[dsn_klr650] stearns wal mart atv seat cover for klr s

[Rick McCauley]

I just happened upon an old Cycle World test while I was trying to find out how fast redline is on a KLR. I had mine on a steep downhill run last week and saw 106 mph. The test showed that 7,500 rpm calculates to 107 mph. I know the KLR reads fast so I obviously didn't reach redline in my hair raising run. If you could get to 7,500, the KLR would probably be showing close to 115mph. Rick A17 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Richard Decker]

Mine showed 122 It was scary and I will never, ever do it again.

On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Rick McCauley wrote: > > > I just happened upon an old Cycle World test while I was trying to find out > how fast redline is on a KLR. I had mine on a steep downhill run last week > and saw 106 mph. > The test showed that 7,500 rpm calculates to 107 mph. I know the KLR reads > fast so I obviously didn't reach redline in my hair raising run. If you > could get to 7,500, the KLR would probably be showing close to 115mph. > > Rick > A17 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- - Rich Decker Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Rick McCauley]

Once was enough for me too. Did you have stock gearing and OEM sized tires at the time? What kind of road. I can't see getting to redline on flat ground unless you had a viscious tailwind, and only weigh about 150 lbs. Rick A17

--- On Tue, 8/18/09, Richard Decker wrote: From: Richard Decker Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR @ Redline To: "Rick McCauley" Cc: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 4:31 PM Mine showed 122 It was scary and I will never, ever do it again. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Rick McCauley wrote: > > > I just happened upon an old Cycle World test while I was trying to find out > how fast redline is on a KLR. I had mine on a steep downhill run last week > and saw 106 mph. > The test showed that 7,500 rpm calculates to 107 mph. I know the KLR reads > fast so I obviously didn't reach redline in my hair raising run. If you > could get to 7,500, the KLR would probably be showing close to 115mph. > > Rick > A17 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- - Rich Decker Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[roncriswell@sbcglobal.net]

A friend used to take his out to track day with a 17 inch wheel on the front and a big fat tire and rim on the back. He told me he regarly went past 7500 .... Iwant say to 8000. I don't think it has a rev limiter on it. His is still running. Criswell Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 18, 2009, at 4:18 PM, Rick McCauley wrote: > I just happened upon an old Cycle World test while I was trying to > find out how fast redline is on a KLR. I had mine on a steep > downhill run last week and saw 106 mph. > The test showed that 7,500 rpm calculates to 107 mph. I know the KLR > reads fast so I obviously didn't reach redline in my hair raising > run. If you could get to 7,500, the KLR would probably be showing > close to 115mph. > > Rick > A17 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Silver Duck]

Carve a bit of plastic from the base of the seat....or the side panel. It allows the strap to snug in perfectly. A kitchen knife will do it. ________________________________ From: Richard Decker To: Jeff Khoury Cc: eddiebmauri ; DSN KLR650 DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 4:06:47 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Stearns Wal Mart ATV Seat Cover for KLR s Anyone have any pictures on how they mounted theirs? I had trouble with the straps and ended up having to use zip ties. I dont like it.

On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 7:18 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote: > > > Eddie, > > I want to write and thank you for posting this. I looked at the item online > and read the reviews. It looked nice in the photos so I said "What the heck" > and ordered it. After all, what did I really have to lose, $20.00? > > It arrived about a week later, and I ran out and immediately installed it. > It took about 30 minutes of fidgeting with it to get it in place the way I > wanted it, and then the moment of truth. I sat on the bike and immediately > noticed a difference. The seat feels firmer and wider with it on there. It > did increase seat height by about 1/2". I have a 32" inseam, so when I'm > wearing boots, my heels BARELY touch the ground. It also added what feels to > be 1" to total width which is a welcome addition as well. It felt a little > funny the first few rides I took with it on there, but I've gotten used to > it now. > > The proof in the pudding came Sunday. I spent most of the day riding all > over Los Angeles, putting in about 250 miles. The difference was astounding. > No more hotspot on my tailbone. No more hotspots on my hip joints. A slight > shift here and there kept me comfortable riding around all day. I only wish > I had it for that 1200 mile Big Sur trip I just got back from. > > I wholeheartedly recommend this to the list members. It is far superior to > a sheepskin and I can't say how it compares to a Corbin, but it is vastly > better than the stock seat alone. > > I've had two people comment on it... one said he liked the "tread pattern". > > > IMHO, it would be a bargain at twice the price. And no, I don't work for > Wal-Mart or Stearns. > > -Jeff Khoury > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "eddiebmauri" > > To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:20:39 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Stearns Wal Mart ATV Seat Cover for KLR s > > OK, y'all,,,,, for some time I have heard great things about the Stearns > ATV seat cover that is said to fit well over the KLR's stock seat. I have > seen a few of them on KLR's, the KLR riders who had them all swear by the > seat covers. A poor man's Corbin if you will. Anyway, the problem was in > locating the seat cover at Wally World. It seems that this is a seasonal > item. Good news, the season has opened. I was able to order one on-line for > about $20 including shipping! > > http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10727537 > > I'll let you all know how good they are once it arrives and I try it. But, > come on, for $20 it is one of the least expensive farkles that I have > bought. > > Eddie (03' KLR "la poderosa") > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- - Rich Decker Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ 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/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Rick McCauley wrote:

> > I just happened upon an old Cycle World test while I was trying to find out how fast redline is on a KLR. I had mine on a steep downhill run last week and saw 106 mph. > The test showed that 7,500 rpm calculates to 107 mph. I know the KLR reads fast so I obviously didn't reach redline in my hair raising run. If you could get to 7,500, the KLR would probably be showing close to 115mph. > > Rick > A17 >

Rick, I claim to have the world's fastest KLR. 125mph indicated into a 40mph head wind. Mothers day, 2008, Highway 34 East of Strugis, West of Ft. Pierre, SD. revmaaatin.

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "roncriswell@..." wrote:

> > A friend used to take his out to track day with a 17 inch wheel on the > front and a big fat tire and rim on the back. He told me he regarly > went past 7500 .... Iwant say to 8000. I don't think it has a rev > limiter on it. His is still running. > > Criswell >

Speaking from memory; a conversation with Fred or was it a conversation on the board?--5 years or more ago: There is only one thing to ever be gained by running the KLR650 engine to redline--and that is more wear. Somebody that had actually dyno the bike indicated HP/torque was optimum at ~6800 and drops off after that. I recall the statement, "beyond 6800 was pointless" or words to that effect. Someone can comment--it may be lower that 6800. shrug. Its your bike--red line if you want. I believed the 'teller' that it was pointless--and still do. I want mine to be a 80K smile bike. How about you? revmaaatin.

[Darren Clark]

So, one of four things. 1) You were using a wind speed indicator, and your ground speed was ~85mph 2) The 125mph was indicated on truck your KLR was in. 3) You have on of the red KLR's like mine. 4) The speedometer was broken. revmaaatin wrote:

> Rick, > I claim to have the world's fastest KLR. > 125mph indicated into a 40mph head wind. > Mothers day, 2008, Highway 34 East of Strugis, West of Ft. Pierre, SD. > revmaaatin. >

-- Darren Clark http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/ 2004 KLR-650 Fowlerville, MI [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]