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The PO of my bike put on the Acerbis ones without the metal in them, and they've held up but flex enough to tweak the ends of the levers when you drop it. I have the Acerbis metal ones (can't remember the model) on my DR-Z and they've taken a beating without failure. CA Stu swears by the ones at www.enduroeng.com. __Arden

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Ben" wrote: > > Dropped it just right and busted one of the stock handguards on my 05 > KLR last week, so I'm ready to invest in an aftermarket set. Does > anyone have a recommendation for a preferred brand/model? Any > installation tips? TYIA- > > Ben >

On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:00:36 -0000 "Ben" writes:

> Dropped it just right and busted one of the stock handguards on my 05 > > KLR last week, so I'm ready to invest in an aftermarket set. Does > anyone have a recommendation for a preferred brand/model? Any > installation tips? TYIA- > > Ben

<><><><><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><><><><> Ben, I like Moose barkbusters. Cost is usually about $40 in motorcycle shops. They are just a bare aluminum metal piece with good mounts for the bars. You can cut your stock handguard mounts off and then drill and tap holes in the Moose barkbusters and mount the stock guards to them for wind/rain protection. I tested my left side on asphalt a few years ago and the stock bar bent but the Moose barkbuster only took a scraping and protected the clutch lever. Oh, when you mount the barkbusters... if you need to bend them a tad stop just before they snap. : ) Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Buying or selling a home? Click here for free info on real estate services. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3miyrBsxMc1eGsyQCbvGhipYC3lQo2dlw9mBiLjlNR1TfKwE/

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

> > Dropped it just right and busted one of the stock handguards on my 05 > KLR last week, so I'm ready to invest in an aftermarket set. Does > anyone have a recommendation for a preferred brand/model? Any > installation tips? TYIA- >

I have tried Moose, MSR, Acerbis and Maier. Nothing much to choose among them except the aluminum inserts on the Rally Pros seems a little soft and easily deformed. Of course, that means it is also easy to stick them in a vise once in a while to bend them back and re- establish clearance for your levers. As for installation, assemble them loosely and let them find their own angle as you tighten them up. If you don't like the angle, try some of the available adjustments (these may vary from bar to bar) or try rolling your handlebars forward or back. I have never had to bend a set of lever guards in order to get them installed.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud Jones" wrote:

> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Ben" wrote: > > > > Dropped it just right and busted one of the stock handguards on my 05 > > KLR last week, so I'm ready to invest in an aftermarket set. Does > > anyone have a recommendation for a preferred brand/model? Any > > installation tips? TYIA- > > > > I have tried Moose, MSR, Acerbis and Maier. Nothing much to choose

among them except the

> aluminum inserts on the Rally Pros seems a little soft and easily

deformed. Another one that has been mentioned is the Tusk ATV handguards at Rocky Mountain ATV. They have a mounting method that seems to work better for the bend of our KLR's handlebars. I have the Moose handguards on my KLR right now and a) I had to bend them to shape them to where the holes in the guards lined up with the holes in the mounts, and b) I had to hack the mounts (add a couple of nuts as spacers and use a longer bolt) to get them to fit right. PITA. The Tusk handguards have a slotted hole and pivoting brackets to allow more easily fitting them to weird bends like ATV or KLR handlebars. Only problem I've heard of about the Tusk ATV handguards is that they're wickedly expensive. $29.99 as of today . _E

I have Cycra brand. Easy to install, perform well, large hand guards. I have Acerbis on my dirt bike; those excellent as well. Ron Moorhouse Modesto, CA ----- Original Message ---- From: Arden Kysely To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 9:50:27 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Need a new set of handguards...recommendations? The PO of my bike put on the Acerbis ones without the metal in them, and they've held up but flex enough to tweak the ends of the levers when you drop it. I have the Acerbis metal ones (can't remember the model) on my DR-Z and they've taken a beating without failure. CA Stu swears by the ones at www.enduroeng. com. __Arden

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, "Ben" wrote: > > Dropped it just right and busted one of the stock handguards on my 05 > KLR last week, so I'm ready to invest in an aftermarket set. Does > anyone have a recommendation for a preferred brand/model? Any > installation tips? TYIA- > > Ben > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I put Cycra's on and wouldn't look back. They are a bit pircey but they really work. Pretty easy to mount, good wind blocking and great portection. I dropped it in the garage and the Cycra's took it, saving my clutch lever. I also like the looks. Some of the guards look a bit too "woodsy" for me. The aluminum backing is really strong.

> > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Arden Kysely > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 9:50:27 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Need a new set of

handguards...recommendations?

> > > The PO of my bike put on the Acerbis ones without the metal in

them,

> and they've held up but flex enough to tweak the ends of the levers > when you drop it. I have the Acerbis metal ones (can't remember the > model) on my DR-Z and they've taken a beating without failure. CA

Stu

> swears by the ones at www.enduroeng. com. > > __Arden > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, "Ben" wrote: > > > > Dropped it just right and busted one of the stock handguards on

my

> 05 > > KLR last week, so I'm ready to invest in an aftermarket set. Does > > anyone have a recommendation for a preferred brand/model? Any > > installation tips? TYIA- > > > > Ben > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

If you're going to take the time to lap the valves, do it all the way. Those little pits will cause more carbon fouling down the line. And besides, what's more fun than lapping valves??? Buddy bseifert71@...

> [Original Message] > From: bensherwyn > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 6/30/2008 4:46:02 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Valve Lapping Question... > > Hey Guys, > > I successfully installed my new 685 kit over the weekend and I'm in > the process of cleaning up my head before booting things up. The > exhaust valves had a lot of carbon buildup... I've now cleaned this > and begun lapping. My question is... I see some very tiny pock-marks > on the valves and the seats. After quite a bit of lapping, things > seem very smooth and well mated, but do I need to lap all the way > beyond those little markings? How much of a perfectionist do I need > to be here? > > Any advice will be helpful. > > Thanks Again! > > Ben > Oakland, CA > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > >