[dsn_klr650] hey ya'll are; fng's first post

[gremoby61]

Howdy. Harry here from Germany. Got a 2001 KLR (US Specs) with 8k miles. Quite stock, I've recently put on a set of conti escapes which make a big difference in the corners over the maxxis 6006's that it came with. It's jetted right, runs great, plods to a stop. 3rd gear uphills are a true pleasure, and with the new tires, I can shoot the inside of the sport bikes on the local equivalents of the Dragon (yes, there are more than one!), but it's a bit of a bear getting OUT of the corner. Seems like it likes to go into the corner, but doesn't like to stand up on the way out. I'll figure that one out. Front brake could use a dual disk up front I think. I'm looking for a center stand to help with changing wheels from street oriented to enduro oriented. Please give to me your recommendations. I am wanting a CS that lifts the rear wheel off the ground by 2" or so. I have a nice rack on the back and sides, and recently came across a super clean set of locking Krauser hard bags that were offered on BMW's in the 80's. Nice to carry rain gear and picnic gear in. I have 15/43 gearing, which I figure is stock? It run good on the secondary roads, but leaves me a bit under the limit on the autobahn. I do not push it above 4-5 k, so my top speed is about 65 or so. Germany is great this time of year. Harry in Ramstein.

[n9udl]

Hi Harry! Welcome! Oh my gosh! I can't believe you said KLR and autobahn in the same sentence!

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "gremoby61" wrote: > > Howdy. Harry here from Germany. > I have 15/43 gearing, which I figure is stock? It run good on the secondary roads, but leaves me a bit under the limit on the autobahn. I do not push it above 4-5 k, so my top speed is about 65 or so.

[Harry Seifert]

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[b]From: [/b]Harry Seifert [b]Date: [/b]April 22, 2010 8:15:31 AM PDT [b]To: [/b]"gremoby61" [b]Subject: [/b][b]Re: [DSN_KLR650] Hey ya'll are; FNG's first post[/b] Howdy back atcha, Harry here in SoCal, where I'm looking at 3"of new snow and more falling for the rest of the day.  Macht nichts because of a busted left arm................   Brakes..............  Nothing that a set of Galfer SS brake lines and an EBC oversized rotor won't cure.  With sticky street tires, and an 18" front rim,  a 1 or 2 finger squeeze on the brake lever hauls the beast down quickly. Center stand.  Most of the ones that I have seen mount on the footpeg bolts, with not so good consequences.  Perhaps Mr. Saline can give a better overview on that. I take it that your are stationed at Ramstein AFB?????  See if Sears will ship their M/C lift to an APO addy. And run the thing up to 6k.  Not autobahn fast, but faster..............put an 18" wheel and you'll go even faster with no increase of velocity. Buddy in Julian home of the fabulous juliantechday. On Apr 22, 2010, at 5:26 AM, gremoby61 wrote: Howdy.  Harry here from Germany.  Got a 2001 KLR (US Specs) with 8k miles.  Quite stock, I've recently put on a set of conti escapes which make a big difference in the corners over the maxxis 6006's that it came with.

It's jetted right, runs great, plods to a stop.  3rd gear uphills are a true pleasure, and with the new tires, I can shoot the inside of the sport bikes on the local equivalents of the Dragon (yes, there are more than one!), but it's a bit of a bear getting OUT of the corner.  Seems like it likes to go into the corner, but doesn't like to stand up on the way out. I'll figure that one out.  Front brake could use a dual disk up front I think. I'm looking for a center stand to help with changing wheels from street oriented to enduro oriented.  Please give to me your recommendations.  I am wanting a CS that lifts the rear wheel off the ground by 2" or so. I have a nice rack on the back and sides, and recently came across a super clean set of locking Krauser hard bags that were offered on BMW's in the 80's.  Nice to carry rain gear and picnic gear in. I have 15/43 gearing, which I figure is stock? It run good on the secondary roads, but leaves me a bit under the limit on the autobahn.  I do not push it above 4-5 k, so my top speed is about 65 or so. Germany is great this time of year.   Harry in Ramstein.   ------------------------------------ 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 To visit your group on the web, go to:   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/ Your email settings:   Individual Email | Traditional To change settings online go to:   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/join   (Yahoo! ID required) To change settings via email:   DSN_KLR650-digest@yahoogroups.com   DSN_KLR650-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:   DSN_KLR650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:   http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/