off season care (deltran and yuasa battery chargers)

[The Mule]

I'm an omnipod. What was the start of this thread, anyway? The Mule

----- Original Message ----- From: "Devon Jarvis" To: "KLR650 group" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 6:09 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: VERY WIDE BOOTS NKLR > Or are there just a lot of people with opposable big toes on > the list? > > Any polydactals? > > Devon > > Bogdan Swider wrote: > > > > > Geeze...I tried to start a boot thread a few weeks back and hardly got > > > any feedback. Then along comes some guy with big wide feet and > > > everyone and their mother relplies. What's up with that? > > > > > I've always suspected that there was a significant contingent of > > webbed foot types on this list. You must have witnessed the Donald Duck > > fits some of these guys have. > > > > Bogdan, who wears an aristocratic 9 narrow. 42 narrow if you're from Venus > > - I mean Europe ( old ) > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[The Mule]

And what does the desk of Harry Seifert report are on his tootsies most the time? The Mule

----- Original Message ----- From: "Harry Seifert" To: "mwl_95623" ; DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 6:58 PM Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] Re: VERY WIDE BOOTS NKLR > > > > > [Original Message] > > From: mwl_95623 > > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> > > Date: 4/8/03 1:28:55 PM > > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: VERY WIDE BOOTS NKLR > > > > Geeze...I tried to start a boot thread a few weeks back and hardly got > > any feedback. > > Yes, Matt > > Welcome to the Imelda Marcos Memorial KLR list > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[mwl_95623]

Like most things...they're a compromise. I actually wanted something more like a full MX boot. The only problem, as this list pointed out, is an MX sole can be a bit slippery on the street. And if traction is important than the choices are significantly narrowed. That, combined with a non-existant local inventory makes the search even more difficult. I purchased the Discoveries sight unseen. Mainly because of reputation and Lujo's (fellow lister) experience. They have proven to be a very comfortable and quality product. Although I wasn't too concerned about appearance, I have to admit the Discoveries are a pretty good looking boot; especially by motorcycle boot standards. They require very little break-in and transmit good brake pedal and shift lever feel. The leather and worknamship are top quality. I expect this boot to last many years. It can be resoled and is supposedly waterproof. I got me a good aftermarket insole that I hope will help keep my dogs cool and dry in the summer heat. I think if I had to do it all over I'd buy this boot again. My only complaint is that it doesn't have a steel toe or ankle armor; just real thick leather. But once again, everything's a trade off. Matt --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Tammy - KLR650" wrote:

> > Matt > How do you like the Sidi Discoveries? > Thanks, > Tammy >

[Bogdan Swider]

> Welcome to the Imelda Marcos Memorial KLR list >

LMAO Glad to see someone still remembers the dear lady. Bogdan

[D Critchley]

Have the "Donald Duckarians" considered buying pretty well anything that comes in a good box, throwing away the contents , and Duct taping the boxes to their great understandings ? DC

[The Mule]

Whatever happened to all her shoes? Were they confiscated? The Mule ..........I wonder if there were any Hi-Point's in her collection..........

----- Original Message ----- From: "Bogdan Swider" To: "mwl_95623" ; DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>; Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 10:05 AM Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] Re: VERY WIDE BOOTS NKLR > > > > > Welcome to the Imelda Marcos Memorial KLR list > > > LMAO Glad to see someone still remembers the dear lady. > > Bogdan > > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[Glen Mills]

I thin my wife bought them all. I have been calling her Imelda Jr. for years. The Mule wrote:Whatever happened to all her shoes? Were they confiscated? The Mule ..........I wonder if there were any Hi-Point's in her collection..........

----- Original Message ----- From: "Bogdan Swider" To: "mwl_95623" ; ; Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 10:05 AM Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] Re: VERY WIDE BOOTS NKLR > > > > > Welcome to the Imelda Marcos Memorial KLR list > > > LMAO Glad to see someone still remembers the dear lady. > > Bogdan > > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Marc Illsley Clarke]

Devon, Yes, I am completely certain. I maintain my battery every month, whether I am using the bike or not. I always top off all cells to the maximum fill line with distilled water during monthly maintenance. It has been on one charger or the other since last fall (don't ask, please). I have even gone to the trouble of performing A/B tests, where I charge with the Yuasa one month and the Deltran the next. The Deltran Battery Tender definitely boils out the first cell. The Yuasa wall wart definitely does not boil out the first cell. The Deltran Battery Tender does work, but you will need to disconnect it -- you will boil the first cell dry if you leave it hooked up and charging. I found that the Deltran would lower the fluid level in the first cell to below the bottom fill line or below (not totally dry, but requiring refilling) in one month's charging. The Yuasa wall wart charger allows you to just leave the charger connected and forget about it. According to my records it lowered 4 cells by 1/16 of the distance from the maximum fill line to the minimum fill line in 1 month of charging. The other 2 cells were still at the maximum fill line. -- Marc, KLR650 A12, Loveland, CO USA Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 14:32:24 -0400 From: Devon Jarvis Subject: Re: RE: Off Season care Marc, Are you sure it's the battery tender? The first cell (closest to the drain hose) tends to lose electrolyte when you tip the bike over on that side. If you haven't dropped your bike since you last topped up then perhaps it is the charger. I have a "Battery Tender", which might be made by Deltran I'm not sure. Actually two of them, I've never had problems but I don't leave the battery plugged constantly every time I'm off the bike- If I've been using the heated grips and the vest at the same time in the city, I'll charge it about once a week. I put the charger on when I park before going in to work, when I get the bike to go home the charger is always finished by then. Devon A15 Marc Illsley Clarke wrote:

> > I have a Deltran. It boils out the first cell. > > I have a Yuasa wall wart. It does not boil out the first cell.

Motorcycle

> Consumer News did a review of battery chargers a while ago. The Yuasa got > top ratings. The Delran did not (it had the wrong float voltage). >

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