barely klr

[Blake El Explorador]

For the super minimalists, here's one I haven't heard about in my limited time here: Was adjusting my chain sag using the 50mm marks I notched into my tire pressure gauge and noticed they matched the profile of the stock wrenches. The stock 24mm wrench is 50mm from the butt (opposite the wrench end) to the _end_ of the part where it flares out diagonally (i.e. the from the butt including the diagonal section to where it straightens out again). Here's a shitty diagram since I couldn't describe my way out of a wet paper bag. |<------------------- 50mm --------------------->| ________________ \ \______________________________________ | | |_______________________________________________________| <-Wrench head Or you old dogs could just eyeball it and chuckle at the fact that I even still carry the stock tools.As Rev says, Shrug ;p Blake El Explorador [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RobertWichert]

Where do you get the mermaids? I need some for sure. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 7/20/2012 5:09 AM, Ron Criswell wrote: > > You have to have good luck mermaids zip tied to your handlebar > crossbar to ward off evil spirits. A friend had a plastic rat zip tied > to his....but that didn't work. Also, don't ride for a week if you get > a fortune cookie from a Chinese restaurant that says bad things might > happen (heh). > > Criswell > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jul 19, 2012, at 11:17 PM, "revmaaatin" > wrote: > > > I'm pretty sure that is in Criswell's or Judds left saddle bag. > > Well, that is where I left it two weeks ago. > > revmaaatin. > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , D Critchley wrote: > > > > > > You forgot an anvil and a 6'' vise. > > > > > > DC > > > > > > > > > On 19/07/2012 19:17, RobertWichert wrote: > > > > Don't forget the essentials: > > > > > > > > 1) Sink, Kitchen > > > > 2) Bidet > > > > 3) ATM Machine > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C > > > > +1 916 966 9060 > > > > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > =============================================== > > > > On 7/19/2012 5:34 PM, D Critchley wrote: > > > >> > > > >> Thanks for the prompt response. I can perhaps get a grip on my > way too > > > >> ambitious list. > > > >> > > > >> DC > > > >> On 19/07/2012 14:55, Ron Haraseth wrote: > > > >> > Reprint: > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > 30mm would be for the Eagle Mike prevailing torque nut. 13mm > fits a > > > >> lot of > > > >> > the aftermarket bolt-ons, but nothing on the stock bike. > > > >> > > > > >> > Here is my MacGuyver kit for the KLR, hope I remembered > everything: > > > >> > > > > >> > # 10, 12, 13 and 14mm Combination wrenches > > > >> > # PowerBuilt Extendable 3/8" drive ratchet > > > >> > # 6" 3/8" drive extension > > > >> > > > > >> > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [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]

[revmaaatin]

Blake, Good to hear you are 'doing' maintenance. More maintenace = fewer surprises. smile. not really sure why I need a wooden 50mm guage. grin Well I guess I could soak it in gas and start a fire. When the bike is on the side stand, push up on the lower run of the chain; it should just touch the trailing edge of the black rubber swingarm protector. Yes, that is looser than OEM specs; list wisdom suggests that OEM chain tension is to tight for best chain life, C/s seal life. Remember, that chain still has to have some slack in it a full suspension compression. Chain tension set to OEM specs will not give you that; not even close. shrug. caveat- It is your bike, adjust to what you think best. revmaaatin ps. If you do anything more than ride streets, clean your chain often; no, very often. WD-40/Walmart equivalent sprayed on the inside of the chain rollers AT the O-ring/chain plate interface (both sides) will give you long chain life. I spray off my chain after almost every ride (it almost always includes gravel roads), and certainly every time I change the gas.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Blake El Explorador wrote: > > > For the super minimalists, here's one I haven't heard about in my limited time here: Was adjusting my chain sag using the 50mm marks I notched into my tire pressure gauge and noticed they matched the profile of the stock wrenches. > > The stock 24mm wrench is 50mm from the butt (opposite the wrench end) to the _end_ of the part where it flares out diagonally (i.e. the from the butt including the diagonal section to where it straightens out again). Here's a shitty diagram since I couldn't describe my way out of a wet paper bag. > > || > ________________ > \ > \______________________________________ | | |_______________________________________________________| > > Or you old dogs could just eyeball it and chuckle at the fact that I even still carry the stock tools.As Rev says, Shrug ;p > > Blake El Explorador > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Jeff Khoury]

I check mine by putting the suspension on "1", and leaning on the seat from the right side with my chest to compress the suspension. I then make sure I have about and inch of wiggle in the chain with it compressed.

----- Original Message ----- From: "revmaaatin" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 9:25:30 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: 50mm Blake, Good to hear you are 'doing' maintenance. More maintenace = fewer surprises. smile. not really sure why I need a wooden 50mm guage. grin Well I guess I could soak it in gas and start a fire. When the bike is on the side stand, push up on the lower run of the chain; it should just touch the trailing edge of the black rubber swingarm protector. Yes, that is looser than OEM specs; list wisdom suggests that OEM chain tension is to tight for best chain life, C/s seal life. Remember, that chain still has to have some slack in it a full suspension compression. Chain tension set to OEM specs will not give you that; not even close. shrug. caveat- It is your bike, adjust to what you think best. revmaaatin ps. If you do anything more than ride streets, clean your chain often; no, very often. WD-40/Walmart equivalent sprayed on the inside of the chain rollers AT the O-ring/chain plate interface (both sides) will give you long chain life. I spray off my chain after almost every ride (it almost always includes gravel roads), and certainly every time I change the gas. --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , Blake El Explorador wrote: > > > For the super minimalists, here's one I haven't heard about in my limited time here: Was adjusting my chain sag using the 50mm marks I notched into my tire pressure gauge and noticed they matched the profile of the stock wrenches. > > The stock 24mm wrench is 50mm from the butt (opposite the wrench end) to the _end_ of the part where it flares out diagonally (i.e. the from the butt including the diagonal section to where it straightens out again). Here's a shitty diagram since I couldn't describe my way out of a wet paper bag. > > || > ________________ > \ > \______________________________________ | | |_______________________________________________________| > > Or you old dogs could just eyeball it and chuckle at the fact that I even still carry the stock tools.As Rev says, Shrug ;p > > Blake El Explorador > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >