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[klrjohn650]

Did anyone mention the earplug trick yet? If not, try using small pieces of a foam earplug and put them under the metal contacts. I did this and have zero problems with my eTrex Vista at high rpms or on rough trails. I use a RAM GPS mount. But, I agree, hardwiring is the way to go. Batteries are only good for a day or so if you leave the unit on the whole time. John

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Ron Magen" wrote: > > 1a. Re: GPS Extrex legend at Bi Mart $99.00 ? > Posted by: "Spike55" spike55_bmw@... spike55_bmw > Date: Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:16 am ((PST)) > > I mentioned the need for hardwiring the GPS unit into the bike's > system. I have the Garmin handlebar mount for my eTrex Legend. I > have also added rubber padding between it and the handlebar cross > member but the road / bike's vibration eventually causes the > batteries to diconnect for a split-second and it shuts off. >

[Spike55]

I'll try the foam. Good idea to fix something that has bugged me for the last 2 seasons. Don R100, A6F --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "klrjohn650" wrote:

> > Did anyone mention the earplug trick yet? If not, try using small > pieces of a foam earplug and put them under the metal contacts. I

did

> this and have zero problems with my eTrex Vista at high rpms or on > rough trails. I use a RAM GPS mount. > > But, I agree, hardwiring is the way to go. Batteries are only good > for a day or so if you leave the unit on the whole time. > > John > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Ron Magen" wrote: > > > > 1a. Re: GPS Extrex legend at Bi Mart $99.00 ? > > Posted by: "Spike55" spike55_bmw@ spike55_bmw > > Date: Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:16 am ((PST)) > > > > I mentioned the need for hardwiring the GPS unit into the bike's > > system. I have the Garmin handlebar mount for my eTrex Legend. I > > have also added rubber padding between it and the handlebar cross > > member but the road / bike's vibration eventually causes the > > batteries to diconnect for a split-second and it shuts off. > > >

[Tengai Mark Van Horn]

At 6:47 PM +0000 2/17/09, mrodub wrote:

>According to the FAQ, the header pipe on the new KLRs will bolt on to >the old bikes. Is this true? Do any of you have any experience with >this? I have a Tengai and the header pipe and shield need to be >replaced. The new one is stainless and looks a lot better than the old >rusty black. The heat shield is also much nicer. Too bad I couldn't >just order a new shield from Kawi and bolt it onto my old pipe. >Does anyone have one for sale?

If you just need a heat shield, you can order this from ronayers.com: Part Number: 49107-1100 Description COVER-EXHAUST PIPE,FR Price $33.82 Mark