back from my first motorcycle camping adventure!

[timoteo_del_panama]

I registered and went riding Saturday on the 2007 I picked up. Everything is great. A lot of fun. Although inseam challenged, I step on the peg to mount, step on the peg to dismount. No problem. Until I try to push the bike out of parking places. My legs are almost straight and I can get no traction. I ordered the 1-1/2" lowering links from ebay along with some oil filters. That problem should be gone. From previous articles, I think I can cut the kickstand down and weld a washer on it? I am also used to thicker grips. I found my hands tiring. That I have to figure out. Anyway, so far so good. Tim

[Jeff Khoury]

#ygrps-yiv-1296867025 p {margin:0;}If you can, leave the suspension where it is and use a lower seat.  This way you won't be affecting its geometry and rate but you still get a lower seat height. A quick solution for your grips is "Grip Puppies" available from California Sport Touring. -Jeff Khoury Astatic Solutions, LLC.

----- Original Message ----- From: "timoteo_del_panama" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 12:54:24 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] OK, now that I have a KLR650...   I registered and went riding Saturday on the 2007 I picked up. Everything is great. A lot of fun. Although inseam challenged, I step on the peg to mount, step on the peg to dismount. No problem. Until I try to push the bike out of parking places. My legs are almost straight and I can get no traction. I ordered the 1-1/2" lowering links from ebay along with some oil filters. That problem should be gone. From previous articles, I think I can cut the kickstand down and weld a washer on it? I am also used to thicker grips. I found my hands tiring. That I have to figure out. Anyway, so far so good. Tim

[West Hovland]

As you'll discover, the oil filters will do nothing to lower the seat height!   I sometimes back my KLR while standing next to it, then get on. The links will dramatically lower the rear, you'll need to drop the fork tubes some to compensate.   West____  

> > ...snip... My legs are almost straight and I can get no traction. I ordered the 1-1/2" lowering links from ebay along with some oil filters...snip..

 

> Tim > >

[dooden]

Pro-Grip 714 or 737 Just do it cut them OEM buggers off.. Fred should have them and just about anything else ya need. Ya can drop the front end down by letting the forks come up outta the triple some.. I am about 3/4" up gave me that little bit I needed 3/4 does not sound like much but its free to try. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "timoteo_del_panama" wrote: > > I registered and went riding Saturday on the 2007 I picked up. Everything is great. A lot of fun. Although inseam challenged, I step on the peg to mount, step on the peg to dismount. No problem. Until I try to push the bike out of parking places. My legs are almost straight and I can get no traction. I ordered the 1-1/2" lowering links from ebay along with some oil filters. That problem should be gone. From previous articles, I think I can cut the kickstand down and weld a washer on it? I am also used to thicker grips. I found my hands tiring. That I have to figure out. > Anyway, so far so good. > Tim >

[Buddy Eckles]

Tim, I have about a 29" inseam and the inch and a half lowering links work for me. After you shorten your kick stand, you still have to be careful when putting the kick stand down on uneven ground or higher ground on the left side , because when the suspension sacks, the kick stand has a tendency when it hits the ground to try to high side you. I have to keep my wits about me and make sure I'm stable before trying to dismount. Once it happens to you, you'll understand and be aware.                                                     ...Buddy

[RobertWichert]

I learned a LONG time ago that REAL BIKERS back into parking slots.  This includes backing up to a curb.  The "theory" is that the parking stall is sloped downhill, away from the road, so you don't have to push it in and you can just start up and ride it out. You can verify this by looking at any Harley, anywhere, anytime. Cheers! Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

On 4/12/2010 4:24 PM, Dooden wrote:   Pro-Grip 714 or 737 Just do it cut them OEM buggers off.. Fred should have them and just about anything else ya need. Ya can drop the front end down by letting the forks come up outta the triple some.. I am about 3/4" up gave me that little bit I needed 3/4 does not sound like much but its free to try. Dooden A15 Green Ape --- In DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, "timoteo_del_ panama" tim@... wrote: > > I registered and went riding Saturday on the 2007 I picked up. Everything is great. A lot of fun. Although inseam challenged, I step on the peg to mount, step on the peg to dismount. No problem. Until I try to push the bike out of parking places. My legs are almost straight and I can get no traction. I ordered the 1-1/2" lowering links from ebay along with some oil filters. That problem should be gone. From previous articles, I think I can cut the kickstand down and weld a washer on it? I am also used to thicker grips. I found my hands tiring. That I have to figure out. > Anyway, so far so good. > Tim >

[mark ward]

[mark ward]

[Jeff Khoury]

#ygrps-yiv-237611775 p {margin:0;}... who needs backing?  Just jump up on the curb, then back off.  Voila!  you're parked.  The benefit of having a KLR. I do agree with the parking direction.  Rear tire against the curb, angled about 30 degrees to the left.  The slope will make sure your bike is firmly planted on the sidestand, and when it's time to pull out you're easily looking in the right direction to check traffic. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "RobertWichert" To: "Dooden" Cc: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 7:15:17 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: OK, now that I have a KLR650...   I learned a LONG time ago that REAL BIKERS back into parking slots.  This includes backing up to a curb.  The "theory" is that the parking stall is sloped downhill, away from the road, so you don't have to push it in and you can just start up and ride it out. You can verify this by looking at any Harley, anywhere, anytime. Cheers! Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ======================================================== On 4/12/2010 4:24 PM, Dooden wrote: [quote]  Pro-Grip 714 or 737 Just do it cut them OEM buggers off.. Fred should have them and just about anything else ya need. Ya can drop the front end down by letting the forks come up outta the triple some.. I am about 3/4" up gave me that little bit I needed 3/4 does not sound like much but its free to try. Dooden A15 Green Ape --- In DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, "timoteo_del_panama" tim@... wrote: > > I registered and went riding Saturday on the 2007 I picked up. Everything is great. A lot of fun. Although inseam challenged, I step on the peg to mount, step on the peg to dismount. No problem. Until I try to push the bike out of parking places. My legs are almost straight and I can get no traction. I ordered the 1-1/2" lowering links from ebay along with some oil filters. That problem should be gone. From previous articles, I think I can cut the kickstand down and weld a washer on it? I am also used to thicker grips. I found my hands tiring. That I have to figure out. > Anyway, so far so good. > Tim >

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[David Critchley]

If you want to get the angle, try laying a piece of 2 x 4 flat on the floor, then put a marker on top, aligned with the top of the board. Slide the board around the stand leg keeping the marker level, and you should have it. One point of interest is that a 2 x 4 is 1.5 inches thick. DC D Critchley   =======================================================

ODSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, "timoteo_del_panama" tim@... wrote: > > I registered and went riding Saturday on the 2007 I picked up. Everything is great. A lot of fun. Although inseam challenged, I step on the peg to mount, step on the peg to dismount. No problem. Until I try to push the bike out of parking places. My legs are almost straight and I can get no traction. I ordered the 1-1/2" lowering links from ebay along with some oil filters. That problem should be gone. From previous articles, I think I can cut the kickstand down and weld a washer on it? I am also used to thicker grips. I found my hands tiring. That I have to figure out. > Anyway, so far so good. > Tim >