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klr @ redline
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:18 pm
by Rick McCauley
I just happened upon an old Cycle World test while I was trying to find out how fast redline is on a KLR. I had mine on a steep downhill run last week and saw 106 mph.
The test showed that 7,500 rpm calculates to 107 mph. I know the KLR reads fast so I obviously didn't reach redline in my hair raising run. If you could get to 7,500, the KLR would probably be showing close to 115mph.
Rick
A17
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klr @ redline
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:32 pm
by Richard Decker
Mine showed 122
It was scary and I will never, ever do it again.
On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Rick McCauley wrote:
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> I just happened upon an old Cycle World test while I was trying to find out
> how fast redline is on a KLR. I had mine on a steep downhill run last week
> and saw 106 mph.
> The test showed that 7,500 rpm calculates to 107 mph. I know the KLR reads
> fast so I obviously didn't reach redline in my hair raising run. If you
> could get to 7,500, the KLR would probably be showing close to 115mph.
>
> Rick
> A17
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Rich Decker
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty
is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
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klr @ redline
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:38 pm
by Rick McCauley
Once was enough for me too.
Did you have stock gearing and OEM sized tires at the time?
What kind of road. I can't see getting to redline on flat ground unless you had a viscious tailwind, and only weigh about 150 lbs.
Rick
A17
--- On Tue, 8/18/09, Richard Decker wrote:
From: Richard Decker
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR @ Redline
To: "Rick McCauley"
Cc:
dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 4:31 PM
Mine showed 122
It was scary and I will never, ever do it again.
On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Rick McCauley wrote:
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>
> I just happened upon an old Cycle World test while I was trying to find out
> how fast redline is on a KLR. I had mine on a steep downhill run last week
> and saw 106 mph.
> The test showed that 7,500 rpm calculates to 107 mph. I know the KLR reads
> fast so I obviously didn't reach redline in my hair raising run. If you
> could get to 7,500, the KLR would probably be showing close to 115mph.
>
> Rick
> A17
>
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Rich Decker
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty
is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
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klr @ redline
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:30 pm
by roncriswell@sbcglobal.net
A friend used to take his out to track day with a 17 inch wheel on the
front and a big fat tire and rim on the back. He told me he regarly
went past 7500 .... Iwant say to 8000. I don't think it has a rev
limiter on it. His is still running.
Criswell
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 18, 2009, at 4:18 PM, Rick McCauley wrote:
> I just happened upon an old Cycle World test while I was trying to
> find out how fast redline is on a KLR. I had mine on a steep
> downhill run last week and saw 106 mph.
> The test showed that 7,500 rpm calculates to 107 mph. I know the KLR
> reads fast so I obviously didn't reach redline in my hair raising
> run. If you could get to 7,500, the KLR would probably be showing
> close to 115mph.
>
> Rick
> A17
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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[dsn_klr650] stearns wal mart atv seat cover for klr s
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:33 pm
by Silver Duck
Carve a bit of plastic from the base of the seat....or the side panel. It allows the strap to snug in perfectly. A kitchen knife will do it.
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From: Richard Decker
To: Jeff Khoury
Cc: eddiebmauri ; DSN KLR650 DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 4:06:47 PM
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Stearns Wal Mart ATV Seat Cover for KLR s
Anyone have any pictures on how they mounted theirs? I had trouble with the
straps and ended up having to use zip ties. I dont like it.
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 7:18 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote:
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> Eddie,
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> I want to write and thank you for posting this. I looked at the item online
> and read the reviews. It looked nice in the photos so I said "What the heck"
> and ordered it. After all, what did I really have to lose, $20.00?
>
> It arrived about a week later, and I ran out and immediately installed it.
> It took about 30 minutes of fidgeting with it to get it in place the way I
> wanted it, and then the moment of truth. I sat on the bike and immediately
> noticed a difference. The seat feels firmer and wider with it on there. It
> did increase seat height by about 1/2". I have a 32" inseam, so when I'm
> wearing boots, my heels BARELY touch the ground. It also added what feels to
> be 1" to total width which is a welcome addition as well. It felt a little
> funny the first few rides I took with it on there, but I've gotten used to
> it now.
>
> The proof in the pudding came Sunday. I spent most of the day riding all
> over Los Angeles, putting in about 250 miles. The difference was astounding.
> No more hotspot on my tailbone. No more hotspots on my hip joints. A slight
> shift here and there kept me comfortable riding around all day. I only wish
> I had it for that 1200 mile Big Sur trip I just got back from.
>
> I wholeheartedly recommend this to the list members. It is far superior to
> a sheepskin and I can't say how it compares to a Corbin, but it is vastly
> better than the stock seat alone.
>
> I've had two people comment on it... one said he liked the "tread pattern".
>
>
> IMHO, it would be a bargain at twice the price. And no, I don't work for
> Wal-Mart or Stearns.
>
> -Jeff Khoury
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "eddiebmauri" >
> To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:20:39 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Stearns Wal Mart ATV Seat Cover for KLR s
>
> OK, y'all,,,,, for some time I have heard great things about the Stearns
> ATV seat cover that is said to fit well over the KLR's stock seat. I have
> seen a few of them on KLR's, the KLR riders who had them all swear by the
> seat covers. A poor man's Corbin if you will. Anyway, the problem was in
> locating the seat cover at Wally World. It seems that this is a seasonal
> item. Good news, the season has opened. I was able to order one on-line for
> about $20 including shipping!
>
>
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10727537
>
> I'll let you all know how good they are once it arrives and I try it. But,
> come on, for $20 it is one of the least expensive farkles that I have
> bought.
>
> Eddie (03' KLR "la poderosa")
>
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Rich Decker
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty
is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
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klr @ redline
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:45 pm
by revmaaatin
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Rick McCauley wrote:
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> I just happened upon an old Cycle World test while I was trying to find out how fast redline is on a KLR. I had mine on a steep downhill run last week and saw 106 mph.
> The test showed that 7,500 rpm calculates to 107 mph. I know the KLR reads fast so I obviously didn't reach redline in my hair raising run. If you could get to 7,500, the KLR would probably be showing close to 115mph.
>
> Rick
> A17
>
Rick,
I claim to have the world's fastest KLR.
125mph indicated into a 40mph head wind.
Mothers day, 2008, Highway 34 East of Strugis, West of Ft. Pierre, SD.
revmaaatin.
klr @ redline
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:54 pm
by revmaaatin
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "roncriswell@..." wrote:
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> A friend used to take his out to track day with a 17 inch wheel on the
> front and a big fat tire and rim on the back. He told me he regarly
> went past 7500 .... Iwant say to 8000. I don't think it has a rev
> limiter on it. His is still running.
>
> Criswell
>
Speaking from memory; a conversation with Fred or was it a conversation on the board?--5 years or more ago:
There is only one thing to ever be gained by running the KLR650 engine to redline--and that is more wear.
Somebody that had actually dyno the bike indicated HP/torque was optimum at ~6800 and drops off after that.
I recall the statement, "beyond 6800 was pointless" or words to that effect.
Someone can comment--it may be lower that 6800.
shrug.
Its your bike--red line if you want.
I believed the 'teller' that it was pointless--and still do.
I want mine to be a 80K smile bike.
How about you?
revmaaatin.
klr @ redline
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:23 pm
by Darren Clark
So, one of four things.
1) You were using a wind speed indicator, and your ground speed was ~85mph
2) The 125mph was indicated on truck your KLR was in.
3) You have on of the red KLR's like mine.
4) The speedometer was broken.
revmaaatin wrote:
> Rick,
> I claim to have the world's fastest KLR.
> 125mph indicated into a 40mph head wind.
> Mothers day, 2008, Highway 34 East of Strugis, West of Ft. Pierre, SD.
> revmaaatin.
>
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Darren Clark
http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/
2004 KLR-650
Fowlerville, MI
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