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street-ier tires
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:50 pm
by Rowe Elliott
Anybody out there ever try Avon Road Riders on KLR? I've got about 7k miles on Kenda 761's and, though they've got a ways to go yet, I'm starting to look around. My riding is 99/1 or 99.9/0.01 street /dirt, primarily mixed freeway commuting. I like the 761's fine except wet pavement, where they are scary, on dry they let me corner like a fiend. The 761's cured the head shake/speed wobbles on my '06 completely, and for that alone I love 'em.
Rowe
street-ier tires
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:06 am
by revmaaatin
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Rowe Elliott" wrote:
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> Anybody out there ever try Avon Road Riders on KLR? I've got about 7k miles on Kenda 761's and, though they've got a ways to go yet, I'm starting to look around. My riding is 99/1 or 99.9/0.01 street /dirt, primarily mixed freeway commuting. I like the 761's fine except wet pavement, where they are scary, on dry they let me corner like a fiend. The 761's cured the head shake/speed wobbles on my '06 completely, and for that alone I love 'em.
> Rowe
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Rowe,
Good that you have found a tire that works for you.
Although, you should not have a head shake/wobble--indicative of additional adjustments needed. smile.
Have you also checked your steering head bearings?
If the front wheel flops over easily side to side when the front wheel is not touching the ground (bike supported in the center) they are to loose.
It is adjusted by the big nut under the center of the handle bars. Remember, you will need to loosen the triple tree bolts before you tighten the steering head stem nut. Use your Clymers for the exact procedure and torque specs.
revmaaatin. off to feed the cows....
middle age overtakes my klr
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:33 pm
by Mark Harfenist
It's a 2007 with 48,000 miles on it, now resting peaceably in my garage at home. I'm plotting one more trip, however, and trying to anticipate likely maintenance issues. One unknown involves muffler, header, gaskets, etc.---how long do I reasonably expect them to last? And what's the recommended course of action if I want to replace components: replace all? Some? Only the muffler?
Lastly, if there's anyone on this list who's been wondering what to do with the OE muffler they removed immediately in order to replace it with ....whatever folks replace them with, well, I've got an idea which might benefit us both. I'm thinking cheap, though possibly not as cheap as the John Deere mufflers currently under discussion.
Thanks for all authoritative input.
Mark
(Finally back in Bellingham, WA.)