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more klr questions
Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 9:42 pm
by wpsteig
Allied Van Lines teased me and said they would deliver my bike today,
then I got bumped.
Now I got to wring my hands and suck my teeth for another day or two.
While I wait, I've got a couple of questions.
Speaking of getting bumped, how hard is it to bump start the big
thumper by yourself?
Any tricks?
Anyone use those bluish front lights? They sure do grab my attention.
I took my riders safety class this weekend and during the orange cone
slalom we were instructed to keep the throttle steady and control
speed using the rear brake. It would never have occured me to pit
the brake against the gas, but it does keep the bike on a more even
keel.
Do any of you real KLR riders use this technique while riding in the
field?
Pat (still waiting by the phone)
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Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 9:54 pm
by Jim Priest
Actually when I'm riding through a field I'm usually just WFO
Until I hit a ditch or rock hidden in the tall grass.
jim (A12)
On Tuesday, May 28, 2002, 10:42:31 PM, wpsteig wrote:
w> slalom we were instructed to keep the throttle steady and control
w> speed using the rear brake. It would never have occured me to pit
w> the brake against the gas, but it does keep the bike on a more even
w> keel.
w> Do any of you real KLR riders use this technique while riding in the
w> field?
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Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 11:35 pm
by dooden
Actually I tend to use the back brake when cornering on the street,
and keep the engine torqued up a bit. Reckon im affraid that large
single with stall when I have the bike leaned in a corner.
One of these days I will get that 14t/45t sprocket set installed, and
hope that will allow slower speeds without slipping the clutch alot.
Duden
*thump*thump*thump*
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "wpsteig" wrote:
> Allied Van Lines teased me and said they would deliver my bike
today,
> then I got bumped.
>
>
>
> Now I got to wring my hands and suck my teeth for another day or
two.
>
> While I wait, I've got a couple of questions.
>
> Speaking of getting bumped, how hard is it to bump start the big
> thumper by yourself?
> Any tricks?
>
> Anyone use those bluish front lights? They sure do grab my
attention.
>
> I took my riders safety class this weekend and during the orange
cone
> slalom we were instructed to keep the throttle steady and control
> speed using the rear brake. It would never have occured me to pit
> the brake against the gas, but it does keep the bike on a more even
> keel.
>
> Do any of you real KLR riders use this technique while riding in
the
> field?
>
>
> Pat (still waiting by the phone)
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Posted: Wed May 29, 2002 1:22 am
by esteban80127
I do not want to generalize, but I have heard some weird stuff from
MSF Instructors. There was one who would give you hell unless you
used all 4 fingers on the front brake lever. If you used less you
would not get past his course. I often use just 2... not on the KLR
though. (on the Ducati & KTM)
As for the gas and rear brake technique... sounds tough on the rear
pads.
I do not intentionally ride with the rear brake and gas on at the
same time during my 35 years of motorbiking. But I might in order to
pass that MSF course.
Steve
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "wpsteig" wrote:
> I took my riders safety class this weekend and during the orange
cone
> slalom we were instructed to keep the throttle steady and control
> speed using the rear brake. It would never have occured me to pit
> the brake against the gas, but it does keep the bike on a more even
> keel.
>
> Do any of you real KLR riders use this technique while riding in
the
> field?
>
>
> Pat (still waiting by the phone)
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Posted: Wed May 29, 2002 8:39 am
by pdstreeter@mmm.com
esteban80127" >I do not want to generalize, but I have heard some weird stuff from
>MSF Instructors. There was one who would give you hell unless you
>used all 4 fingers on the front brake lever. If you used less you
>would not get past his course. I often use just 2... not on the KLR
>though. (on the Ducati & KTM)
>As for the gas and rear brake technique... sounds tough on the rear
>pads.
>I do not intentionally ride with the rear brake and gas on at the
>same time during my 35 years of motorbiking. But I might in order to
>pass that MSF course.
I was an MSF instuctor for 6 years, so I'll comment on this. MSF does teach
using all 4 fingers on the front brakes. The training bikes do not have 2
finger brakes, and you don't want your fingers squeezed by the brake lever. The
biggest reason however, is that it gives better control for a learner. All four
fingers on the throttle for good throttle control, all four fingers on the brake
for good brake control. If you use all 4 fingers on the brake, you're more
likely to roll off the throttle, and less likely to keep the throttle rolled on
when you're trying to brake. Once you're experienced, do it any way you want.
As far using the rear brake with the throttle, this is only recommended at very
low, parking lot speeds for U-turns and the cone slalom. Again, it gives good
throttle control with all fingers on the throttle, and helps slow you down.
Paul Streeter
need advice - dealing with dealer
Posted: Wed May 29, 2002 9:07 am
by kg4bda650
I have been doing my own work for years and to be honest it feels
great to know all work has been "lovingly" done with the utmost care
and to specs.
Peter
A-14
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "esteban80127" wrote:
> Good idea.
>
> However, we will all end up doing our own work, and never trusting
> any dealers. Heck, I am already that way.
>
> Steve G
>
>
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "sherparider" wrote:
>
> > Is there any way to create a list of good and bad dealers...?