rosen's rides to copper canyon, mexico

[tarver_ps]

Any among you who ride your bikes more than you write about riding your bikes should consider this upgrade sooner rather than later. I've had two KLR's and suffered the same failure on both. Just lucky all the metal was caught in the oil sump and the chain didn't jump off the sprocket destroying my lower case either time. On the `91 I used a factory part for the repair. On the `99 I decided to try Jakeman's fix. Don't call Jakeman a technician. Refer to him as an artisan. I had to wait for the part to be made, but it was worth it. On inspection of the newly arrived package I said to my wife, "If the fit is as good as the finish I'll have no complaints." The fit was every bit as good as the finish. Mr. Hink sold me a puller bolt and shipped it hot (grats to Mr. Hink). Three days and it arrived on the porch. An hour and a half (2.5 beers) after the bolt was unwrapped I was lapping the school parking lot across the street and listening for new noises. I have nothing but compliments for Jakeman's pride of workmanship, and for Arrowhead's rapid response. Trade with these men and keep them in business. Customer service, craftsmanship, and love for the work are all but gone in the motorcycle business. These guys are a dwindling breed. ...And the beast is most happy to be thumping again. Thanks, Scott

[Arden Kysely]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Paul Streeter" wrote:

> Anybody ever go on one of these tours? I'm seriously thinking of > going this December. > > Paul Streeter > Shoreview, Minnesota

I did the Pancho Villa 10-day Sierra Madre tour in '97. It included Copper Canyon (two nights in Batopilas) and I had a great time. Lots of fine motorcycling roads, both paved and dirt. Haven't done a Rosen's ride, but I've heard good things about them. If you have qualms about going it alone in Mexico, a guided tour is a good intro. __Arden