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[rideklr]

Has anyone changed their gear ratio on the KLR 650? If, so is it that difficult and can you really feel and see(gas mileage) the difference.

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Bill Emmack wrote:

> Hey, I'm heading down to Pismo Beach this weekend to camp with friends. > Now I don't expect to be able to go ripping around the sand dunes on > my KLR... but what can I expect? > > Any tips on getting the most out of the KLR in a beach/sand dune > environment? Or am I going to be limited to just the hard-pack down by > the water? > > I'm running a IRC GP1 on the back and a Bridgestone trailwing on the > front. >

You probably have other responses by now, so I hope this is not too duplicative. Air down the front to 18-20, the rear to 20-24, depending on your weight. Jack up the rear preload, sit back, and keep the throttle on. I spent three days at Hot Well Dunes in February, and found I could manage the KLR with enough throttle. A buddy who is a much better rider had a lot of fun on it. With my meager skills, I was more comfortable on the DRZ, but have ridden comfortably in Wisconsin sand whoops, and all the sand I could find on the White Rim Trail.