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[Thomas J Komjathy]

RM I use mine to travel all over Ga. Canada, Newfoundland and the entire East Coast. No problems. I used a 16 tooth sprocket but didn't really gain anything from it. Mileage was similar, with less torque to the rear wheel. I now use the stock 15 and frequently travel at 75-80 with no problems. A good seat will help. VR Tom K.

----- Original Message ----- From: "RM" Cc: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] How Far Can the Green Machine Really Go? > > On Thu, 30 May 2002, Felipe Moon wrote: > > >I am going to be commuting from Columbus GA to Atlanta, Ga every other > >day, for the next 3 to 4 weeks. The Trip is about 150 Miles or an hour > >and fourty-five minutes, one way. I 'd like to know if the bike can > >really take that kind of punishment. I know some you out there have > >done the transcontinental rides, and others like me just commute around > >30 to 50 miles total a day.. > > First, get a 16T sprocket. > > Second, the bike can take it. The question is: can your butt handle it? > > > > > 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/ > >

[kcuf_oohay_666]

I drove over 500 miles in one day. the first 400 was OK. the last 100 was painfull.

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Felipe Moon wrote: > I 'd like to know if the bike can really take that kind of punishment. I know some you out there have done the transcontinental rides, and others like me just commute around 30 to 50 miles total a day.. > > Any advice or opinion will be greatly appreciated. > > FC Moon > > > > --------------------------------- > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[trevor.walton@verizon.net]

At 03:50 PM 5/30/2002 -0400, you wrote:

>If you have the tools and $20 to spare, put on a 16t front sprocket. It >makes the bike buzz a little less at 80-95mph

You've had the KLR up to 95? Actual speed or indicated speed? On a recent trip I had 'er up to 92 (That's actual max speed recorded by my gps, not sure what was indicated on the speedo. But if my gps can be trusted then the KLR speedo reads about 8MPH high.) where I experienced a *scary* headshake. I'm not talking the sorta unnerving little weave the KLR has a tendency to do at freeway speeds, I'm talking full-on bars whipping back and forth "Oh my god I'm going to die" headshake. Rolled off *sloooowly* and it corrected itself but that was the last time on that trip the KLR saw anything above 83 or so. This was on stock suspension, and loaded down with 45liter givi boxes (not much heavy stuff in 'em though) and a dry bag with my tent and sleeping bag strapped to the luggage rack. Stiffened up the suspension settings to accomodate for the load, but other than that and a 16T sprocket and street tires it's pretty much stock... -Trevor

[esteban80127]

Dan, If my memory serves me correctly, I have taken 2 MSF courses. (I got left back ... just kiddin.) I took a normal and advanced many, many years ago. My riding style is different than many people so I do not blend to easy with the masses. Thus MSF as good as they are for some, has a hard time teaching this old dog new tricks. I highly recommend them though for all new riders, and people wanting lower insurance rates. Steve

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Dan Pauley wrote: > Steve, > Have you taken a MSF approved course? or just heard about it. Most > instructors I have worked with were talented (though some lacked social and > classroom skills) and very professional. We teach the curicculum, nothing more, > nothing less. (at least we are supposed to) I teach all four fingers. Why? > more power and more control. Ever see weight lifters curling weights with just > two fingers. Control is what we try to teach. The course is set up to teach a > person who knows how to ride a two wheeler (bicycle) to be competent street > rider. > The four finger thing is not penalized on the test as laid out by the MSF, > nor is trail braking during slow maneuvers. Yes it is a great technique for > traveling slow and rock climbing etc. Take the course, better yet, become an > instructor. It is very fulfilling to teach someone to ride properly. My > personal criteria for passing the class. "would I accept a ride on the back of > that person's bike if I was stranded" Yes anyone that passed my class, I'd > accept a ride from. > Dan /|\ > > > I do not want to generalize, but I have heard some weird stuff from > > MSF Instructors. There was one who would give you hell unless you > > used all 4 fingers on the front brake lever. If you used less you > > would not get past his course. I often use just 2... not on the KLR > > though. (on the Ducati & KTM) > > As for the gas and rear brake technique... sounds tough on the rear > > pads. > > I do not intentionally ride with the rear brake and gas on at the > > same time during my 35 years of motorbiking. But I might in order to > > pass that MSF course. > > Steve