speedo and clutch cables

[jonblak12321]

I got me a 01 Dodge Dakota with the 4.7 liter v8 magnum. Vrrmmm Vrmmmm. I believe I have the short bed version. My interest is in loading up the ole green 03 KLR and taking her to the movies or the forest or shopping or something. Whats the most effecient and economical way to load up a bike in the back of a truck. I might have to leave the tail gate down for it to fit. Is that legal?? Any experience with that particular truck and bike loading task would be greatly appreciated in telling at me the do's and don'ts. I also have a dead battery on the bike. My local honda shop in Prescott Arizona wants $60 plus dollars. Is that reasonable? Mucho Macho thanks mates. John Black 03 KlR 650 03 Honda VTX 1800 in uranium green )))

[clutz003]

>> My interest is in loading up > the ole green 03 KLR and taking her to the movies or the forest or > shopping or something. Whats the most effecient and economical way

to

> load up a bike in the back of a truck. I might have to leave the

tail

> gate down for it to fit. Is that legal??

I bought a foldable aluminum ramp and with the use of a milk crate to stand on (or a pair of helping hands) ride the bike (while standing beside the bike) into the bed of the truck. 4 tie down straps and it is ready to go. I don't know if leaving the tailgate down is legal or not but I would find it hard to believe that anyone would hassel you about it. Craig A18 San Sose CA

[Harry Seifert]

I'm sure the experts will provide many ways of loading and unloading your KLR. My son has had short bed Furds and Toyotas. He hauls three bikes in his short bed Tacoma with all his riding gear, fuel and a ramp. Leaving the tailgate down is legal in CA, but AZ is a whole 'nuther country. Try your local WalMart, NAPA, Kragen, Autozone and/or even our own dear Freddo. His batteries may cost a little extra, but the service is the absolute in excellence. Hey Fred,do I get my endorsement money now???? Buddy bseifert71@...

> [Original Message] > From: jonblak12321 > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 11/28/2007 5:42:09 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Got me a NEW used Truck > > I got me a 01 Dodge Dakota with the 4.7 liter v8 magnum. Vrrmmm Vrmmmm. > > I believe I have the short bed version. My interest is in loading up > the ole green 03 KLR and taking her to the movies or the forest or > shopping or something. Whats the most effecient and economical way to > load up a bike in the back of a truck. I might have to leave the tail > gate down for it to fit. Is that legal?? Any experience with that > particular truck and bike loading task would be greatly appreciated in > telling at me the do's and don'ts. > > I also have a dead battery on the bike. My local honda shop in > Prescott Arizona wants $60 plus dollars. Is that reasonable? > > Mucho Macho thanks mates. > > John Black > > 03 KlR 650 > 03 Honda VTX 1800 in uranium green ))) > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >

[traderpro2003]

John - It's not illegal to ride with the gate down. Perhaps if you pull the back just to one side and you can close it still. Just be sure to secure everything with some ratcheting tie-down straps. Any homecenter sells them circa hardware section or buy on-line. As for loading...I do one of three ways. 1. Back up to something tall enough to ride right into the truck. It can be a dirt mound or even a steep ditch (slightly off angle so you don't get stuck!) will work. 2. Buy a ramp from a homecenter http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=249092- 29318-7452700&lpage=none Then throw a crate/stand or I use a large cooler (for food and bevies) which I put juxtaposed long-wise with the rear of the truck. With the engine running, I simply walk beside the klr and step up onto the cooler and right into the bed in a fluid, continuous movement. Some people will ride up, but it's pretty scary unless the ramp is really wide. Been there done that...no thanks. 3. You can get a tilt-a-rack that plugs into the back of the truck hitch receiver. They're pretty expensive aluminum rigs that tip to one side. Again you use the engine to assist you up the ramp and it tilts flat with your KLR now off the ground perpendicular to the rear door. This process is also a bit tricky doing solo, but I've gotten it to be simple. You place a shipping blanket over the rear gate and then lean the bike against it as you prepare everything...basically 4 ratchet straps. Now, I have the 610ACR b/c the 410 they suggested bent like a banana with my beast strapped to it. The 610 supports upto 600lbs. and the company stood behind their product and even shipped it to me at a hotel as I was traveling cross-country. I will say the wheel chock is too wide for the thin KLR front wheel. So I use some wood block to shore it up until I can TIG weld a custom fit. Again, strap everything down like you mean it! I took this rig all the way from Boston to Fairbanks with no problems once I rec'd the replacement 610ACR free-of-charge. http://www.atvsolutions.com/powersportsdetail.asp?ID=157 Easiest is #1, but finding a natural ramp can be tricky, so it's usually #2 for me. I got the ramp at Alba Action Sports near San Diego but any MC shop or a homecenter can set you up for less than $100 but only one vs. $140 for 2 at say Lowes. But I use #3 if we're taking 3 bikes and/or need the truck bed empty for other crap. Otherwise, I can fit 2 bikes using method #2 right into the back of the bed and still have room for a cooler and other things while sliding the aluminum ramp along the side. Just make sure you compress robustly the forks to hold the bikes securely. In the event of an accident, you don't want these lose...not to mention looking like an idiot if it falls over or worse! out of the bed. I saw a brand new Ninja laying in the street 2 years ago...guy was heart- broken. Enjoy - Brian --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "jonblak12321" wrote:

> > I got me a 01 Dodge Dakota with the 4.7 liter v8 magnum. Vrrmmm

Vrmmmm.

> > I believe I have the short bed version. My interest is in loading

up

> the ole green 03 KLR and taking her to the movies or the forest or > shopping or something. Whats the most effecient and economical way

to

> load up a bike in the back of a truck. I might have to leave the

tail

> gate down for it to fit. Is that legal?? Any experience with that > particular truck and bike loading task would be greatly appreciated

in

> telling at me the do's and don'ts. > > I also have a dead battery on the bike. My local honda shop in > Prescott Arizona wants $60 plus dollars. Is that reasonable? > > Mucho Macho thanks mates. > > John Black > > 03 KlR 650 > 03 Honda VTX 1800 in uranium green ))) >

[Spike55]

I have a '00 Dak Quad Cab 4x4 (a bit up in the air) with a small 5'3" bed. When I haul, I took my cues from Norm Keller who used to post on here. I use two ramps. One to walk up and one with a 2x4 bumper along the outside edge to keep a slippery back tire from sliding off. Both ramps are tied up to the tailgate / bed so I can't spin it off with too much gas on the way up. I put the front wheel in a $20 chock on a small sheet of plywood. I start to tighten the bike down on the front but then place a 12" 2x4, on end, in between the tire and the fender under the triple-tree so as not to over-colapse the front struts and burst a seal. I tighten it down the rest of the way, along with straps on the back-end if I think I need to maintain proper orientation while traveling over a rough road. About 1/3 of the diameter of the rear tire extends past the open / down tailgate. Don R100, A6F --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "jonblak12321" wrote:

> > I got me a 01 Dodge Dakota with the 4.7 liter v8 magnum. Vrrmmm

Vrmmmm.

> > I believe I have the short bed version. My interest is in loading

up

> the ole green 03 KLR and taking her to the movies or the forest or > shopping or something. Whats the most effecient and economical way

to

> load up a bike in the back of a truck. I might have to leave the

tail

> gate down for it to fit. Is that legal?? Any experience with that > particular truck and bike loading task would be greatly appreciated

in

> telling at me the do's and don'ts. > > I also have a dead battery on the bike. My local honda shop in > Prescott Arizona wants $60 plus dollars. Is that reasonable? > > Mucho Macho thanks mates. > > John Black > > 03 KlR 650 > 03 Honda VTX 1800 in uranium green ))) >

[traderpro2003]

Item number appears same but slightly different part numbers. 2008 item #/ part# 54011 54011-0085 CABLE-CLUTCH 54001 54001-0015 CABLE-SPEEDMETER 2007 54011 54011-0010 CABLE-CLUTCH 54001 54001-1198 CABLE-SPEEDMETER If you have access to the internet, you see this yourself. http://www.kawasaki.com/DefaultFrame.aspx? strContentUrl=/SITE/VIVEHICLEINFORMATION/VICHOOSEVEHICLE.ASP --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Wayne Adamson" wrote:

> > I am in Medellin Colombia at the moment and the Kawasaki dealer

sold me a

> clutch and a speedo cable from a 2008 KLR650.50000 peso for both

(about

> 27amd)He says they are the same cables as we use for 2007 Klr650.Is

this

> correct?I will check in the morning before we leave for Bogota,but

I thought

> someone here my know for sure?Thanks for any

input..........................

> Wayne " The difference between an adventure and an ordeal is > attitude"(unknown)-2007A-21 KLR650(it's a manly Fire Engine Red)-

1995

> R100RT-1991VW Westy GL-ABC 6461 MOA-71007

http://wayneadamson.blogspot.com/

>

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "traderpro2003" wrote:

> > John - It's not illegal to ride with the gate down. Perhaps if you > pull the back just to one side and you can close it still. Just be > sure to secure everything with some ratcheting tie-down straps.

Any

> homecenter sells them circa hardware section or buy on-line. > > As for loading...I do one of three ways. > > 1. Back up to something tall enough to ride right into the truck.

It

> can be a dirt mound or even a steep ditch (slightly off angle so

you

> don't get stuck!) will work. > > 2. Buy a ramp from a homecenter > http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?

action=productDetail&productId=249092-

> 29318-7452700&lpage=none > Then throw a crate/stand or I use a large cooler (for food and > bevies) which I put juxtaposed long-wise with the rear of the

truck.

> With the engine running, I simply walk beside the klr and step up > onto the cooler and right into the bed in a fluid, continuous > movement. Some people will ride up, but it's pretty scary unless

the

> ramp is really wide. Been there done that...no thanks. > > 3. You can get a tilt-a-rack that plugs into the back of the truck > hitch receiver. They're pretty expensive aluminum rigs that tip to > one side. Again you use the engine to assist you up the ramp and

it

> tilts flat with your KLR now off the ground perpendicular to the

rear

> door. This process is also a bit tricky doing solo, but I've

gotten

> it to be simple. You place a shipping blanket over the rear gate

and

> then lean the bike against it as you prepare everything...basically

4

> ratchet straps. Now, I have the 610ACR b/c the 410 they suggested > bent like a banana with my beast strapped to it. The 610 supports > upto 600lbs. and the company stood behind their product and even > shipped it to me at a hotel as I was traveling cross-country. I

will

> say the wheel chock is too wide for the thin KLR front wheel. So I > use some wood block to shore it up until I can TIG weld a custom > fit. Again, strap everything down like you mean it! I took this

rig

> all the way from Boston to Fairbanks with no problems once I rec'd > the replacement 610ACR free-of-charge. > http://www.atvsolutions.com/powersportsdetail.asp?ID=157 > > Easiest is #1, but finding a natural ramp can be tricky, so it's > usually #2 for me. I got the ramp at Alba Action Sports near San > Diego but any MC shop or a homecenter can set you up for less than > $100 but only one vs. $140 for 2 at say Lowes. But I use #3 if

we're

> taking 3 bikes and/or need the truck bed empty for other crap. > Otherwise, I can fit 2 bikes using method #2 right into the back of > the bed and still have room for a cooler and other things while > sliding the aluminum ramp along the side. Just make sure you > compress robustly the forks to hold the bikes securely. In the

event

> of an accident, you don't want these lose...not to mention looking > like an idiot if it falls over or worse! out of the bed. I saw a > brand new Ninja laying in the street 2 years ago...guy was heart- > broken. > > Enjoy - Brian

Just one additional thought to add to Brian's great post. When loading, (if you have a choice) have the truck, trailer pointed down hill if possible so that gravity assists in keeping it 'in' the truck or on trailer. Pointed uphill when unloading. ...that is pointed uphill and down hill SLIGHTLY, or gravity can be more of a hinderence than a help. Ive ridden many a dirtbike motorcycle into a truck bed using a 2x8...until one day (1974) while I loading a street bike, I was a little robust in my intial speed (Honda 450) and the throttle deceided to stay 'robust' =stick at the top of the 2x8 ramp. I was lucky not to launch through the back window. It was close...picture a 1972 Honda 450 in a wheelie slamming into the cab of the pickup. I wished I was a spectator and not a passenger that day. Needless to say, I now still ride a bike onto the trailer, but into a pickup-- no. The only thing I did right that day, was I did not say, "Hey watch this" which of course, was actually assumed, as I had an audience of hecklers to pick the bike up off of me while the throttle was stuck in the 'robust' position. revmaaatin. who has friends that still remember that day more clearly than I do

[traderpro2003]

Hey Rev-- It's been awhile...always enjoy your posts. Thanks for the story/laugh...baked-fresh daily, I swear. - Brian

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "revmaaatin" wrote: > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "traderpro2003" > wrote: > > > > John - It's not illegal to ride with the gate down. Perhaps if you > > pull the back just to one side and you can close it still. Just be > > sure to secure everything with some ratcheting tie-down straps. > Any > > homecenter sells them circa hardware section or buy on-line. > > > > As for loading...I do one of three ways. > > > > 1. Back up to something tall enough to ride right into the truck. > It > > can be a dirt mound or even a steep ditch (slightly off angle so > you > > don't get stuck!) will work. > > > > 2. Buy a ramp from a homecenter > > http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn? > action=productDetail&productId=249092- > > 29318-7452700&lpage=none > > Then throw a crate/stand or I use a large cooler (for food and > > bevies) which I put juxtaposed long-wise with the rear of the > truck. > > With the engine running, I simply walk beside the klr and step up > > onto the cooler and right into the bed in a fluid, continuous > > movement. Some people will ride up, but it's pretty scary unless > the > > ramp is really wide. Been there done that...no thanks. > > > > 3. You can get a tilt-a-rack that plugs into the back of the truck > > hitch receiver. They're pretty expensive aluminum rigs that tip to > > one side. Again you use the engine to assist you up the ramp and > it > > tilts flat with your KLR now off the ground perpendicular to the > rear > > door. This process is also a bit tricky doing solo, but I've > gotten > > it to be simple. You place a shipping blanket over the rear gate > and > > then lean the bike against it as you prepare everything...basically > 4 > > ratchet straps. Now, I have the 610ACR b/c the 410 they suggested > > bent like a banana with my beast strapped to it. The 610 supports > > upto 600lbs. and the company stood behind their product and even > > shipped it to me at a hotel as I was traveling cross-country. I > will > > say the wheel chock is too wide for the thin KLR front wheel. So I > > use some wood block to shore it up until I can TIG weld a custom > > fit. Again, strap everything down like you mean it! I took this > rig > > all the way from Boston to Fairbanks with no problems once I rec'd > > the replacement 610ACR free-of-charge. > > http://www.atvsolutions.com/powersportsdetail.asp?ID=157 > > > > Easiest is #1, but finding a natural ramp can be tricky, so it's > > usually #2 for me. I got the ramp at Alba Action Sports near San > > Diego but any MC shop or a homecenter can set you up for less than > > $100 but only one vs. $140 for 2 at say Lowes. But I use #3 if > we're > > taking 3 bikes and/or need the truck bed empty for other crap. > > Otherwise, I can fit 2 bikes using method #2 right into the back of > > the bed and still have room for a cooler and other things while > > sliding the aluminum ramp along the side. Just make sure you > > compress robustly the forks to hold the bikes securely. In the > event > > of an accident, you don't want these lose...not to mention looking > > like an idiot if it falls over or worse! out of the bed. I saw a > > brand new Ninja laying in the street 2 years ago...guy was heart- > > broken. > > > > Enjoy - Brian > > Just one additional thought to add to Brian's great post. When > loading, (if you have a choice) have the truck, trailer pointed down > hill if possible so that gravity assists in keeping it 'in' the truck > or on trailer. Pointed uphill when unloading. > > ...that is pointed uphill and down hill SLIGHTLY, or gravity can be > more of a hinderence than a help. > > Ive ridden many a dirtbike motorcycle into a truck bed using a > 2x8...until one day (1974) while I loading a street bike, I was a > little robust in my intial speed (Honda 450) and the throttle > deceided to stay 'robust' =stick at the top of the 2x8 ramp. I was > lucky not to launch through the back window. It was close...picture a > 1972 Honda 450 in a wheelie slamming into the cab of the pickup. I > wished I was a spectator and not a passenger that day. Needless to > say, I now still ride a bike onto the trailer, but into a pickup-- > no. > > The only thing I did right that day, was I did not say, "Hey watch > this" which of course, was actually assumed, as I had an audience of > hecklers to pick the bike up off of me while the throttle was stuck > in the 'robust' position. > > revmaaatin. who has friends that still remember that day more clearly > than I do >

[stevedyer]

John, This is the way real men load motorcycles into their trucks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2RylkQLJz0 Steve

----- Original Message ----- From: "jonblak12321" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 9:46 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Got me a NEW used Truck >I got me a 01 Dodge Dakota with the 4.7 liter v8 magnum. Vrrmmm Vrmmmm. > > I believe I have the short bed version. My interest is in loading up > the ole green 03 KLR and taking her to the movies or the forest or > shopping or something. Whats the most effecient and economical way to > load up a bike in the back of a truck. I might have to leave the tail > gate down for it to fit. Is that legal?? Any experience with that > particular truck and bike loading task would be greatly appreciated in > telling at me the do's and don'ts. > > I also have a dead battery on the bike. My local honda shop in > Prescott Arizona wants $60 plus dollars. Is that reasonable? > > Mucho Macho thanks mates. > > John Black > > 03 KlR 650 > 03 Honda VTX 1800 in uranium green ))) > >

[dooden]

Honestly the folding aluminum ramps are the best IMO, seem stable and strong enough for a KLR with loader walking along it running it up in 1st gear. Myself I load my bike into my 1/2 Ton Chevy using 2 planks, 2x8 lumber with a 1x8 screwed to it, and a couple of Eye Bolts attached to the bottom side of ramps, I use the eye bolts to strap the ramps to the truck before loading to ensure the ramps do not slide off come off the bumper. I have about a 2" offset between the 2x8 and the 1x8 so its stepped allowing the 2x8 to rest directly on the bumper. Local laws would dictate the tailgate being down as legal or not, but if the bike it on it, you cannot close it, however my bike fits in my short box Chevy, have to run the front tire up into the front left corner, then I slide the rear end over to the right bout as far as I can, toss a block of wood under the kickstand and use 4 ratchet straps, one on each side of the handlebar at the base going to the truck box pockets and up under the rear fender I hook the frame and ratchet it down. Advise DO NOT RATCHET the front end too tight, the forks will compress and if left that way chances are you will be replacing fork seals, there is aproduct made to fit between the front tire and the fender mounting area that keeps the froks from compressing. (cut a chunk of 2x4 if you want) As for the battery $60 at a dealer sounds about right, but do not buy a acid battery... get a Gel/AGM/Sealed none leaking one, they should be able to order a battery for you, Fred I check the FAQ it lists the numbers for these batteries. Dooden A15 Green Ape --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "jonblak12321" wrote:

> > I got me a 01 Dodge Dakota with the 4.7 liter v8 magnum. Vrrmmm

Vrmmmm.

> > I believe I have the short bed version. My interest is in loading

up

> the ole green 03 KLR and taking her to the movies or the forest or > shopping or something. Whats the most effecient and economical way

to

> load up a bike in the back of a truck. I might have to leave the

tail

> gate down for it to fit. Is that legal?? Any experience with that > particular truck and bike loading task would be greatly appreciated

in

> telling at me the do's and don'ts. > > I also have a dead battery on the bike. My local honda shop in > Prescott Arizona wants $60 plus dollars. Is that reasonable? > > Mucho Macho thanks mates. > > John Black > > 03 KlR 650 > 03 Honda VTX 1800 in uranium green ))) >