re; nklr too big

[veloboarder]

Just perused Mike's site and found pairs of replacement shocks for $79.00! Why do we get charged $400.00 + for a single KLR shock???? note: this is not a cheap shot at Fred...this is just the going rate from all vendors. Martin -20c in Calgary tonight!

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "sh8knj8kster" wrote: > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud" wrote: > > > > Here's a pretty good deal on a riveting tool. > > http://www.mikesxs.net/mikesxs-tools.php?category_id=7.1 > > Not as good a deal as it used to be; for a few years, mike's sold these for the incredible price of ten bucks. But this is an awesome heavy-duty chain breaker that sets rivets too. > > > > > > > > ~~~~Mike's is a great site, he has so many good tools at unbelievablly low prices, and tools that are hard to find. The chain tool you mention he carries looks good and is cheap. I spent stupid money and bought this one- > > > http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/102321/monthly-special-rk-pro-chain-breaker-and-rivet-tool-kit.html > > > I'm sure this took will outlast me, unless I start to work at a dealership and do chains day in and day out, even then, the RK tool will last a lifetime me thinks > > > @the OP...forget about clip type master links. yes, many here use them but they are not reliable like a rivet type. Buy the rivet link, get the tool designed to flare the master link rivet pins and you'll have one more trick up your sleeve > > > I'm also going to go out on the limb and recommend using DID chains. Buy the best you can afford. Also, email the DID tech rep for flare pin width...that's the amount of pin that squashes when riveted. DID has specs for the width of the flare (+&-)...yeah, no kidding. I'm anal and measured using my metric dial caliper. DID does not print this info on the chain box, you have to email or phone for this information but for sure, many will bang the rivet on best they can and it will out last the chain...but if you want to make sure the rivet is in place correctly, there are specs for the width of the flare pin when you mushroom (flare) it > > > > Jake > Reddick Fla. > "Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel Because Those Who Mind Don't Matter and Those Who Matter Don't Mind." Dr. Suess > > > http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/ > http://www.flickr.com/photos/26137108@N04/ > > > > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Ian Francisco wrote: > > > > > > Fred, > > > > > > I didn't see a riveting tool on your site. Do you sell them? I think I'd > > > prefer to just purchase the tool. I have more money than time right now, or > > > at least more credit so I don't think removing the swing arm is what I > > > want to do. Everything was removed and well greased just two years ago and > > > the bike has seen very little dirt and zero water crossings so I think my > > > grease is probably still good for a while. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > ian > > > > > > On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 12:54 PM, Fred Hink wrote: > > > > > > > Ian, > > > > > > > > A chain press will install the pressed on side plate but will not rivet the > > > > link. You will need a chain riveting tool and those are very expensive. I > > > > can rivet the chain together for you but then the only way you would be able > > > > to install it is to remove the swingarm first. Let me know if that is what > > > > you would like me to do when you place your order. > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > Fred > > > > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* Ian > > > > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 02, 2011 1:49 PM > > > > *To:* DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > > > *Subject:* [DSN_KLR650] Time for a new chain > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > About 16k miles ago I bought sprockets and a Tsubaki chain from bikebandit. > > > > Can't remember if the sprockets were aftermarket or OEM but 16k miles seems > > > > reasonable for a set. > > > > > > > > The chain still passes the #2 Phillips screwdriver test as posted by the > > > > Rev or someone, but it has tight spots and I have to run it too loose to > > > > accommodate the tight spots. > > > > > > > > I used a clip master link and was surprised to find recently that I had > > > > lost the clip. 99.99% of my riding was on pavement. I glued another one on > > > > with some grippy rubber type cement like i6000. It's still there but I truly > > > > understand now that one little rock bouncing up can knock the clip right off > > > > so I will rivet this next chain on. > > > > > > > > Anyway I think I'm going to purchase from Arrowhead Motorsports this time > > > > just to spread the wealth around a bit. > > > > > > > > The question is, is the Motion Pro press listed on Fred's site all I need > > > > to install a rivet link, or is there another tool required? I have some old > > > > chainbreaker looking tools but am not sure exactly what I have. > > > > > > > > Thanks, ian > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > ian > > > http://www.scarletfuries.com > > > http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scarlet-Furies/121218125931 > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > >

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+ 1 one Z1000 & Seed Triple. Great bikes each! Sticking with fuel injection more or less eliminates dealing with carbs that sit too long or have clogged jets. Posted by: "RobertWichert" robert@... robertwichert Tue Feb 8, 2011 5:44 pm (PST) Well, I can't afford a second bike and I am VERY happy with my KLR 650 (too heavy, too few gears notwithstanding) but if I was buying a street only bike, I'd buy a Z1000 or a Speed Triple. OK, I'm biased. Robert P. Wichert <> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]