help please

[Larry]

Does anyone know if it's possible to lower the foot pegs on an '03 KLR 650? I am tall and prefer the higher stock stance of the KLR, but the pegs on my bike need to be lower. My previous '03 had lower pegs. I can't figure out why or how. Another question I have is: is there a longer kickstand available because my stand seems very short? Does anyone have a Corbin seat they would consider selling? Thanks very much for any help given, Larry '03 green and black KLR 650 '05 Road King San Antonio, TX Sent from my iPad

[Lee Dodge]

In the 50's up to the introduction of sealed chains-O ring, X ring - the best recommendation I followed was to clean the chain with solvent until it rattled (that indicated it was clean inside as well as that it was already somewhat worn.) Then soak it in heated wheel bearing grease and wiggle it around in the pan to insure grease penetration, take it out and wipe it off and lay it on a horizontal surface to cool. After cooling rub the chain with dry sawdust to remove all traces of solidified grease and remount the chain. Any lubrication on the outside if a roller chain is useless except for capturing dust and other abrasives -well it does help keeping the rust at bay. Lots of work and, if done on the stove while your Mom was away shopping, a reprimand at least for stinking up the house. But the chain sure ran smooth. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Bogdan Swider]

. Any lubrication on the outside if a roller chain is useless except for capturing dust and other abrasives -well it does help keeping the rust at bay. Exactly .that's why I don't understand the logic of applying any lube to the chain after cleaning with WD-40. Where the sprockets and chain touch will very soon be devoid of anything that's applied. What you need is to keep the O/X rings pliable ( I've seen dry O-rings fall off a chain. ) and keep rust at bay. The small amount of lubricant left on the chain after the solvent evaporates after applying WD-40 is more than enough to do the proscribed tasks. Bogdan, who advises the riders of the world to throw off their moto-specific cans of lube. The money saved can then be applied to tithing, bourbon or whatever. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]