12 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 12:00:24 -0400 From: "Dave Leslie" les123@home.com> Subject: Re: Shifting Problems
Eric Lewis wrote- >my first plunge on the shifter gives me a dead gear.
Hi, Some time back, the list helped someone with a similar problem discover that the shift lever was hitting the skid plate ( or something ) at the lower end of its travel, causing missed down shifts. Something to check, anyway. I don't recall having any trouble downshifting on my A14. I miss upshifts, though. Mostly bad technique, I guess. I'm just a newbie, but I second the Professor's tip to preload the shifter before hitting the clutch. It really works well for me. Dave Leslie A14 .833K Richmond, VA
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Message: 13 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 09:44:04 -0700 From: "Arne Larsen" nookie@telus.net> Subject: Re: Fw: Bridgestone Tire Boycott (nklr)
Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Fw: Bridgestone Tire Boycott
> It isn't appropriate for this news group. > > That's all I'll say, because it clogs up the list. I'd had enough, so I > picked this one to respond to. Besides, Bridgestone makes the best car > tires .
Actually, there is a forum that was created specifically to discuss NKLR, political issues such as this. You can find it here. http://www.onelist.com/community/USA_MC_politics
And also folks... for the digesters sake - just a friendly reminder to trim our messages. It does a lot for prolonging the life of the mouse. =^)
Cheers,
Arne
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Message: 14 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 09:47:57 -0700 From: "Arne Larsen" nookie@telus.net> Subject: Re: One missing bolt.... and bad luck
From: GFV56@aol.com> Subject: [DSN_klr650] One missing bolt.... and bad luck
> So I finally get some nice weather to do some off road riding here in > upstate NY. Too bad the bolts that keep the handlebars attached to the bike > had loosened after only 450 miles. It is no fun having the bars rotate > forward when you are approaching a washed-out stream bed. Oooopppsss! Down > I go ! Man this thing is heavy ! > Things got worse last night while riding with a few four wheelers on some > abandoned train tracks. I lost sight of the wheelers and missed a turn in > the tracks - WHAM ! - Forty mph into a fence and heavy brush. So, as I am > flying over the handlebars and thirty feet into a corn field, I'm thinking > that something must have gotten damaged this time (worry more about the bike > than myself!). To my surprise, nothing but a few more scratches and alot of > brush sticking out all over the place !
Glad you're O.K. Greg. If you want to "unpersonalize" her again... Dualstar has lots of body parts for Y2K KLR's at very good prices.
Cheers,
Arne
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Message: 15 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 13:32:06 -0400 From: "Mark Wilson" motormark@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: Fw: Bridgestone Tire Boycott NKLR
> > > Please Boycott Bridgestone/Firestone Tire Company > > > > Below you will read a press release from Bridgestone/Firestone tire > > company about 6,000 of the 10,000 acres the company had donated to the > > state of Tennessee (Vice President Al Gore's home state) to be preserved > > as wilderness. Is it any wonder that the well-meaning majority of > > Americans apparently favor locking up our Public Lands to protect them > > from off-highway vehicles. If the very manufacturer of the O.E.M. tires > > that our OHVs ride would donate 10,000 acres to those who would banish > > us, rather than providing that 10,000 acres for their customers to ride > > and drive their OHVs, what is the rest of the industry that stands > > silently by thinking!
I have no use for companys that act irresponsibily. I will never buy another set of Bridgestone/Firestone tires for any of my vehicles again. Besides, their are better tires on the market anyway. I dont want to help finance these motorized vehicle lockouts.
Mark Wilson http://www.geocities.com/motormark64/ http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/ KLR-650 A-13 " Warthogg" & XR250R too Stone Mountain, Ga ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Message: 16 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 13:34:26 -0400 From: "Mark Wilson" motormark@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: Fw: Bridgestone Tire Boycott (nklr)
> > Actually, there is a forum that was created specifically to discuss NKLR, > political issues such as this. You can find it here. > http://www.onelist.com/community/USA_MC_politics
O, yea. Thats right... Mark Wilson http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/usa.mc.politics.html
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Message: 17 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 17:56:26 -0000 From: "Dale Johnson" Dale_Johnson@ahm.honda.com> Subject: Valve Adjustment HELP!
Well I got my bike all tore apart now, and am having a little difuculties in doing the valve check/adjustment.
If anyone wants to come over and help that would be ok. I live in rialto california, Near the 15/215.
Or if you want to call and help, that would be nice too.
Dale Johnson 909-427-8064
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Message: 18 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 13:06:13 -0700 From: "zootpatutie" zootpatutie@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Progressive Springs
I just put a wrench on it and took it out. My clamps are about 1/8" below the cap. Do you think they might need tightening? Todd A9 Now, how did you ever get the fork cap loose without loosening the tripleclamp (at least the top)? --- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rev. Chuck :^)>+ A13 ...Thousands of smiles and not yet broke in! http://klr650.50megs.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Message: 19 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 13:15:40 -0700 From: "Arne Larsen" nookie@telus.net> Subject: Re: DS Adventure site
From: Fred Hink moabmc@lasal.net> Subject: [DSN_klr650] DS Adventure site
> Here is a link that was on the XRLUG list this morning that you may find > interesting. > http://www.members.home.net/adventureds1/ > > Fred
This is Tom Grenon's page. Another KLR650 rider from my part of the country. Super nice guy and a regular writer/contributer for Canadian Biker magazine.
Cheers,
Arne
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Message: 20 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 14:03:20 -0700 From: "Alan Shannon" Alan@telus.net> Subject: emission test
alright i think i've got the links right this time -sorry to those concerned; I've got a /99 klr650 with a cobra pipe, k&n o.e.m. filter, 1.55generic jet, idle jet backed out 2.5 i knew it was lean but when i gave it a emission test it was way low. 1.2 @idle with a low of .4 at 4800 (4,6,8, cyl read ~1.5) does anyone know/have the emission hydrocarbon readings for the 650? also i've read all 900 + archives on jetting but still need to know does the k&n(dynojet) kits work better than other brands of jetting ? thanx (hopefullytotherightadress-al)
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Message: 21 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 21:22:49 -0000 From: freewheelers@excite.com Subject: DR 350 peg on a KLR 650
As I recall .... someone on the list stated that the DR 350 Suzuki Steel pegs will fit on the KLR 650 ...... Is this True ..... Dave Kessler
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Message: 22 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 15:05:36 -0400 From: Mark McCoy Mark.McCoy@sdrc.com> Subject: Re: Fw: Bridgestone Tire Boycott
Well I have lived in Ohio all of my life, which is a hell of a lot closer to Tennessee than Oregon, and I do have to look very far in any direction to find someplace you can still ride off road. And as far as hating the Clinton Gore administration, a donation of this private land would be a lot easier to take if federal lands were not currently being closed in the manner they are.
Mark McCoy
Michael wrote:
> I'm sorry, but to the Bridgestone boycott, I've got to say "Give me a > break." > > There are two sides to every story. Land use restrictions do concern me, > but I've lived in Washington and Oregon for the past ten years. You > don't have to look too far in any dirrection to find vast areas where > the land has been raped, clear cut like a bad crew cut for as many miles > as the eye can see. Preserving a little land here and there isn't the > worst thing that ever happened, particularly when it was private land to > begin with.
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Message: 23 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 17:31:27 EDT From: TLrydr@aol.com Subject: Re: NKLR: New Issue of DSN
I I am wrong, Just got my Feb, Marsh issue in the mail,
Mike
n a message dated 4/14/00 6:02:00 PM EST, TLrydr@aol.com writes:
Mike >>
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Message: 24 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 18:31:22 EDT From: TLrydr@aol.com Subject: Re: emission test
If i am reading your post right, and everything is set right float hight and all, It seems the KLR may need a bigger pilot jet, I had a SP 600 back in 1985 XL 600 and a XT 600 were all pretty close in a drad race, UNTIL i installed a bigger pilot jet, I would pull um in the 1st 4 gears and thay just never could close the gap..
Mike In a message dated 4/15/00 4:08:46 PM EST, Alan@telus.net writes:
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Message: 25 Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 23:10:29 -0000 From: "Dale Johnson" Dale_Johnson@ahm.honda.com> Subject: Valve adjust
OK, so I had some problems, Thanks Mike for the call. My intake is .004 L and .005 R, exaust is .006 L and .008 R. So I am just guessing I need to swap out some shims. OK I am realy not mechanicaly inclined and it was a pain in the butt to get this far, So who wants to come over and help me? Beer? 20 bucks? Whats it gonna take? Ohh and Sarah your included in this also.
I have a trip to Dumont Dunes planned for easter and would hate to have to go out there w/out my bike..
Dale (909)427-8064
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Gary Weaver
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Listers,
Man, all you pepole are getting the rip with insurance. Integon out of N.C., 94 BMW K 75, KLR A3, full coverage
all year coverage $150.00 a year. -20% MSF discount, $500>00 deductible To boot I even have several speeding tickets on my driving record Check them out. I changed to this company when I first bought my sportbike several years ago. Midwest usually good rates too, if you can purchase it in your state.
Twist it don't grip it, Gary
Pennsylvania KLR/Posse
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Karl Raupp
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There is one MAJOR difference. I just checked my policy and I have $300,000 (CDN) coverage here. I don't even want to think how fast $15,000 would be used up in case of accident or lawsuit.>Bodily Injury $15,000 each person/$30,000 each accident >Property Damage 10,000 each accident $54 >Uninsured/Underinsured $15,000/$30,000 $73
$100 deductable. A $500 deductable only made only a token reduction in premium here.>Comprehensive $250 deductible $39
$300 deductable. I'm in Ontario as well and I pay upper $600's for a full year of coverage, and that's considered pretty good. TTYL Karl ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com>Collision $250 DED
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twuwver1@flash.net
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Keep in mind when you go with low liability limits such as 15,30,15, an
insurance company will always settle an injury claim. This works against you
because now they are essentially admitting fault on your behalf. They pay the
limits of your policy and you will be left holding the bag for the rest of the
claim. If you have higher limits, you not only stand a better chance that the
insurance company will put up a fight for you, you probably will get legal
representation, in addition to possibly being able to pay the obligation.
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Debbie Barry
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Funny how it depends on where you live, after seeing some of the low prices people are paying with GMAC I asked for a quote on my 2 bikes, the quotes me on 50/100 liability, 25K property damage and collision and theft for $617--(for 6 months!) I presently have 100/300 liablility and 50k PD with coll and theft with Progressive and I pay $461 (FOR A WHOLE YEAR!)
I used to be in the biz so I know that there are a whole lot of variables involved, but wow.
John Barry
01 KLR650
81 R100S
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Vernon Cooke
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I have been with National General for years. Full coverage on my 97 Gold
Wing and 01 KLR runs me about $260 per year (yes, both bikes).
Vernon
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Funny how it depends on where you live, after seeing some of the low prices
people are paying with GMAC I asked for a quote on my 2 bikes, the quotes me
on 50/100 liability, 25K property damage and collision and theft for
$617--(for 6 months!) I presently have 100/300 liablility and 50k PD with
coll and theft with Progressive and I pay $461 (FOR A WHOLE YEAR!)
I used to be in the biz so I know that there are a whole lot of variables
involved, but wow.
John Barry
01 KLR650
81 R100S
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garagedoor79@hotmail.com
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That's nothing. Up here in the great white north of Canada, you do
NOT want to know what the GS1150 is going to cost me per year, with
full coverage. It will bring a tear to your eye.
Karl
low prices> Funny how it depends on where you live, after seeing some of the
quotes me> people are paying with GMAC I asked for a quote on my 2 bikes, the
PD with> on 50/100 liability, 25K property damage and collision and theft for > $617--(for 6 months!) I presently have 100/300 liablility and 50k
> coll and theft with Progressive and I pay $461 (FOR A WHOLE YEAR!)
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The Walkers
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INSURANCE NIGHTMARE!!!!!
I was 19 years old, had totaled a couple of cars (1 thanks to friend) and
had 2 speeding tickets. The year
was 1986, I had just Echo Tango Suitcased out of the Army and I had to have
the first Ninja 1000 available.
I paid cash for the bike (thank God!, $5K) and then went looking for
insurance. The only company at the
time that would touch me was Progressive - Now hold on to your depends or
rubber underwear... I had
already driven off the lot when I got my quote:
Full coverage for 1 year $9200.00 NO, THIS IS NOT A TYPO!
After picking myself up off of the floor I was asked when I would turn 20
because then it would drop to a
measley $5400.00 a year. After going to the mens room and trashing my
drawers I went back and decided
liability insurance was all I needed, $1270.00 a year......
Now on to better times. I will be the proud owner of a 01 KLR this Friday.
Oh Yeah! I almost forgot
Insurance premium $212.00 a year.
Scott
Pre KLR owner
----- Original Message ----- From: To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 7:08 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Insurance > That's nothing. Up here in the great white north of Canada, you do > NOT want to know what the GS1150 is going to cost me per year, with > full coverage. It will bring a tear to your eye. > > Karl > > > Funny how it depends on where you live, after seeing some of the > low prices > > people are paying with GMAC I asked for a quote on my 2 bikes, the > quotes me > > on 50/100 liability, 25K property damage and collision and theft for > > $617--(for 6 months!) I presently have 100/300 liablility and 50k > PD with > > coll and theft with Progressive and I pay $461 (FOR A WHOLE YEAR!) > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > Shop online without a credit card http://www.rocketcash.com RocketCash, a NetZero subsidiary
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peter sutherland
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Fellow LD- Riders, I have used Federal Insurance Group for 10 years now. After hearing what others were paying for M/C insurance at Hyder, I'll pass the info along and see If you might be able to save as well.
Here is there info. Federal Insurance Group
Woodinville WA.
425 485 9598....ASK for...**** BILL WEISS ****
no other interests on my part what so ever.
I gave this info to Bill McAvan, of.. www.BLM-Accessories.com and he reported a savings of 55%.
Good Luck
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nomorenoless
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I have a question regarding insurance. My girlfriend and I haven't
done alot of dirt riding in the past, but have taken quite an
interest in it recently. She has a Yamaha TTR-125 dirt bike. As of
tomorrow, I will be unemployed and she will no longer have medical
coverage. The question is, should I start an insurance policy with
medical coverage for her when she's riding out on the trails? I've
heard some pretty bad horror stories of what has happened to people
out on the trails. She's not an extreme rider. Neither one of us are,
but one of my concerns is another motorist barreling down the trails
slamming in to one of us. I'm covered under a full policy since I
ride my KLR mostly on the street. I guess I'd like to see her be too.
Any advice on the matter or suggestions would be most appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
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Chris
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One major reason I didn't ride for almost 15yrs was because I didn't
have any medical coverage during that period and couldn't afford to
get any. Call me a wimp, but it cost about six grand in the E.R. for
some basic road-rash cleanup and a few stitches. I couldn't have
afforded that without medical coverage that I had at the time. I
wouldn't want to think about carrying catastrophic injury bills....it
could happen.
On Thu, Sep 25, 2003 at 11:54:38PM -0000, nomorenoless wrote: > I have a question regarding insurance. My girlfriend and I haven't > done alot of dirt riding in the past, but have taken quite an > interest in it recently. She has a Yamaha TTR-125 dirt bike. As of > tomorrow, I will be unemployed and she will no longer have medical > coverage. The question is, should I start an insurance policy with > medical coverage for her when she's riding out on the trails? I've > heard some pretty bad horror stories of what has happened to people > out on the trails. She's not an extreme rider. Neither one of us are, > but one of my concerns is another motorist barreling down the trails > slamming in to one of us. I'm covered under a full policy since I > ride my KLR mostly on the street. I guess I'd like to see her be too. > > Any advice on the matter or suggestions would be most appreciated. > > Thanks, > Mike > -- ___ ______ _____ __ ________ ___ / _ |< < / == / ___/__ / /_ /_ __/ / __ ____ _ ___ /__ \ / __ |/ // / ****/ (_ / _ \/ __/ / / / _ \/ // / ' \/ _ \ /__/ /_/ |_/_//_/ == \___/\___/\__/ /_/ /_//_/\_,_/_/_/_/ .__/ (_) 8100 miles*Russel Lines*Supertrapp Race* /_/ http://www.panix.com/~cesser/mybike/
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