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Eric and Amy
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Post by Eric and Amy » Tue Sep 25, 2001 10:03 pm

Im never sure whether or not to put NKLR in my subjects, since there is usually SOME relevance to my KLR, but anyways... Has anyone ever heard of the DURO HF-904? I cant find anything on the net about them, but i picked up a set of them since my stock dunlops are bald at 5500 miles. My first time ever changing tires (by myself, even!) with the stock tools and a milkcrate. It only took me 2hrs 20 minutes total for both. Im impressed with myself. BUT what the hell was big K thinking by making the FRONT nuts / axle different sizes from the REAR, and not including tools to remove them?? DuH. I had to track down my crescent wrench, since i dont have my full scope of tools down here in MS. I found one set of trails in the woods here that people ride, and ran into a few dirtbikers and ATVers there. They are about 5 miles+ of "doubletrack" trails-- really nice, but definately NOT colorado! I cant believe the looks i get on my KLR here in Biloxi! Everyone i talk to(especially classmates and instructors) thinks i am absolutely insane for riding a DIRTBIKE 1500 miles to here. I really dont see what the problem is, besides the lack of stereo (walkman?) and luggage racks/saddlebags. I picked up a REALLY nice set of leathers on Ebay and am waiting on their arrival. Keprotec is what the label says, and there are some really good feedbacks. Auction number is 595712536. They are 2pc, and half-ass match the '01 KLR. They seem pretty heavy duty and include armor and pads. Cant wait to try them out. Especially on the ride through the tip of New Mexico and up the range in Mid- October. Ive been looking for something for a long while. Also I have done some good fishin since i got here. Caught 4 nice sized white trout out of the gulf on a pier. Cooked 'em up real nice in the oven. Next is battered/fried and hopefully some RedFish. Fishin pole (in-half) fits real nice along the handlebars and bunjeed to rally-pro's. Talk to everybody later. Eric. 01 KLR Colorado Springs ---->in Biloxi

Fred Hink
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Post by Fred Hink » Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:15 pm

For those long distance riders that don't want to stop for a tire change, I am thinking of adding this service. http://www.wimp.com/motorcyclestunt/ Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com http://s1.zetaboards.com/arrowhead [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

revmaaatin
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Post by revmaaatin » Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:09 pm

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote:
> > For those long distance riders that don't want to stop for a tire change, I am thinking of adding this service. > http://www.wimp.com/motorcyclestunt/ > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > http://s1.zetaboards.com/arrowhead
Fred, If you do, please choose some replacement wheel-colour besides orange; it looks a little wimpish. revmaaatin.

Tumu Rock
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Post by Tumu Rock » Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:52 am

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote:
> > For those long distance riders that don't want to stop for a tire change, I am thinking of adding this service. > http://www.wimp.com/motorcyclestunt/ > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > http://s1.zetaboards.com/arrowhead > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I wanna see the rear wheel change video now... da Vermonster

LDHunter
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Post by LDHunter » Wed Mar 18, 2009 1:49 pm

dollar bob dollar, Is your wife making a point, or encouraging you to ride alone? smile. Rev, I kinda wish you hadn't asked that... Now you've got me thinkin'... $bob$ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

roncriswell@sbcglobal.net
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Post by roncriswell@sbcglobal.net » Wed Mar 18, 2009 2:41 pm

I don't think you can wheelie that long on a KLR Fred. Criswell
On Mar 17, 2009, at 8:15 PM, Fred Hink wrote: > For those long distance riders that don't want to stop for a tire > change, I am thinking of adding this service. > http://www.wimp.com/motorcyclestunt/ > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > http://s1.zetaboards.com/arrowhead > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

dooden
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Post by dooden » Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:39 pm

Now that would be a classic... Dooden A15 Green Ape -- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Tumu Rock" wrote:
> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote: > > > > For those long distance riders that don't want to stop for a tire change, I am thinking of adding this service. > > http://www.wimp.com/motorcyclestunt/ > > > > Fred > > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > http://s1.zetaboards.com/arrowhead > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > I wanna see the rear wheel change video now... > > da Vermonster >

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