Wilsons Sandbox

Posted: **Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:25 pm**

I've seen a few KLRs with a tool tube mounted on the left side where a second muffler WOULD be, if we had 2. Looks good, and out-of-the-way. Ed

Posted: **Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:43 pm**

Agreed. That's where I ended up putting mine. Again, though, I was surprised how little room was left once I collapsed the rear suspension to see how much room I really had. But the 4 in. pipe sure is handy there, even though it's not as long as I'd originally planned. Chris -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of fasteddiecopeman Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 4:26 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] A GOOD location for a Tool Tube I've seen a few KLRs with a tool tube mounted on the left side where a second muffler WOULD be, if we had 2. Looks good, and out-of-the-way. Ed

Posted: **Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:40 pm**

The only reason I don't mount it there is b/c it sits too high, adding to the "moment" effect on the bike. When mounted low, you don't notice the weight. John

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Norloff" wrote: > > Agreed. That's where I ended up putting mine. Again, though, I was surprised > how little room was left once I collapsed the rear suspension to see how > much room I really had. But the 4 in. pipe sure is handy there, even though > it's not as long as I'd originally planned. > > Chris > > > -----Original Message----- > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On > Behalf Of fasteddiecopeman > Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 4:26 PM > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] A GOOD location for a Tool Tube > > I've seen a few KLRs with a tool tube mounted on the left side where a > second muffler WOULD be, if we had 2. Looks good, and out-of-the-way. > Ed >

Posted: **Wed Jul 02, 2008 4:38 am**

oldrider25 wrote:

> > The only reason I don't mount it there is b/c it sits too high, adding > to the "moment" effect on the bike. When mounted low, you don't > notice the weight. > > John > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , "Chris Norloff" > wrote: > > > > Agreed. That's where I ended up putting mine. Again, though, I was > surprised > > how little room was left once I collapsed the rear suspension to see how > > much room I really had. But the 4 in. pipe sure is handy there, even > though > > it's not as long as I'd originally planned. > > > > Chris > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > ] On > > Behalf Of fasteddiecopeman > > Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 4:26 PM > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] A GOOD location for a Tool Tube > > > > I've seen a few KLRs with a tool tube mounted on the left side where a > > second muffler WOULD be, if we had 2. Looks good, and out-of-the-way. > > Ed > > > >

Anyone install these tubes coming directly out the front/back and paint them to look like 50caliber machine gun barrels, or better year like little rocket launcher, that would make your KLR stand out.............

Posted: **Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:28 am**

Naahhh, the KLR is too big for a 50 cal. Tha's what Vespas are for: http://www.scooteringusa.com/2006/12/french_army_vespa_with_cannon.htm da Vermonster

> > > > > Anyone install these tubes coming directly out the front/back and

paint

> them to look like 50caliber machine gun barrels, or better year like

little

> rocket launcher, that would make your KLR stand out............. >

Posted: **Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:35 am**

Ran across Hotfoot's KLR website, I really like the placement of his tool tube, but honestly have not tried it out on mine just yet. His is mounted below and in front of the combined engine guard/highway peg set-up. You can see it here. http://www.oldskoolklr650.com/myklr.html Wonder what you all think of this (pro's and con's?). Cheers, VIGUY (Vancouver Island, BC) 03 KLR --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "fasteddiecopeman" wrote:

> > I've seen a few KLRs with a tool tube mounted on the left side where

a second muffler WOULD

> be, if we had 2. Looks good, and out-of-the-way. > Ed >

Posted: **Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:26 pm**

Logan wrote:

> > Ran across Hotfoot's KLR website, I really like the placement of his > tool tube, but honestly have not tried it out on mine just yet. His is > mounted below and in front of the combined engine guard/highway peg > set-up. > You can see it here. > http://www.oldskoolklr650.com/myklr.html > http://www.oldskoolklr650.com/myklr.html> > > Wonder what you all think of this (pro's and con's?). > > Cheers, > VIGUY > (Vancouver Island, BC) > 03 KLR > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , "fasteddiecopeman" > wrote: > > > > I've seen a few KLRs with a tool tube mounted on the left side where > a second muffler WOULD > > be, if we had 2. Looks good, and out-of-the-way. > > Ed > > > >

This guy has spent more time putting things on the bike than riding it, should be in the KLR musuem, if there is one! If I recall there is something like 300 miles on it!

Posted: **Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:22 am**

Bike been lowered ? If so did whoever lower the bike shorten the kickstand ? Stock links on rear and lowered the front by sliding he tubes down about 3/4", my bike never as leaned to the right. Spring would have to be really weak for that much sag. Stock size wheels ? When my tires were just about, well ok when they were bald the bike did sit upright a bit more but not enough to tip, keep the bars to the left I reckon till its figured out. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Spike55" wrote: > > With relatively little cargo (rain suit, OEM tool kit, two water > bottles, etc.), my bike is sitting nearly straight up while on its side- > stand. In this state, it is relatively easy to tip over on to the > right side. Even with the the shock's preload set at "5", I still need > to pull up on the bike as I dismount to get the max suspension height > and a safe amount of lean to the left. > > Should I be looking at links to increase height, look at changing out > the rear shock's coil-over spring with something more substantial, or > look at adding a spacer to the top of the existing coil-over spring to > get a little more lift? > > Don R100, A6F (11K) >

Wilsons Sandbox

weak boinger on '06

a good location for a tool tube

a good location for a tool tube

a good location for a tool tube

a good location for a tool tube

a good location for a tool tube

a good location for a tool tube

a good location for a tool tube

weak boinger on '06