canyonlands motor classic 2011

[Flower Jamie]

Esteemed group: OK, so it was 3 am and I was sleep-surfing, ended up ordering a Lexx muffler from a place called Thumper Jockey. It was new, it was shiny, it was cheap ($199.99 all told). It came faster than promised. It's on the coffee table, still virginal in its bubble wrap. What do I do with it? Nothing against this particular model, but the consensus seems to be that no aftermarket muffler is worth the expense in terms of power or weight saving. (OK, some say they got some more low end, which would be nice.) On my bathroom scale this one weighs 6 lbs with the included midpipe and mounting bands; the stocker weighs 11 (I'm floating, I'm floating! There's no place like home!). It's advertised as forest-safe and not much louder than stock, "below 96 dB" (exhaust pipes should not be mistaken for horns). I really don't want to rejet, I don't want to see the inside of the carb even long enough to do the 22 cent mod, much less drill out the slide, etc. The spark plug's been in there for 5000 miles and is a gorgeous tan color (though come to think of it, it was way looser than 10 ft-lbs when I took it out). Before the fancy-can fever I was planning to expose and re-adjust the idle mix screw to 2-1/4 turns out, because I heard that might fix the little stumble I get when first opening throttle, and -- I forget why else- coughing on decel?. I have a new TwinAir foam filter to put on, with no airbox mods. Do I go for it and assume the cool looks and sound will convince me of all that new smooth power I'm getting? Or do I beg Thumper Jockey to take it back and try to put the whole sordid episode out of my thoughts? I just checked for the first time (told you: sleep-surfing!), and their return policy seems kind of stingy: defective items or items damaged in shipping only. So I may be stuck with it or offering it to you all. Any feedback appreciated. -Jamie

[Eddie]

It's just one carburetor and rejetting is reversible. Get a jet kit from Fred Hink, read up on the particulars online (it's *not* that difficult) and give it a go! Remember to be extra cautious around the plastic choke cable fitting on the carb body, take pictures of everything as you go for reference and it'll be okay. Welcome to the world of KLR modding! =) eddie

> [Original Message] > From: Flower Jamie > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 5/11/2011 11:31:19 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Am I a sucker? (New Muffler) > > Esteemed group: OK, so it was 3 am and I was sleep-surfing, ended up

ordering a Lexx muffler from a place called Thumper Jockey. It was new, it was shiny, it was cheap ($199.99 all told). It came faster than promised. It's on the coffee table, still virginal in its bubble wrap. What do I do with it? Nothing against this particular model, but the consensus seems to be that no aftermarket muffler is worth the expense in terms of power or weight saving. (OK, some say they got some more low end, which would be nice.)

> On my bathroom scale this one weighs 6 lbs with the included midpipe and

mounting bands; the stocker weighs 11 (I'm floating, I'm floating! There's no place like home!). It's advertised as forest-safe and not much louder than stock, "below 96 dB" (exhaust pipes should not be mistaken for horns). I really don't want to rejet, I don't want to see the inside of the carb even long enough to do the 22 cent mod, much less drill out the slide, etc. The spark plug's been in there for 5000 miles and is a gorgeous tan color (though come to think of it, it was way looser than 10 ft-lbs when I took it out). Before the fancy-can fever I was planning to expose and re-adjust the idle mix screw to 2-1/4 turns out, because I heard that might fix the little stumble I get when first opening throttle, and -- I forget why else- coughing on decel?. I have a new TwinAir foam filter to put on, with no airbox mods.

> Do I go for it and assume the cool looks and sound will convince me of

all that new smooth power I'm getting? Or do I beg Thumper Jockey to take it back and try to put the whole sordid episode out of my thoughts? I just checked for the first time (told you: sleep-surfing!), and their return policy seems kind of stingy: defective items or items damaged in shipping only. So I may be stuck with it or offering it to you all. Any feedback appreciated.

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[Fred Hink]

Yep, three more weeks until the annual migration of all things dual sport. The Canyonlands Motor Classic (CMC) will be held June 2-5 this year. Everyone on a dual sport motorcycle will be welcomed here in Moab. Lots of good friends meeting for great rides in some of the finest scenery on this planet. http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/cmc.html In case anyone was wondering, the White Rim road was washed out last August but has now been repaired and is in fine shape. The switchbacks at Mineral Bottom were taken out by a massive rain and so the White Rim was closed until this last month. I have heard that the maintenance crew has fixed all the bad spots around the whole trail so it should be in great shape now. http://www.nps.gov/cany/news082410.htm Anyone needing tires or anything else while you are here should contact me with your needs. I have a good supply of tires and lots of other KLR parts in stock but if you have something special you are looking for, please let me know. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: SM Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 11:25 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Canyonlands Motor Classic 2011 Is anyone from Southern California interested in going to this, the most awesome bike rally of all? I plan to be there one way or the other. One way: Truck bike to Mesquite, Nevada late Thursday night. Stay there Thursday night, ride super awesome pavement and trails to Moab Friday. Stay Moab Friday and Saturday nights, riding and wrenching, back to Mesquite then truck home Sunday. The Other: Ride Tiger 1050 to Moab at Mach speed Friday, all pavement (Boo!), endure contempt Friday and Saturday night, ride home at Warp speed Sunday. If anyone from So Cal wants to head out with me, please let me know... Been too long since I have been to Mecca. I mean Moab. Thanks CA Stu A13 PS Must have new tires, decent tools, sense of humor. No whiners. PPS Mrs CA Stu's enthusiastic reaction: Me: "The Canyonlands Motor Classic is June second to fifth this year!" Her: "Off you go!"

--- In mailto:DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote: > > The dates for next years Canyonlands Motor Classic have been updated on the CMC web site. This gathering of dual sport riders (mostly KLR) is always the first weekend after Memorial Day. So the rally for 2011 will be June 2 - 5. Mark your calendars and hope to see you all there. > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/cmc.html > > Fred > www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]