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Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 10:37 AM
Subject: [DSN_klr650] Digest Number 5742
There are 25 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Stiff-sidewalled tire won't go down
From: "Dooden" >
2. mounting XM radio on KLR650
From: "Judy I" >
3. RE: mounting XM radio on KLR650
From: russell_dixon@...
4. NKLR Video of Arai Helmets dealer training
From: pdstreeter@...
5. Speaker Headaphones
From: "Bill Whalen" >
6. Vendor Friday
From: "erichougen" >
7. Re: Long Way Round on Bravo
From: "Streetfighters" >
8. Re: High,high milage D/S tire
From: Bogdan Swider >
9. PURCHASING KLR
From: Brian Reinhardt
>
10. Re: PURCHASING KLR
From: D Critchley >
11. Re: PURCHASING KLR
From: Mike Frey >
12. Airbox mod...road spray/water a problem?
From: "Mark Long" >
13. Re: Stiff-sidewalled tire won't go down
From: Lujo Bauer >
14. Re: PURCHASING KLR
From: Chris >
15. Re: Dyno-jet kit....any real gains?
From: "JRC" >
16. Re: Airbox mod...road spray/water a problem?
From: "Keith Saltzer" >
17. Rear Axle spacers pictorial: Web update
From: "Conall" >
18. Need a front brake Rotor / Disc
From: "J.Crooz" >
19. Re: Re: Airbox mod...road spray/water a problem?
From: "Streetfighters" >
20. Re: High,high milage D/S tire
From: Bill Watson >
21. Re: Rear Axle spacers pictorial: Web update
From: "Keith Saltzer" >
22. Re: Airbox mod...road spray/water a problem?
From: "Keith Saltzer" >
23. Best KLR-650 replacment Battery?
From: Mss1389@...
24. Re: Re: Rear Axle spacers pictorial: Web update nklr
From: Bogdan Swider >
25. Long Way Round NKLR
From: imperial-4776@...
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 11:57:27 -0000
From: "Dooden" >
Subject: Re: Stiff-sidewalled tire won't go down
Large C-Clamps pinching the side walls in to the center of the rim ?
Worked for me on the K-270, not sure how much stiffer that sidewall is.
Dooden
A15 Green Ape
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wrote:
> I admit it -- the Kenda 761 rear has whipped me up and down.
>
> I'm about to take a 2,000 mile highway trip, and wanted my Kings KT-966
> off the bike because it'd be worn down to knubs by such a long trip
(only
> have 1K miles on it and it's already noticably worn) and besides it
> handles a bit squiggly on pavement (due to the tall very flexible
> sidewalls). That was easy.
>
> The Kenda 761 is a short, squatty road tire with stiff sidewalls that is
> "dual purpose" in much the same way that a BMW GS1150 is "dual purpose",
> i.e., not much. Just right for a 2,000 mile highway trip where I don't
> intend to leave pavement. Ought to make my KLR track like a sport
bike on
> those nice curvy highways I intend to take (well, insofar as the slushy
> front suspension will allow, anyhow). Except....
>
> How the BLEEP do you get a stiff-sidewalled road tire onto a 17" back
> wheel?!
>
> With the KT-966 (or any tall dirt-bike-style tire with soft sidewalls),
> it's fairly easy. You just spoon the bead into the valley at the
backside,
> and it stays there, because the sidewall isn't stiff enough to pull it
> back out. Once you get to the other end, you suck the tire down into
the
> valley (maybe needing to spoon it a little to encourage it, but not
much),
> and voila.
>
> I tried that with the Kenda, but it didn't work. I spoon the
backside of
> the tire down, and nothing happens. I jam random tools into the gap on
> either side of the backside to keep the bead down to where it ought to
> just fall right down once I have some tension, and try to pull the tire
> down into the bead from the other side, and nothing happens. The
sidewall
> is so stiff that it seems to be fighting any attempt to compress it
enough
> to shove it into the valley.
>
> Any suggestions? Other than, "take it to a motorcycle shop"? I will do
> that if necessary to get on the road this weekend, but I'd really
like to
> know how to put a new tube in this tire if it goes flat on the highway,
> and if I can't get the tire back on, obviously that's not going to
happen!
>
> -E
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 06:41:54 -0600
From: "Judy I" >
Subject: mounting XM radio on KLR650
Mike-
I have a friend who rides a lot (street)- she rides to work every day if
it's above 35 degrees and rides pretty much everywhere else she can - and
she had an XM radio (I'm pretty sure it was a Roady) on her Vulcan, mounted
a with Ram mount. She's had it about a year and what failed on hers was the
plug socket for the speakers. She used it on the bike, at home and at work.
She had the thing on and off her bike so much that the connection failed.
Ram has mounts for it that have a place to put the antenna, and hopefully,
the mounts will help absorb some vibration. I'm thinking about getting one,
too.
Judy
)Message: 7
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 15:01:53 -0800
From: "mike torst" >
Subject: mounting XM radio on KLR650
First concern I have in mounting my Roady 2 receiver is vibration.
Second concern is water and dust, but I figure a low-tech sandwich bag and a
bit of tape.
[url=http://www.xmradio.com/roady2/index.jsphttp://www.xmradio.com/roady2/index.jsp>
Most of the input on the XM user groups does NOT cover vibration or weather
issues, as the few guys posting about motorcycle mounting are street-only
riders.
For ease of tuning I am looking at mounting it in some manner on the Renthal
handlebar cross brace IF the vibration wound damage the unit.
Other idea is to simply put the unit and its antenna in my tank bag map
pocket, but then I can't get to the rotary rocker tuning wheel in the units
upper-right hand corner.
Anyway, any success of failure stories, or other ideas where I can mount it
and operate the tuning wheel would be greatly appreciated.
Mike Torst
A16
aka lasvegasrider
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 08:10:24 -0500
From: russell_dixon@...
Subject: RE: mounting XM radio on KLR650
Russell, I took a pair of Sony headphones and removed the earpieces, which
were around 2" in diameter. These fit nicely into the cheek pad voids of
my helmet. Held them in with Velcro. Works famously and sounds great.
Around $20 for the phones.
RD in SC
"Russell Scott"
. To: "KListeRs" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.comDSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>>
com> cc: (bcc: Russell Dixon/SUMT/BDX)
Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] mounting XM radio on KLR650
11/18/2004 06:16
PM
Does anybody make a helmet with built-in headphones, and a jack in the back
or side you can plug a iPod or CD player into?
If not, why not?
R
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Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 3:02 PM
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Subject: [DSN_klr650] mounting XM radio on KLR650
First concern I have in mounting my Roady 2 receiver is vibration.
Second concern is water and dust, but I figure a low-tech sandwich bag and
a
bit of tape.
[url=http://www.xmradio.com/roady2/index.jsphttp://www.xmradio.com/roady2/index.jsp>
Most of the input on the XM user groups does NOT cover vibration or weather
issues, as the few guys posting about motorcycle mounting are street-only
riders.
For ease of tuning I am looking at mounting it in some manner on the
Renthal
handlebar cross brace IF the vibration wound damage the unit.
Other idea is to simply put the unit and its antenna in my tank bag map
pocket, but then I can't get to the rotary rocker tuning wheel in the units
upper-right hand corner.
Anyway, any success of failure stories, or other ideas where I can mount it
and operate the tuning wheel would be greatly appreciated.
Mike Torst
A16
aka lasvegasrider
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 08:00:18 -0600
From: pdstreeter@...
Subject: NKLR Video of Arai Helmets dealer training
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 10:04:04 -0500
From: "Bill Whalen" >
Subject: Speaker Headaphones
I always ride with music, on my KLR I use eaither a am\fm radio or mp3
player. On my V-Strom I have a XM Radio. Personnally I would not want to
use the XM on the KLR since I use mine for mostly dirt riding.
I wear a Nolan Flip Helmet. I tried many headphone is the past and the best
that I have found are the Koss KTXPro1 that sell for $12.99 at Buy.com. I
do cut a small hole in the foam to fit them and then zip tie the volume
control to the left side of the helmet so that I can adjust the volume and
stay on the throttle. I used to hot gun them in but found that using velcro
works much better. I do not think that I am compromising the integrety of
the helmet my removing the amount of foam that I do.
Bill W.
92 KLR-650
03 V-Strom
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 15:27:48 -0000
From: "erichougen" >
Subject: Vendor Friday
Wolfman has just released a new tank bag. The Explorer Lite.
For thoes of you who want a mid sized tank bag this is it.
As the bag is new and not up on our site please email us for more
information.
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 10:39:14 -0500
From: "Streetfighters" >
Subject: Re: Long Way Round on Bravo
Nahhh, that's what happens when you ride too slow. And for some reason, they
stick to the road when it seems like there's better terrain just off the
road. But I admit, I'm glued to the set when this show is on. Ad I did feel
bad for them when they traversed the "mud valley". I wonder what ever
happened to the camera man's BMW? I wonder where it is today?
Imagine what they guy on the first donkey/horse/small animal thingy thought
when he rode up to their camp and never said anything. That was really out
there man. And then people started popping up out of nowhere. Literally -
nowhere.
Cool show indeed.
Geoff-
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From: "Don Bittle"
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 12:34 AM
Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Long Way Round on Bravo
> >
> > If you have been watching the series
> > "Long Way Round" on BravoTV then you
> > likely know that the broadcast times
> > got changed from 10 pm eastern to
>
> This is a tremendous show. If you don't have Bravo, have your Dish man
come
> tomorrow.
> I just finished the book, so the series is the icing on the cake.
> However, if I were to duplicate this feat, I don't think I'd take a
lardass
> bike like the GS. Right now, they are in Mongolia, fighting mud every foot
> of the way. Ewan said that just the smallest slide will put you down
because
> it's too heavy for the foot punch to do any good.
> Then, every time one goes down, the other one has to help right the bike.
> Believe I'll just take my KLR.
> don
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 08:56:01 -0700
From: Bogdan Swider >
Subject: Re: High,high milage D/S tire
>
> For 7k+ miles at a time - I would consider the Avon Distanzia series. There
> ya have it -
I ran one set of Distanzias and was not overly impressed. I didn't get more
"Distanzia" out of them then my usual Avon Gripsters, about 7k miles. I
didn't notice a significant improvement on pavement; the tread is less dirt
oriented. I went back to the Slipsters since they also cost less.
Bogdan
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 08:12:26 -0800 (PST)
From: Brian Reinhardt
>
Subject: PURCHASING KLR
Hello All
Thanks for letting me join your mail group. Have been thinking of purchasing a KLR in the near future. I will have a lot of questions but it looks like if I just read some of the emails most of them will be answered. One question that I do have is since I'm only 5'9" with inseam of 31and 145lbs., without lowering the rear shock will I have a problem balancing bike at stops.
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 09:22:08 -0700
From: D Critchley >
Subject: Re: PURCHASING KLR
Well, you are 2" taller than me, and 35 lb. lighter, and I had few
problems in that area. I did eventually put 1.5" lowering links in and
that made it pretty well perfect, but I wouldn't imagine that you would
have a problem at all.
DC
Brian Reinhardt wrote:
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> Thanks for letting me join your mail group. Have been thinking of purchasing a KLR in the near future. I will have a lot of questions but it looks like if I just read some of the emails most of them will be answered. One question that I do have is since I'm only 5'9" with inseam of 31and 145lbs., without lowering the rear shock will I have a problem balancing bike at stops.
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 11:33:59 -0500
From: Mike Frey >
Subject: Re: PURCHASING KLR
Brian Reinhardt wrote:
>Hello All
>
>Thanks for letting me join your mail group. Have been thinking of purchasing a KLR in the near future. I will have a lot of questions but it looks like if I just read some of the emails most of them will be answered. One question that I do have is since I'm only 5'9" with inseam of 31and 145lbs., without lowering the rear shock will I have a problem balancing bike at stops.
>Thanks
>Brian
>
>
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I have a 32" inseam and have no problems, although the bike is "tall". I
bought my KLR without ever having sat on one, let alone ride one,
although I have been a biker for 35+ years. My same concern that you
have now turned out to be a minor issue.
If you are an experienced rider, I doubt if you will have any issues.
You might want to lower it later.
Mike
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 16:32:56 -0000
From: "Mark Long" >
Subject: Airbox mod...road spray/water a problem?
I'm asking advice from all who have done the airbox mod cutout. Is
there a problem of water/road spray entering the airbox and filter
element. Just wondering if this has been a problem in wet weather
riding.
Thanks
M.Long
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 12:02:25 -0500
From: Lujo Bauer >
Subject: Re: Stiff-sidewalled tire won't go down
I second MrMoose's suggestion to slather some slippery stuff on the rim
and tire. My 761's went on pretty smoothly that way. Haven't tried it
without, so I don't know how troublesome they can get.
Are you doing this indoors or outdoors? I change tires indoors when
it's chilly outside.
-Lujo
Eric L. Green wrote:
> I admit it -- the Kenda 761 rear has whipped me up and down.
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Message: 14
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 12:06:24 -0500
From: Chris >
Subject: Re: PURCHASING KLR
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Brian Reinhardt wrote:
> Hello All
>
> Thanks for letting me join your mail group. Have been thinking of purchasing a KLR in the near future. I will have a lot of questions but it looks like if I just read some of the emails most of them will be answered. One question that I do have is since I'm only 5'9" with inseam of 31and 145lbs., without lowering the rear shock will I have a problem balancing bike at stops.
> Thanks
> Brian
>
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Message: 15
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:06:31 -0000
From: "JRC" >
Subject: Re: Dyno-jet kit....any real gains?
--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.comDSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>, "Mark Long" ...>
wrote:
>
> Hi all, I've had my Dyno Jet kit since March and still have'nt
> installed it yet, but I think I might install the Stage 2 kit
> tonite. I was wondering if there is any noticable gain to be had
> with the kit? I also have a "free flowing" exhaust and was
wondering
> if I should do the airbox mod also? Any suggestions/advice
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> M.Long
I don't care for dyno jet kits, as they are known to damage the
emulsion tubes on some bikes (like my other one). In general, any
fuel/air mixture tuning on the KLR can be done without a dynojet.
Changing stock jets is possible, and changing needle height can be
done with shims or an adjustable KLX needle (read the FAQ).
best bet is to just open up the pilot circuit screws and see if it
runs well before doing anything more major.
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Message: 16
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:09:46 -0000
From: "Keith Saltzer" >
Subject: Re: Airbox mod...road spray/water a problem?
--- In
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wrote:
>
> I'm asking advice from all who have done the airbox mod cutout. Is
> there a problem of water/road spray entering the airbox and filter
> element. Just wondering if this has been a problem in wet weather
> riding.
>
> Thanks
> M.Long
Rain and road spray will not get in there, but if you aim a water
hose at the right angle, with enough pressure, you can get some to go
into the hole just like you can get some to go into the stock hole.
You also need to be aware of the extra hole when crossing deep water.
There are drain holes in the bottom of your air box for any water to
get out as long as water is not getting "dumped" into it at a high
rate.
MrMoose
A8 (Barbie and Ken special)
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Message: 17
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:12:17 -0000
From: "Conall" >
Subject: Rear Axle spacers pictorial: Web update
Well, I got about 12,000 miles from my last AM24 Gripsterrear tire,
and installed some MEFO sport knobby tires that are DOT approved.
[url=http://www.angelfire.com/co/klr650/rearaxle1.htmlhttp://www.angelfire.com/co/klr650/rearaxle1.html>
While I was at it I took some photos of how the axle spacers go back
together. There is a spacer on the inside of the cush drive, which is
usually hidden, however if you remove the cush drive, you may not
notice the spacer. It's usually in place, but does fall out if you're
not careful.
Removing and reinstalling the wheels is something I recommend
everyone get familar with in the comfort of your workspace, and the
job is pretty basic, assuming you know how to adjust your chain.
[url=http://www.angelfire.com/co/klr650/rearaxle1.htmlhttp://www.angelfire.com/co/klr650/rearaxle1.html>
Qustions /comments are welcome.
Conall
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Message: 18
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:16:09 -0000
From: "J.Crooz" >
Subject: Need a front brake Rotor / Disc
Anyone have a used front brake rotor/disc for sale?
OH, I checked the EBC Brake catalogue... per their catalogue they
don't offer one for the KLR650.
Thanks.
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Message: 19
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 12:26:27 -0500
From: "Streetfighters" >
Subject: Re: Re: Airbox mod...road spray/water a problem?
What would be the pros/cons of just enlarging the bottom drain holes then,
instead of adding a hole or cut-out?
Could one make a one-way flap of sorts to eliminate the possibility of water
intrusion, and yet still benefit from more airflow?
Anyone done this?
Geoff-
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From: "Keith Saltzer"
Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Airbox mod...road spray/water a problem?
>
>
> --- In
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.comDSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>, "Mark Long" ...>
> wrote:
> >
>
> There are drain holes in the bottom of your air box for any water to
> get out as long as water is not getting "dumped" into it at a high
> rate.
>
> MrMoose
> A8 (Barbie and Ken special)
>
>
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Message: 20
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 10:02:44 -0800 (PST)
From: Bill Watson >
Subject: Re: High,high milage D/S tire
Mike is right, tires always open up a big subject, so my vote is also to go with real data from people. I'm a big fan of the IRC GP-110 tire also, however I run them front AND back. Great street tire even though it looks like a 'knobby' to your neighbors, and I use it off road and think it's just fine. The bike is an XL600 Honda, now with 68,000 miles.
Among other tires, I've run (3) IRC-GP110's in the front which had a life of 15K, 20K and 22K miles.
In the rear, I've run (4) IRC-GP110's, with had lives of 11K to 13K if I remember correctly.
Great tire. Even on the street they aren't a hard tire, they lean as far as I dare. They will go on my new KLR as soon as the factory tires die, and from what I've heard, 4K is about all the stock rear will last.
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Message: 21
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 18:06:07 -0000
From: "Keith Saltzer" >
Subject: Re: Rear Axle spacers pictorial: Web update
--- In
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.comDSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>, "Conall" ...> wrote:
>
> Well, I got about 12,000 miles from my last AM24 Gripsterrear tire,
> and installed some MEFO sport knobby tires that are DOT approved.
>
> Qustions /comments are welcome.
>
> Conall
Holy crap Conall......12,000?? Do you EVER twist the throttle past
the halfway point? Are you running the max psi?
MrMoose
A8 (Barbie and Ken special) get's only 3000 out or a rear Gripster
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Message: 22
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 18:15:34 -0000
From: "Keith Saltzer" >
Subject: Re: Airbox mod...road spray/water a problem?
--- In
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.comDSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>, "Streetfighters"
...> wrote:
> What would be the pros/cons of just enlarging the bottom drain
holes then,
> instead of adding a hole or cut-out?
>
> Could one make a one-way flap of sorts to eliminate the possibility
of water
> intrusion, and yet still benefit from more airflow?
>
> Anyone done this?
>
> Geoff-
>
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For one thing, crossing or getting into deep water means that the
water will rush in sooner through the large holes in the
bottom/lower. The holes down there are also right in front of your
rear tire where road spray will no doubt get in there. A hole on top
is higher, and covered CLOSELY by your seat pan, side racks, and
frame against spray.
If you can devise something that would be a one-way thing you would
have to make the valve open very very easily to let the extra air
in. I would also think that your holes would be much smaller than
the big "L" cut air inlet. Both of those things means you would be
doing a lot of work to get very little air flow gains.
MrMoose
A8 (Barbie and Ken special)
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Message: 23
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 13:24:36 EST
From: Mss1389@...
Subject: Best KLR-650 replacment Battery?
I'm looking for a good replacement battery for my A-18. I would prefer a
Drycell and want one that is just plug and play in place of the factory one with
no modifications of any kind is there such a beast out there any and all input
on part numbers best prices and places to buy would be appreciated thanks to
you all.
Mark
A-18
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Message: 24
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 11:33:28 -0700
From: Bogdan Swider >
Subject: Re: Re: Rear Axle spacers pictorial: Web update nklr
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> Holy crap Conall......12,000?? Do you EVER twist the throttle past
> the halfway point?
When Conall gets back from one of his trips to Amsterdam, 40mph feels like
80mph and a 20 second 1/4 mile feels like drag racing.
Bogdan
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Message: 25
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 10:37:30 -0800
From: imperial-4776@...
Subject: Long Way Round NKLR
Just saw there is a yahoo group for the Long Way Round documentry,
thought some of you may be interested. (not my group)
[url=http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Long_Way_Roundhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Long_Way_Round>
Dave
Oregon
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