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[S. B. Lawrence]

Uh, yeah I can see that. If they ever tried goin' the places a KLR can on their Harley it was prolly not a satisfying experience. Amazing though, feels like I'm mounting a cheap flimsy plastic cornpopper that will break apart with a good wind when I get off of my "two-wheeled tank" and get onto the KLR, but the little Kawi can bring just as many smiles when I find a road it takes in stride that would definitely bust something expensive on a Harley. (However, I'll ride *only* a KLR the day it starts delivering the same sensory experience on the open highway--I'm afraid it takes more than just knowing how to vibrate --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Judson D. Jones " wrote:

> I've let a couple of Harley riders take my KLR around the block. > They both have KLRs now. (The last time I rode a Harley, I > couldn't wait to get back on my /5.) > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "dooden " > wrote: > > Last fall I did a charity ride (poker run) that was mostly

Harleys

> and Wings... Its > > was kinda funny whenever I pulled up all the HD riders would > look at me like either > > I was nuts.. or something they would look at my bike, then look > at there own.. then > > look back at my KLR, until my taillight became a blur in the > distance that is, lots of > > twistys and back country roads. > > > > Dooden > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, kdxkawboy@a... wrote: > > > My own feeling is that the KLR just may be the best UJM to > yet come from the > > > land of the rising sun. > > > > > > Pat Schmid > > > G'ville, NV > > > > > > In a message dated 2003-02-04 7:23:52 PM Pacific Standard > Time, > > > broker1@a... writes: > > > > > > > > > > > I just got a new klr 650, 2003 a month ago. Never enjoyed > any bike as > > > > much, and I've had many over the years including four > Harleys. It's > > > > just FUN! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jimmy]

I just brought home my 2006 KLR (red). I am hoping to put some miles on it to decide what I like. I have read that many said not to do anything until 1000 miles (besides the first service) and then look to modify. Is the first dealer service really necessary or is a home valve job good enough? Also, where do people keep their insurance card? I am sure somebody has found an ingenious place. My BMW had huge storage so I will have to adapt. Also, I am looking to get the JC whitney trunk. Any opinions? (I am CHEAP so don't suggest a $1000 alternative) I got away from BMW's for that reason.

[jokerloco9@aol.com]

Put the insurance papers in the tool kit on the rear rack. Do the service yourself. I have no faith in mechanics in general. Yes, there a few who know what they are doing, I just don't have enough time to find them. Change the oil at 500 and check the valves. Jeff 2006 A20 red [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[dooden]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, jokerloco9@a... wrote:

> Put the insurance papers in the tool kit on the rear rack. > > Do the service yourself. I have no faith in mechanics in general.

Yes,

> there a few who know what they are doing, I just don't have enough

time to find

> them. > > Change the oil at 500 and check the valves. > > Jeff > 2006 A20 red > >

What he said, but change the oil after 50 or 75 miles I would do, got alot of assembly yuck out with the first change. At least check the valves at say 1000 or so, pretty easy to do, changing them is a bit more work, but still not hard, you can even order a kit ahead of time so you have an assortment of valve shims, or what I did was opened it up took measurements, covered it and ordered shims in a few days they arrive I installed them. I folded up my resgistration and insurance card and keep it in my wallet, do you ever ride your bike without a wallet ? at least where you might be stopped and asked for it anyway. Dooden A15 Green Ape

[W.V. Doran]

I put my papers in one of these (MotoFile) and attached it to the inside of the fairing. It's worked for years. http://www.cycoactive.com/mc/mf1.html --- Jimmy wrote:

> Also, where do people keep their insurance card? > I am sure > somebody has found an ingenious place. >

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[Arden Kysely]

I use the office copier to reduce the size of my insurance card and registration slips for all 3 of my bikes. It makes them small enough to carry in my wallet. The local constabulary has never questioned it, even if they do have to put on their glasses to read them. __Arden

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jimmy" wrote: > I just brought home my 2006 KLR (red). I am hoping to put some miles > on it to decide what I like. I have read that many said not to do > anything until 1000 miles (besides the first service) and then look to > modify. > Is the first dealer service really necessary or is a home valve > job good enough? > Also, where do people keep their insurance card? I am sure > somebody has found an ingenious place. My BMW had huge storage so I > will have to adapt. > Also, I am looking to get the JC whitney trunk. Any opinions? (I am > CHEAP so don't suggest a $1000 alternative) I got away from BMW's for > that reason.

[jokerloco9@aol.com]

Changing the oil at 50 miles won't hurt anything. But just a note - I did my first oil change at 558 miles on my 06, and the oil and filter were perfectly clean. You should also check the oil inlet screen, as a few posters indicated it can get clogged. But it is a bit more complicated to get to. It is my next project to do when I check my valves and install the military tank from Dual Star, if I ever get it from them (it is backordered, not their fault, manufacturer re-design). Jeff A20 2006 Red -----Original Message----- From: Dooden To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:40:07 -0000 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New Bike

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, jokerloco9@a... wrote: > Put the insurance papers in the tool kit on the rear rack. > > Do the service yourself. I have no faith in mechanics in general. Yes, > there a few who know what they are doing, I just don't have enough time to find > them. > > Change the oil at 500 and check the valves. > > Jeff > 2006 A20 red > > What he said, but change the oil after 50 or 75 miles I would do, got alot of assembly yuck out with the first change. At least check the valves at say 1000 or so, pretty easy to do, changing them is a bit more work, but still not hard, you can even order a kit ahead of time so you have an assortment of valve shims, or what I did was opened it up took measurements, covered it and ordered shims in a few days they arrive I installed them. I folded up my resgistration and insurance card and keep it in my wallet, do you ever ride your bike without a wallet ? at least where you might be stopped and asked for it anyway. Dooden A15 Green Ape Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jim]

I agree. But my ins. & reg. wanted more room so I put the toolkit on the shelf. When was the last time anyone ever used the toolkit 'cept maybe on a trip, and then, there's other places to put your tools. Besides can you really get the tools in the storage box and close the lid without all sorts of fiddling? Then again, there's the issue of ins. & reg. card thieves. Jim A17,,,,,think'n does anyone make a motorcycle safe

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, jokerloco9@a... wrote: > Put the insurance papers in the tool kit on the rear rack. > > Do the service yourself. I have no faith in mechanics in general. Yes, > there a few who know what they are doing, I just don't have enough time to find > them. > > Change the oil at 500 and check the valves. > > Jeff > 2006 A20 red > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Chris]

> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, jokerloco9@a... wrote: > > Put the insurance papers in the tool kit on the rear rack. > >

If you live somewhere like rural Montana, go for it. Otherwise, keep your registration and insurance paperwork in your wallet or otherwise on your person. The reason is simple, if your bike is stolen and the thief gets stopped, the biggest warning flag to a cop is no paperwork. Leave your papers on the bike and it will look like you lent it to a friend when the thief is stopped. Same goes for cars. It's uncomfortable to ride with my wallet in my pants pocket so it gets dropped in my tankbag, but because it's my wallet, I'd never leave it on the bike if was out of arm's reach.

[firefighter_joe05]

I put my papers in a zip lock baggie, then put them in my toolkit. My wallet is too fat from all my cash to fit more papers..... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Joe