From: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com (klr650-digest) To: klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: klr650-digest V1 #37 Reply-To: klr650 Sender: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk klr650-digest Friday, March 27 1998 Volume 01 : Number 037 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 07:01:04 -0500 From: Todd Emsley Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR's in general Are you going to have a problem registering a vehicle not certified for sale in America? (Africa Twin) Todd ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 07:03:13 -0500 From: Todd Emsley Subject: Re: (klr650) Fram Oil Filter It only fits in one way on mine, the engine end is smaller. Todd ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 07:11:35 -0500 From: Todd Emsley Subject: Re: (klr650) Helmets.. Brian, I have a Bieffe 3-sport and love it. Todd ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 07:55:19 -0500 From: Bill Haycock Subject: Re: (klr650) Corbin Bites!!!!! Update. Patrick Brand wrote: > > Chadd Thompson wrote: > > > > Well Corbin just called me back and they said that it was their mistake to > > send it back and they would fix it. The only problem is that they will not > > pay for return shipping, but they will give me free corbin care products > > WWOOOOO! Just what I always wanted. > > > > Thanks > > Chadd Thompson > > chadd@accessus.net Corbin has been a crap shoot at best for the last several > years. You pay your money..take yours chances. There are several > good seat companies out there. I think there was an article in > KLRDSN a coupla months ago on the different companies. I will try and post the recent article Gino did on saddles for this last months KLR News Letter - will probably take a day or so but the article is very complete along with photos. Will work on it today. Bill Haycock WebMaster-KLRDSN ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 08:40:13 From: Robert Kaub Subject: (klr650) Extra Wires OK folks, what are the unused two wires behind the right side of the headlight for on my '98 KLR? One wire is brown/white stripe, one is black/yellow stripe. Both end in an unused straight-in connector and are just hanging out of the harness. Everything on the bike seems to work. Thanks Bob Kaub SUNY Binghamton Watson School Student Shop PO Box 6000 Binghamton, NY 13902 607-777-2715 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 08:46:18 From: Robert Kaub Subject: (klr650) KLR Starting Can this be right? '98 KLR650 Cold start after bike sits all night. Starter will not operate unless bike is in nuetral and clutch lever is released, that is your left hand is not touching the clutch lever. After the bike starts, you can stop and re-start the bike in neutral with the clutch lever released OR with it pulled fully against the left hand grip. The owner's manual is too vague on this. It doesn't seem right to me. Side stand switch works correctly. Thanks Bob Kaub SUNY Binghamton Watson School Student Shop PO Box 6000 Binghamton, NY 13902 607-777-2715 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 09:07:29 -0500 From: Sham Subject: Re: (klr650) Helmets.. Brian Vance wrote: > allow for more freedom for the senses. > I would be interested in hearing comments regarding preferences for > helmet styles and any good makers of cap style helmets. Personally, I prefer using a 3 in 1 concept helmet design. There are some comapnies out there that make a street/ enduro/ moto-x breed thingy! I know that Nolan, Novo and Bieffe make them Sham ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 08:18:38 -0600 From: mcpete@juno.com Subject: Re: (klr650) Corbin Bites!!!!! Update. Hummm, four anal references in one post. Now that will get people to sit up and listen. Pete (trying to be loose in a far too anal world) On Fri, 27 Mar 1998 06:45:25 -0500 Todd Emsley writes: >Chadd, > > Sounds like bullshit to me. Get someone important on the phone >from >Corbin and ream him a new asshole. Return Shipping my ass! > > Don't take that shit! > > Todd > > _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 08:10:01 -0600 From: mcpete@juno.com Subject: Re: (klr650) Helmets.. . There was an extensive thread on open faced vs full >helmets on another list not long ago and there were a lot of people >who >wrote about going down and skidding on their face and chin (with a >full >helmet) for what seemed like an eternity to them... I agree, high quality full face helmet for me, even use ear plugs for any distance. My current helmet for many years now is a Shoie 700, going to replace it soon will a 800. Try on different manufacturers, different ones fit different head shapes better. Pete McMahon _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 09:18:25 EST From: Rcklr Subject: Re: (klr650) Helmets.. Brian, Helmets are a very touchy topic, and I hope to read a whole bunch of responses. As for me, I have both a dirt helmet and a full-face road helmet. I have to admit that I ride mostly on the road so that helmet gets used more. Here's my philosophy: I can live and work with a broken anything, except my head!! I spend time and money on getting a good comfortable helmet, and I wear it always. (OK, sometimes I go topless when I run down to the corner gas station for air or milk or something.....I'm not perfect.) I also know that after a fairly long ride, I'm much for relaxed if I have worn the street helmet as it is quieter and reduces the amount of wind to my face/head so I don't get beat up. My suggestion? Look at the Bieffe 3-sport as suggested earlier, or go either street or dirt, but WEAR IT!! I can't say it loud enough, but I believe that helmets save lifes... MN Ron ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 06:46:07 -0800 From: Erik Snider Subject: Re: (klr650) Importing was --> KLR's in general I stumbled across this site a few days ago. I noticed there was a link for a TransAlp webring. You should have good luck finding the appropriate information. http://home.att.net/~flafrank/bikesfor.htm http://www.warp.org/~rob/TA/TAimport.html Erik At 3/27/98 , Todd Emsley wrote: >Are you going to have a problem registering a vehicle not certified for >sale in America? (Africa Twin) > > > Todd > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 09:45:08 EST From: Cloudhid Subject: Re: (klr650) ?KLR's in general In a message dated 3/27/98 3:48:52 AM, you wrote: >"Shitty clutch and the damn clutch cable is >going to break at 10k." > >I have noticed my clutch cable needs lube frequently, is this possibly a >contributing factor to this cable breakage? This is the first I have >heard of this bug. > > >Todd (Living to read Ron's next post script) I can think of another contributing factor. Try overfilling your cable with lube. Then when the bike's off the horizontal plane pulling wheelies, your cable won't starve for oil.........thereby increasing it's service life. (just don't complain if the excess pressure blows your cable liner :-) Ron (living to help his fellow monks) ------------------------------ Date: 27 Mar 1998 07:58:34 -0700 From: "Pokluda, Gino F" Subject: (klr650) Helmets >I would be interested in hearing comments regarding preferences for helmet styles and any good makers of cap >style helmets. Helmets are a very personal choice. You need to try a bunch on, assess your needs, and pick what fits and works for you best. I am an open-face helmet person, but know that you get maximum protection from a full face, so I keep two helmets on the shelf. Adding to the dilemma is that I have a dual sport, a semi-sport bike and a cruiser. In town I use a Nolan NJ40 open face helmet that has a visor and a pivoting face shield that can retract into to the visor. For off road riding, I remove the face shield and wear goggles. The Nolan is an inexpensive helmet or as my BMW friends tell me, and "entry level" helmet and they scoff that it is only DOT certified. I don't have the heart to tell them that their $500.00 BMW System helmets technically aren't even DOT and I'm legal wherever I go. The benefit of an inexpensive helmet for in town use is that commuting helmets take a lot of abuse. They get banged around and sometimes roll of he seat and such. I'd rather beat up a $80.00 Nolan than a $400.00 Arai. For touring and sport riding I wear my Arai Signet, not cheap at $300+ but comfortable and quiet. There are two things I have found that helps tremendously in the life span of a helmet. One is to wear a "head slik" underneath all the time. These cotton skull caps keep oil and dirt out of the helmet liner and can be washed. My Arai is 3 years old and the inside looks like new as does my 1 year old Nolan which gets used almost every day. In the summer, the Head Sliks can be soaked to help keep you cool and they add warmth on cool mornings. Second is to always place your helmet on the ground instead of on the seat or mirror when you are stopped. I have yet to see a helmet fall off of the ground. Sorry for the long post Gino ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 10:36:41 -0500 From: Thomas Simpson Subject: Re: (klr650) Extra Wires Robert Kaub wrote: > > OK folks, what are the unused two wires behind the right side of the > headlight for on my '98 KLR? One wire is brown/white stripe, one is > black/yellow stripe. Both end in an unused straight-in connector and are > just hanging out of the harness. Everything on the bike seems to work. Thanks Those are for the euro-spec models, where you have a headlight with an on-off switch and a constant-on low-watage "city light" for visibility. - -Tom ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 10:35:56 EST From: Cloudhid Subject: Re: (klr650) Helmets.. >O.k. I have a helmet question for those KLR's who live in states that >require the helmet law. I wore a helmet most of the time even before it was the law here. But I must confess it felt great the times I didn't. Now my sin is allowing function to follow form. IMHO the aesthetics of an off road helmet suit a dual sport. Settled on a System 6 (snell and dot). Picks up the color accents on my klr, but restricts some peripheral vision. For a good graphic of the law in all 50 states visit: Helmet Laws http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcads/mcruss/helmet.html Ron (protecting what few cell remain) ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 10:43:32 -0500 From: Thomas Simpson Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR's in general Todd Emsley wrote: > > "Shitty clutch and the damn clutch cable is > going to break at 10k." > > I have noticed my clutch cable needs lube frequently, is this possibly a > contributing factor to this cable breakage? This is the first I have > heard of this bug. > I lube mine consistantly and it still eats one every 10k. Apparently, either they are hard on cables or they are just crappy cables to begin with. - -Tom '96 KLR 650 22,000 mi and getting ready to replace cable #2 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 10:58:57 From: Robert Kaub Subject: (klr650) Fuel Filter Is there a fuel filter anywhere on the KLR's. I suspect one in the fuel control valve under the tank. Has anyone ever added an in-line one? Thanks Bob Kaub SUNY Binghamton Watson School Student Shop PO Box 6000 Binghamton, NY 13902 607-777-2715 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 09:03:42 -0700 From: "Fred Hink" Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR's in general It is usually the end of the cable that breaks because it isn't lubed enough at the lever where the ball(cylinder) goes in the lever. Grease it good and often. The cable can be lubed with a gizmo called what else - a cable luber - that works really well. It clamps on the cable end and injects a spray lubricant that flushes out dirt, grime etc. and gets the lube down the cable without much mess. It makes it easy to lube your cables and if you do it more often then your cables will last longer. Fred Hink moabmc@lasal.net Arrowhead Motorsports http://cctr.umkc.edu/user/khink/moabmc/index.html - -----Original Message----- From: Thomas Simpson To: klr650@lists.xmission.com Date: Friday, March 27, 1998 8:44 AM Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR's in general >Todd Emsley wrote: >> >> "Shitty clutch and the damn clutch cable is >> going to break at 10k." >> >> I have noticed my clutch cable needs lube frequently, is this possibly a >> contributing factor to this cable breakage? This is the first I have >> heard of this bug. >> > > > I lube mine consistantly and it still eats one every 10k. > > Apparently, either they are hard on cables or they are just >crappy cables to begin with. > >-Tom >'96 KLR 650 >22,000 mi >and getting ready to replace cable #2 > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 10:08:36 -0600 From: Wes Roe Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR's in general The dealer did say that was the hard part but it could be done, legally. I imagine it's alot of paper work and red tape. Wes Todd Emsley wrote: > Are you going to have a problem registering a vehicle not certified for > sale in America? (Africa Twin) > > Todd ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 09:11:32 -0800 From: frjsmithjr@webtv.net (Francis Smith) Subject: Re: (klr650) Corbin Bites!!!!! Update. Todd: Corbin is probably alot like Detroit. Remember the old saying about cars assembled on Friday or Monday?. Jim (being El Ninoed in Palmdale) ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 09:20:08 -0800 From: frjsmithjr@webtv.net (Francis Smith) Subject: Re: (klr650) Helmets.. I have an HJC CLX model and love it. I wear Scott goggles off road and good sun glasses on the street. Jim ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 13:12:26 -0500 From: Kovach E Subject: Re: (klr650) Fuel Filter I put one of your regular garden tractor see thu types on my killer and wire zipped the ends just cat the fuel line in a place where the filter will not vibrate against anything. I think the brand name of the one I got hold of was STERN be careful to install it in the right fuel flow direction. cio Evan 98KLR >>> Robert Kaub 03/27/98 10:58AM >>> Is there a fuel filter anywhere on the KLR's. I suspect one in the fuel control valve under the tank. Has anyone ever added an in-line one? Thanks Bob Kaub SUNY Binghamton Watson School Student Shop PO Box 6000 Binghamton, NY 13902 607-777-2715 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 11:48:43 -0800 (PST) From: Tom Vervaeke Subject: (klr650) KLR Vs. Transalp or Africa Twin Jean said: >> ----------------- >>Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 19:28:31 -0800 >>From: Jean Philippe Bagel >> Subject: RE: (klr650) KLR's in general >> Too bad Honda won't import the TransAlp 600 or the Africa Twin 750. >> Those are fantastic bikes. Jean: I've owned a 1989 Transalp in the past for a few years. While it was a nice street bike, it's weight (399 dry) versus the KLR (337 dry) was a big difference. Here in Colorado a good condition 1989 will bring $3500 or better and a good 1990 (last year imported) will bring $4-4500. In other states their value is not as good and they may be harder to find. If, I could EVER get my hands on an Africa Twin it would be sitting in my garage right now. They were never, as far as I can tell, legally imported to the US. A few years ago, at Daytona, I saw one with a US license plate, etc.. and I asked the owner how he did it. He told me it's not legal. He uses the plate from another bike and hope he doesn't get stopped. I've also seen a 1995 or 1996 Transalp in New Mexico and not sure how they got a Euro-spec bike registered in the US. Regards, Tom Vervaeke _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 11:59:57 -0800 (PST) From: Tom Vervaeke Subject: (klr650) Africa Twin - Register in the US? Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 21:44:55 -0600 From: Wes Roe Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR's in general >> I also mentioned to a bike dealer a >>couple of weeks ago about my desire to own an Africa Twin. He told me to >>hold on, he made a phone call to his partner in Europe. He came back and >>told me he could have one in 7 days. His partner had a '96 with 400 miles >>on it for $10,800. I wanted to say order it but it was a little out of my >>price range. This dealer does alot of import/export of motorcycles. I can >> get you his number and/or email address if you like. Or if anyone else out >> there is interested. Wes Roe '96 KLR650 - ---------- Wes: I'd be darn interested. I've always heard two things about non US bikes: 1. They're hard to find and get into the US. 2. They're impossible to register in the US as the VIN, equipment, etc.. is not right. I'd love to get this one, if it could be registered. tom vervaeke _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 11:57:16 -0800 From: "Robert Morgan" Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR Vs. Transalp or Africa Twin Now we've touched on a subject I'm really interested in. I love my klr, but I bought it because I couldn't get an Africa Twin. I have friends in Europe that own them and rave. There has to be a way to bring one into US. Is this bike sold in Canada? Iknow that is a back door in for some cars in that Canadian cars must meet U.S. federal DOT standards...(not Ca. standards); however I don't Know if this applies to bikes. - ----------peace Morgan > From: Tom Vervaeke > To: klr650@lists.xmission.com > Cc: jpbagel@microsoft.com > Subject: (klr650) KLR Vs. Transalp or Africa Twin > Date: Friday, March 27, 1998 11:48 AM > > Jean said: > >> ----------------- > >>Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 19:28:31 -0800 > >>From: Jean Philippe Bagel > >> Subject: RE: (klr650) KLR's in general > > >> Too bad Honda won't import the TransAlp 600 or the Africa Twin 750. > >> Those are fantastic bikes. > > > Jean: > > I've owned a 1989 Transalp in the past for a few years. While it was a > nice street bike, it's weight (399 dry) versus the KLR (337 dry) was a big > difference. Here in Colorado a good condition 1989 will bring $3500 or > better and a good 1990 (last year imported) will bring $4-4500. In other > states their value is not as good and they may be harder to find. > > If, I could EVER get my hands on an Africa Twin it would be sitting in my > garage right now. They were never, as far as I can tell, legally imported > to the US. A few years ago, at Daytona, I saw one with a US license plate, > etc.. and I asked the owner how he did it. He told me it's not legal. He > uses the plate from another bike and hope he doesn't get stopped. I've > also seen a 1995 or 1996 Transalp in New Mexico and not sure how they got > a Euro-spec bike registered in the US. > > Regards, > > Tom Vervaeke > > > _________________________________________________________ > DO YOU YAHOO!? > Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 12:19:07 -0800 From: Erik Snider Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR Vs. Transalp or Africa Twin I think you are heading in the right direction. If the bike is available in North America you may have good luck getting it into the US. Once in the US you can try in fanagle it into Ca. if you need to. How are some of the vintage bikes brought here? I don't think this is a mystery, you have to get to the right person. At 3/27/98 , you wrote: >Now we've touched on a subject I'm really interested in. I love my klr, >but I bought it because I couldn't get an Africa Twin. I have friends in >Europe that own them and rave. There has to be a way to bring one into >US. Is this bike sold in Canada? Iknow that is a back door in for >some cars in that Canadian cars must meet U.S. federal DOT standards...(not >Ca. standards); however I don't Know if this applies to bikes. > >----------peace Morgan >> From: Tom Vervaeke >> To: klr650@lists.xmission.com >> Cc: jpbagel@microsoft.com >> Subject: (klr650) KLR Vs. Transalp or Africa Twin >> Date: Friday, March 27, 1998 11:48 AM >> >> Jean said: >> >> ----------------- >> >>Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 19:28:31 -0800 >> >>From: Jean Philippe Bagel >> >> Subject: RE: (klr650) KLR's in general >> >> >> Too bad Honda won't import the TransAlp 600 or the Africa Twin 750. >> >> Those are fantastic bikes. >> >> >> Jean: >> >> I've owned a 1989 Transalp in the past for a few years. While it was a >> nice street bike, it's weight (399 dry) versus the KLR (337 dry) was a >big >> difference. Here in Colorado a good condition 1989 will bring $3500 or >> better and a good 1990 (last year imported) will bring $4-4500. In other >> states their value is not as good and they may be harder to find. >> >> If, I could EVER get my hands on an Africa Twin it would be sitting in my >> garage right now. They were never, as far as I can tell, legally imported >> to the US. A few years ago, at Daytona, I saw one with a US license >plate, >> etc.. and I asked the owner how he did it. He told me it's not legal. He >> uses the plate from another bike and hope he doesn't get stopped. I've >> also seen a 1995 or 1996 Transalp in New Mexico and not sure how they got >> a Euro-spec bike registered in the US. >> >> Regards, >> >> Tom Vervaeke >> >> >> _________________________________________________________ >> DO YOU YAHOO!? >> Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com >> > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 14:38:36 -0600 From: "Jim & Melissa Sherlock" Subject: Re: (klr650) Heat and coolant Cameron, If you've pegged "hot" and didn't receive any response from your auxilliary fan, then I suggest that you not wait for the 600 mile checkup and get your baby checked. If it is the gauge, then your safe plus its fixed. What if it isn't the gauge? Just a recomendation, the first few weeks of your new bikes life has great bearing on its overall longevity, in my opinion. Jim - -----Original Message----- From: Cameron Scott Cole To: 'klr650@lists.xmission.com' Date: Friday, March 27, 1998 12:03 AM Subject: RE: (klr650) Heat and coolant >I am going with the gauge. It was pegged hot, but the fan was not even on. Very strange, oh well almost time for its 600 mile check up. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Thomas Simpson [SMTP:bullet@scsn.net] >Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 1998 10:48 PM >To: klr650@lists.xmission.com >Subject: Re: (klr650) Heat and coolant > >Cameron Cole wrote: >> >> Has anyone tried any of the well known cooling additives yet? It was >> only 60 some odd today and in traffic my bike's temp gauge was pegged to >> the right. I know these bikes run hot, but is that not a little much? >> I hope it does not get worse when the temps hit 80s-90s, although I >> don't see how it will be any better. > > > I have run mine in 100+ degree heat in the summer and have never >had the needle go much over mid-gauege. I suspect that either the gauge >is badly miscalibrated of you have a screwed up cooling system. > >-Tom > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 14:44:11 -0600 From: "Jim & Melissa Sherlock" Subject: Re: (klr650) Helmets.. Brian, I have never worn the cap style, preferring a full face helmet for myself. In that area I tend to stick with Shoei and Arai. I currently use a Shoei X-8 Air and I'm very pleased with it. It is comfortable, fairly quiet, the shield is easy to use, and there is room for medium sized earphones if so inclined. The Arai is also a beautiful helmet. For my personal uses I have found that the Arai fits somewhat tighter in some areas than the Shoei. Its all personal choice. Might try your local HD dealer for the cap style. Have a good one. Jim - -----Original Message----- From: Brian Vance To: klr650 Date: Friday, March 27, 1998 2:28 AM Subject: (klr650) Helmets.. >O.k. I have a helmet question for those KLR's who live in states that >require the helmet law. I recently picked up a 94 KLR650 and having >transitioned from riding dirt bikes to street bikes the one noticeable >difference I have with the two is using dirt bikes helmets for street >riding. I find that they make it difficult to hear things around and the >peripheral vision is cut. I am thinking of using one of those german cap >style helmets or ones like it to allow for more freedom for the senses. >I would be interested in hearing comments regarding preferences for >helmet styles and any good makers of cap style helmets. > >Brian > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 14:49:55 -0600 From: "Jim & Melissa Sherlock" Subject: Re: (klr650) Extra Wires Those are designated for what the schematic calls "city lights." Jim - -----Original Message----- From: Robert Kaub To: klr650@lists.xmission.com Date: Friday, March 27, 1998 7:43 AM Subject: (klr650) Extra Wires >OK folks, what are the unused two wires behind the right side of the >headlight for on my '98 KLR? One wire is brown/white stripe, one is >black/yellow stripe. Both end in an unused straight-in connector and are >just hanging out of the harness. Everything on the bike seems to work. Thanks >Bob Kaub >SUNY Binghamton >Watson School Student Shop >PO Box 6000 >Binghamton, NY 13902 >607-777-2715 > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 14:59:44 -0600 From: "Jim & Melissa Sherlock" Subject: Re: (klr650) Fuel Filter I run a disposable in line filter. All you need to do is get a longer fuel supply tube, cut the fuel supply line in half, install the filter, then cut the tubing to size in order to fit in between the tank and the carb. Kawasaki made this a rather short distance so you'll find yourself getting a lttle creative. I recommend the larger diameter, yet narrower, fuel filter. It is easier to fit than the long/wide ones. Jim - -----Original Message----- From: Robert Kaub To: klr650@lists.xmission.com Date: Friday, March 27, 1998 10:03 AM Subject: (klr650) Fuel Filter >Is there a fuel filter anywhere on the KLR's. I suspect one in the fuel >control valve under the tank. Has anyone ever added an in-line one? Thanks >Bob Kaub >SUNY Binghamton >Watson School Student Shop >PO Box 6000 >Binghamton, NY 13902 >607-777-2715 > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 16:21:40 -0500 From: Dave Wormmeester Subject: RE: (klr650) Heat and coolant - ------ =_NextPart_000_01BD599C.B28B8460 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit - -----Original Message----- From: Cameron Scott Cole [SMTP:cameronc@msigroup.com] Sent: Friday, March 27, 1998 12:38 AM To: 'klr650@lists.xmission.com' Subject: RE: (klr650) Heat and coolant I am going with the gauge. It was pegged hot, but the fan was not even on. Very strange, oh well almost time for its 600 mile check up. - -----Original Message----- From: Thomas Simpson [SMTP:bullet@scsn.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 1998 10:48 PM To: klr650@lists.xmission.com Subject: Re: (klr650) Heat and coolant If the fan is not coming on then I would say that is why its overheating. 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While perusing the KLR page and the Classified question, I noticed one bike mentions a "lowering link". Is there an official or unofficial way to lower the KLR? I'm 6' so no problem but my wife is 5'8". She's riding a Honda Nighthawk now and is getting back into riding. She's been thinking of moving to a BMW F650 Funduro later this summer, which can be had with a lowering kit from BMW. I believe this involves a different side stand, center stand, and rear shock. I'd love for my wife to ride any new/used KLR I get as I believe it would be a much better 2nd bike than an expensive $7k+ BMW. The KLR can be outfitted with soft or hard luggage so it's essentially the same as the F650 which is a big chain driven thumper with a Rotax 650cc engine. Any information, experiences, or the like on lowering the KLR650 would be appreciated. I've begun to talk price with my dealer on the 95 KLRF with 5.7K miles. I've ridden it and it looks to be in excellent condition. Thanks for all the help I've gotten, tom vervaeke Colorado Springs, CO _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 15:59:26 -0600 From: Wes Roe Subject: Re: (klr650) Africa Twin - Register in the US? Hi Tom, Here is the dealer who said he could get me an Africa Twin. As far as registering, he is knowledgable in that area and I'm sure will be able to answer any questions. Ed Smeets of Global Motorsports. 16920 Kuykendahl Rd. Suite 231, Houston, Texas 77068 281-893-3600 globalms@flex.net Tom Vervaeke wrote: > Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 21:44:55 -0600 > From: Wes Roe > Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR's in general > > > >> I also mentioned to a bike dealer a > >>couple of weeks ago about my desire to own an Africa Twin. He told me to > >>hold on, he made a phone call to his partner in Europe. He came back and > >>told me he could have one in 7 days. His partner had a '96 with 400 miles > >>on it for $10,800. I wanted to say order it but it was a little out of my > >>price range. This dealer does alot of import/export of motorcycles. I > can >> get you his number and/or email address if you like. Or if anyone > else out >> there is interested. > > Wes Roe > '96 KLR650 > ---------- > Wes: > > I'd be darn interested. I've always heard two things about non US bikes: > > 1. They're hard to find and get into the US. > 2. They're impossible to register in the US as the VIN, equipment, etc.. > is not right. > > I'd love to get this one, if it could be registered. > > tom vervaeke > > _________________________________________________________ > DO YOU YAHOO!? > Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 15:05:17 -0700 From: Kurt Simpson Subject: Re: (klr650) RFI: KLR Lowering Kit Tom Vervaeke wrote: > > Hello: > > Wow, I've really been pestering the group with questions, but here's a > few more. While perusing the KLR page and the Classified question, I noticed > one bike mentions a "lowering link". Is there an official or unofficial way > to lower the KLR? I'm 6' so no problem but my wife is 5'8". She's riding a > Honda Nighthawk now and is getting back into riding. She's been thinking of > moving to a BMW F650 Funduro later this summer, which can be had with a > lowering kit from BMW. I believe this involves a different side stand, > center stand, and rear shock. I'd love for my wife to ride any new/used KLR > I get as > I believe it would be a much better 2nd bike than an expensive $7k+ BMW. The > KLR can be outfitted with soft or hard luggage so it's essentially the same > as the F650 which is a big chain driven thumper with a Rotax 650cc engine. > > Any information, experiences, or the like on lowering the KLR650 would be > appreciated. > > I've begun to talk price with my dealer on the 95 KLRF with 5.7K miles. I've > ridden it and it looks to be in excellent condition. > > Thanks for all the help I've gotten, > > tom vervaeke > Colorado Springs, CO Tom, there are a couple of outfits that provide lowering links, i.e., what looks like a set of dogbones. Installation is simple once you get the rear end of the bike suspended with the weight off the shock and the shock swingarm supported. Dual Star makes one and also...help me Gino or anyone...the pretty ones that look out of place on a dirty KLR rear end ...If you run a centerstand you'll have to get it modified or special order one from Dual Star...Gino did a great side by side with a KLR and a Funduro in a recent issue of DSN. Kurt ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 14:46:32 -0500 From: Bill Haycock Subject: Re: (klr650) Fuel Filter Robert Kaub wrote: > > Is there a fuel filter anywhere on the KLR's. I suspect one in the fuel > control valve under the tank. Has anyone ever added an in-line one? Thanks > Bob Kaub > SUNY Binghamton > Watson School Student Shop > PO Box 6000 > Binghamton, NY 13902 > 607-777-2715 I just have the standard "see-through" fuel filter installed in the fuel line between the pet cock and the carburetor. The kind you can buy of the rack at any motorcycle shop. Usually carry an extra one with me when traveling in Mexico. Bill ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 16:50:34 -0600 From: mcpete@juno.com (Peter J McMahon) Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR's in general On Thu, 26 Mar 1998 21:44:55 -0600 Wes Roe writes: >Jean Philippe, >I have a friend who just recently bought a '86 TransAlp 600. He is >frantically trying to get it in shape for our Big Bend trip in 2 >weeks. Bike came from san Antonio I believe. Hellava deal. BTW Big Bend is going to be great this time of year, wildflowers should be in abundance. Be sure to check out "Old Ore Road" a great fun road This dealer does alot of import/export of motorcycles. I can >get you >his number and/or email address if you like. Or if anyone else out >there is >interested. Yes, please post. TIA Pete McMahon > _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. 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