klr-related

[transalp 1]

Re: The SMV decals I made up & mailed to a handful of list members. First, I appreciate the concerns over their legality and safety. But, the stickers I made up are quite small vs. what's appropriate for a tractor or other farm vehicle. They are too small, in fact, to be noticed for what they are unless you are fairly close to the bike and are for humorous purposes only . They're no more likely to draw serious attention than the helmet sticker that says "I still miss my Ex. But, my aim is improving." Against the red rear fender on my 09', all you really notice more than a few feet away is an orange triangle that's not reflective. At night, it's placement directly beneath the illuminated tail lamp reduces it's visiblity. However, the red reflective perimeter does shine nicely back at a light source. This isn't farm country. I don't think more than a tiny percentage of the population would even know what the symbol represents,anyway. They are too busy talking on the phone, feeding children in the back seat (from the driver's seat while in motion!), reading a newspaper or any one of a number of scary activities to give it a thought. I'm on a motorcycle. That means I'm invisible. I've been backed-into by an ambulance {their fault} and deliberately bumped from behind by an unmarked police car hurrying on it's way to have breakfast at Waffle House. Really. As for every day law enforcement, I wear all the gear all the time, ride defensively and with a certain degree of politeness in town. vs. the hooligans in shorts, tank tops and sneakers going 20-25mph over the limit (or worse)... I doubt I draw much attention. We seem to have a number of police cars without working speedometers, turn signals or drivers in obeyance of even modest road rules when they aren't on a call. They're just happy if you stay out of their way. eddie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[transalp 1]

I'm in Columbus, Ga.:Home of Ft. Benning, Columbus State University, the birth place of Coca-Cola & Aflac insurance (I live across the roads from their world headquarters). Don't get me wrong. We have a great group of law enforcement folks when it come to fighting crime. Maybe as a motorcyclsits, I pay more attention than the average driver. We have to, right ? I have seen some goofy stuff happen in traffic - both civilian and otherwise. A slow- moving vehicle sticker that could've come out of a cereal box? Not even on my "worry about it" list. Heck, I once rode my V-Strom to the shooting range with an eight-shot, slide action shotgun slung over my shoulder. Unloaded, of course. No problem. Alhough, I noticed a distinct lack of tail gaitors that day............ eddie

----- Original Message ----- From: V III To: transalp1@... Sent: 10/16/2009 2:25:45 AM Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Re: [DSN_KLR650] SMV signage. And, where do you live Eddie? (u don't really have to answer) Vlad in CA From: transalp 1 . . . We seem to have a number of police cars without working speedometers, turn signals or drivers in obeyance of even modest road rules when they aren't on a call. They're just happy if you stay out of their way. eddie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Rick McCauley]

I have to think that if the cops don't have time to pull over all the bikes with straight pipes, then I doubt an almost invisible sticker is going to get you in trouble. Rick A17 ________________________________ From: transalp 1 To: KLR650 list DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thu, October 15, 2009 11:38:15 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] SMV signage. Re: The SMV decals I made up & mailed to a handful of list members. First, I appreciate the concerns over their legality and safety. But, the stickers I made up are quite small vs. what's appropriate for a tractor or other farm vehicle. They are too small, in fact, to be noticed for what they are unless you are fairly close to the bike and are for humorous purposes only . They're no more likely to draw serious attention than the helmet sticker that says "I still miss my Ex. But, my aim is improving." Against the red rear fender on my 09', all you really notice more than a few feet away is an orange triangle that's not reflective. At night, it's placement directly beneath the illuminated tail lamp reduces it's visiblity. However, the red reflective perimeter does shine nicely back at a light source. This isn't farm country. I don't think more than a tiny percentage of the population would even know what the symbol represents,anyway. They are too busy talking on the phone, feeding children in the back seat (from the driver's seat while in motion!), reading a newspaper or any one of a number of scary activities to give it a thought. I'm on a motorcycle. That means I'm invisible. I've been backed-into by an ambulance {their fault} and deliberately bumped from behind by an unmarked police car hurrying on it's way to have breakfast at Waffle House. Really. As for every day law enforcement, I wear all the gear all the time, ride defensively and with a certain degree of politeness in town. vs. the hooligans in shorts, tank tops and sneakers going 20-25mph over the limit (or worse)... I doubt I draw much attention. We seem to have a number of police cars without working speedometers, turn signals or drivers in obeyance of even modest road rules when they aren't on a call. They're just happy if you stay out of their way. eddie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[transalp 1]

Funny you should mention straight pipes,Rick. My Honda/Suzuki dealership owning friend's grandson go a ticket at Daytona Bike Week for revving his engine..... his Kawasaki Mean Streak engine! It was entirely his undoing, too. Wasn't paying attention to who was standing nearby (l.e.o.) and let it rip with aftermarket pipes. A few seconds of that and he was handed a dummy-tax notice. =) eddie

> [Original Message] > From: Rick McCauley > To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 10/16/2009 8:40:37 AM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] SMV signage. > > I have to think that if the cops don't have time to pull over all the

bikes with straight pipes, then I doubt

> an almost invisible sticker is going to get you in trouble. > > Rick > A17 >

[Charlie Y]

SMV ???? nooooo... I need a "Fast Moving Vehicle" Decal for my FRONT fender. ----------(FMV)

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[transalp 1]

They never see that end of the bike, Charlie. Me? I want a windshield decal in a mirror image that says "Hang Up and drive!" eddie

> [Original Message] > From: Charlie Y > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 10/16/2009 7:40:27 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] SMV Signage. > > SMV ???? nooooo... > I need a "Fast Moving Vehicle" Decal for my FRONT fender. > > ----------(FMV)

[Richard Decker]

I too fall in the kinda tall (6') far from Lanky (300-315) category. To solve my issues I got the Eagle Mike RL-1 raising links. bike doesnt bottom out anymore! -Rich

On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 5:53 AM, Rick McCauley wrote: > > > I am somewhat tall, but far from lanky. (285 lbs) > Instead of the expense of a new shock, you might try a Top Gun spring. > They run about $80, and there are 3 sizes for different loads. > I am in central IL. (Princeton area) > > Rick > A17 > > ________________________________ > From: Michael Dennis Van Horn > > > To: Rick McCauley > > Sent: Mon, October 19, 2009 5:10:24 PM > Subject: Re: KLR-related > > Rick... > > Your post just made me laugh as being up high was one of the things I > REALLY like on the KLR. > > Now if I could just be tall myself... I think there is an old song about > that "DREAMING" was it's name. > > What I find funny about the KLR riders locally is that there are basically > two groups... the tall lanky guys... and the short and fat ones. I am in the > later without question. > > I am thinking of adding a new shock to haul my fat butt around... But, that > is a spring project I do not want to "change" things when the weather is > bad, I ride all year and winter is a challenge (that I enjoy) but I need add > no excitement like testing new equipment. > > Glad you dropped me a note. Be safe and keep riding, what part of the > country are you in? Maybe I will run into you sometime? I really like the > yahoo KLR groups, I have and continue to learn a lot. > > Michael > > --- On Mon, 10/19/09, Rick McCauley > > wrote: > > >From: Rick McCauley > > >Subject: Re: KLR-related > >To: "Michael" > > >Date: Monday, October 19, 2009, 6:11 AM > > > > > >Anyone sitting on a KLR is getting a hill top view. No offense meant. I > was just taking a sort of a survey. > >I remember one member mentioning he was like 6'6" tall. > >Because of the high perch of the KLR I was just kinda wondering how many > of us are over 6 feet tall. > >Long as we're at it, how about modified suspension because of height, > and/or weight. > >I am 6'3" tall and weigh 285 lbs. I have Proggresive front springs, and a > Top Gun 8Kg rear spring. > >Even with my gravitational effects, the KLR only drops an 1-1/2" when I > get on. So I am really up there. > > > >Rick > >A17 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Michael > > >To: Rick McCauley > > >Sent: Fri, October 16, 2009 11:17:07 PM > >Subject: Re: KLR-related > > > >Hey, us short fat guys like the taller view as well... > >Michael > > > >--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , Rick > McCauley wrote: > >> > >> I love the view from atop the KLR. > >> And how many of us are over 6 feet tall, and really get a higher up > view. > >> I am 6'3" . > >> > >> Rick > >> A17 > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ________________________________ > >> From: transalp 1 > >> To: KLR650 list DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > > >> Sent: Fri, October 16, 2009 8:13:47 AM > >> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] KLR-related > >> > >> > >> Just a sleepy, early morning observation. But, how many of us have > noticed you can see clear over a Ford Explorer and the like while riding a > KLR650 down the road? > >> Ever go by a H2 or H3 and look the driver in the eye? How about sat at a > red light next to a chopper dude and been able to read the helmet stickers > on top of his head? > >> Long live tall bikes! > >> eddie > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- - 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. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]