tested in rider magazine

[Jeff Saline]

On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:34:14 +1000 "trekbikeboy" writes:

> Mine also bent at a strange angle due to the small "keeper" I > re[placed this > with a ziptie to keep the cable angle smoother. > > griffo

<><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><> griffo, Thanks for your comment and hint. I guess this is fairly common. I wonder if that's why Kawasaki changed the retainer on the 2008 models? Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT

[Ed Dobson]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Saline wrote:

> > On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:46:44 -0600 "Jim Gregory" > writes: > > sounds like you have the problem solved but might be worried about > > water invasion > > > > one thing that I have used to seal cracks on cables is a product > > called liquid tape. in many spots > > several coats is all I use.I find it easy to apply and completely > > water proof. Not as strong as shrink tube unless > > us use many coats but very water/air proof. > > > > I use it on all my electrical connections to water proof them and > > stop corrosion. it just brushes on > > with this I can seal connection that I have trouble reaching around > > with traditional tape. yet is not so strong > > that can't be taken apart.although it can't be cut off as easy as > > tape. > > > > you can even coat those plastic fuse holders to waterproof them. > > and useful on sealing cable ends to Speedo and tack to keep them > > from vibrating loose > > > > good luck > > > > Jim Gregory > > > > South Arkansas > > > > where we ride year around > <><><><><><><><> > <><><><><><><><> > > Jim, > > Thanks for your hints and comments. I've got some liquid tape in the > electrical cabinet but didn't even think about that. > > I'll have to be a bit more innovative on my next repair. > > Best, > > Jeff Saline > ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal > Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org > The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota > 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT >

Vinyl electrical tape? Check cable for signs of water intrusion or corrosion? New cable: $11.95 @ ronayers.com Cable clamp ~ off-road bike. Cable guide ~ on-road bike? Clamp: cracking of sheath due to flexing of cable? Wire(?) Guide: wear of sheath due to movement/abrasion over guide? ED

[Jeff Saline]

On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:32:15 -0000 "Ed Dobson" writes:

> Vinyl electrical tape? > > Check cable for signs of water intrusion or corrosion? > > New cable: $11.95 @ ronayers.com > > Cable clamp ~ off-road bike. Cable guide ~ on-road bike? > > Clamp: cracking of sheath due to flexing of cable? > > Wire(?) Guide: wear of sheath due to movement/abrasion over guide? > > ED

<><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><> ED, I'm figuring since the cable was leaking grease it didn't get any moisture inside. I had no idea a cable was so inexpensive. But shipping as I recall from Ron Ayers is pretty pricey when it's a small order. I think you hit the cons of each type of cable containment device. I'm gonna give my homemade wire type guide a try and see how it works. Thanks for your comments. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT

[Harry Seifert]

The author, the venerable Arden Kysley, is a regular contributor to this list. Buddy bseifert71@...

> [Original Message] > From: Gary LaRue > To: KLR Group dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 2/28/2008 9:08:54 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Tested in Rider Magazine > > Hey Gang; > > Rider magazine (March 2008) did an article on the KLR 650 in a southern

California ride with several other DSs. The author was very complimentary. There is also a review on the "Dual Sport Riding Techniques" DVD. Good comments on this, too. I haven't looked yet, but they say that (dualsportriding.com) has a trailer on it. I just may get this when the cash flow is a little looser.

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