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[Bogdan Swider]

Thanks, Bogdan

> ---------- > From: Mark St.Hilaire, Sr > Reply To: Mark St.Hilaire, Sr > Sent: Monday, October 1, 2001 9:56 AM > To: Bogdan Swider > Cc: 1 - KLR650 List > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: What a Difference a Tooth Makes! > > > Ah..... Toby or anyone else. Anyone have any info as to where I might > find > > one of those gears ? I used to have the address for a national junk yard > > search; I lost it anybody have it ? > > Bogdan, first, thanks for double-checking the Harbor Freight torque wrench > link, I just ordered it. On the link, Hopefully one of these will be the > one > you're looking for, perhaps one of the first three...? > > http://www.moto-directory.com/salvage.htm > http://motosite.com/cat/89 > http://www.motorcity.net/Salvage_Yards/USA/ > > http://www.dropbears.com/bikelinks/wreckers.htm > http://www.cyclesalvage.net/yard.htm > http://www.indexoftheweb.com/Motorcycle_Parts.htm > http://www.partfinder.com/vendorlinks.htm > http://www.barryscyclesalvage.com/ > > > Mark St.Hilaire, Sr > msaint@... > A15 > My HomePage: > http://home.adelphia.net/~msaint/index.html > My KLR650 Pages: > http://klr6500.tripod.com/ > Valve Check & Adjustment Guide: > http://klr6500.tripod.com/valves.html > > > > > >

[gtx]

cheers Ted I dont think the 16t is going to solve my dillema! no 1 my engine is like me, not young anymore[40k plus] no2 English weather does'nt permit riding without front guard, although i am not using mirrors or handguards, no3 tailgating trucks defeats the object round here, most of them crawl along! and lastly but not least, forget the klr being unaerodynamic, with my winter riding gear on, rucksack packed with food and drink, i am about as aerodynamic as a housebrick! suppose i could get one of those downhill speed skiers tunics complete with streamlined helmet [mmm kinky] Nope i think i will stick with the 15t and put up with the mpg, after all what price do you put on being able to go through traffic like a hot knife through butter he,he All the best Gary From: "Ted Palmer" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 4:17 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] What a Difference a Tooth Makes!

> gtx (Gary) wrote: > > > Have you noticed a increase in mpg? > > I'am running a klr600 and most of the time sit at 60 to 70[normally the > > latter,he,he], anyway fuel consumption is'nt great at these speeds and

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> > 600 has a meagre tank range at best of times. > > I have tried a 16T sprocket in the past when the engine was younger > and I don't think it made a lot of difference to mpg, but I was wanting > some less revs anyway. > The KLR600s have awful aerodynamics which would have more significance > than a few hundred revs. > Since the 600 has its torque peak at around 5000rpm, which is up near > 110kmh on the road, you may find that this may be as economical as it > will get at that speed. > I have toured into a stiff headwind and gone onto reserve at 160km. > Finding a convenient truck to tailgate ups the range to 200km before > reserve. Staring at a trailer bumper for two hours is a pretty boring > way to tour but it does extend the range. > > Once the 600 engine gets a bit tired it takes a bit more effort for > it to handle the 16T sprocket. > > Perhaps a low front fender combined with a 16T sprocket would do the > trick. > > Just as an experiment, you could try running without the front fender > for a few (preferably dry) days to see how much difference it makes. > If you really want to try minimising drag, take off whatever > handguards you have as well as the mirrors. > > Mister_T > Melbourne Australia > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[Ted Palmer]

Fred J wrote: [...]

> A knowledgeable friend told me to get an aftermarket front fender on my > KLR-600 as he said my stock one is essentially a parachute,

As is the 650 fender.

> seems logical he > said some of the aftermarket ones are not only smaller, but have relief > slots cut into them.

The vented fenders make more sense on an aircooled bike. With the KLR radiator(s) high up to the side, and the sump down low, I don't think that whatever extra cooling you get would make a lot of difference, even aerodynamically. Maybe someone has a spare adaptive wall wind tunnel sitting idle?

> I'll eventually get around to that, but I still need to > get my front brake squared away with a braided stainless line and new pads, > which pads do you use ?

I have used stock, Dunlopad, and don't quite remember exactly what I have now, but they may be EBC black.

> My friend also said our bikes are infamous for bad > valve seals, is this your experience ?

I don't know, I've never changed them. The engine is due for rings, bore and piston sometime, and a freshen up of the head. I'll get around to it one day.

> Mine is a prodigious oil burner > (about 1/2 l. per 300 miles.

In my experience, singles are not known for their oil frugality when they get on in years. My engine has had hard times in the past, chasing sportsbikes through twisty roads and racetracks etc. One time while out on one of my intercapital commutes, I got lazy checking the oil and by the time I did check it, it was 1 litre low. The oil didn't show in the sight glass unless I tilted the bike way over to the RHS. That was about, umm, 7 or 8 years ago. Mister_T Melbourne Australia

[Ted Palmer]

Gary wrote:

> I dont think the 16t is going to solve my dillema! > no 1 my engine is like me, not young anymore[40k plus]

Ok.

> no2 English weather does'nt permit riding without front guard, although i am > not using mirrors or handguards,

I was going to make a comment about the lack of possibility of a few consecutive dry days to allow a reasonable experiment... Anyway, next time you are at the wreckers keep an eye out for a suitable low mudguard. There may not be many Tengai fenders around but you might locate a Honda Dominator or NX650 fender cheap enough. Then the trick would be to fit it.

> no3 tailgating trucks defeats the object round here, most of them crawl > along!

Bizarre. I assume that the trucking industry is vastly different over there.

> and lastly but not least, forget the klr being unaerodynamic, with my winter > riding gear on, rucksack packed with food and drink, i am about as > aerodynamic as a housebrick!

At least there are a few things you can do about the bike. I have contemplated cutting down the air scoops to be about level with the radiators, but never got around to getting spare plastics to try it out on. But if I cut down the scoops then it reduces the ability to use the scoops to rest my legs on top of. Decisions, decisions.

> suppose i could get one of those downhill speed skiers tunics complete with > streamlined helmet [mmm kinky] > Nope i think i will stick with the 15t and put up with the mpg, after all > what price do you put on being able to go through traffic like a hot knife > through butter he,he

What consumption do you get? 50+ imperial mpg should be achievable if you don't get too heavy on the throttle, or maybe 5 litres per 100km. The best I ever calculated on my bike, when it was quite young, was 3.9l/100km. Mister_T Melbourne Australia

[FGJ]

Mr_T

> The vented fenders make more sense on an aircooled bike. > With the KLR radiator(s) high up to the side, and the sump down low, > I don't think that whatever extra cooling you get would make a lot of > difference, even aerodynamically.

I guess I was just thinking of the relief slots in terms of venting the air out of the parachute, my KLR runs quite cool and apparently doesn't need any help in that area

> > Maybe someone has a spare adaptive wall wind tunnel sitting idle?

I thought the "adaptive wind tunnel " was a referance to wound channels from hand cannons on the NKLR guns thread

> > In my experience, singles are not known for their oil frugality when > they get on in years. > My engine has had hard times in the past, chasing sportsbikes through > twisty roads and racetracks etc. > One time while out on one of my intercapital commutes, I got lazy > checking the oil and by the time I did check it, it was 1 litre low. > The oil didn't show in the sight glass unless I tilted the bike way > over to the RHS. > That was about, umm, 7 or 8 years ago.

My KLR seems inconsistent in it's oil burning tendencies, when I first got it she consumed mass quantities, then mellowed a mite eventually burning very little then it started consuming it again, go figure ? With the Wisconsin winter coming fast I think I'll tear down the top end and see what's what. Thank's again Fred J

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Central Coast Dualsport Pack Riders- This ride will be over Sierra Madre Rd down off of Hwy 166. There are pictures and descriptions on Glenn's Central Coast Dualsport site (http://members.aol.com/slogdog/moto/c_coast.html#upcoming). It is an easy ride for all level of riders and is GS friendly for those with bigger bikes. Here is my Plan: 1) Meet at the Shell Station off of the Spyglass Exit in Shell Beach at 9am, Sunday Oct 14 2) South down Price Rd to Dolliver Rd to Pacific Blvd to Front St to Cienega St 3) Left onto Valley Rd 4) Right onto Los Berros Rd to Thompson Ave to Hwy 166 5) Ride on out to Sierra Madre Rd 6) Take Sierra Madre Rd out and back to Hwy166 7) Meal and fuel stop in New Cuyama 8) Head home either the same way we came or through California Valley This is a longer ride so prep for Monkey Butt! I've routed more of the ride through back roads to make it more interesting at the expense of some extra time. I can carry 1.5 gallons of gas if someone thinks they will need it. Dirt only riders or those who don't want to put their rears through the long ride can meet up at Sierra Madre Rd as there was several places to park up there. Let me know who's going so nobody gets left behind. Kurt suggested this ride, here is how he describes it: "The Sierra Madre Road is a good usually graded fire road with no technical difficulties at all, just a 4000+ elevation gain and incredible views. The ride down Cottonwood Canyon is also easy but very pretty. All in all it is no harder than riding over High Mountain. Closest gas would be New Cuyama. " Last time the Pack did this ride we ran into snow and had to turn back. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the road this time. The views were great, we were able to see across the valley clear to the Sierras. Email me if you'd like to be on the email list for future CCDSP rides. Everyone welcome! David