Wilsons Sandbox

Can't speak to the brake pads. I have a 16 tooth front sprocket on an '06. It makes the "tall" 1st gear even taller, so you have to slip the the clutch and overrev a little from a start. It brings 55 MPH down to about 4K on the tach and extends the powerband up to about 75MPH. Vibration is reduced, but I also have a new chain, new tires (with a street oriented tread) and anti-vibe bar-ends so your experience may differ. Mileage went from 50-55 MPG to 55-60 MPG. Of course I mainly do highway driving. I don't as much 2-up riding as I used to, but I can imagine a 16-tooth makes it worse for stop-and-go riding.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "maudibbb" wrote: > > Hello Folks! I'm going on a trip on my 2001 where I'll be 100% on > paved road. Got some great tires lined up but need advice. I want to > improve fuel economy if possible. The faq mentions going to a 16 tooth > front sprocket. Has anyone done this and if so what were the results? > Regarding brake pads, people and the faq mentions Galfer green up > front and black in the rear as a 50/50 braking solution, but also > mentions using the Galfer blues or blacks for street oriented riding. > Any thoughts on this? >

Can't speak to the brake pads. I have a 16 tooth front sprocket on an '06. It makes the "tall" 1st gear even taller, so you have to slip the the clutch and overrev a little from a start. It brings 55 MPH down to about 4K on the tach and extends the powerband up to about 75MPH. Vibration is reduced, but I also have a new chain, new tires (with a street oriented tread) and anti-vibe bar-ends so your experience may differ. Mileage went from 50-55 MPG to 55-60 MPG. Of course I mainly do highway driving. I don't as much 2-up riding as I used to, but I can imagine a 16-tooth makes it worse for stop-and-go riding.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "maudibbb" wrote: > > Hello Folks! I'm going on a trip on my 2001 where I'll be 100% on > paved road. Got some great tires lined up but need advice. I want to > improve fuel economy if possible. The faq mentions going to a 16 tooth > front sprocket. Has anyone done this and if so what were the results? > Regarding brake pads, people and the faq mentions Galfer green up > front and black in the rear as a 50/50 braking solution, but also > mentions using the Galfer blues or blacks for street oriented riding. > Any thoughts on this? >

Can't speak to the brake pads. I have a 16 tooth front sprocket on an '06. It makes the "tall" 1st gear even taller, so you have to slip the the clutch and overrev a little from a start. It brings 55 MPH down to about 4K on the tach and extends the powerband up to about 75MPH. Vibration is reduced, but I also have a new chain, new tires (with a street oriented tread) and anti-vibe bar-ends so your experience may differ. Mileage went from 50-55 MPG to 55-60 MPG. Of course I mainly do highway driving. I don't as much 2-up riding as I used to, but I can imagine a 16-tooth makes it worse for stop-and-go riding.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "maudibbb" wrote: > > Hello Folks! I'm going on a trip on my 2001 where I'll be 100% on > paved road. Got some great tires lined up but need advice. I want to > improve fuel economy if possible. The faq mentions going to a 16 tooth > front sprocket. Has anyone done this and if so what were the results? > Regarding brake pads, people and the faq mentions Galfer green up > front and black in the rear as a 50/50 braking solution, but also > mentions using the Galfer blues or blacks for street oriented riding. > Any thoughts on this? >

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

> > Hello Folks! I'm going on a trip on my 2001 where I'll be 100% on > paved road. Got some great tires lined up but need advice. I want to > improve fuel economy if possible. The faq mentions going to a 16 tooth > front sprocket. Has anyone done this and if so what were the results? > Regarding brake pads, people and the faq mentions Galfer green up > front and black in the rear as a 50/50 braking solution, but also > mentions using the Galfer blues or blacks for street oriented riding. > Any thoughts on this? >

I have tried the 16t. It slowed the motor down a bit at highway speeds, but impaired the top end roll-on. There was zero improvement in gas mileage. A friend had the same results. A member of another forum claims a boost in mileage with tall gearing, but admits he changes the way he rides. What do you suppose causes the improvement? Over the years, I have been a fan of tall gearing, but that was on road bikes with narrow bars. The barn-door aerodynamics of the KLR suggest another approach. IMO, the stock 15/43 is the best gearing for the road.

> > > Over the years, I have been a fan of tall gearing, but that was on road bikes > with narrow bars. > The barn-door aerodynamics of the KLR suggest another approach. IMO, the stock > 15/43 is > the best gearing for the road. > > >

I agree. Just a bit of a head wind and you d wish you stayed with stock; same goes for long inclines common here in Colorado. My old beater is closest to ideal: 15/43 with a lower 1st gear from a 600 tranny. Party on in Moab you lucky stiffs......Bogdan [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

On 5/30/08 8:05 AM, "roncriswell@..." wrote:

> > > > I am fixin to attempt repair of my damaged Concourse rightside > luggage bag. What is the Superglue formula / fix again. Will it work > on the Connie? > > Criswell

So another regular attendee is at home doing maintenance instead of being in Moab where he belongs. Bogdan [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]