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klr650-digest        Sunday, September 12 1999        Volume 02 : Number 880



Re: (klr650) footpeg springs
(klr650) KLR Supermoto?
Re: (klr650) KLR Supermoto?
Re: (klr650) Removing rear disc
Re: (klr650) Removing rear disc
(klr650) List pricing consensus
(klr650) Diablo or Demo tail case?
Re: (klr650) Winds of change
(klr650) NKLR: Granite lakes
Re: (klr650) KLR650 to kick-start
Re: (klr650) KLR650 to kick-start
Re: (klr650) Winds of change
Re: (klr650) Diablo or Demo tail case?
(klr650) Rattling Cobra blew the screws
Re: (klr650) KLR650 to kick-start
Re: (klr650) List pricing consensus

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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 10:39:26 EDT
From: Carmic7@aol.com
Subject: Re: (klr650) footpeg springs

In a message dated 9/11/99 9:14:53 PM, tmeagher@netropolis.net writes:

>Gosh neil, my IMS pegs fit so tight I had to hammer them into place.  I
>got
>
>them from Fred, and they were originally for some other bike, I forget
>which
>
>one.  The only way they can possibley flop up is in crash or tip over.
> This
>
>technique actually suits me fine.  Can you not just tighten yours up?
>
>
Yeah, I guess, I just like the action of a spring loaded peg flopping back 
all by itself
- -neil

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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 10:47:59 EDT
From: ADSinger@aol.com
Subject: (klr650) KLR Supermoto?

I'm new to the list, so I aplogize in advance if these are old questions, but 
the answers will be new to me <grin>

I'm thinking about setting up a Supermoto style KLR. Basically, I'm thinking 
handlebars, pipe and jetting, lowering, suspension, bigger front brake and 
17" front wheel. Here's the questions:

1. I've read about some troubles with the Supertrapp systems, both EAR and 
IDS, what is the collective opinion of the Cobra? Are there any other choices?

2. I've seen a couple of upsize rotor kits, is one preferable to the other?

3. Now the big one. I have heard that a 17" front wheel, apparently from 
another kawasaki model, can be fitted to the KLR, and that it will bolt on 
and accept the KLR disc carrier. Does anybody have an idea what model wheel 
this might be?

Thanks in advance for the answers, and any other input will be gratefully 
received.

Alan.

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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 11:05:26 EDT
From: Carmic7@aol.com
Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR Supermoto?

In a message dated 9/12/99 10:50:30 AM, ADSinger@aol.com writes:

>
>3. Now the big one. I have heard that a 17" front wheel, apparently from
>
>another kawasaki model, can be fitted to the KLR, and that it will bolt
>on 
>and accept the KLR disc carrier. Does anybody have an idea what model wheel
>
>this might be?
>
>Thanks in advance for the answers, and any other input will be gratefully
>
>received.
check in the archives under super motard
- -neil

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Date: Sat, 11 Sep 1999 22:47:37 -0500
From: "=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Carlos_Y._Gonz=E1lez?=" <aviator@csd.uwm.edu>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Removing rear disc

> Hi Carlos,
> 
> What you need to do is just hold the bolts (should be an Allen bolt) with
> your wrench while you break loose the nut on the back side.  Use a box
end
> wrench or socket.  Once the nut is loose then the bolts will come out.


Hmmm... there is no nut on the back side of the bolts, the holes in the hub
are threaded.


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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 09:58:32 -0600
From: "Kurt Simpson" <ajax@xmission.com>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Removing rear disc

>Hmmm... there is no nut on the back side of the bolts, the holes in the
hub
>are threaded.
>
Fred must be thinking corn (g)...

Kurtr


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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 12:16:55 EDT
From: JEDpeak999@aol.com
Subject: (klr650) List pricing consensus

What does everyone think about a '93, bone stock KLR with 3500 miles on it.  
I have seen it and it is completely clean but should I replace my Tengai with 
a brand new one for 4400 bucks (or is this not the going rate for Y2K KLR's) 
or think about this one for 2500 bucks.

thanks in advance,

jed

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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 12:23:32 -0400
From: Matthew Danda <mattd@LEARNITCORP.COM>
Subject: (klr650) Diablo or Demo tail case?

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I need a cheap lockable hard bag for my A11.
The Dennis Kirk catalog has two reasonably priced lockable tail bags, one
called "Diablo" (~$90) and the other called something like "Demo Teenager"
(~$60). 
Does anybody have any experience with either of these bags on a KLR650?
 
How much does a tail case affect the center of gravity? Since my KLR is a
little top-heavy as-is, would a tail case make it even easier to tip over?
 
Thanks,
Matt
Gainesville, FL
 

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Swamp Thing will deliver you in style." --Motorcycle Online, in reference to
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=078102816-12091999>The Dennis Kirk 
catalog has two reasonably priced lockable tail bags, one called "Diablo" (~$90) 
and the other called something like "Demo Teenager" (~$60). </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=078102816-12091999>Does anybody have 
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around Bangladesh, or buying some chilies in Chile, and you plan on blowing 
across some borders and dicey roadways to get there, Swamp Thing will deliver 
you in style." --Motorcycle Online, in reference to the Kawasaki 
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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 12:38:24 -0400
From: Stuart Heaslet <stuart@heaslet.com>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Winds of change

At 06:55 PM 9/11/99 -0400, K650dsn@aol.com wrote:
>I will no longer be the editor for Dual Sport News.  

Gino,
Thanks for all you've done.  I'll say it again - you started something that
I think is going to be big, and you have been responsible for some of the
most objective reviews I've seen anywhere.  You also went out of your way
to make the information nearly free - at first I didn't get it, being the
capitalist pig that I am, but now I do.   I'm watching to see if Redondo
and Kurt are going to jack up that pitiful advertising policy of yours.

The other annoying thing that I'll miss (unless you are gonna do freelance)
is the uncertain feeling I had after reading your stuff.  I never quite got
how you really felt about things.  Maybe someday we can meet at a fern
restaurant and talk about it over a bowel of sprouts..

Thanks for all you've done for me, and for your subscribers.  What you've
done has made life much more fun.

Stuart

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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 10:09:44 -0700
From: wmabb@tscnet.com
Subject: (klr650) NKLR: Granite lakes

Anyone ever do the Granite lakes ride in Washington?


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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 10:37:56 -0700
From: Rich Kickbush <richardk@infinet.net>
Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR650 to kick-start

Further to Tom and Vik's ideas on the kickstart thing, has anyone had their
lecky start die, where it wasn't the safety switches at fault?  Most problems
reported to the list seem to invlove these switches in some way, just wondering
when I can expect to have problems with my starter (if ever...)

Rich
A 11




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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 12:53:05 -0500
From: "Tom Meagher" <tmeagher@netropolis.net>
Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR650 to kick-start

Rich, mine died as a result of the connector between the charging system and
the battery going intermittent, and eventually opening up.  So my battery
became too weak to energized the starter solenoid.  I already had all my
switches bypassed.  This turned out to be my fault, as it's a very tight
fit, and when I put it back together after moving the fuses to under the
sidestand switch cover (and converting them to blade types), evidently I
didn't re-assemble it properly.  It first manifested itself as the headlight
intermittently dimming over a period of several days.

When it comes to troubleshooting intermittents, I generally subscribe to the
"run it till pukes" philosophy, with all the attendant consequences...

Tom Meagher
Houston TX (a.k.a. "The Bowels of Hell")
A13 "Warthog too"


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From: Rich Kickbush <richardk@infinet.net>
Cc: klr650@lists.xmission.com <klr650@lists.xmission.com>
Date: Sunday, September 12, 1999 12:38 PM
Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR650 to kick-start


>Further to Tom and Vik's ideas on the kickstart thing, has anyone had their
>lecky start die, where it wasn't the safety switches at fault?  Most
problems
>reported to the list seem to invlove these switches in some way, just
wondering
>when I can expect to have problems with my starter (if ever...)
>
>Rich
>A 11
>
>
>
>
>Visit the KLR650 archives at
>http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650
>Subscribe to Dual Sport News...write to Editor@dualsport.org for info.
>


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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 11:17:41 -0700
From: Tobin Lampson <jazranch@jetlink.net>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Winds of change

Tobin Lampson wrote:
> 
> K650dsn@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 9/12/99 5:51:41 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
> > alarsen@rapidnet.net writes:
> >
> > << So... what are you gonna do with all this new-found free
> >  time? >>
> >
> > Well.... I hope to do some riding for starters!  Most of my time is now
> > consumed by coaching a competitive girls soccer team, performing my duties as
> > a member of the trustee board for our church and being on a board responsible
> > for getting a high school built in our area.  Then I have my day job and my
> > marathon training for a couple of upcoming races.  When I'm not doing any of
> > that, I like to eat and sleep!
> >
> > Gino
> 
> Gino,
>         Something significant on behalf of Mankind.....is what
> you've done and are still up to........as far as I can see it!
>         Beyond the interchange of information and ideas, there
> are priceless personal experiences and freindships that, most likely,
> would have never been------ without YOU!
>         I look forward to riding with you....as on White Rim!
> ....and reading your comments in the Forums you created.....
> 
>         .........Best of the Best!              Toby

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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 11:57:31 -0700
From: "Arne Larsen" <alarsen@rapidnet.net>
Subject: Re: (klr650) Diablo or Demo tail case?

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Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 9:23 AM
Subject: (klr650) Diablo or Demo tail case?


> Does anybody have any experience with either of these bags on a KLR650?

Not specifically, no.

> How much does a tail case affect the center of gravity? Since my KLR is a
> little top-heavy as-is, would a tail case make it even easier to tip over?

Yes it would, but a lot of that depends on how you pack it.  When I ride
with my bike loaded up, I put the heavy stuff low on the bike in either my
rear panniers or tank panniers.  Use the tail case for light weight items
and you should be fine.

BTW, please post in "plain" text mode to the list.  Thanks.
Cheers,

Arne
Eh 13



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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 16:56:40 -0400
From: "B. Jr." <offroadpilot@wny.com>
Subject: (klr650) Rattling Cobra blew the screws

hey everyone,

 Earlier i replied about a post in regards to cobra cannisters
rattling...well just an addendum..
As i have found out,dont waste time drilling and tapping through the
cannister and innards...
drill a through hole instead,and be sure to use star washers(not split
washers) and nuts on the inside.
my KLR promptly blew the screws right outta the holes....if it doesnt
rattle em loose,it just blows em out...my kingdom for a gallon of loctite
271!

 Happy trails
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Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 08:04:24 +1000
From: Ted Palmer <tedp@replicant.apana.org.au>
Subject: Re: (klr650) KLR650 to kick-start

Rich Kickbush wrote:
> 
> Further to Tom and Vik's ideas on the kickstart thing, has anyone had their
> lecky start die, where it wasn't the safety switches at fault?

The roller clutch on the LH end of the crank will play up eventually.

Mister_T



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Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 08:07:38 +1000
From: Ted Palmer <tedp@replicant.apana.org.au>
Subject: Re: (klr650) List pricing consensus

JEDpeak999@aol.com wrote:
> 
> What does everyone think about a '93, bone stock KLR with 3500 miles on it.
> I have seen it and it is completely clean but should I replace my Tengai with
> a brand new one for 4400 bucks (or is this not the going rate for Y2K KLR's)
> or think about this one for 2500 bucks.

Depends on what's wrong with the Tengai I suppose.

Mister_T


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