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how do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
hello,
I have a 2002 KLR 650, am stationed here in Germany, in Rheinland Pfalz. Lots and lots of curvy back roads. I'm always dragging my centerstand. I don't know which on it is, but it's the adjustable one I bought from fred about 1 year ago. I like it a lot, but it's always dragging.
I'm running Conti Escapes (17/21), and I weigh ~250 with riding gear, and the rear shock is set on #4.
I'm kind of an aggressive rider, at least not too bad, but that centerstand touching down is making me have second thoughts.
Thanks, and greetings from Germany
Harry
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how do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
How are your fork springs? I noticed I was dragging my footpegs quite a bit
until I swapped the springs out for some firmer ones.
Only guessing, but I suspect the front is collapsing under cornering forces
and dropping the nose of the bike enough to reduce your ground clearance
considerably.
eddie
PS: You are in Germany with a centerstand bought from a guy in Utah. I'm in
the USA with a centerstand that was made in Germany.

Lots and lots of curvy back roads. I'm always dragging my centerstand. I don't know which on it is, but it's the adjustable one I bought from fred about 1 year ago. I like it a lot, but it's always dragging.> [Original Message] > From: gremoby61 > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 4/26/2011 9:30:08 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] How do you keep your centerstand from dragging? > > hello, > > I have a 2002 KLR 650, am stationed here in Germany, in Rheinland Pfalz.
the rear shock is set on #4.> > I'm running Conti Escapes (17/21), and I weigh ~250 with riding gear, and
centerstand touching down is making me have second thoughts.> > I'm kind of an aggressive rider, at least not too bad, but that
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how do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
Forks, I know a guy that when he bought his KLR the shop had not adjusted the triple and RAISE the front of the bike from shipping standards LOWER.
Gremany/USA parts, just 8 yr's ago I said I had NO INTEREST in the computors especially "THE WEB", then I learned how to use Google, (tough job HUH.LOL)
and chased down a part for my boat the local shop wanted $200. for saying "Obsolete"
3 other places in other states wanted $75. (+s.h.) A boat shop just 100 north of me said he had 3, $25. SH. INCLUDED, If it does not work just call I'll send anouther right out.
THEN Groups like DSN, And Repairs on things that NO "EXPERT" knows what to do,
I LOVE THE NET. (Except for those watching (spying) on ME.....LOL)
THANKS FRED
--- On Tue, 4/26/11, eddie wrote: From: eddie Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] How do you keep your centerstand from dragging? To: "KLR650 list" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 1:53 PM How are your fork springs? I noticed I was dragging my footpegs quite a bit until I swapped the springs out for some firmer ones. Only guessing, but I suspect the front is collapsing under cornering forces and dropping the nose of the bike enough to reduce your ground clearance considerably. eddie PS: You are in Germany with a centerstand bought from a guy in Utah. I'm in the USA with a centerstand that was made in Germany.> [Original Message] > From: gremoby61 > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 4/26/2011 9:30:08 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] How do you keep your centerstand from dragging? > > hello, > > I have a 2002 KLR 650, am stationed here in Germany, in Rheinland Pfalz. Lots and lots of curvy back roads. I'm always dragging my centerstand. I don't know which on it is, but it's the adjustable one I bought from fred about 1 year ago. I like it a lot, but it's always dragging. > > I'm running Conti Escapes (17/21), and I weigh ~250 with riding gear, and the rear shock is set on #4. > > I'm kind of an aggressive rider, at least not too bad, but that centerstand touching down is making me have second thoughts. > > Thanks, and greetings from Germany > > Harry > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com > Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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how do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
I suppose it would be churlish to mention that this question cannot come up if you just leave the center stand off the bike. Just one of many reasons to pass on this accessory.
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "gremoby61" wrote: > > hello, > > I have a 2002 KLR 650, am stationed here in Germany, in Rheinland Pfalz. Lots and lots of curvy back roads. I'm always dragging my centerstand. I don't know which on it is, but it's the adjustable one I bought from fred about 1 year ago. I like it a lot, but it's always dragging. > > I'm running Conti Escapes (17/21), and I weigh ~250 with riding gear, and the rear shock is set on #4. > > I'm kind of an aggressive rider, at least not too bad, but that centerstand touching down is making me have second thoughts. > > Thanks, and greetings from Germany > > Harry >
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how do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
Take it off. It just gets in the way. I use the bike very aggressively, rock
ravens, jumping logs, etc. There are other ways, that do not add weight or
get in the way when riding, to change or repair a tire when on the road.
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From: Jud
To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, April 26, 2011 10:36:37 AM
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: How do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
I suppose it would be churlish to mention that this question cannot come up if
you just leave the center stand off the bike. Just one of many reasons to pass
on this accessory.
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "gremoby61" wrote: > > hello, > > I have a 2002 KLR 650, am stationed here in Germany, in Rheinland Pfalz. Lots >and lots of curvy back roads. I'm always dragging my centerstand. I don't know >which on it is, but it's the adjustable one I bought from fred about 1 year ago. >I like it a lot, but it's always dragging. > > I'm running Conti Escapes (17/21), and I weigh ~250 with riding gear, and the >rear shock is set on #4. > > I'm kind of an aggressive rider, at least not too bad, but that centerstand >touching down is making me have second thoughts. > > Thanks, and greetings from Germany > > Harry > Take it [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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how do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
What's a rock raven?
-Jeff Khoury
From: "E Hines"
To: "Jud" , "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 12:24:09 PM
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: How do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
Take it off. It just gets in the way. I use the bike very aggressively, rock
ravens, jumping logs, etc. There are other ways, that do not add weight or
get in the way when riding, to change or repair a tire when on the road.
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From: Jud < judjonzz@... >
To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, April 26, 2011 10:36:37 AM
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: How do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
I suppose it would be churlish to mention that this question cannot come up if
you just leave the center stand off the bike. Just one of many reasons to pass
on this accessory.
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "gremoby61" wrote: > > hello, > > I have a 2002 KLR 650, am stationed here in Germany, in Rheinland Pfalz. Lots >and lots of curvy back roads. I'm always dragging my centerstand. I don't know >which on it is, but it's the adjustable one I bought from fred about 1 year ago. >I like it a lot, but it's always dragging. > > I'm running Conti Escapes (17/21), and I weigh ~250 with riding gear, and the >rear shock is set on #4. > > I'm kind of an aggressive rider, at least not too bad, but that centerstand >touching down is making me have second thoughts. > > Thanks, and greetings from Germany > > Harry > Take it [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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how do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
I bought a bike with a center stand, back in my wayward youth. It
lasted less than one day. Seriously. Gone and forgotten. I hit it on
the first corner, and I took it off when I got home.
So, Harry, have you ridden it in the Alps?
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On 4/26/2011 12:24 PM, E Hines wrote: > > Take it off. It just gets in the way. I use the bike very > aggressively, rock > ravens, jumping logs, etc. There are other ways, that do not add > weight or > get in the way when riding, to change or repair a tire when on the road. > > ________________________________ > From: Jud > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tue, April 26, 2011 10:36:37 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: How do you keep your centerstand from dragging? > > > I suppose it would be churlish to mention that this question cannot > come up if > you just leave the center stand off the bike. Just one of many reasons > to pass > on this accessory. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , "gremoby61" wrote: > > > > hello, > > > > I have a 2002 KLR 650, am stationed here in Germany, in Rheinland > Pfalz. Lots > >and lots of curvy back roads. I'm always dragging my centerstand. I > don't know > >which on it is, but it's the adjustable one I bought from fred about > 1 year ago. > >I like it a lot, but it's always dragging. > > > > I'm running Conti Escapes (17/21), and I weigh ~250 with riding > gear, and the > >rear shock is set on #4. > > > > I'm kind of an aggressive rider, at least not too bad, but that > centerstand > >touching down is making me have second thoughts. > > > > Thanks, and greetings from Germany > > > > Harry > > > > Take it > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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how do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
You must have been an English major. How about a rocky ravine. That's what I
get for trying to multi-task.
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From: Jeff Khoury
To: E Hines
Cc: Jud ; DSN KLR650 DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, April 26, 2011 2:33:59 PM
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: How do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
What's a rock raven?
-Jeff Khoury
From: "E Hines"
To: "Jud" , "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 12:24:09 PM
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: How do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
Take it off. It just gets in the way. I use the bike very aggressively, rock
ravens, jumping logs, etc. There are other ways, that do not add weight or
get in the way when riding, to change or repair a tire when on the road.
________________________________
From: Jud < judjonzz@... >
To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, April 26, 2011 10:36:37 AM
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: How do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
I suppose it would be churlish to mention that this question cannot come up if
you just leave the center stand off the bike. Just one of many reasons to pass
on this accessory.
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "gremoby61" wrote: > > hello, > > I have a 2002 KLR 650, am stationed here in Germany, in Rheinland Pfalz. Lots >and lots of curvy back roads. I'm always dragging my centerstand. I don't know >which on it is, but it's the adjustable one I bought from fred about 1 year ago. > >I like it a lot, but it's always dragging. > > I'm running Conti Escapes (17/21), and I weigh ~250 with riding gear, and the >rear shock is set on #4. > > I'm kind of an aggressive rider, at least not too bad, but that centerstand >touching down is making me have second thoughts. > > Thanks, and greetings from Germany > > Harry > Take it [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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how do you keep your centerstand from dragging?
I think the suggestion of stiffer springs is a good one. It might help
more to "hang off" in the corners. This works very well to corner fast
with knobbies on, too.
Paul Streeter
Minnesota
hello,
I have a 2002 KLR 650, am stationed here in Germany, in Rheinland Pfalz.
Lots and lots of curvy back roads. I'm always dragging my centerstand. I
don't know which on it is, but it's the adjustable one I bought from fred
about 1 year ago. I like it a lot, but it's always dragging.
I'm running Conti Escapes (17/21), and I weigh ~250 with riding gear, and
the rear shock is set on #4.
I'm kind of an aggressive rider, at least not too bad, but that centerstand
touching down is making me have second thoughts.
Thanks, and greetings from Germany
Harry
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new member,
Dominick asked:
I actually do have one serious question already and that is wether or not
anyone has had problems with their oil sight glass before?? mine is reading
very low, but according to the previous owner is definitenly full, (based
on suggestions from here) I went out and bought some rotella T 15-40 and
poured a tiny bit in to see if I could get the sight glass to budge but
nothing... It rides fine though. My next step is to completely change the
oil to ensure it's fille properly... But, that doesn't fix my sight glass
problem and I am worried (based on reading other's experience's w/ this
bike) that if it is buring oil, I wouldn't ever know...
Take Care,
Dominick
Just to be sure, you realize that the bike must be upright, and not leaning
over on the sidestand to check the oil, right?
Paul Streeter
Minnesota
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