skid plate

[Fred Hink]

All of the clear headlight guards I have seen have some sort of a stand off but that still limits the amount of cooling air to the headlight. These guards usually have a stick-on Velcro attachment method so you can remove the guard if you need to clean your headlight. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: Gary Thacker Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 10:38 AM To: mailto:dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com ; longhaul877@... Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Headlight Guard I have a screen over my 07 and it works fine. I was just thinkin about the clear plastic thing. Would it work it you mounted it on some kind of standoffs? You know like a space between the lamp and the protector. It may be the way they come idono. Gary Souderton, Pa. To: mailto:DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com; mailto:longhaul877%40yahoo.com From: mailto:moabmc%40citlink.net Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:51:35 -0600 Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Headlight Guard What year is your KLR? I am not aware of any wire stone guards for the late model KLR, so I would guess that you have an early model KLR. I believe that the plastic guards could block the flow of air to cool your headlight and could cause heating problems with a higher wattage bulb. Ventura makes a good plastic guard for the late model KLRs. http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/images/ventura_lightguard.jpg Since the late model KLR headlight is much more expensive than the early model KLRs, I would suggest a Ventura guard. If you have an early model KLR, I would recommend the wire stone guards. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: David Walker Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 7:14 AM To: DSN KLR650 Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Headlight Guard Trying to decide to which guard I want on the headlight. Clear plastic like my Connie has or the bolt on screen. I'm leaning towards the screen not trusting the glue on the Velcro tabs. ________________________________ From: RobertWichert To: mailto:k650%40verizon.net Cc: DSN KLR650 Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 8:53:38 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Headlight Replacement Thanks Walt! Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 4/10/2011 11:57 AM, mailto:k650%40verizon.net wrote: > Remove black cover, remove bulb connector, and pop off chrome retaining > clip. > > Walt > > > -----Original Message----- > From: mailto:DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com] On > Behalf Of RobertWichert > Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 14:04 > To: DSN KLR650 > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Headlight Replacement > > Hey folks, > > Do I need to remove the front fairing to replace the headlight bulb? It > looks "possible" without removing it, but I would appreciate advice. It > also looks like "maybe" the black shroud behind the fairing needs to > come off. Yes? > > > Cheers on a wonderful sunny day to go riding! > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RobertWichert]

OK, so I was right! I bought it from Fred. You rule, Fred! Robert P Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ==========================================

On 4/11/2011 10:58 AM, Fred Hink wrote: > > 99% of all skid plates are made by Utah Sport Cycle (Richochet). Most > everyone sells the same skid plate. MSR, Moose, Happy Trails and > others all put their names on the Utah Sport Cycle skid plate. (I > don t) The skid plates all have the same drain holes and mounting > hardware, only difference is between the early and late models and the > black color option. > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > From: skypilot110 > Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 11:32 AM > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: skid plate > > I ordered the one from Whitehorse Press (Richochet by Utah Sports > Cycle) based on price and the oil drain hole. Make sure you can change > your oil without removing the bash plate when choosing one. Other than > that metal is metal so find something cheap > > Chris > > the --- In mailto:DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, "gjbellinger" > wrote: > > > > recomended: skid plate at happy trailes is awsome!! about$90 total!! > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[klrdon@comcast.net]

I have the heavy vinyl one sided adhesive headlight protector on a '02 headlight w/ 55 w bulb and have had no heating issues to date. Most riding has been in less than desert temp weather. Don't actually know if it has fended off any gravel strikes but I have been to Prudhoe, Inuvik and Labrador on gravel hwys so it probably has come into play. One drawback with the mesh guard is that cleaning the lens is likely more difficult because of restricted access. Pack a bottle brush to get behind the guard, my headlight got snotty quite often on the Haul Road as did I. The riders I know using the velcro mounts have had no failures but it's a small sample. Best regards, Don M -----Original Message----- From: David Walker Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 9:14 AM To: DSN KLR650 Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Headlight Guard Trying to decide to which guard I want on the headlight. Clear plastic like my Connie has or the bolt on screen. I'm leaning towards the screen not trusting the glue on the Velcro tabs. ________________________________ From: RobertWichert To: k650@... Cc: DSN KLR650 DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 8:53:38 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Headlight Replacement Thanks Walt! Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 4/10/2011 11:57 AM, k650@... wrote: > Remove black cover, remove bulb connector, and pop off chrome retaining > clip. > > Walt > > > -----Original Message----- > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On > Behalf Of RobertWichert > Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 14:04 > To: DSN KLR650 > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Headlight Replacement > > Hey folks, > > Do I need to remove the front fairing to replace the headlight bulb? It > looks "possible" without removing it, but I would appreciate advice. It > also looks like "maybe" the black shroud behind the fairing needs to > come off. Yes? > > > Cheers on a wonderful sunny day to go riding! > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1209 / Virus Database: 1500/3567 - Release Date: 04/11/11