replacement horn

[David Bell]

I'm reading a book by Dr. Gregory Frazier, I think it's called "Riding South". He took off through Mexico, Central America, and South America on an old BMW GS with over 200,000 miles on it before he started. He took a lot of stuff and used it all. He could pull out a clutch, get it repaired, and back in in a couple of hours. I work on my BMW some and I can tell you the KLR is a dream to work on after the BMW. Everything on there is extremely complicated, expensive, and hard to get to. For example, last Friday I went and bought 2 air filters, an O ring, and 4 hose clamps. It was $65. You have to have special tools for everything and some things you can't fix at all, you have to pay them to do it. That's what I like about the KLR, everything is just right there, and parts are cheap. ----- Original Message ---- From: "stevedyer@..." To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 4, 2008 3:42:46 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Emergency parts? Sean, Don't take any offense - none intended! Just clowning around while noting the wide variation in preparedness among KLR riders. I respect the hell outta you guys who head off through the wilds with nothing but your wits and a few spares and tools. Must admit I see some bikes obscenely laden and think 'Damn... I'd rather drive a Jeep if I needed to carry that many supplies, and haul the KLR (or BMW or whatever) on a trailer to ride around when I get there". But, unless taken to an extreme of weight and bulk, its -gotta- be a ton of fun to be self-sufficient on two wheels well off the beaten path. Going solo must be a bit harder as you should take all the spares and tools you might need, where a group should be able to get by with fewer spares and sets of tools divided among the riders, assuming the same bike. Steve 10 dual sport and street bikes, 28 years, no flats, no breakdowns. The experienced know this means not a lot of total miles and few trips into the rough stuff. ------------ --- ---- matteeanne@yahoo. com wrote: The 40 odd pounds of tools and emergency gear I carry are almost all the result of previous experience. I ride very very far off road, sometimes as much as 60 miles from the nearest "anywhere". Better safe than sorry. Shift lever, tire repair, spare fuses, socket set, blade and phillips, stout saw, Ive needed all of them at one point or another. I imagine if I rode street all the time I would not carry any, but I am used to feild stripping the beast and fixing whatever needs fixing on the trail. 60 miles is a three day walk. Sean Brown Looking for the perfect gift for the wife/Mom/or "the person who has everything?" www.brownsbirdestat es.com To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Monday, August 4, 2008 12:45:09 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Emergency parts? G-g-guys.... I travel light, so you guys have me scared to death of riding the KLR outside my neighborhood without a posse of support trucks following me everywhere. Don't get me wrong, I always carry emergency gear with me - wallet, cell phone, insurance verification and a small bungee net, all stuffed into a 2-pocket fanny pack (belt cut off) screwed solidly to the rear rack. But, instead of burdening the KLR with 450 lbs of assorted rescue tools and provisions, I've decided there's plenty of space left in the fanny pack to toss in one of these, just in case Old Blue conks out somewhere in the boonies: http://www.youtube com/watch? v=l2uuW_RxVIg Steve A13, in trouble-free blue. The green and red ones must break down a lot more often. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jim Douglas]

David Bell wrote:

> > I'm reading a book by Dr. Gregory Frazier, I think it's called "Riding > South". He took off through Mexico, Central America, and South America > on an old BMW GS with over 200,000 miles on it before he started. He > took a lot of stuff and used it all. He could pull out a clutch, get > it repaired, and back in in a couple of hours. I work on my BMW some > and I can tell you the KLR is a dream to work on after the BMW. > Everything on there is extremely complicated, expensive, and hard to > get to. For example, last Friday I went and bought 2 air filters, an O > ring, and 4 hose clamps. It was $65. You have to have special tools > for everything and some things you can't fix at all, you have to pay > them to do it. That's what I like about the KLR, everything is just > right there, and parts are cheap. > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: "stevedyer@cox. net " > > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com > Sent: Monday, August 4, 2008 3:42:46 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Emergency parts? > > Sean, > > Don't take any offense - none intended! Just clowning around while > noting the wide variation in preparedness among KLR riders. I respect > the hell outta you guys who head off through the wilds with nothing > but your wits and a few spares and tools. Must admit I see some bikes > obscenely laden and think 'Damn... I'd rather drive a Jeep if I needed > to carry that many supplies, and haul the KLR (or BMW or whatever) on > a trailer to ride around when I get there". But, unless taken to an > extreme of weight and bulk, its -gotta- be a ton of fun to be > self-sufficient on two wheels well off the beaten path. Going solo > must be a bit harder as you should take all the spares and tools you > might need, where a group should be able to get by with fewer spares > and sets of tools divided among the riders, assuming the same bike. > > Steve > 10 dual sport and street bikes, 28 years, no flats, no breakdowns. The > experienced know this means not a lot of total miles and few trips > into the rough stuff. > > ------------ --- > > ---- matteeanne@yahoo. com wrote: > The 40 odd pounds of tools and emergency gear I carry are almost all > the result of previous experience. I ride very very far off road, > sometimes as much as 60 miles from the nearest "anywhere". Better safe > than sorry. Shift lever, tire repair, spare fuses, socket set, blade > and phillips, stout saw, Ive needed all of them at one point or > another. I imagine if I rode street all the time I would not carry > any, but I am used to feild stripping the beast and fixing whatever > needs fixing on the trail. 60 miles is a three day walk. > > Sean Brown > Looking for the perfect gift for the wife/Mom/or "the person who has > everything?" > www.brownsbirdestat es.com matteeanne@earthlin k.net > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: "stevedyer@cox. net" > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com > Sent: Monday, August 4, 2008 12:45:09 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Emergency parts? > > G-g-guys.... > > I travel light, so you guys have me scared to death of riding the KLR > outside my neighborhood without a posse of support trucks following me > everywhere. Don't get me wrong, I always carry emergency gear with > me - wallet, cell phone, insurance verification and a small bungee > net, all stuffed into a 2-pocket fanny pack (belt cut off) screwed > solidly to the rear rack. But, instead of burdening the KLR with 450 > lbs of assorted rescue tools and provisions, I've decided there's > plenty of space left in the fanny pack to toss in one of these, just > in case Old Blue conks out somewhere in the boonies: > > http://www.youtube com/watch? v=l2uuW_RxVIg > > Steve > A13, in trouble-free blue. The green and red ones must break down a > lot more often. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >

This was one of the reasons I went with another KLR vs BMW as you can get service pretty much everywhere and the BMW stuff is harder to get and when you get what you need it's also quite a bit more!

[Rick]

People here have gone over their monster lists of parts. You can find many places on the web telling you all about preventative maintenance you can do on your bike. My wife and I spent 3 months in Mexico/Central America early last year. All the preventative maintenance I did paid off, we had no issues except one. Traveling between El Salvador and Honduras on 100 miles of dirt road, a rear brake disk pad got a bent ear and wore to the metal. We stopped in Copan, Honduras for 2 weeks of immersion Spanish. It took a local toktok (3 wheel taxi)dealer almost 2 weeks to get new pads out of Guatemala. The misnomer KLR parts are everywhere is a bit off. I emailed Fred and his program said it could be in Honduras in 10 days but he couldn't promise. I took my chance locally and it worked out but be aware, our parts are not everywhere. And yes, it was a fluke but still it happened. Last trip south I didn't have an extra set of pads, next trip I will.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, David Bell wrote: > > I am going to Mexico in October to do some ds riding south of Monterrey. I am going over the 2002 KLR that I bought. I have installed crash bars, skid plate, caribou bags, and plan on an improved low beam and brake pads and Rotors. I will put in the doohickey in a couple of weeks. > > I am buying spare clutch cable, throttle cables. > > I was considering spare chain and chain breaker tools. > > What is a good chain to carry? What is a good chain breaker tool to carry? > > What else would you take? >

[dooden]

Well Steven.... (btw might be some sarcasim in here) Sorry did'nt watch video yet, but if'n you are scared to leave the neighborhood (damn laptop sucks to type... nuk nuk nuk... just plugged in my $3 special from a garage sale USB keyboard ) Anyhow whats this about Green ones ? Green Ape says don't speak for him. But I packed in once pretty good, but it was mostly camping gear, not spare parts I should add and therefore follow your rule of packing the bike, cell phone, lighter, small things I carry in the ATV handlebar pouch on the bars, small light, compass, elec. box cover thatr is my "LZ" for the kickstand (nothing worse than bike on side in loose stuff) pack of smokes, small helmet sized bungee on the rack. Reckon if I was traveling I might pack for the worse, but have no intentions riding a 650 single dirt bike with knobbie tires for days on end, am however looking at crusiers, Electric Glide I think is one I kinda like, as the Connie, Wing, even looking at the Vulcan 900 which I think is more "my" style then add trunk and maybe larger hardbags and small fairing for longer rides with the wife. Ride On Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, wrote: > > > G-g-guys.... > > I travel light, so you guys have me scared to death of riding the KLR outside my neighborhood without a posse of support trucks following me everywhere. Don't get me wrong, I always carry emergency gear with me - wallet, cell phone, insurance verification and a small bungee net, all stuffed into a 2-pocket fanny pack (belt cut off) screwed solidly to the rear rack. But, instead of burdening the KLR with 450 lbs of assorted rescue tools and provisions, I've decided there's plenty of space left in the fanny pack to toss in one of these, just in case Old Blue conks out somewhere in the boonies: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2uuW_RxVIg > > Steve > A13, in trouble-free blue. The green and red ones must break down a lot more often. > > > > > > ---- traderpro2003 wrote: > maintenance > 1. make sure valves and chain tensioner are properly adjusted > 2. properly lube all the cables, suspension pivots, wheel bearings > 3. start with fresh tires...so far very pleased with Mefos i bought > from Fred at Arrowhead > > tools > 1. make sure you bring all the tools necessary to service minor > repairs (things like "real" sockets, wrenches, vice grips, etc.) just > don't go too crazy...think minimal but necessary. you'll be > surprised when you need assistance there are far more people that > want to help than hurt. so mentally...bring an open [read: trusting] > mind > 2. i've never broken a chain but do carry the motion the pro chain > tool. check and maintain the proper tension and lube and start with > a new chain and you should have no problem, period. i'd replace a > worn chain regardless if i were leaving on a long trip. > 3. bring a can of chain lube and spray every fuel stop...consider a > center stand if you don't have one > 4. bring 2 extra air filters that you keep pre-lubbed in plastic zip > bags. rotate them so you always have clean air...wash out at hotel, > etc and stay prepared. > 5. bring air filter cleaner, spray lube and disposable latex gloves > 6. bring spare inner tubes, glue and glue-less patch kits, tire > irons, and small electric compressor (recommend a 12-volt accessory > plug min 15-amp circuit) > 7. digital tire pressure guage > 8. at home i have a box with most replacement parts someone could > mail to me in emergency. otherwise, keep Fred's Arrowhead number > handy or just find a local shop for most anything. > > > mods > 1. doohickey > 2. upgrade the headlight wire/harness, light socket and install a > brighter bulb (i run a 90/90) > 3. install the turn signal group upgrade kit that allows you to shut- > off the headlight (save battery) on starts, etc. > 4. replace the stock battery with a gel battery and install it > horizontally (easier access and a better battery...imo) > 5. bigger windshield to deflect wind (less fatigue) and offer better > protection > 6. install gel grips and consider doing a mod to reduce even more > vibration (i did the birdshot and like the result) > 7. get a velcro Throttle Rocker to reduce throttle fatigue > > ...a whole lot more but you'll have to buy my book. > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, David Bell wrote: > > > > I am going to Mexico in October to do some ds riding south of > Monterrey. I am going over the 2002 KLR that I bought. I have > installed crash bars, skid plate, caribou bags, and plan on an > improved low beam and brake pads and Rotors. I will put in the > doohickey in a couple of weeks. > > > > I am buying spare clutch cable, throttle cables. > > > > I was considering spare chain and chain breaker tools. > > > > What is a good chain to carry? What is a good chain breaker tool > to carry? > > > > What else would you take? > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links >

[fasteddiecopeman]

Steve, Hell, I've been to Alaska on mine (it's about a 29,000 miler) and I carry tubes, a 12v pump, a clutch cable just-in-case, and a few tools. WD40 my chain each night, and ALWAYS have a beer (or 2... ; >) ) with supper. Enjoy!!! Ed

[Rick]

Fred sells the horn, that's the easy part. Here's a link ( http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206411 ) to an Adventure Rider site. I did this install on 2 KLR's and it is time consuming but the final product is exquisite (to use a non-KLR word)and super neat. And the horns make people jump.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Spike55" wrote: > > I have an old BMW with two OEM (hi/lo) FIAMM horns and people get going > when I hit the button. The KLR's horn is a real wimp compared to those. > > Has anyone had success with fitting an exponentially loader horn in the > limited space above the radiator overflow reservoir and not having to > add a 200A relay / circuit? Just kidding about 200A. > > Don R100, A6F >