Wilsons Sandbox

On Dec 3, 2012, at 8:43 AM, RobertWichert wrote: > Husky and KTM both have more powerful bikes in the size range. Both are > not covered by the article that started this thread. > > For the KTMs, I understand maintenance is more frequent, more difficult, > and more expensive. I don't know myself. I also haven't heard similar > rumours about the Husky. > > BTW, the group that I ride with says that the KTMs are more likely to > break down on the rides... Just rumour. > > Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > =============================================== > > On 12/3/2012 4:54 AM, Ian Francisco wrote: > > > > Husqvarna has two new 650 singles, in street or enduro versions, the main > > difference being spoked 21/18 wheels vs. cast 19/17. Claimed 58 bhp and 44 > > ft/lbs from the revised Rotax single used in the BMWs. Husky is now owned > > by BMW. Review in this month's Motorcyclist. $6499 for the Terra, > > $7499 for > > the Strada. Not a whole lot more cash than a KLR, but considerably more > > power. > > -- > > Ian Francisco > > http://www.scarletfuries.com > > http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scarlet-Furies/121218125931 > > > > Small bore Adventure bike > > solutionhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/message/207744;_ylc=X3oDMTJyMjBpaTMwBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzQ4ODM4NQRncnBzcElkAzE3MDUxMjYyNjIEbXNnSWQDMjA3NzQ0BHNlYwNkbXNnBHNsawN2bXNnBHN0aW1lAzEzNTQ1MzY4NTY-> > > Sun Dec 2, 2012 3:50 pm (PST) . Posted by:"Ron Criswell" > > roncriswell@... > > > ?subject=Re%3A%20Small%20bore%20Adventure%20bike%20solution> > > Guys I don't know if you get tired of the bike mags always trying to push > > us into bikes other than the KLR for the best all around go anywhere bike. > > A test in this months Cycle World putting 4 bikes in that > > category....**but > > not the KLR. The choices were: BMW 700 GS, Honda NC700X, Kawasaki > > Versys (I > > have one and love it-but don't take where I have had the KLR). And Suzuki > > VStrom 650. All great bikes....and all more expensive than KLR's. I would > > take none of these where I have taken my KLR. They have more power.....but > > never have I had a problem with the KLR power....except maybe passing a > > double logging truck in Mexico at 7000 ft elevation (another story). I > > tell > > people my KLR is more comfortable in leg room and seating position than my > > 2001 Concours or Versys....with a Corbin. I have done numerous 730 mile > > days, ridden on mud, sand and rock. Maintenance is fairly easy. > > Friends who > > ride more expensive mounts say "that thing must beat you to death." > > Errrr.....no.**.....I took a good ride a couple days ago.....and realized > > once again of what a great choice I made, 14 years ago. 55,000 on the > > clock > > and running fine. > > > > Criswell > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > [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] ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

--- On Tue, 12/4/12, D G wrote: From: D G Subject: [GLDS] What to do with old tires during Christmas To: "glds@..." Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 3:03 PM Have you got an old 21" front tire laying around? Well, why not become part of the recycle movement and turn that chunk of rubber into something for the Holidays. Yes, it looks like crap hanging there during the daylight hours, but once the sun goes down nobody can tell the difference between your old re-purposed festive tire from your neighbors expensive one. All it takes is a strand of 300 lights and a hell of a lot of patience.....and another pair of hands to avoid nasty expletives during this happy holiday time. I give you the GLDS wreath. Merry Christmas!!!!! Dave -----Inline Attachment Follows----- -- GLDS Mailing List Options --- To remove your address, email: To see the messages on a web page (archives): http://gldsmc.org/mailman/private/glds_gldsmc.org> To get your password for this mailing list, email: List Manager: President@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]