[dsn_klr650] klr650 : oil,whiskey!

[notanymoore]

Well, other than the fact the dealer neglected to tighten the fork bolts when I first bought it ('06 KLR), two things really helped my highway ride stability: 1) Got rid of the OEM knobbies. Replaced with Bridgestone TW's. 2) Replaced the front fender with an Acerbis mini. You would be AMAZED at the change in handling the smaller front fender makes at highway speeds. The sail effect on the original is more that you think. If you're not heavy duty off-road, it's worth the $20. Bob

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, mark ward wrote: > > Hey > when I hit about 70-85+ on a smooth stretch of Xway, the bike starts to shake. (and It's hard to find a smooth stretch in Mi.) > I tried leaning forward, but No change. > I tried a fifth of rum and closing my eyes, incase it was just ME being scared, but it still shaked. (ok, kidding about the rum.) > > I hear about Fork Braces for dirt roads, what about on the slab?? > > Mark (W. Mi.) (Oh If you MUST ask.....6ft. 1/4inch, 250lbs.) >

[Richard Decker]

Sorry, but I gotta say it.... Just dont ride above 69 mph. -Rich the smart@$$ in Newberg, OR

On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 11:56 AM, notanymoore wrote: Well, other than the fact the dealer neglected to tighten the fork bolts when I first bought it ('06 KLR), two things really helped my highway ride stability: 1) Got rid of the OEM knobbies. Replaced with Bridgestone TW's. 2) Replaced the front fender with an Acerbis mini. You would be AMAZED at the change in handling the smaller front fender makes at highway speeds. The sail effect on the original is more that you think. If you're not heavy duty off-road, it's worth the $20. Bob --- In DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, mark ward wrote: > > Hey > when I hit about 70-85+ on a smooth stretch of Xway, the bike starts to shake. (and It's hard to find a smooth stretch in Mi.) > I tried leaning forward, but No change. > I tried a fifth of rum and closing my eyes, incase it was just ME being scared, but it still shaked. (ok, kidding about the rum.) > > I hear about Fork Braces for dirt roads, what about on the slab?? > > Mark (W. Mi.) (Oh If you MUST ask.....6ft. 1/4inch, 250lbs.) >

-- - 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.

[RobertWichert]

I had lots of wobble from my KLR front end after I put Continental TKC 80s on it. I got LOTS of advice, including "don't ride so fast" and "grow some nads". What really worked was tightening the head bearing tension nut. This is the special notched nut that is under the hex "keeper" nut that you can see at the top of the head on the triple tree. It goes like this: 1) Remove the handlebars and shift them forward and out of the way. You do not need to remove any controls. It helps to bungee or tie the handlebar forward to keep it from getting in your way. 2) Loosen both of the lower fork clamp nuts on both sides (four nuts total) to allow the triple tree to be adjusted. Leave the upper fork clamp nuts tight. 3) Loosen the hex "keeper" nut at the top of the triple tree head with a socket (a big one) and remove it entirely. 4) You will now see the round nut with square notches in the side. In order to turn this, it is best to use a pin-spanner-wrench or a hook-spanner-wrench. You can also use a screwdriver and a hammer, but the wrench approach is much better. Here is a wrench. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00999249000P?vName=Sears+Pro&psid=NEXTAG01&sName=Building+&cName=Professional&sid=IDx20070921x00003j 5) Don't tighten it up too much, but you can tighten it quite a bit without causing problems. It is my opinion that the roller bearings can handle quite a bit of preload, and as long as the handlebars turn freely, you have caused no harm. I tightened mine at least a quarter turn from where I found it. It is now "pretty tight" but I don't know the ft. lb. or Nm. 6) While keeping the notched nut in the same position, tighten the hex keeper nut tightly to prevent if from coming loose. If the notched tension nut gets a little tighter, don't worry about it. 6) Tighten the lower fork clamp nuts. 7) Reinstall the handlebars. Much better, I'm sure. I am still trying to figure out how to install an Ohlins steering damper, but they are pretty expensive for a science project. Robert Wichert ======================================== Richard Decker wrote:

> > Sorry, but I gotta say it.... Just dont ride above 69 mph. > > -Rich the smart@$$ in Newberg, OR > > > > On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 11:56 AM, notanymoore > wrote: > > > > Well, other than the fact the dealer neglected to tighten the fork > bolts when I first bought it ('06 KLR), two things really helped > my highway ride stability: > > 1) Got rid of the OEM knobbies. Replaced with Bridgestone TW's. > 2) Replaced the front fender with an Acerbis mini. > > You would be AMAZED at the change in handling the smaller front > fender makes at highway speeds. The sail effect on the original is > more that you think. If you're not heavy duty off-road, it's worth > the $20. > > Bob > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , mark ward wrote: > > > > Hey > > when I hit about 70-85+ on a smooth stretch of Xway, the bike > starts to shake. (and It's hard to find a smooth stretch in Mi.) > > I tried leaning forward, but No change. > > I tried a fifth of rum and closing my eyes, incase it was just > ME being scared, but it still shaked. (ok, kidding about the rum.) > > > > I hear about Fork Braces for dirt roads, what about on the slab?? > > > > Mark (W. Mi.) (Oh If you MUST ask.....6ft. 1/4inch, 250lbs.) > > > > > > > -- > - > 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. >

[Jud]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "John Biccum" wrote:

> > I run 32psi front and 35psi rear on the street with great results. I suspect that the earlier post (below) recommending a higher pressure on the front than on the rear might have been a typo. > >

Not necessarily. I think Eldon Carl likes to run his rear tire a little softer than the front. He is not alone. I have never heard anybody come right out and say it, but a possible rationale may be, max traction at the rear, protection against pinch flats at the front. The only time I ever try it is that first ride in the spring before I even check tire pressures. Makes the bike handle funny, IMO.

[Jud]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jim Tegler wrote:

> > > > > Howdy Mark Ward, > > I think Fork Braces are better suited to the rigidity demanded by the pavement than the flex that is sometimes desirable for dirt roads. > > Just saying...

I can't say that I have ever found a situation where more fork flex made my bike handle better, or where a fork brace made it handle worse. For sure, the brace makes it work better in sand. However, this is another area where Eldon Carl would say different. Go figure.

[Harry Seifert]

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[b]From: [/b]Harry Seifert [b]Date: [/b]April 24, 2010 10:16:52 AM PDT [b]To: [/b]"Jud" [b]Subject: [/b][b]Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: klr650 : Oil,Whiskey![/b] For some reason, Old Overholt is very hard to find out here. That was the first rye I ever sampled.  It was in the Press Room, where the literary geniuses of the Copley Press would meet. I believe I met Jennifer's mother there.  She was a tuna canner.  Or maybe just a tuna. Back to reality,  let me know when you need a Cabrito transfusion.  We have ways of making appear in the far corners of KLRdom. Buddy On Apr 23, 2010, at 7:44 PM, Jud wrote: Old Overholt over store ice, straight rye whisky, not blended. There is your true nectar of the gods. Pour it over store ice, not that nasty chlorinated crap from your tap. Drink it out of a plastic rally mug; if you have ever been to a BMW rally, you know the kind I mean.

Old Overholt, Rotella and WD40 on your chain: three great traditions and a hell of a lot better than rum, the lash and buggery. --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, stuart sullivan wrote: Yah lots of different Oils,lots of different Whiskeys but one things for sure theres really only one Whiskey and It's called Single Malt from you know where,and I'm up here in Canada. Rye's Ok,Bourbon YUUUUK,have tried them all and always come back to nectar of the GODS with a little drop of water none of this ice crap,kills the taste,well that's my Rant for the day I'm sure it will stir up a hornets nest so let the fun begin,as for oil I've used synthetic,regular and mixed em both together and different grades with no ill affects that i could tell so like the Whiskey you choose your poison and fly at her.                                                  Stu in Rye Country. ------------------------------------ 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/