burning oil

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Saline wrote:

> > For those wondering... the first thing I noticed when I rode the 685 was > it's smoother than the stock 650. I'd been hearing about the smoothness > for a few years but it didn't register. The difference is between lawn > mower engine smooth and sewing machine smooth. The added power is also > slightly noticeable but the smoothness is what's really impressive. It > also appears I'm back to not using oil which is one of the added benefits > of the 685. Martin Earl was out last week for a day and took my bike out > for a few miles to see what the 685 was all about. He's got family > visiting but might comment about it from his perspective if he gets a > chance. > > Best, > > Jeff Saline

I did ride Jeff's KLR685--and it was smoother. In just a few short minutes and a limited ride profile, it was hard to discern a 'big' difference in power, but the smoothness was immediately noticeable. Jeff's OEM mirror (equipped with Studebaker(?) mirror isolators) were fully usable up to 60mph--I don't think I went any faster than that. I also use the isolators, but my mirrors were not nearly as those on Jeff's bike. Jeff did mention that his bike next to AJ Clifford's (aka: Reaps)bike had better roll on 5th-gear acceleration. Can't say much more about that--as I was not there to witness that; I was watching from 225 miles away after taking 2d place in the chop-your-finger-off contest a few days before we were to ride together. revmaaatin. sometimes 2d place is better than 1st.