adding water to the battery. nklr

[Ronald Criswell]

Last weekend Kawasaki did a free ride campaign at a local shopping mall. Long looking for freebees and long looking for a dual sport replacement for the humble grande KLR super tanker. I have been interested in the KLX 250 dual sport so rode out there to see if they had one to ride. They didn't but assured me the local dealer had a used one I could ride. I did that. Emmmmm....I have heard that bike doesn't have enough beans. They are right. I think my old 100cc Hodaka Super Ace had more Ummmmph...and personality. So I didn't spring for one and wasn't even interested. I confess folks, being tired of leaning, putting my foot down and wanted something the young chickadees would go "What is that old fart on?" I bought a Can Am Roadster. I just love Zee Zee Top so why not? Haw, Haw! Not! No, I didn't spring for Zee, Zee. I took a look at my 54,000 mile lowly KLR..........thinking....thinking.....maybe a pumper carburetor and a new rear shock.....Hmmmmmm, for the worlds most versatile go almost anywhere (and cheap) bike. Criswell

[RobertWichert]

You'd be surprised how low the KLR feels with 2 inches of drop. You "could" even put a two inch drop link set AND a one inch drop Progressive rear shock on it for the ultimate LOW BOY KLR. It would probably look like a chopper! What's a pumper carburetor, anyway, Ron? Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 6/27/2011 4:10 PM, Ronald Criswell wrote: > > Last weekend Kawasaki did a free ride campaign at a local shopping > mall. Long looking for freebees and long looking for a dual sport > replacement for the humble grande KLR super tanker. I have been > interested in the KLX 250 dual sport so rode out there to see if they > had one to ride. They didn't but assured me the local dealer had a > used one I could ride. I did that. Emmmmm....I have heard that bike > doesn't have enough beans. They are right. I think my old 100cc Hodaka > Super Ace had more Ummmmph...and personality. So I didn't spring for > one and wasn't even interested. > > I confess folks, being tired of leaning, putting my foot down and > wanted something the young chickadees would go "What is that old fart > on?" I bought a Can Am Roadster. I just love Zee Zee Top so why not? > Haw, Haw! Not! > > No, I didn't spring for Zee, Zee. I took a look at my 54,000 mile > lowly KLR..........thinking....thinking.....maybe a pumper carburetor > and a new rear shock.....Hmmmmmm, for the worlds most versatile go > almost anywhere (and cheap) bike. > > Criswell > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Ronald Criswell]

Oh it is a carb I have heard of over the years that accordiding to a few including Fred believe it would give a KLR a more immediate throttle response. The throttle response on the KLX was something to be desired. I have always liked 2 strokes because of the immediate throttle response.. A CVC type carb is great for altitude differenses like both a KLR and KLX have but does have shortcomings. Fuel injection would solve everything I think. Criswell

On Jun 27, 2011, at 6:22 PM, RobertWichert wrote: > You'd be surprised how low the KLR feels with 2 inches of drop. You "could" even put a two inch drop link set AND a one inch drop Progressive rear shock on it for the ultimate LOW BOY KLR. It would probably look like a chopper! > > What's a pumper carburetor, anyway, Ron? > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > > > > > > > > > =============================================== > > On 6/27/2011 4:10 PM, Ronald Criswell wrote: >> >> Last weekend Kawasaki did a free ride campaign at a local shopping mall. Long looking for freebees and long looking for a dual sport replacement for the humble grande KLR super tanker. I have been interested in the KLX 250 dual sport so rode out there to see if they had one to ride. They didn't but assured me the local dealer had a used one I could ride. I did that. Emmmmm....I have heard that bike doesn't have enough beans. They are right. I think my old 100cc Hodaka Super Ace had more Ummmmph...and personality. So I didn't spring for one and wasn't even interested. >> >> I confess folks, being tired of leaning, putting my foot down and wanted something the young chickadees would go "What is that old fart on?" I bought a Can Am Roadster. I just love Zee Zee Top so why not? Haw, Haw! Not! >> >> No, I didn't spring for Zee, Zee. I took a look at my 54,000 mile lowly KLR..........thinking....thinking.....maybe a pumper carburetor and a new rear shock.....Hmmmmmm, for the worlds most versatile go almost anywhere (and cheap) bike. >> >> Criswell >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Marc]

Too funny. I just added homemade raising links to my 08. Now it sits and rides a lot better. M ________________________________ From: RobertWichert To: Ronald Criswell Cc: KLR Group DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Mon, June 27, 2011 6:22:46 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light You'd be surprised how low the KLR feels with 2 inches of drop. You "could" even put a two inch drop link set AND a one inch drop Progressive rear shock on it for the ultimate LOW BOY KLR. It would probably look like a chopper! What's a pumper carburetor, anyway, Ron? Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 6/27/2011 4:10 PM, Ronald Criswell wrote: > > Last weekend Kawasaki did a free ride campaign at a local shopping > mall. Long looking for freebees and long looking for a dual sport > replacement for the humble grande KLR super tanker. I have been > interested in the KLX 250 dual sport so rode out there to see if they > had one to ride. They didn't but assured me the local dealer had a > used one I could ride. I did that. Emmmmm....I have heard that bike > doesn't have enough beans. They are right. I think my old 100cc Hodaka > Super Ace had more Ummmmph...and personality. So I didn't spring for > one and wasn't even interested. > > I confess folks, being tired of leaning, putting my foot down and > wanted something the young chickadees would go "What is that old fart > on?" I bought a Can Am Roadster. I just love Zee Zee Top so why not? > Haw, Haw! Not! > > No, I didn't spring for Zee, Zee. I took a look at my 54,000 mile > lowly KLR..........thinking....thinking.....maybe a pumper carburetor > and a new rear shock.....Hmmmmmm, for the worlds most versatile go > almost anywhere (and cheap) bike. > > Criswell > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[tomatocity]

Raising links improve the 'turn in' of the KLR. Now firm up the front and you can carve the twisties.

On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 7:38 AM, Marc wrote: > ** > > > Too funny. I just added homemade raising links to my 08. Now it sits and > rides a > lot better. > > M > > ________________________________ > From: RobertWichert > To: Ronald Criswell > Cc: KLR Group DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Mon, June 27, 2011 6:22:46 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light > > You'd be surprised how low the KLR feels with 2 inches of drop. You > "could" even put a two inch drop link set AND a one inch drop > Progressive rear shock on it for the ultimate LOW BOY KLR. It would > probably look like a chopper! > > What's a pumper carburetor, anyway, Ron? > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > =============================================== > > On 6/27/2011 4:10 PM, Ronald Criswell wrote: > > > > Last weekend Kawasaki did a free ride campaign at a local shopping > > mall. Long looking for freebees and long looking for a dual sport > > replacement for the humble grande KLR super tanker. I have been > > interested in the KLX 250 dual sport so rode out there to see if they > > had one to ride. They didn't but assured me the local dealer had a > > used one I could ride. I did that. Emmmmm....I have heard that bike > > doesn't have enough beans. They are right. I think my old 100cc Hodaka > > Super Ace had more Ummmmph...and personality. So I didn't spring for > > one and wasn't even interested. > > > > I confess folks, being tired of leaning, putting my foot down and > > wanted something the young chickadees would go "What is that old fart > > on?" I bought a Can Am Roadster. I just love Zee Zee Top so why not? > > Haw, Haw! Not! > > > > No, I didn't spring for Zee, Zee. I took a look at my 54,000 mile > > lowly KLR..........thinking....thinking.....maybe a pumper carburetor > > and a new rear shock.....Hmmmmmm, for the worlds most versatile go > > almost anywhere (and cheap) bike. > > > > Criswell > > > > > > [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]

[RobertWichert]

Raising links decrease rake and trail, decreasing stability, hence increasing turn-in. The opposite is also true. What's a pumper carburetor? Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 6/28/2011 2:39 PM, tomatocity wrote: > Raising links improve the 'turn in' of the KLR. Now firm up the front and > you can carve the twisties. > > On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 7:38 AM, Marc wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Too funny. I just added homemade raising links to my 08. Now it sits and >> rides a >> lot better. >> >> M >> >> ________________________________ >> From: RobertWichert >> To: Ronald Criswell >> Cc: KLR GroupDSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Mon, June 27, 2011 6:22:46 PM >> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light >> >> You'd be surprised how low the KLR feels with 2 inches of drop. You >> "could" even put a two inch drop link set AND a one inch drop >> Progressive rear shock on it for the ultimate LOW BOY KLR. It would >> probably look like a chopper! >> >> What's a pumper carburetor, anyway, Ron? >> >> Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP >> +1 916 966 9060 >> FAX +1 916 966 9068 >> >> =============================================== >> >> On 6/27/2011 4:10 PM, Ronald Criswell wrote: >>> Last weekend Kawasaki did a free ride campaign at a local shopping >>> mall. Long looking for freebees and long looking for a dual sport >>> replacement for the humble grande KLR super tanker. I have been >>> interested in the KLX 250 dual sport so rode out there to see if they >>> had one to ride. They didn't but assured me the local dealer had a >>> used one I could ride. I did that. Emmmmm....I have heard that bike >>> doesn't have enough beans. They are right. I think my old 100cc Hodaka >>> Super Ace had more Ummmmph...and personality. So I didn't spring for >>> one and wasn't even interested. >>> >>> I confess folks, being tired of leaning, putting my foot down and >>> wanted something the young chickadees would go "What is that old fart >>> on?" I bought a Can Am Roadster. I just love Zee Zee Top so why not? >>> Haw, Haw! Not! >>> >>> No, I didn't spring for Zee, Zee. I took a look at my 54,000 mile >>> lowly KLR..........thinking....thinking.....maybe a pumper carburetor >>> and a new rear shock.....Hmmmmmm, for the worlds most versatile go >>> almost anywhere (and cheap) bike. >>> >>> Criswell >>> >>> >> [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] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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 > > > > > >

[tomatocity]

The lower the KLR the better it is in a straight line. Easy test, raise the fork tubes .5 inches and see how it handles. Very stable in a straight line and a slower ''turn in' through the corners. I can only give my experiences from a 200-220 lbs rider that has experimented with stock, RL-2, and RL-1 raising links. I prefer the quicker more respnsive handling of the taller RL-1 links but they are too high for my inseam and wider Corbin seat so I use the RL-2 links. Recently added a Ricor rear shock and have been very impressed with how the rear of the KLR has calmed down in acceleration, turning, rough roads, and braking. Adjusting the preload is difficult in comparison to the stock rear shock. The forks are Progressive springs, Ricor Intiminators w/ 5w synthetic, MotoWizard Preload Adjusters and a fork brace. The preload adjusters allow quick changes for different road surfaces. Are they needed, no, but having that option is convient. The Intiminators keep the front wheel on the road. Progressive springs reduce dive.

On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 3:53 PM, RobertWichert wrote: > Raising links decrease rake and trail, decreasing stability, hence > increasing turn-in. The opposite is also true. > > What's a pumper carburetor? > > > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > > > > > > > > > ==============================**================= > > > On 6/28/2011 2:39 PM, tomatocity wrote: > >> Raising links improve the 'turn in' of the KLR. Now firm up the front and >> you can carve the twisties. >> >> On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 7:38 AM, Marc wrote: >> >> ** >>> >>> >>> Too funny. I just added homemade raising links to my 08. Now it sits and >>> rides a >>> lot better. >>> >>> M >>> >>> ______________________________**__ >>> From: RobertWichert> >>> To: Ronald Criswell >>> > >>> Cc: KLR GroupDSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>> >>> Sent: Mon, June 27, 2011 6:22:46 PM >>> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light >>> >>> You'd be surprised how low the KLR feels with 2 inches of drop. You >>> "could" even put a two inch drop link set AND a one inch drop >>> Progressive rear shock on it for the ultimate LOW BOY KLR. It would >>> probably look like a chopper! >>> >>> What's a pumper carburetor, anyway, Ron? >>> >>> Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP >>> +1 916 966 9060 >>> FAX +1 916 966 9068 >>> >>> ==============================**================= >>> >>> On 6/27/2011 4:10 PM, Ronald Criswell wrote: >>> >>>> Last weekend Kawasaki did a free ride campaign at a local shopping >>>> mall. Long looking for freebees and long looking for a dual sport >>>> replacement for the humble grande KLR super tanker. I have been >>>> interested in the KLX 250 dual sport so rode out there to see if they >>>> had one to ride. They didn't but assured me the local dealer had a >>>> used one I could ride. I did that. Emmmmm....I have heard that bike >>>> doesn't have enough beans. They are right. I think my old 100cc Hodaka >>>> Super Ace had more Ummmmph...and personality. So I didn't spring for >>>> one and wasn't even interested. >>>> >>>> I confess folks, being tired of leaning, putting my foot down and >>>> wanted something the young chickadees would go "What is that old fart >>>> on?" I bought a Can Am Roadster. I just love Zee Zee Top so why not? >>>> Haw, Haw! Not! >>>> >>>> No, I didn't spring for Zee, Zee. I took a look at my 54,000 mile >>>> lowly KLR..........thinking....**thinking.....maybe a pumper carburetor >>>> and a new rear shock.....Hmmmmmm, for the worlds most versatile go >>>> almost anywhere (and cheap) bike. >>>> >>>> Criswell >>>> >>>> >>>> [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] >> >> >> >> ------------------------------**------ >> >> >> 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< ... 50faq.html> >> Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/** >> DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/**maphttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR65 ... p/view/map> >> Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/**DSN_KLR650/grouplets/** >> subscriptionsYahoohttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR65 ... tionsYahoo>! >> Groups Links >> >> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/**DSN_KLR ... SN_KLR650/> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[ron criswell]

Where do you find one and what price range for a KLR? Criswell Sent from my iPad

On Jun 28, 2011, at 6:01 PM, Randall Marbach wrote: > > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: Randall Marbach > To: RobertWichert > Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 4:00 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light > > Features of the FCR Carburetor: > * Smooth bore for maximum air flow. > * Flat slide with vacuum release plate for best throttle response and flow control. > * Rollers on throttle valves and progressive linkage for smooth operation and control. > * Equipped with accelerator pump to eliminate flat spots. > * Designed for easy installations on popular motorcycles. > * A full range or intake spigots, and air box adapter/velocity stacks. > * Easy jetting which can be done track side. > > ________________________________ > From: RobertWichert > To: tomatocity > Cc: Marc ; KLR Group DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 3:53 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light > > Raising links decrease rake and trail, decreasing stability, hence > increasing turn-in. The opposite is also true. > > What's a pumper > carburetor? > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > =============================================== > > On 6/28/2011 2:39 PM, tomatocity wrote: > > Raising links improve the 'turn in' of the KLR. Now firm up the front and > > you can carve the twisties. > > > > On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 7:38 AM, Marc wrote: > > > >> ** > >> > >> > >> Too funny. I just added homemade raising links to my 08. Now it sits and > >> rides a > >> lot better. > >> > >> M > >> > >> ________________________________ > >> From: RobertWichert > >> To: Ronald > Criswell > >> Cc: KLR GroupDSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > >> Sent: Mon, June 27, 2011 6:22:46 PM > >> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light > >> > >> You'd be surprised how low the KLR feels with 2 inches of drop. You > >> "could" even put a two inch drop link set AND a one inch drop > >> Progressive rear shock on it for the ultimate LOW BOY KLR. It would > >> probably look like a chopper! > >> > >> What's a pumper carburetor, anyway, Ron? > >> > >> Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > >> +1 916 966 9060 > >> FAX +1 916 966 9068 > >> > >> =============================================== > >> > >> On 6/27/2011 4:10 > PM, Ronald Criswell wrote: > >>> Last weekend Kawasaki did a free ride campaign at a local shopping > >>> mall. Long looking for freebees and long looking for a dual sport > >>> replacement for the humble grande KLR super tanker. I have been > >>> interested in the KLX 250 dual sport so rode out there to see if they > >>> had one to ride. They didn't but assured me the local dealer had a > >>> used one I could ride. I did that. Emmmmm....I have heard that bike > >>> doesn't have enough beans. They are right. I think my old 100cc Hodaka > >>> Super Ace had more Ummmmph...and personality. So I didn't spring for > >>> one and wasn't even interested. > >>> > >>> I confess folks, being tired of leaning, putting my foot down and > >>> wanted something the young chickadees would go "What is that old fart > >>> on?" I bought a Can Am > Roadster. I just love Zee Zee Top so why not? > >>> Haw, Haw! Not! > >>> > >>> No, I didn't spring for Zee, Zee. I took a look at my 54,000 mile > >>> lowly KLR..........thinking....thinking.....maybe a pumper carburetor > >>> and a new rear shock.....Hmmmmmm, for the worlds most versatile go > >>> almost anywhere (and cheap) bike. > >>> > >>> Criswell > >>> > >>> > >> [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] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Fred Hink]

You can find used FCR carbs for around $150-$250 and new ones around $400-$500. I don t know anyone that has adapted this carburetor to a KLR. The carburetors I used to sell were the Mikuni Round Slide. These can be adapted to the KLR with a different throttle and cable. The Mikuni RS can be had for around $100 new. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: Ron Criswell Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 4:47 AM To: Randall Marbach Cc: KLR Group Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light Where do you find one and what price range for a KLR? Criswell Sent from my iPad

On Jun 28, 2011, at 6:01 PM, Randall Marbach wrote: > > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: Randall Marbach > To: RobertWichert > Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 4:00 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light > > Features of the FCR Carburetor: > * Smooth bore for maximum air flow. > * Flat slide with vacuum release plate for best throttle response and flow control. > * Rollers on throttle valves and progressive linkage for smooth operation and control. > * Equipped with accelerator pump to eliminate flat spots. > * Designed for easy installations on popular motorcycles. > * A full range or intake spigots, and air box adapter/velocity stacks. > * Easy jetting which can be done track side. > > ________________________________ > From: RobertWichert > To: tomatocity > Cc: Marc ; KLR Group > Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 3:53 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light > > Raising links decrease rake and trail, decreasing stability, hence > increasing turn-in. The opposite is also true. > > What's a pumper > carburetor? > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > =============================================== > > On 6/28/2011 2:39 PM, tomatocity wrote: > > Raising links improve the 'turn in' of the KLR. Now firm up the front and > > you can carve the twisties. > > > > On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 7:38 AM, Marc wrote: > > > >> ** > >> > >> > >> Too funny. I just added homemade raising links to my 08. Now it sits and > >> rides a > >> lot better. > >> > >> M > >> > >> ________________________________ > >> From: RobertWichert > >> To: Ronald > Criswell > >> Cc: KLR Group > >> Sent: Mon, June 27, 2011 6:22:46 PM > >> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light > >> > >> You'd be surprised how low the KLR feels with 2 inches of drop. You > >> "could" even put a two inch drop link set AND a one inch drop > >> Progressive rear shock on it for the ultimate LOW BOY KLR. It would > >> probably look like a chopper! > >> > >> What's a pumper carburetor, anyway, Ron? > >> > >> Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > >> +1 916 966 9060 > >> FAX +1 916 966 9068 > >> > >> =============================================== > >> > >> On 6/27/2011 4:10 > PM, Ronald Criswell wrote: > >>> Last weekend Kawasaki did a free ride campaign at a local shopping > >>> mall. Long looking for freebees and long looking for a dual sport > >>> replacement for the humble grande KLR super tanker. I have been > >>> interested in the KLX 250 dual sport so rode out there to see if they > >>> had one to ride. They didn't but assured me the local dealer had a > >>> used one I could ride. I did that. Emmmmm....I have heard that bike > >>> doesn't have enough beans. They are right. I think my old 100cc Hodaka > >>> Super Ace had more Ummmmph...and personality. So I didn't spring for > >>> one and wasn't even interested. > >>> > >>> I confess folks, being tired of leaning, putting my foot down and > >>> wanted something the young chickadees would go "What is that old fart > >>> on?" I bought a Can Am > Roadster. I just love Zee Zee Top so why not? > >>> Haw, Haw! Not! > >>> > >>> No, I didn't spring for Zee, Zee. I took a look at my 54,000 mile > >>> lowly KLR..........thinking....thinking.....maybe a pumper carburetor > >>> and a new rear shock.....Hmmmmmm, for the worlds most versatile go > >>> almost anywhere (and cheap) bike. > >>> > >>> Criswell > >>> > >>> > >> [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] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[dat brooklyn bum]

Devon had a flat slide pumper carb on his KLR back in the day. His opinion after the fact was that it wasn't worth the $400 he spent on it. He said if he ever had to do it again on a KLR, he'd just go with the KLX needle and drill the slide of the stocker. Of course, now he rides orange bikes... da Vermonster

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote: > > You can find used FCR carbs for around $150-$250 and new ones around $400-$500. I don t know anyone that has adapted this carburetor to a KLR. The carburetors I used to sell were the Mikuni Round Slide. These can be adapted to the KLR with a different throttle and cable. The Mikuni RS can be had for around $100 new. > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > > From: Ron Criswell > Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 4:47 AM > To: Randall Marbach > Cc: KLR Group > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light > > > Where do you find one and what price range for a KLR? > > Criswell > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jun 28, 2011, at 6:01 PM, Randall Marbach wrote: > > > > > > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > > From: Randall Marbach > > To: RobertWichert > > Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 4:00 PM > > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light > > > > Features of the FCR Carburetor: > > * Smooth bore for maximum air flow. > > * Flat slide with vacuum release plate for best throttle response and flow control. > > * Rollers on throttle valves and progressive linkage for smooth operation and control. > > * Equipped with accelerator pump to eliminate flat spots. > > * Designed for easy installations on popular motorcycles. > > * A full range or intake spigots, and air box adapter/velocity stacks. > > * Easy jetting which can be done track side. > > > > ________________________________ > > From: RobertWichert > > To: tomatocity > > Cc: Marc ; KLR Group > > Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 3:53 PM > > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light > > > > Raising links decrease rake and trail, decreasing stability, hence > > increasing turn-in. The opposite is also true. > > > > What's a pumper > > carburetor? > > > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > > +1 916 966 9060 > > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > =============================================== > > > > On 6/28/2011 2:39 PM, tomatocity wrote: > > > Raising links improve the 'turn in' of the KLR. Now firm up the front and > > > you can carve the twisties. > > > > > > On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 7:38 AM, Marc wrote: > > > > > >> ** > > >> > > >> > > >> Too funny. I just added homemade raising links to my 08. Now it sits and > > >> rides a > > >> lot better. > > >> > > >> M > > >> > > >> ________________________________ > > >> From: RobertWichert > > >> To: Ronald > > Criswell > > >> Cc: KLR Group > > >> Sent: Mon, June 27, 2011 6:22:46 PM > > >> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] seen the light > > >> > > >> You'd be surprised how low the KLR feels with 2 inches of drop. You > > >> "could" even put a two inch drop link set AND a one inch drop > > >> Progressive rear shock on it for the ultimate LOW BOY KLR. It would > > >> probably look like a chopper! > > >> > > >> What's a pumper carburetor, anyway, Ron? > > >> > > >> Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > > >> +1 916 966 9060 > > >> FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > >> > > >> =============================================== > > >> > > >> On 6/27/2011 4:10 > > PM, Ronald Criswell wrote: > > >>> Last weekend Kawasaki did a free ride campaign at a local shopping > > >>> mall. Long looking for freebees and long looking for a dual sport > > >>> replacement for the humble grande KLR super tanker. I have been > > >>> interested in the KLX 250 dual sport so rode out there to see if they > > >>> had one to ride. They didn't but assured me the local dealer had a > > >>> used one I could ride. I did that. Emmmmm....I have heard that bike > > >>> doesn't have enough beans. They are right. I think my old 100cc Hodaka > > >>> Super Ace had more Ummmmph...and personality. So I didn't spring for > > >>> one and wasn't even interested. > > >>> > > >>> I confess folks, being tired of leaning, putting my foot down and > > >>> wanted something the young chickadees would go "What is that old fart > > >>> on?" I bought a Can Am > > Roadster. I just love Zee Zee Top so why not? > > >>> Haw, Haw! Not! > > >>> > > >>> No, I didn't spring for Zee, Zee. I took a look at my 54,000 mile > > >>> lowly KLR..........thinking....thinking.....maybe a pumper carburetor > > >>> and a new rear shock.....Hmmmmmm, for the worlds most versatile go > > >>> almost anywhere (and cheap) bike. > > >>> > > >>> Criswell > > >>> > > >>> > > >> [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] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > 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! 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