From: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com (klr650-digest) To: klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: klr650-digest V2 #66 Reply-To: klr650 Sender: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk klr650-digest Wednesday, February 24 1999 Volume 02 : Number 066 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 08:22:41 -0800 (PST) From: "Rev. Chuck MacKarness" Subject: (klr650) Re: Sacramento Jaun, I have lived here for quite a while, about 35 years total. This has been the "hub" of my wheel if you like. I have lived all over the west and north, but always come back (must be the weather). I now live at the very north end of the county in Antelope, bording the Placer county line. There is about a thousand acres open behind me (not mine, darn it!) Great views of Roseville and the small towns in the hills around Grass Valley at night. Carmelita's is in fact one of my favorite stops! In fact, I think I'll take Mrs. Rev. Chuck to dinner there tomorrow, in honor of Mr. Jaun Villarreal. If you happen to come back into this area, give me a jingle. I have never found a more awesome canyon road than Highway 49 between Grass Valley and Yosemite. Take care and ride in view.. - ---Juan Villarreal wrote: > What part of Sacramento do you live in, and how long >have you lived there? >My > favorite place to eat was Carmelita's on the hill, >just off Sunrise Blvd. Is it still there? == Rev. Chuck '99 KLR651 :^)>+ _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 08:23:57 -0800 From: "Eric & Jill Dietiker" Subject: (klr650) Handlebar replacement This is a multi-part message in MIME format. - ------=_NextPart_000_001D_01BE5FCF.05BA0A60 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable After literally years of thinking about it, I've replaced my longhorn = stock KLR handlebar with a Renthal low bend superbike bar. And I = couldn't be happier. The handlebar ends are much lower and closer to the = bike, which has a number of positive effects - less sail effect, = seemingly quicker steering, bike seems smaller & more sporting. These = bars have quite a bit of pullback, so I don't lean forward to reach = them. I just set my hands lower & closer. On the downside, the controls = contact the tank just before full lock. I can still use the steering = lock on the left; I haven't tried the right. I have some adjustment to = make driving at slow speeds, I think because I have to use a little more = force and a little less movement to make small steering corrections. The only riding I have done with the new bar is home to work, work to = home ("Work to Ride, Ride to Work"). I can't wait to get out on the = Sunday Morning Ride to try some more curves.=20 I have no idea how this bar works in the dirt, since unfortunately my = KLR has never seen it. But for street riding, so far, it's the bees = knees, the cat's pajamas, the best thing since sliced bread. Eric. - ------=_NextPart_000_001D_01BE5FCF.05BA0A60 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

After literally years of thinking = about it, I've=20 replaced my longhorn stock KLR handlebar with a Renthal low bend = superbike bar.=20 And I couldn't be happier. The handlebar ends are much lower and closer = to the=20 bike, which has a number of positive effects - less sail effect, = seemingly=20 quicker steering, bike seems smaller & more sporting. These bars = have quite=20 a bit of pullback, so I don't lean forward to reach them. I just set my = hands=20 lower & closer. On the downside, the controls contact the tank just = before=20 full lock. I can still use the steering lock on the left; I haven't = tried the=20 right. I have some adjustment to make driving at slow speeds, I think = because I=20 have to use a little more force and a little less movement to make small = steering corrections.

The only riding I have done with the new bar is home = to work,=20 work to home ("Work to Ride, Ride to Work"). I can't wait to = get out=20 on the Sunday Morning Ride to try some more curves.

I have no idea how this bar works in the dirt, since = unfortunately my KLR has never seen it. But for street riding, so far, = it's the=20 bees knees, the cat's pajamas, the best thing since sliced = bread.

Eric.

- ------=_NextPart_000_001D_01BE5FCF.05BA0A60-- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 08:23:34 -0800 (PST) From: "Rev. Chuck MacKarness" Subject: (klr650) Re: Sacramento Jaun, I have lived here for quite a while, about 35 years total. This has been the "hub" of my wheel if you like. I have lived all over the west and north, but always come back (must be the weather). I now live at the very north end of the county in Antelope, bording the Placer county line. There is about a thousand acres open behind me (not mine, darn it!) Great views of Roseville and the small towns in the hills around Grass Valley at night. Carmelita's is in fact one of my favorite stops! In fact, I think I'll take Mrs. Rev. Chuck to dinner there tomorrow, in honor of Mr. Jaun Villarreal. If you happen to come back into this area, give me a jingle. I have never found a more awesome canyon road than Highway 49 between Grass Valley and Yosemite. Take care and ride in view.. - ---Juan Villarreal wrote: > What part of Sacramento do you live in, and how long >have you lived there? >My > favorite place to eat was Carmelita's on the hill, >just off Sunrise Blvd. Is it still there? == Rev. Chuck '99 KLR651 :^)>+ _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 08:35:31 -0800 From: "Eric & Jill Dietiker" Subject: Re: (klr650) Need Info on braided brake line for 88 KLR650 Try Galfer. Eric. - -----Original Message----- From: Rob Tayloe To: klr650@lists.xmission.com Date: Monday, February 22, 1999 1:46 PM Subject: (klr650) Need Info on braided brake line for 88 KLR650 >I've just bought an 88 KLR650 and I'd like >to add the braided steel brake line. >According to the various KLR related >FAQs that I've seen, the Fastline one is >only available for the '93s forward. Has >anyone suggestions for alternatives? > >Thanks and ride safely >Rob Tayloe >Columbus, Ohio > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 09:34:09 -0700 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: (klr650) Re: NKLR communication... >I am looking for some sort of communication between my wife and I , any >ideas. Harville Hendrix has some great ideas on this...but I think it just comes down to discipline...spending less time with the bikes and more time with your beloved (g)...I couldn't resist Obe Wan.... Kurt ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 08:34:03 PST From: "Juan Villarreal" Subject: (klr650) Little Big Man Hello gang... Just thought I would let you in on an acquaintance I made with a Frenchman who rolled into town on Monday. His name is Thierry, and he's logged about 28,000 miles on his '93 since leaving San Francisco back in early June. Heading north out of SF, he went into Canada, crossing all the way over to Montreal before making his way here (Panama City, Panama). He traveled alone, weathering 36 hours in a Mexican jail and speaking next to no Spanish. He camped until he got to Honduras, where he lost all his camping gear over a rough road. He cuts quite a figure, if only because he might weigh 130 lbs soaking wet! Polite to a fault, he obviously has what it takes, and then some, as on Friday or Saturday he's planning to head out for the run BACK to SF. I'm cutting out of work early today to show him some of the sights. Just makes me realize the only way we'll ever get "from here to there" is to say "Screw it, I'm going." Time's a wastin' man, gotta go for now. Juan Villarreal, '97 KLR "The Happy Hooligan" ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 11:59:13 -0500 From: mjv2@psu.edu (Mark) Subject: Re: (klr650) Trip to Driveline... At 8:47 AM 2/24/99, Tim Bernard wrote: >I am looking for some sort of communication between my wife and I , any >ideas. Have you tried a marriage counselor? I hear they're a big help. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 10:24:31 -0700 From: "Vik Banerjee" Subject: (klr650) Rear Shock Splash Guard Thanks for all the help setting up the throttle lock. I managed to do it without breaking anything or sustaining serious injury....=) So next project! I got a splash guard from Fred, I think its meant for a KX, anyway he said some listers have installed it on their KLR. Can anyone tell me how you did it? I look at it, but can't figure a way that provides protection without interfering with the swing arm's travel. Cheers, Vik ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 09:31:47 -0800 (PST) From: "Rev. Chuck MacKarness" Subject: Re: (klr650) Re: KLR650 I don't think there will be any snow in September. But the weather lately has been odd. Take a look at this web site: http://www.ceres.ca.gov/sierradsp/bodie.html It has quite a bit of information. The ghost towns I enjoy are mainly in Nevada around Tonapah, Belmont, Warm Springs. Really nice riding also. Dress warm, and ride in view... - ---Tim Bernard wrote: > > Do you think there will be to much snow to get to Bodie Memorial. I will be > scouting for a Ghost town ride I am going to do in September. > Happy Trails > > -----Original Message----- > From: Rev. Chuck MacKarness > To: Darrel & Deanna ; KLR650 List > > Date: Tuesday, February 23, 1999 10:34 AM > Subject: (klr650) Re: KLR650 > > > >Out here in Sunny Sacramento! > >Looking forward to our tour this May: California, Arizona, Nevada, > >Idaho, Washington, Oregon and back home! > >Trying to stay on back-roads and dirt as much as possible... > > > >Would L.A. be Los Angles? > > > > > > > > > >---Darrel & Deanna wrote: > >> > >> From: "Rev. Chuck MacKarness" > >> Subject: Re: (klr650) hello & ?s > >> >Good choice of rides, I just got mine also, can't wait for spring to > >> >take hold so I can do some serious trekking. > >> > >> Hi Chuck- Don't recall if you mentioned earlier where you're > >located. Just > >> wondering if you're near my neck of the woods. > >> Darrel > >> A12 > >> L.A. > >> > >> > >> > > > >== > >Rev. Chuck > >'99 KLR651 > >:^)>+ > > > > > > > >_________________________________________________________ > >DO YOU YAHOO!? > >Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com > > > > > > == Rev. Chuck '99 KLR651 :^)>+ _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 13:17:16 -0500 From: "J.Taylor" Subject: Re: (klr650) Trip to Driveline... Mark wrote: > > At 8:47 AM 2/24/99, Tim Bernard wrote: > >I am looking for some sort of communication between my wife and I , any > >ideas. I'd start with eye contact and mouth movement. You'll be surprised what happens from there. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 11:19:13 -0700 From: "Pokluda, Gino F" Subject: (klr650) (NKLR)Bikes for tall people. Some one, I think it was Josh, was looking for a taller bike. Go look at the KTM Adventure, or any KTM for that matter. Honda's XR is also a bit on the tall side. Gino ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 08:33:30 +1000 From: Ted Palmer Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR Kickstarter Ok all you kickstart neophytes, here is the official line as per the KL600-B1 owners manual which is a bit more detailed than the blurb on the tank sticker: *Use the kick pedal to start the engine as follows: o Leaving the throttle completely closed. o Kick the pedal with short strokes until you feel resistance. o Let the pedal return to the rest position from the point of resistance then slowly push it down one full stroke. o Let the pedal return to the rest position and then kick the pedal quickly and vigorously through to the bottom of its stroke with one continuous motion. Don't stab at the pedal or allow it to stop halfway. o If the engine does not start, repeat the procedure. Note: o If the engine is flooded, kick the engine over with the throttle fully open until the engine starts. o The motorcycle is equipped with the starter lockout switch. This switch prevents the electric starter from operating when the clutch is engaged and the transmission is not in neutral. Mister_T ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 15:26:20 -0700 From: Bogdan Swider Subject: RE: (klr650) Trip to Driveline... Wave goodby when you're leaving on a ride. > >I am looking for some sort of communication between my wife and I , any > >ideas. > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 17:32:04 -0500 From: "J.Taylor" Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR Kickstarter My kickstart methods were developed and fine tuned on old British iron. It was always necessary to ensure you had the motor on the compression stroke (Mr. T's manual blurb says kick the pedal with short strokes until you feel resistance) and then proceed with kicking from there. Usually only one or two kicks was necessary; never jabbing at it repeatedly. Oh, and don't forget to prime your carbies manually. For comaprisons sake, my Triumph's pistons move up and down together making for more of a compression kick, especially when it would "sneeze back" sending your right knee dramatically over your head AFTER it made contact with the handlebars on the way up. Ironically, this was the same side Lucas placed a dummy electric start button to tease those crippled by this process (actually it was in anticipation of development of an elec. starter). Jake, whose wife is a Physician Assistant specializing in ortho (free knees!) ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 17:54:33 -0500 From: don roger Subject: (klr650) How did I get from "regular" to "digest" version? Hey ! Wha happen? One day I'm getting oodles of messages, all neat and tidy; and the next = I'm getting' this mish-mash "digest" thing! Can I go back? What did I = do to deserve this? Don Roger=20 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 15:57:53 -0700 From: "Pokluda, Gino F" Subject: RE: (klr650) How did I get from "regular" to "digest" version? >>One day I'm getting oodles of messages, all neat and tidy; and the next I'm getting' this mish-mash "digest" thing! Can I go back? What did I do to deserve this?<< Well... did you pass the initiation ritual? Have you bought a DR350 yet? Have you stripped the valve cover threads on your KLR? Have you maimed yourself trying to kick start it without a kick starter? NO? Well, off to digest land you go! Just kidding. Kurt will take care of you. Gino ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 16:31:24 -0800 (PST) From: "Rev. Chuck MacKarness" Subject: (klr650) Kick Starting? All this "Kick-Speak" makes me remember why I got rid of my XR500R! Not only did I break my front break lever (with my knee, don't ask...) I also broke the arch of my foot (oops, wrong boots!). I think a kick starter on the KLR would be a good thing, but not for every day use. To many bad memories and the compression is not so bad that a bump start is out of the question. With all the talk of reducing weight on these things how can we do it by adding parts? Rev. Chuck 99' KLR650 300 miles and not missing the kick starter %^)>+ _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ End of klr650-digest V2 #66 ***************************