royal pain in the b#%$!

[rbarr53]

I just purchased a 2004 KLR and was wondering if anyone could tell me if there are any publications or Web sites that have info on touring in certain states on motorcycles. Thanks for your help.

[Jeff Saline]

rbarr53, You don't say which states but you could get the Delorme XXXState Gazetteer for each state you're interested in. They are usually pretty good about showing all the backroads. But those are just maps. Best price I've ever seen on them is $13.95 each with free shipping on orders over $25 at www.amazon.com . Search for XXXState Gazetteer and it'll probably pop up with the one you want. The Utah and Arizona Gazetteers are on the way to my house now. I already have the ones for SD, NE, KS, MT, ID, WY and CO. You could also check out www.whitehorsepress.com and see what touring books they have. If you are looking for a dirt tour check out the Great Divide Ride going from Canada to Mexico. They just started a group like this one just for the Great Divide Ride. I think you can get on it at the yahoo groups and search for GreatDivideRide or maybe it's GreatDivideTrail. Another ride that sounds pretty good is the Trans American Trail from Tennessee to Oregon. I think you can learn more at www.trailscout.com but I'm not positive about that anymore. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT On Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:38:03 -0000 "rbarr53" writes:

> I just purchased a 2004 KLR and was wondering if anyone could tell > me > if there are any publications or Web sites that have info on > touring > in certain states on motorcycles. > Thanks for your help. > > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > >

[Andrew Tuning]

What states are you looking at? Andy andyt59@... -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of rbarr53 Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 4:38 AM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Touring info I just purchased a 2004 KLR and was wondering if anyone could tell me if there are any publications or Web sites that have info on touring in certain states on motorcycles. Thanks for your help. Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 Yahoo! Groups Links

[E.L. Green]

Jeff Saline wrote:

>rbarr53, > >You don't say which states but you could get the Delorme XXXState >Gazetteer for each state you're interested in. >

rbarr53, Couple of web sites are pashnit.com and advrider.com , though pashnit.com is aimed at California sportbike riders and advrider.com spends all its time arguing about yellow GoldWing riders (heh!) instead of discussing adventure touring, but you can still lurk and see a few interesting things go by ... Most states or areas have web sites somewhere that discuss some of their great rides, you might want to let us know what states you're interested in? -E

>On Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:38:03 -0000 "rbarr53" writes: > > >>I just purchased a 2004 KLR and was wondering if anyone could tell >>me >>if there are any publications or Web sites that have info on >>touring >>in certain states on motorcycles. >>Thanks for your help. >> >> >> >> >> >> >>Archive Quicksearch at: >>http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >>List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >>List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >>Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >>Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > >Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[Don Bittle]

> > > You don't say which states but you could get the Delorme XXXState > Gazetteer for each state you're interested in. > > I buy mine at Sam's Club for $10 or $11. However, this often > requires me to stop in the new state and find the store.

These are mostly along the interstates or in larger towns, a possible disadvantage. So far, I've found nothing better than a DeLorme bungied to my gas tank. don a17

[Arden Kysely]

There are some moto-touring books at www.whitehorsepress.com. Or if you have questions about specific areas or techniques, just ask them here. __Arden

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rbarr53" wrote: > > I just purchased a 2004 KLR and was wondering if anyone could tell me > if there are any publications or Web sites that have info on touring > in certain states on motorcycles. > Thanks for your help. >

[madmotorcyclist2001]

Go to www.whitehorsePress.com and get a copy of their catalog, "Whitehorse Gear." It has a whole section of books on motorcycle touring, dozens of them for all parts of the U.S. and world. You could e-mail them at CustomerService@... and ask for a catalog. Its full of good stuff and I have found them good to do business with. Joe Grove Jonesboro, AR

[jokerloco9@aol.com]

For what it is worth, I installed a Dual Star radiator guard while I did my valve check. It fit perfectly, and took 5 minutes. Just don't overtighten the top bolt, as I would guess you could crush the sheet metal. Jeff A20 -----Original Message----- From: geneautrie123 To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 03:30:39 -0000 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Royal Pain in the B#%$! Just finished installing the Happy Trails radiator and coolant tank bar/protector and it was a pain! If you ever need to install this, insert the top screw last and start from the bottom up. It will be a lot easier. Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]