Wilsons Sandbox

A little searching found them for under $100 here: www.itcelectronics.com/ Seems like the increased price elsewhere is because a lot of them come with the foam insert. __Arden --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jefferson Johnson" wrote:

> > Thanks everyone for your responses. I think I will go with the 1550 > sidecases. Any suggestions on where to purchase online and what

they should

> cost? Seems like the prices vary a lot. > > Thanks Again > > Jeff > > > On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 7:50 AM, Robert Wayne wrote: > > > i have the 1520's and they are great but if i did it again, i'd

go one

> > size larger. i can't quite haul the kitchen sink in these, and i

have a jc

> > whitney trunk, also. r > > > > --- On *Wed, 7/23/08, Jefferson Johnson * wrote: > > > > From: Jefferson Johnson > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Pelican Case question > > To: "KLR Group" dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> > > Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 2:53 PM > > > > I bought a set of side racks from Happy Trails for my KLR and

want to

> > mount > > Pelican cases to them. > > > > I think the normal cases used for this purpose is the 1500. I

found them

> > for $75 apiece on the internet. > > > > Does this sound like the way to go? > > > > Thanks > > > > Jeff Johnson > > IBA # 167 > > Houston, TX > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Luc Legrain wrote:

> > early morning temps in the low 70's ,crank without choke,runs real

weak for a few seconds...dies..try again.. sorry ain't awake yet.. choke half way,starts slow, then revs up,1000 rpm, 1-2 seconds later cut choke off runs normal. Mid afternoon ( after work ) temps in the high 80's ,no choke,one push, cranks right up ..1-1500 rpm. I always thought choke was for COLD weather start. Every carbureted motorcycle I ever owned has required a touch of choke in any weather under 190F (the operating temperature of the engine). Note that 75F *is* cold, as far as the engine is concerned -- it prefers running at 190F or above. The need for choke varies according to engine tune, air filter cleanliness, etc., but requiring a touch of choke to crank at 75F is normal unless your bike is jetted too rich. -E

My experience with machines with chokes is that each and every one has it's favorite routine. One 58 Massey Ferguson will want a lot of choke for a full ten minutes, the next 58 Massey Ferguson won't take any choke at all. Maybe with modern manufacturing tolerances, there is more consistency. My KLR wants a few seconds of choke in the morning in warm weather and none the rest of the day. Don't know about cold weather yet...... db ----- Original Message ---- From: E.L. Green To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 1:38:49 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: klr650: cranking

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, Luc Legrain wrote: > > early morning temps in the low 70's ,crank without choke,runs real weak for a few seconds...dies. .try again.. sorry ain't awake yet.. choke half way,starts slow, then revs up,1000 rpm, 1-2 seconds later cut choke off runs normal. Mid afternoon ( after work ) temps in the high 80's ,no choke,one push, cranks right up ..1-1500 rpm. I always thought choke was for COLD weather start. Every carbureted motorcycle I ever owned has required a touch of choke in any weather under 190F (the operating temperature of the engine). Note that 75F *is* cold, as far as the engine is concerned -- it prefers running at 190F or above. The need for choke varies according to engine tune, air filter cleanliness, etc., but requiring a touch of choke to crank at 75F is normal unless your bike is jetted too rich. -E [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

On Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:09:38 -0700 (PDT) Luc Legrain writes:

> early morning temps in the low 70's ,crank without choke,runs real > weak for a few seconds...dies..try again.. sorry ain't awake yet.. > choke half way,starts slow, then revs up,1000 rpm, 1-2 seconds later > cut choke off runs normal. Mid afternoon ( after work ) temps in the > high 80's ,no choke,one push, cranks right up ..1-1500 rpm. I always > thought choke was for COLD weather start.When I bought the RedAss it > used to start right up,no choke ?? WTF ??? > Help?? Or Shut the F@#$K up ?

<><><><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><><><> Luc, Sounds like you've been lucky enough to figure out how to start your bike in varying conditions. I've known guys that struggled for 2 years to crack the starting code for a fickle bike. Your's sounds pretty normal to me. I suppose you could adjust the valves to max clearance, clean the air filter and make sure your battery is in top shape and then see if your starting routine changes. I suppose you could also mess around and clean your carb and fuel system or run some Seafoam through to help keep it in top shape. Using the choke (really an enricher which is a simple carb inside the carb) to get started is just adjusting the fuel delivery volume when the combustion chamber is cold. As soon as it's warmed enough the extra fuel isn't needed. In warmer weather it gets warmer quicker than it does in cold weather. Running with the choke engaged in a warm engine floods the engine with too much fuel and causes the engine to die when the throttle is at idle position. I think you've got it figured out and should consider just enjoying the simple routine which works for your bike. 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 ____________________________________________________________ Click here for huge discounts on tradeshow supplies. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3m7g5bQuHj9dj0H2XuajUqEz9yEUC7jXmEqy74MIYKFsdVdS/