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damage/wear riding 2 up?
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:54 am
by matteeanne@yahoo.com
I got the 08 that does have a functioning shock adjuster and it is dialed to 5 (pelicans with tools and Redheaded 125 pound beauty)
Were gonna get her a bike as soon as money allows but were two up in the meantime.
I noted my chain with 20,000 miles sagged after a couple hundred two up, how quickly will it be spent now? What else to watch out for?
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damage/wear riding 2 up?
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:24 am
by smthng else
On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 6:54 AM, wrote:
> I got the 08 that does have a functioning shock adjuster and it is dialed to 5 (pelicans with tools and Redheaded 125 pound beauty)
> Were gonna get her a bike as soon as money allows but were two up in the meantime.
> I noted my chain with 20,000 miles sagged after a couple hundred two up, how quickly will it be spent now? What else to watch out for?
A lot of folks would be happy with a 20,000 mile chain. I'd start
thinking it was done, regardless of two up riding. Keep in mind that
if it stretches too much, it'll start devouring your sprockets.
Expect a bit more clutch wear, as you're pulling a lot more wieght
when starting off. You might want to look at the rear sub-frame bolt
upgrade kit. I don't know how much of an issue the '08 has, but prior
years were known to break the bolts under load.
--Jonathan "smthng" Kalmes
Springfield, VA
2005 Yamaha FJR1300ABS - "Blue Bayou"
2006 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon - "Teflon"
2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 - It's here, but it hasn't earned a name yet.
http://smthng.info
"Shake well... some settling is natural."
givi luggage
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:13 pm
by revmaaatin
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Tony" wrote:
>
> Hello, I have a set of Givi Mono Key luggage that came with my used
> KLR several years ago.The trunk is the 50 liter and the two side bags
> are 45's I think. I don't use them and they have been in my attic for
> some time. One of my buddies found out about them and is wanting to
> purchase the set with brackets. They are in very good condition. Can
> anyone give me an idea how much to ask?
>
Tony,
Farkle in good condition should be worth at least 1/2 of current list
price. Less if there is need to repair damage or welds, etc.
revmaaatin.