'oil 'weight' error - a problem ?

[Richard Decker]

Yup, I run the 8 gallon one. Fits my any one of my helmets. FF or Dirt with visor. Also carries Cisco network switches pretty damned good too It took off the luggage plate, flipped over the container and used the luggage plate (upside down ofcourse) as a template. I then got some allen head bolts the same size as the mounting bolts for that plate and some washers that would seal the holes from my local hardware store. USed RTV on the washers and locked it down. Yes, it did block the OEM tool box, but so what -Rich

On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 5:43 PM, RobertWichert wrote: Oops, got it. 8 gallon, right? Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ======================================================== On 4/6/2010 5:42 PM, RobertWichert wrote: I like it~! What size did you use? Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ======================================================== On 4/6/2010 12:55 PM, Richard Decker wrote: Here's my trunk... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B00292B9B6/ref=dp_otherviews_z_1_MAIN?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&img=MAIN&color_name=4 Works pretty darn well! -Rich in Newberg, OR On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 12:29 PM, Thor Lancelot Simon wrote: On Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 11:59:06AM -0700, David Farrell wrote: > I stumbled across these by accident.? Luggage trunks are 1/2 price > GIVI Style for $32.49 and $42.49 at Sears on their web site.? These come > with the mounting plate also.? Yea, thats right Sears.? No, I didn't > know they sold these either.? They're identical to the JC Whitney trunks. Looking at the reviews linked from http://www.jcwhitney.com/motorcycle-travel-trunks/p2010969.jcwx I do not think I would buy them. Thor

-- - 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. -- - 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.

[Roger Dill]

Is there a means to lock the box? -- Roger Dill Innovative Financial Solutions 210-681-1848 T 866-831-4661 F www.ifsdebtpros.com

[Richard Decker]

The handles on both sides have a loop to put a padlock into that keeps the handles from being unlatched. I can try and take some pictures tonight if anyone is interested. -Rich in Newberg, OR

On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 8:49 AM, Roger Dill wrote: Is there a means to lock the box? -- Roger Dill Innovative Financial Solutions 210-681-1848 T 866-831-4661 F www.ifsdebtpros.com

-- - 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.

[Roger Dill]

I bet if you fill that thing with ice and beer, you could have your own version of a tail gate party

[Richard Decker]

Yes, it will handle a 12 pack or bud light, bag of tortilla chips and a jar of Salsa just fine... 'course it's another 4-10 hours before you can ride again, depending on how many of them bud's you drank... -Rich in Newberg, OR

On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 9:03 AM, Roger Dill wrote: I bet if you fill that thing with ice and beer, you could have your own version of a tail gate party

-- - 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.

[kjedick]

Is there a link or part nber for this luggages? KenColorado Sent from kje iPhone

On Apr 6, 2010, at 7:31 PM, Buddy Eckles wrote:

  These Sears trunks are like the ones from JC Whitney. I have the large one and like it.

[Kevin Powers]

[b]Flat Blk Med. Trunk, Ships in 24 hours[/b] Item #: 060524-10624

On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 10:22 AM, kjedick wrote: Is there a link or part nber for this luggages? KenColorado Sent from kje iPhone On Apr 6, 2010, at 7:31 PM, Buddy Eckles wrote: These Sears trunks are like the ones from JC Whitney. I have the large one and like it.

-- Kevin Powers White Bear Lake, MN

[k650]

You are not going to cause any damage using the lighter oil. Worst case the friction modifiers in the 10W30 can make the clutch more likely to slip but with the beefy KLR clutch that is debatable. Since the oil is thinner it may "use" a little more than usual. The thinner oil may make shifting gears require a little more authority and at worst may cause you to miss the first to second shift. If any of these things occur or bother you just change the oil. Walt

> -----Original Message----- > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On > Behalf Of Ron Magen > Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 11:01 AM > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] 'Oil 'weight' error - a problem ? > > O.K. - here's one for all the 'experts' and long-time owners & riders . > . . > > A few days ago I was doing my usual 'Spring Maintenance' - inspecting, > checking, tightening, and changing all the fluids. The local 'supplies' > place only had one quart of my 'flavor' of 10w40 - but offered me > 'Royal > Purple' which they did have. So I got 2 quarts. {NOTE: the weight > lettering > was 'Black-on-black' - outlined}. I had a part of a quart of my > 'regular' > for 'topping off'. > > After I finished and was cleaning up I noticed that ONE bottle was > marked > 10w30 !! It's got the full 2.6 quarts -definitely above the full mark > and > filling the 'sight glass'- so only maybe 40% is the 'lighter' oil. The > question is this - given my present 'style' of riding -no dirt, no long > distance high speed highway is this a potential problem ?? {NOTE: the > bike > is a 2003 'vintage' but in IMMACULATE condition - never ridded off- > road, > very well cared for - I have the paperwork 'history'} > > Regards & Thanks, > Ron Magen > Backyard Boatshop > 2003 KLR650 {'New-to-me'} > > > _______________________________________ > No infections found in this outgoing message > Scanned by iolo System ShieldR > http://www.iolo.com > > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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 > > >

[swankallcity]

Medium vs. Large... Will both handle a full-face helmet? Will the Large handle two? Any guidance on the real size and usefulness of these two sizes? Any ideas on how easy to mount to a Vstrom? Thanks all!