Wilsons Sandbox

Concerning the problems of KLR's in a cross wind; the problem is caused by the sail on the bow of the bike. As you might be aware, it is a historical fact that the Nina (Columbus' flagship) had a KLR fender as a jib sail; that was the first recorded farkle in history. Its true, look it up. It seems that the UFO fender might reduce the problem. Eddie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I am an owner of a 2003 KLR 650.Very soon I will be turning over 40,000 one owner miles.I want to celebrate the occasion.In roughly 2 weeks from today is an official Iron Butt event that is beginning in The Colony,TX. & looping around from Tulsa,OK. I am going to enter the Saddle Sore 1000 (1ooo miles in one day) & possibly the Bun Burner 1500.I currently am running 50/50 dual sport tires.Obviously,they are not the tire of choice for this event.I really don't have the $300+ dollars to put on a new set of street tires or 90/10 d/s tires in addition to the other expenses i'm incurring in preparation.Is there anybody that would be interested in donating? Not necessarily a new set but a set that has seen it's better days but still has enough usable tread to safely complete the event?We can work out any details to get them here. I am in Oklahoma City.I could return them after the event if you like.I would be willing to pay a small fee if you would rather sale them.Also interested in feedback from listers who have experience with sprocket changes to gear it more towards hiway use.Thanks to all.