From: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com (klr650-digest) To: klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: klr650-digest V2 #1350 Reply-To: klr650 Sender: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-klr650-digest@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk klr650-digest Friday, January 21 2000 Volume 02 : Number 1350 (klr650) (NKLR) new buel blast (klr650) FW: 84 KLR 600 front caliper spacer (klr650) FW: MototourMexico (klr650) valve adjust question Re: (klr650) Another Insurance Question Re: (klr650) Skid Plates Re: (klr650) Skid Plates Re: (klr650) Another Insurance Question Re: (klr650) Skid Plates Re: (klr650) valve adjust question Re: (klr650) Skid Plates ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 17:47:14 -0800 From: "Steve/Amy Becker" Subject: (klr650) (NKLR) new buel blast This is a multi-part message in MIME format. - ------=_NextPart_000_0004_01BF6437.8D7CABC0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Has anyone seen the new HOT ROD BIKES magazine there was an article = about the new buell blast single cylinder 500cc belt drive rumored to be = under 4000 dollars. I wish it had a little bit bigger engine..but very = tasty - ------=_NextPart_000_0004_01BF6437.8D7CABC0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

Has anyone seen the new HOT ROD BIKES magazine there was an article about the = new buell=20 blast single cylinder 500cc belt drive rumored to be under 4000 = dollars. I=20 wish it had a little bit bigger engine..but very=20 tasty

- ------=_NextPart_000_0004_01BF6437.8D7CABC0-- Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 16:56:53 -0700 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: (klr650) FW: 84 KLR 600 front caliper spacer I'm forwarding this to the list, please include Joseph's email in your reply as he is not on the list: - -----Original Message----- From: Zielinski, Joseph J. CW3 - 1CD HHC 3-8 CAV, BN MOTOR TECH [mailto:ZIELINSKIJ@hood-emh3.army.mil] Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 8:29 AM To: dsneditor@softhome.net Subject: 84 KLR 600 front caliper spacer Hope you can help me with my problem. I usually contact Gino, but do not have his address handy and am away from home. On my 84 KLR 600, in preparation on servicing the front wheel bearings, replacing disc and pads, I noticed a spacer between the inboard pad and piston cup of the brake caliper. over the years, the outer cup edge has mostly disintegrated and would cause uneven wear on my new pads. The spacer shows in the exploded view of the service manual, but does not show on the microfiche. I have the local shop investigating if this part is available, or is not necessary for replacement. The service manual does not specify anything on this particular item. Any suggestions and assistance are welcome. If possible, respond to this with a c.c. to ZMAN80CI@aol.com Keep up the great work on the DSN website - it is a vast wealth of info for those of us enthusiasts! Thanks! Joe Zielinski Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 17:10:21 -0700 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: (klr650) FW: MototourMexico This is a multi-part message in MIME format. - ------=_NextPart_000_000F_01BF6432.66129720 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit - -----Original Message----- From: Consorcio Tabasco, S.A. de C.V. [mailto:mototour@prodigy.net.mx] Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2000 10:09 PM To: dsneditor@softhome.net Cc: Mototour Subject: MototourMexico Dear Kurt, my wife Susanne and I, own and operate MototourMexico, the only company running tours and renting motorcycles long term in Mexico, we are based in Cuernavaca, Mexico (40 miles south of Mexico City) www.edsa.net.mx/mototourmexico. We have in our fleet, 3 KLR 650愀 that have ben absolutely trouble free (weel almost) for the last 4 years, we would like to establish a link with riders interested in riding KLR愀 with us in Mexico. Trust me this is an experience worth the try , specially since we are so close, or aren愒 we? Regards, Susanne and Ricardo Barbosa MototourMexico tel 011 52 73 113577 - ------=_NextPart_000_000F_01BF6432.66129720 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

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From: Consorcio Tabasco, = S.A. de=20 C.V. [mailto:mototour@prodigy.net.mx]
Sent: Thursday, January = 20, 2000=20 10:09 PM
To: dsneditor@softhome.net
Cc:=20 Mototour
Subject: MototourMexico

Dear Kurt, my wife Susanne and I, own = and operate=20 MototourMexico, the only company running tours and renting motorcycles = long term=20 in Mexico, we are based in Cuernavaca, Mexico (40 miles south of=20 Mexico City) www.edsa.net.mx/mototourme= xico.

We have in our fleet, 3 KLR 650=B4s = that have ben=20 absolutely trouble free (weel almost) for the last 4 years, we = would like=20 to establish a link with riders interested in riding KLR=B4s with us in = Mexico.=20 Trust me this is an experience worth the try , specially since we = are so=20 close, or aren=B4t we?

Regards,

Susanne = and Ricardo Barbosa

MototourMexico

tel 011 52 73 113577 =

- ------=_NextPart_000_000F_01BF6432.66129720-- Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 16:58:59 -0800 From: "Seiler, Kevin" Subject: (klr650) valve adjust question I have a question about the valve adjustment procedure outlined in Eldon Carl's article. In it, he states that you should remove the tensioner before you take the valve cover off, and don't put it back on 'till you have the valve cover back on. Why? It seems to me, with a loose cam chain, you stand a chance of not having proper cam timing when you go to set up the valves. If the chain is loose enough, you could conceivably kink the chain. BTW, before the list jumps all over me, I searched the archives for 10 minutes or so and didn't find an answer. besides, don't you feel sometimes, fresh discussion is a good thing? I mean we all like discussing technical things once in a while- gives us all a break from the 'Gino as prison bitch' threads! (Gino- it's a joke, man!) Kev Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 20:26:37 EST From: Bentleyj3@aol.com Subject: Re: (klr650) Another Insurance Question Progressive is the one of the best. 1999 KLR650: $222/yr I'm 29 one speeding ticket (while on my ZX6R), and one fender bender, my fault, in an SUV. You can even get quotes online at progressive.com In a message dated 01/21/2000 5:18:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, TebKLR@aol.com writes: << I found a good deal at Progressive. Full coverage (with high liability limits, too) on my 2000 KLR 650 is only $108/yr. No lay-up clauses, either. 46 yrs old, no tickets (not recently anyway!) Shop around! >> Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 01:49:50 GMT From: "zootpatutie ." Subject: Re: (klr650) Skid Plates I was outside working on my bike and ran my hand down the moose skid plate. The drain plug did not stick out, though I suppose it could still be bonked if the plate was hit hard enough. Is the exposed plug problem a '96 and later issue? Todd A9 ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 21:02:02 -0500 From: "Mark Wilson" Subject: Re: (klr650) Skid Plates > I was outside working on my bike and ran my hand down the moose skid plate. > The drain plug did not stick out, though I suppose it could still be bonked > if the plate was hit hard enough. Is the exposed plug problem a '96 and > later issue? > Todd > A9 I went out to my freezing cold garage to take a look. I have the magnetic drain plug, and it is almost flush. Sticks down maybe 1/16 in. But my bash plate takes a beating. It has already paid for itself. I like the idea of a rounded off allen head type oil plug. Since I already have a skid plate, I am not gonna buy another. Well maybe not, just depends. An oil plug would be cheaper. Mark Wilson http://www.geocities.com/motormark64/ http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/ KLR-650 A-13 " Warthogg" Stone Mountain, Ga ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 18:06:29 -0800 From: "billmonahan" Subject: Re: (klr650) Another Insurance Question OK I have just completed the Progressive website quote questionnaire, and their price for just my R1100, for the same policy I have with Nat'l Gen'l, is way higher, $460 compared to about $230. This is the real full coverage, with uninsured motorist bodily injury and property damage. Nat'l Gen'l also claims that you get $1500 accessory coverage with that policy, which is intended to pay for stolen or lost jackets, helmets, etc. I chose to submit the R1100 because it's the more expensive bike. So Smilin Bill still recommends the Nat'l General Ins. However: I have never "trusted" an insurance company. They only "pose" as your friend. The real proof comes when you submit a claim. That's when their true colors are shown. I have never submitted a claim, so I can't say who pays up. I've heard (from my prior agent) that Nat'l Gen'l is reliable, and I've heard the same about Progressive. Still don't necessarily trust 'em. > I found a good deal at Progressive. Full coverage (with high liability > limits, too) on my 2000 KLR 650 is only $108/yr. No lay-up clauses, either. > 46 yrs old, no tickets (not recently anyway!) > > Shop around! > Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 02:10:59 GMT From: "zootpatutie ." Subject: Re: (klr650) Skid Plates I've got the magnetic plug too, and the skid plates new (waiting for the snow to melt). I'd still be interested in a recessed magnetic plug though. todd A9 > >I went out to my freezing cold garage to take a look. I have the magnetic >drain plug, and it is almost flush. Sticks down maybe 1/16 in. But my bash >plate takes a beating. It has already paid for itself. >I like the idea of a rounded off allen head type oil plug. Since I already >have a skid plate, I am not gonna buy another. >Well maybe not, just depends. >An oil plug would be cheaper. > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 19:36:00 -0700 From: "Kurt Simpson" Subject: Re: (klr650) valve adjust question > I have a question about the valve adjustment procedure outlined in Eldon > Carl's article. In it, he states that you should remove the tensioner > before you take the valve cover off, and don't put it back on 'till you > have the valve cover back on. Why? It seems to me, with a loose cam > chain, you stand a chance of not having proper cam timing when you go to > set up the valves. If the chain is loose enough, you could conceivably > kink the chain. an important distinction...Elden says to take off the bolt and spring...he does not say to remove the entire tensioner. The difference is substantial as when you follow the directions and do not remove the entire unit...tension will be maintained on the chain. He makes the distinction about the valve cover busines for pre '96 models where their was a slipper mechanism on the valve cover (at least I'm told this) that can increase the tension without your wanting it too. So, long story short. Do not remove the entire tensioner...just the bolt washer and spring. Second, if you have to adjust the valves be careful not to drop anything down the front of the engine. Third, don't remove the cams, just lift them from the back end (engine right side)... Kurt Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 13:37:39 +1100 From: Ted Palmer Subject: Re: (klr650) Skid Plates Rich Kickbush wrote: [...] > How many riders HAVE ripped out or damaged their > plug in this manner, anyway? All through this thread I've wondered why Kawasaki put the drain plug under the cases. On the 600, the plug is in the side, down near the shift. Mister_T Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@softhome.net To subscribe/unsubscribe send message to majordomo@lists.xmission.com leave subject blank. In the body of the message type: subscribe/unsubscribe klr650 (or subscribe/unsubscribe klr650-digest). ------------------------------ End of klr650-digest V2 #1350 *****************************