[dsn_klr650] tire size

[toliveistodie2001]

I love my KLR650 so much I bought it even though I have to stand on my toes when I am standing still. Any suggestions on safely lowering a few inches, 2 to 3, would be VERY appreciated. I searched for this topic in the message database, couldnt find anything, and my local dealer was of no help. Thank You John

[bradklr650]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "toliveistodie2001" wrote:

> I love my KLR650 so much I bought it even though I have to stand on > my toes when I am standing still. Any suggestions on safely

lowering

> a few inches, 2 to 3, would be VERY appreciated. > > I searched for this topic in the message database, couldnt find > anything, and my local dealer was of no help. > > Thank You > John

What you need are lowering links, they come in various lengths for lowering the rear suspension. You can then just drop the fork tubes to match. I think they are around $60-80. Check with Fred @ http://arrowheadmotorsports.com he will help you out. Brad A15

[klrz4ever]

I'm 5-feet-8 with a 31-inch inseam. I'm on my tippy toes at stop lights, but it's no big deal. You can buy lowering links, reduce the shock preload, carry a load all the time, cut the seat down, wear boots with thick soles, or just get used to it. I did the latter and haven't had a problem, you've just got to be a little more careful about where you put your feet! __Arden Kysely

[West Hovland]

Good point Arden....I think a lot of folks are intimidated by the tippi-toe feeling of getting on a KLR after years of riding lower street bikes. With time, it becomes comfortable. Just try sitting on a modern day MX/Woods bike... talk about a sky scraper! With experience, having both feet on the ground doesn't matter anymore... you find your balance point on what ever bike you are riding and you learn to slide off the seat to touch the ground! 8^) West Hovland Eugene, OR A15 "Grasshopper"

> I'm 5-feet-8 with a 31-inch inseam. I'm on my tippy toes at stop > lights, but it's no big deal. You can buy lowering links, reduce the > shock preload, carry a load all the time, cut the seat down, wear > boots with thick soles, or just get used to it. I did the latter and > haven't had a problem, you've just got to be a little more careful > about where you put your feet! > > __Arden Kysely

[ron criswell]

The only time I have had a problem with the KLR's height is slow, tight technical rocky areas. It isn't like a real narrow light weight dirt bike and it is top heavy and be forewarned shootleggers who try and trials ride it. I didn't look too pretty when I tried it. I am 5 ft. 9 inches with a 30 inch inseam. Can we say I learned hoe to pick up a fat beast that day. Criswell West Hovland wrote:

> Good point Arden....I think a lot of folks are intimidated by the tippi-toe > feeling of getting on a KLR after years of riding lower street bikes. With > time, it becomes comfortable. Just try sitting on a modern day MX/Woods > bike... talk about a sky scraper! With experience, having both feet on the > ground doesn't matter anymore... you find your balance point on what ever > bike you are riding and you learn to slide off the seat to touch the ground! > 8^)

[mikeklr_650]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "klrz4ever" wrote: clip or just get used to it. I did the latter and > haven't had a problem, you've just got to be a little more careful > about where you put your feet! > > __Arden Kysely I do the stoplight shift.. right foot on brake, weight shifted to the left, left foot almost flat. well almost halfway flat. when I see that the light is about to change, shift weight to the right and put it in gear. sounds a lot worse than it looks, I hope. Mike

[cosmoboj]

I wonder if anyone has tried to get a cobbler to put an extra inch thickness of sole on their riding boots ? Sounds a better comprimise than lowering bike.....cosmo

[lucynethel1998]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "West Hovland" wrote:

> Good point Arden....I think a lot of folks are intimidated by the

tippi-toe

> feeling of getting on a KLR after years of riding lower street

bikes. With

> time, it becomes comfortable. Just try sitting on a modern day

MX/Woods

> bike... talk about a sky scraper! With experience, having both feet

on the

> ground doesn't matter anymore... you find your balance point on

what ever

> bike you are riding and you learn to slide off the seat to touch

the ground!

> 8^) > > West Hovland > Eugene, OR > A15 "Grasshopper"

Wish I were so lucky. I am 6'3" tall but only have a 29" inseam! After 2 years with my 2000 KLR 650, it is STILL a scary experience to deal with in city traffic, grease spots etc. So far, still unwilling to give up the ground clearance though...Mike

[bob kaub]

----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Kaub" To: "whalenwp" Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Tire Size > > >> > > Does anyone have first hand experience with using a 140\80\17 or a > > 5.10\17 on the rear instead of the standard 130\80\17, and if you do > > how did it work. I am thinking about going with a 140\80\17 Metzeler > > Tourance for my street oriented tires and a Kendra K270 for my more > > dirt oriented tires. > >> > Bill: > Yesterday afternoon I took off an essentially new (just a few hundred miles) > Kings dual sport tire in the 5.10-17 size. It's just too damn big for the > KLR. > You can just get it into the wheelwell but it rubs if the suspension is set > at anything other than the stiffest settings. It's also pretty grumbly on > the highway and somewhat rough riding. It was a grand experiment that > didn't work for me. Anybody want a slightly used Kings 5.10-17 tire? > I replaced it with a Bridgestone TW22 which I have used before on this bike > and liked the way it performed overall. > Thanks. >