[dsn_klr650] seen the light

[Randall Marbach]

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Randall Marbach To: RobertWichert Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 4:00 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light Features of the FCR Carburetor: * Smooth bore for maximum air flow. * Flat slide with vacuum release plate for best throttle response and flow control. * Rollers on throttle valves and progressive linkage for smooth operation and control. * Equipped with accelerator pump to eliminate flat spots. * Designed for easy installations on popular motorcycles. * A full range or intake spigots, and air box adapter/velocity stacks. * Easy jetting which can be done track side. ________________________________ From: RobertWichert To: tomatocity Cc: Marc ; KLR Group DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 3:53 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light Raising links decrease rake and trail, decreasing stability, hence increasing turn-in. The opposite is also true. What's a pumper carburetor? Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 6/28/2011 2:39 PM, tomatocity wrote: > Raising links improve the 'turn in' of the KLR. Now firm up the front and > you can carve the twisties. > > On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 7:38 AM, Marc wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Too funny. I just added homemade raising links to my 08. Now it sits and >> rides a >> lot better. >> >> M >> >> ________________________________ >> From: RobertWichert >> To: Ronald Criswell >> Cc: KLR GroupDSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Mon, June 27, 2011 6:22:46 PM >> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light >> >> You'd be surprised how low the KLR feels with 2 inches of drop. You >> "could" even put a two inch drop link set AND a one inch drop >> Progressive rear shock on it for the ultimate LOW BOY KLR. It would >> probably look like a chopper! >> >> What's a pumper carburetor, anyway, Ron? >> >> Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP >> +1 916 966 9060 >> FAX +1 916 966 9068 >> >> =============================================== >> >> On 6/27/2011 4:10 PM, Ronald Criswell wrote: >>> Last weekend Kawasaki did a free ride campaign at a local shopping >>> mall. Long looking for freebees and long looking for a dual sport >>> replacement for the humble grande KLR super tanker. I have been >>> interested in the KLX 250 dual sport so rode out there to see if they >>> had one to ride. They didn't but assured me the local dealer had a >>> used one I could ride. I did that. Emmmmm....I have heard that bike >>> doesn't have enough beans. They are right. I think my old 100cc Hodaka >>> Super Ace had more Ummmmph...and personality. So I didn't spring for >>> one and wasn't even interested. >>> >>> I confess folks, being tired of leaning, putting my foot down and >>> wanted something the young chickadees would go "What is that old fart >>> on?" I bought a Can Am Roadster. I just love Zee Zee Top so why not? >>> Haw, Haw! Not! >>> >>> No, I didn't spring for Zee, Zee. I took a look at my 54,000 mile >>> lowly KLR..........thinking....thinking.....maybe a pumper carburetor >>> and a new rear shock.....Hmmmmmm, for the worlds most versatile go >>> almost anywhere (and cheap) bike. >>> >>> Criswell >>> >>> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com > Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Vik Banerjee]

I have been going through my old KLR stuff and found some oil filters from my old '97. Did they change the filters in '08 or can I still use them? safe riding, Vik Banerjee threeohm@... www.thelazyrando.com

[Fred Hink]

The oil filter from a 1984 KL600 is the same as the 2011 KLR650. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: Vik Banerjee Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 6:00 PM To: KLR650 list Subject: [DSN_KLR650] '97 KLR oil filters - do they work in a 2010? I have been going through my old KLR stuff and found some oil filters from my old '97. Did they change the filters in '08 or can I still use them? safe riding, Vik Banerjee mailto:threeohm%40gmail.com www.thelazyrando.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]