restoration parts needed

[stevedyer@cox.net]

All-seeing Listers - Need a few things for a project - asking here in case any of you are tripping over this stuff in your garage: Nice condition 1999 blue plastic body parts, especially front fender. Good condition shock Corbin flat seat (yeah, I'm dreaming) Reply off-line if you have any of these cluttering up the place, or if you know someone who has them for sale. Steve in Norman, OK A13

[Jeff Khoury]

Well, it looks like this conversation has come full circle. At the risk of being flamed for re-posting something I posted months ago, here goes: A lot of people bash the KLR for being outdated, slow and the like. I actually dig the KLR in spite of (and somewhat because of) those qualities. It's easy to work on if the need should arise . It's so simple that nearly anyone can learn to tech it . There is a wealth of knowledge out there on this platform, since it's been around so long. There is a HUGE aftermarket for them . They're not at all expensive to own or operate . ---Old stuff below--- I love my KLR, and I love it even more since I've come to accept it for what it is, and what it isn't. It IS: A rugged, reliable bike capable of decent highway performance and decent off-road performance. With a couple of minor mods, you can get a LITTLE more snappiness out of it. An easy handling, safe bike with good suspension. An almost perfect fire trail bike, able to run them all day without complaint. An OK touring bike as long as you stick to the 2-laners. Extended stretches of interstate give you numb hands and iron butt. It IS NOT: A high-performance road bike A motocross bike A Gold Wing I've ridden tons of bikes in my life and each one has it's own purpose... BUT: If I could only have one bike, it would be a KLR. It doesn't do anything better than some other purpose-built bike. It does, however, do damn near anything pretty damn well.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick McCauley" To: "dsn klr650" dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 1:07:07 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: NKLR I'm back ........... with questions. Sounds a lot like our adored KLR Rick A17 --- On Fri, 9/11/09, stevedyer@... < stevedyer@... > wrote: From: stevedyer@... < stevedyer@... > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: NKLR I'm back ........... with questions. To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, September 11, 2009, 3:02 PM Rick, Be careful what you wish for. I had one of the last XS650s and really enjoyed it - I can't think of a more pleasant round-towner than that rumbly 650 Yamaha twin. Mag wheels, chrome fenders, clean swoop of the exhaust and a beautifully proportioned tank. The original buckhorns were quickly removed and replaced with a set of flat GS1100 bars and I rode the bike everywhere. Electric and kick start, she fired up easily, ran like a top and got 57 mpg in everyday riding. However... Although it had ample power to get around, in my experience it desperately needed a 6th gear for any significant highway running and a suspension upgrade to be stable under less than ideal conditions. Another disc up front would have been nice, and it seemed I was always having to snug up the chain (but back then I wasn't as able or interested in proper preventive maintenance so the chain was probably well worn). I still keep watch for a nice one to come up for sale on the local Craigslist, but have no illusions as to its original capabilities. For the most part these old bikes are frozen in their time and either need love and understanding for what they are, or some meaningful updating to be as safe and irritation-free as more modern bikes of similar design and cost. Steve Miss my '82 CB750F and a few others, too. ------------ - ---- Rick McCauley wrote: I definetly understand. I have always liked the looks of the older Yamaha 650 Special. Just happens to be one available locally, and it is so tempting, but we just paid our taxes, and filled our LP tank. I'm kinda broke. Rick A17 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Charles]

Jeff, I'm with you on this one..... I've owned many bikes. Three have been KLRs, the latest the 2009 I posted about the other day. The nicest street bike I've ever owned, a 2007 Vstar 1100, I just traded in on that newest KLR - and I'm thrilled with the trade. I know that it is not "perfect" for everything. But, it is "perfect" for MY needs/wants. Other than the seat height, that is. LOL. Damn stubby legs.... Chuck F. NE PA

----- Original Message ----- From: Jeff Khoury Well, it looks like this conversation has come full circle. At the risk of being flamed for re-posting something I posted months ago, here goes: A lot of people bash the KLR for being outdated, slow and the like. I actually dig the KLR in spite of (and somewhat because of) those qualities. It's easy to work on if the need should arise . It's so simple that nearly anyone can learn to tech it . There is a wealth of knowledge out there on this platform, since it's been around so long. There is a HUGE aftermarket for them . They're not at all expensive to own or operate . ---Old stuff below--- I love my KLR, and I love it even more since I've come to accept it for what it is, and what it isn't. It IS: A rugged, reliable bike capable of decent highway performance and decent off-road performance. With a couple of minor mods, you can get a LITTLE more snappiness out of it. An easy handling, safe bike with good suspension. An almost perfect fire trail bike, able to run them all day without complaint. An OK touring bike as long as you stick to the 2-laners. Extended stretches of interstate give you numb hands and iron butt. It IS NOT: A high-performance road bike A motocross bike A Gold Wing I've ridden tons of bikes in my life and each one has it's own purpose... BUT: If I could only have one bike, it would be a KLR. It doesn't do anything better than some other purpose-built bike. It does, however, do damn near anything pretty damn well. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick McCauley" To: "dsn klr650" dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 1:07:07 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: NKLR I'm back ........... with questions. Sounds a lot like our adored KLR Rick A17 --- On Fri, 9/11/09, stevedyer@... < stevedyer@... > wrote: From: stevedyer@... < stevedyer@... > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: NKLR I'm back ........... with questions. To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, September 11, 2009, 3:02 PM Rick, Be careful what you wish for. I had one of the last XS650s and really enjoyed it - I can't think of a more pleasant round-towner than that rumbly 650 Yamaha twin. Mag wheels, chrome fenders, clean swoop of the exhaust and a beautifully proportioned tank. The original buckhorns were quickly removed and replaced with a set of flat GS1100 bars and I rode the bike everywhere. Electric and kick start, she fired up easily, ran like a top and got 57 mpg in everyday riding. However... Although it had ample power to get around, in my experience it desperately needed a 6th gear for any significant highway running and a suspension upgrade to be stable under less than ideal conditions. Another disc up front would have been nice, and it seemed I was always having to snug up the chain (but back then I wasn't as able or interested in proper preventive maintenance so the chain was probably well worn). I still keep watch for a nice one to come up for sale on the local Craigslist, but have no illusions as to its original capabilities. For the most part these old bikes are frozen in their time and either need love and understanding for what they are, or some meaningful updating to be as safe and irritation-free as more modern bikes of similar design and cost. Steve Miss my '82 CB750F and a few others, too. ------------ - ---- Rick McCauley wrote: I definetly understand. I have always liked the looks of the older Yamaha 650 Special. Just happens to be one available locally, and it is so tempting, but we just paid our taxes, and filled our LP tank. I'm kinda broke. Rick A17 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.90/2361 - Release Date: 09/10/09 18:12:00 ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.90/2361 - Release Date: 09/10/09 18:12:00 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]