need new fork lower(s)

[Thomas Komjathy]

Your stock front is better than mine was, I couldn't get it to lock; well maybe on a wet surface I could. The bennie's from the oversize rotor are, better modulation and I can stop before the intersection with my 230 LB sister in-law on the back. Good thing there were no cars coming, it would have looked like a cattle truck had flipped. TK [b]From:[/b] RobertWichert [b]Cc:[/b] klr dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> [b]Sent:[/b] Fri, March 19, 2010 6:43:58 PM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] RE: KLR Brakes   I can't figure out why a stronger front brake would be any better with that skinny little front tire.  I can already skid my front tire with the stock brake on asphalt.  What's the gain?  And off road, I don't even touch the front brake.  Or rather, if I touch the front brake, I'm on the ground and not blissfully. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ============ ========= ========= ========= ========= ========

On 3/18/2010 8:43 PM, Darren Clark wrote:   Greg,    I put the EBC front rotor, and a braided stainless steel front brake hose on my '04. It's a huge improvement. I have some pictures on my flickr page (see link) of the EBC rotor compared to the stock. http://www.flickr. com/photos/ 84373829@ N00/ Darren Clark 2004 KLR-650 Fowlerville, MI greg saunders wrote:  If I wanted to substantially upgrade/increase the stopping ability of my '04 KLR650, what all would you guys recommend I do to it?   Thanks,   Greg Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft s powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now.

-- Darren Clark http://www.flickr. com/photos/ 84373829@ N00/ 2004 KLR-650 Fowlerville, MI

[Darren Clark]

Attachments : Robert, My bike spends most of it's time on the freeway at 80 Mph. At those speeds the stock front brake does not perform well, especially in a panic situation. I found the stock front brake too soft, and faded quickly. With my EBC front brake and stainless steel line, I can lock up the front tire if I pull the brake real hard, but that's not the goal. I feel like I have more controll over my front brake now, it's more responsive and I have more confidence in it. RobertWichert wrote:

I can't figure out why a stronger front brake would be any better with that skinny little front tire. I can already skid my front tire with the stock brake on asphalt. What's the gain? And off road, I don't even touch the front brake. Or rather, if I touch the front brake, I'm on the ground and not blissfully. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ======================================================== On 3/18/2010 8:43 PM, Darren Clark wrote: Greg, I put the EBC front rotor, and a braided stainless steel front brake hose on my '04. It's a huge improvement. I have some pictures on my flickr page (see link) of the EBC rotor compared to the stock. http://www.flickr. com/photos/ 84373829@ N00/ Darren Clark 2004 KLR-650 Fowlerville, MI greg saunders wrote: If I wanted to substantially upgrade/increase the stopping ability of my '04 KLR650, what all would you guys recommend I do to it? Thanks, Greg Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft s powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now.

-- Darren Clark http://www.flickr. com/photos/ 84373829@ N00/ 2004 KLR-650 Fowlerville, MI -- Darren Clark http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/ 2004 KLR-650 Fowlerville, MI

[mark ward]

[Darren Clark]

Attachments : Whenever I do brake service (change or replace anything, even pads) I'll pump out the old brake fluid and replace it with new. It's only a couple of bucks and a little extra time. The brake fluid does oxidize and retain moisture, that's why it turns black. Unfortunately, no brake system is completely closed and eventually air, which contains water vapor, mixes in with the brake fluid. This is bad news because it lowers the boiling point of the fluid. Boiled fluid leaves behind tiny gas bubbles which are compressible and gives us that initial "mushy" pedal feel. In bad cases, this "air" in the lines can severely limit the amount of hydraulic force available to stop the bike. It is wise then, to replace this contaminated fluid. Plus by keeping moisture out of the brake system, thinkg like the brake lines, calipers, and master cylinders will last longer. -- Darren Clark http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/ 2004 KLR-650 Fowlerville, MI mark ward wrote:

AS MOST,in 30yrs I never changed my break fluid [b]just to change it. [/b]then about 5 years ago I had friends who do service say it MUST be changed every couple years, reading up I found it is recomended even by the factory, now the new "motorcycle consumer news" commented that it should be changed evry 2 years. OUT OF A "NEW SEALED" container. (few $$) even in a your "sealed lines Moistiure gets in, Break fluid draws water to it. I was happly supprised when I seen the (cheap) BETTER difference. I was (AM) sold. Nomad (mark west Mi.) [b]From:[/b] Darren Clark biggranger@tds.net [b]To:[/b] greg saunders bounder36@hotmail.com [b]Cc:[/b] Jud Jones judjonzz@msn.com; klr dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Thu, March 18, 2010 11:43:32 PM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] RE: KLR Brakes Greg, I put the EBC front rotor, and a braided stainless steel front brake hose on my '04. It's a huge improvement. I have some pictures on my flickr page (see link) of the EBC rotor compared to the stock. http://www.flickr. com/photos/ 84373829@ N00/ Darren Clark 2004 KLR-650 Fowlerville, MI greg saunders wrote: If I wanted to substantially upgrade/increase the stopping ability of my '04 KLR650, what all would you guys recommend I do to it? Thanks, Greg Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft s powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now.

-- Darren Clark http://www.flickr. com/photos/ 84373829@ N00/ 2004 KLR-650 Fowlerville, MI -- Darren Clark http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/ 2004 KLR-650 Fowlerville, MI

[spike55_bmw]

I just uploaded a picture of mine where I laid out a DP front / rear (copper-colored) beside the same for Parts Unlimited and lastly the OEM front / rear (far right). Please note that the Parts Unlimited pad material is physically less in square inches and is probably a big contributer to why they added 50-75 feet to my stopping distance at 40+ mph. Maybe the brake material is less harty too (non-metallic). Months ago, I also noted that a set of DP's I ordered came through with less material - I wouldn't buy them. The Galfers pads I have on now are 'full bodied' and stop well on my stock rotors with SS lines. Don R100, A6F

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[Jud]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote:

> > Have you ever used Devcon? > >

No, but I once shared some shop space with a guy who built a BSA twingle, a twin set up to fire and run as a single. One of its cool features was a belt-drive primary. The big cog was made of Devcon, using a belt as the mold. It was a very cool bit of engineering.

[greg saunders]

Does anyone have an extra turn signal/high-low beam switch for a klr650?   I looked on ebay and they are 60.00 and up.  Is it possible to find one for less than that?   Thanks,   Greg 612-296-7705 Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/the ... 0_1' more.