this is your brain on a motorcycle (definitely not nklr!)

[Ian Francisco]

Some say mounting the KLR650 as if it were a horse puts too much strain on the sidestand and frame. It would be precarious at best with weight in the top box, on soft or non-level ground etc. I'm a not-so-spritely 55 and when the bike is well loaded I just do my best Karate Kid imitation and try and get my right boot on, if not over, the saddle. A couple of hops on my left leg and I'm mounted. I'm 5'10". One reviewer long ago who was shorter than I, reported using the bicycle technique to mount. Sidestand up, engine running and in 1st gear. Left boot on the peg and let out the clutch. Swing right leg over as you pull away. Never tried it myself. Sounds dangerous with a top box. -- ian http://www.scarletfuries.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scarlet-Furies/121218125931 new to KLRhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/message/204649;_ylc=X3oDMTJyMXVmdWtzBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzQ4ODM4NQRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUxMjYyNjIEbXNnSWQDMjA0NjQ5BHNlYwNkbXNnBHNsawN2bXNnBHN0aW1lAzEzMjkzODc3NDI->Posted by: "dennis.kiewiet" dennis.kiewiet@... dennis.kiewiet http://profiles.yahoo.com/dennis.kiewiet>Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:54 pm (PST) Question from novice in Tanzania , can one mount KLR using left footpeg without bike falling over ? I keep my left foot on ground and swing over , with top box this isnt possible.Dennis [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Ian Francisco]

I never mount from the right side of a KLR. All my descriptions were of mounting from the left side. The main concern with standing on either peg when the side stand is down is that it will put excessive pressure on the frame, bolt, and stand itself. The leverage multiplies the prying forces down there. I hope someone from the group will echo my opinion. That said, I've done it before as an experiment and I weigh just under 200 w/ gear. I didn't like the way it felt. When I get too old to get my right leg over the KLR with my left foot on the ground I'll switch to an XT500 or equivalent and just slow down or stay off the highway. Bags and top boxes always make mounting a challenge. Part of why I do it is to stay in shape (somewhat). I'm about to mount a TKC80 on the front with the Kenda K761 still back there w/ 7k miles and counting. The A14 ('00) just rolled over 45k miles, 24k of which are mine since Dec. '07. 6k a year is not bad, just wish more of it were exploring and long trips instead of commuting. -- ian http://www.scarletfuries.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scarl ... 1218125931

On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 6:01 PM, wrote: > I have less faith in a right side mount with a loaded bike as the > suspension compresses close to the horizontal balance point. At 175 lbs > wet, I usually mount from the left as it is more stable and really have to > give it a kick to clear the top box! Need more yoga and less pasta, I guess? > > Don M > > -----Original Message----- From: Ian Francisco > Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 11:38 AM > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ; dennis.kiewiet@... > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] mounting via left footpeg > > > Some say mounting the KLR650 as if it were a horse puts too much strain on > the sidestand and frame. It would be precarious at best with weight in the > top box, on soft or non-level ground etc. I'm a not-so-spritely 55 and when > the bike is well loaded I just do my best Karate Kid imitation and try and > get my right boot on, if not over, the saddle. A couple of hops on my left > leg and I'm mounted. I'm 5'10". > > One reviewer long ago who was shorter than I, reported using the bicycle > technique to mount. Sidestand up, engine running and in 1st gear. Left boot > on the peg and let out the clutch. Swing right leg over as you pull away. > Never tried it myself. Sounds dangerous with a top box. > > -- > ian > http://www.scarletfuries.com > http://www.facebook.com/pages/**The-Sca ... 1218125931> > > new to KLRhttp://groups.yahoo.com/**group/DSN_KLR650/message/** > 204649;_ylc=**X3oDMTJyMXVmdWtzBF9TAzk3MzU5Nz** > E1BGdycElkAzQ4ODM4NQRncnBzcElk**AzE3MDUxMjYyNjIEbXNnSWQDMjA0Nj** > Q5BHNlYwNkbXNnBHNsawN2bXNnBHN0**aW1lAzEzMjkzODc3NDI-http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR65 ... kzODc3NDI-> > >Posted > by: "dennis.kiewiet" dennis.kiewiet@... > > > > dennis.kiewiet http://profiles.yahoo.com/**dennis.kiew ... ewiet > Feb 15, 2012 > > 8:54 pm (PST) > Question from novice in Tanzania , can one mount KLR using left footpeg > without bike falling over ? I keep my left foot on ground and swing over , > with top box this isnt possible.Dennis > > > [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< ... 50faq.html> > Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/**DSN_KLR ... emap/view/ > **map http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR65 ... p/view/map> > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/**DSN_KLR650/grouplets/** > subscriptionsYahoohttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR65 ... tionsYahoo>! > Groups Links > > > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2112/4816 - Release Date: 02/17/12 > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RobertWichert]

When I have a tall load on the back (probably taller than a top box) I just kick my right leg up on the seat. Same way getting off - just drag it back. Looks awkward, but no stress on the bike and a nice hamstring stretch if you want to! Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 2/18/2012 9:14 AM, Ian Francisco wrote: > > I never mount from the right side of a KLR. All my descriptions were of > mounting from the left side. The main concern with standing on either peg > when the side stand is down is that it will put excessive pressure on the > frame, bolt, and stand itself. The leverage multiplies the prying forces > down there. I hope someone from the group will echo my opinion. That said, > I've done it before as an experiment and I weigh just under 200 w/ gear. I > didn't like the way it felt. When I get too old to get my right leg over > the KLR with my left foot on the ground I'll switch to an XT500 or > equivalent and just slow down or stay off the highway. Bags and top boxes > always make mounting a challenge. Part of why I do it is to stay in shape > (somewhat). > > I'm about to mount a TKC80 on the front with the Kenda K761 still back > there w/ 7k miles and counting. The A14 ('00) just rolled over 45k miles, > 24k of which are mine since Dec. '07. 6k a year is not bad, just wish more > of it were exploring and long trips instead of commuting. > -- > ian > http://www.scarletfuries.com > http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scarl ... 1218125931 > > On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 6:01 PM, > wrote: > > > I have less faith in a right side mount with a loaded bike as the > > suspension compresses close to the horizontal balance point. At 175 lbs > > wet, I usually mount from the left as it is more stable and really > have to > > give it a kick to clear the top box! Need more yoga and less pasta, > I guess? > > > > Don M > > > > -----Original Message----- From: Ian Francisco > > Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 11:38 AM > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > ; dennis.kiewiet@... > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] mounting via left footpeg > > > > > > Some say mounting the KLR650 as if it were a horse puts too much > strain on > > the sidestand and frame. It would be precarious at best with weight > in the > > top box, on soft or non-level ground etc. I'm a not-so-spritely 55 > and when > > the bike is well loaded I just do my best Karate Kid imitation and > try and > > get my right boot on, if not over, the saddle. A couple of hops on > my left > > leg and I'm mounted. I'm 5'10". > > > > One reviewer long ago who was shorter than I, reported using the bicycle > > technique to mount. Sidestand up, engine running and in 1st gear. > Left boot > > on the peg and let out the clutch. Swing right leg over as you pull > away. > > Never tried it myself. Sounds dangerous with a top box. > > > > -- > > ian > > http://www.scarletfuries.com > > > http://www.facebook.com/pages/**The-Sca ... 1218125931> > > > > new to KLRhttp://groups.yahoo.com/**group/DSN_KLR650/message/** > > 204649;_ylc=**X3oDMTJyMXVmdWtzBF9TAzk3MzU5Nz** > > E1BGdycElkAzQ4ODM4NQRncnBzcElk**AzE3MDUxMjYyNjIEbXNnSWQDMjA0Nj** > > > Q5BHNlYwNkbXNnBHNsawN2bXNnBHN0**aW1lAzEzMjkzODc3NDI-http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR65 ... kzODc3NDI-> > > >Posted > > by: "dennis.kiewiet" dennis.kiewiet@... > > > ?**Subject=+Re%3A%20new%20to%**20KLR > > > > > dennis.kiewiet > http://profiles.yahoo.com/**dennis.kiew ... ewiet > > Feb 15, 2012 > > > > 8:54 pm (PST) > > Question from novice in Tanzania , can one mount KLR using left footpeg > > without bike falling over ? I keep my left foot on ground and swing > over , > > with top box this isnt possible.Dennis > > > > > > [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< ... 50faq.html> > > Member Map: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/**DSN_KLR ... emap/view/ > > **map http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR65 ... p/view/map> > > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/**DSN_KLR650/grouplets/** > > > subscriptionsYahoohttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR65 ... tionsYahoo>! > > Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ----- > > No virus found in this message. > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2112/4816 - Release Date: > 02/17/12 > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Eddie]

I am a proponent of the "karate kid" leg stretch to mount my KLR at aay time because the rear trunk does not allow me to swing my leg over. I have found that, as I did it more and more, I became more nimble at it. Eddie

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Ian Francisco wrote: > > I never mount from the right side of a KLR. All my descriptions were of > mounting from the left side. The main concern with standing on either peg > when the side stand is down is that it will put excessive pressure on the > frame, bolt, and stand itself. The leverage multiplies the prying forces > down there. I hope someone from the group will echo my opinion. That said, > I've done it before as an experiment and I weigh just under 200 w/ gear. I > didn't like the way it felt. When I get too old to get my right leg over > the KLR with my left foot on the ground I'll switch to an XT500 or > equivalent and just slow down or stay off the highway. Bags and top boxes > always make mounting a challenge. Part of why I do it is to stay in shape > (somewhat). > > I'm about to mount a TKC80 on the front with the Kenda K761 still back > there w/ 7k miles and counting. The A14 ('00) just rolled over 45k miles, > 24k of which are mine since Dec. '07. 6k a year is not bad, just wish more > of it were exploring and long trips instead of commuting. > -- > ian > http://www.scarletfuries.com > http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scarl ... 1218125931 > > > > On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 6:01 PM, wrote: > > > I have less faith in a right side mount with a loaded bike as the > > suspension compresses close to the horizontal balance point. At 175 lbs > > wet, I usually mount from the left as it is more stable and really have to > > give it a kick to clear the top box! Need more yoga and less pasta, I guess? > > > > Don M > > > > -----Original Message----- From: Ian Francisco > > Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 11:38 AM > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ; dennis.kiewiet@... > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] mounting via left footpeg > > > > > > Some say mounting the KLR650 as if it were a horse puts too much strain on > > the sidestand and frame. It would be precarious at best with weight in the > > top box, on soft or non-level ground etc. I'm a not-so-spritely 55 and when > > the bike is well loaded I just do my best Karate Kid imitation and try and > > get my right boot on, if not over, the saddle. A couple of hops on my left > > leg and I'm mounted. I'm 5'10". > > > > One reviewer long ago who was shorter than I, reported using the bicycle > > technique to mount. Sidestand up, engine running and in 1st gear. Left boot > > on the peg and let out the clutch. Swing right leg over as you pull away. > > Never tried it myself. Sounds dangerous with a top box. > > > > -- > > ian > > http://www.scarletfuries.com > > http://www.facebook.com/pages/**The-Sca ... 1218125931> > > > > new to KLRhttp://groups.yahoo.com/**group/DSN_KLR650/message/** > > 204649;_ylc=**X3oDMTJyMXVmdWtzBF9TAzk3MzU5Nz** > > E1BGdycElkAzQ4ODM4NQRncnBzcElk**AzE3MDUxMjYyNjIEbXNnSWQDMjA0Nj** > > Q5BHNlYwNkbXNnBHNsawN2bXNnBHN0**aW1lAzEzMjkzODc3NDI-http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR65 ... kzODc3NDI-> > > >Posted > > by: "dennis.kiewiet" dennis.kiewiet@... > > > > > > > dennis.kiewiet http://profiles.yahoo.com/**dennis.kiew ... ewiet > > Feb 15, 2012 > > > > 8:54 pm (PST) > > Question from novice in Tanzania , can one mount KLR using left footpeg > > without bike falling over ? I keep my left foot on ground and swing over , > > with top box this isnt possible.Dennis > > > > > > [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< ... 50faq.html> > > Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/**DSN_KLR ... emap/view/ > > **map http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR65 ... p/view/map> > > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/**DSN_KLR650/grouplets/** > > subscriptionsYahoohttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR65 ... tionsYahoo>! > > Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ----- > > No virus found in this message. > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2112/4816 - Release Date: 02/17/12 > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Mike Frey]

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