Wilsons Sandbox

Well after much searching and researching, Ive decided to splurge and buy the KLR650. Thanks to EVERYONE for all the good info. Been reading the list for about a month now. I got a good deal since the '02s are coming out next month- $4650 out the door. Plus 10% off all accesories forever. What are the first few things i should do to it after I get it home-- besides the stupid kickstand switch removal?? What other mods are "necessary" for about 30% offroad? Why is the front fender so damn high?? THanks. Eric. __________ Eric, nothing is necessary, the bike is what it is...not great at anything...but adequate to good at everything...feel the force...discover what you need... Kurt 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 Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: http://www.dualsportnews.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

At 1:00 AM +0000 6/8/01, eric & amy wrote:

>What other mods are "necessary" for about 30% offroad? > >Why is the front fender so damn high??

Uh.... 'cause it's a dualsport and not a GoldWing? Mark B2 A2 A3

Rich Kickbush wrote:

> Anybody actually bent a shift shaft?

Not me.

> The gearshift has a folding tip, which is going to minimise most damage.

Except when you tip over at 0 kmh, like I did, so the tip doesn't fold. Mister_T

eric & amy wrote: [...]

> Why is the front fender so damn high??

To make it easier to do the "Kiss of Death" stunt like I saw Mad Mike Jones do tonight (Crusty Demons World Tour show, 'cept Mike didn't use a KLR. He's mad but not stupid). Mister_T