nklr - garmin iii plus antenna question

[Bill Pratt]

I can't imagine using a tank bag effectively on a KLR. If you load one up...have it slip slightly towards you...then try to put your feet on the ground!!!! You may find there is not enough room for you to slide forward. Bottom line...no flames please...this could be potentially dangerous. My KLR tankbag is on a shelf collecting dust because of this very problem. A nice tailbag will get the job done. Ride safe!!!! Bill Pratt, Mill Creek, WA STOC #117, 97 ST1100 ABS, 97 KLR650 http://www.billpratt.com "No matter where you go...there you are"

----- Original Message ----- From: "guytal1" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 6:12 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Marsee 34 Liter Back Pack/Tank Bag > Anyone tried this one on a KLR? It seems perfect for my needs but I > suspect it may be too large for the KLR tank. > I also looked at the 20 Liter Teardrop tank bag (with backpack > conversion kit) - anyone has experience with that one? > > Thanks, > Guy > KLR A13 > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

[Guy Tal]

>Bottom line...no flames please...this could be potentially dangerous. >My KLR tankbag is on a shelf collecting dust because of this very >problem. A nice tailbag will get the job done.

Thanks Bill, I appreciate your observation. I recently moved to the KLR from a big Sport Tourer (Honda CBR1000F) so this is all new to me. Good to hear from those who have been there and tried that. Are there any decent-sized tail bags (20 Liter +) that convert into backpacks? Thanks, Guy KLR A13 _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.

[John Irvine]

--- Bill Pratt wrote:

> I can't imagine using a tank bag effectively on a > KLR.

It never occurred to me that it is or could be a problem. I use the Kawi bag which is small and pretty limited as to its' movement. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.com/

[Steve Anderson]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., PhantomRider3@a... wrote:

> I'd like to extened my GPS antenna but I don't know what resistance coax > cable I should use. I think it's supposed to be 50 Ohm??? Does it make a > difference since I'm only extending it about 2'? >

50 Ohm 'tis. You should use good cable though, as the GPS signals are up pretty high, about 1.5GHz (1500MHz). Garmin actually sells (sold?) a length of cable with a suction cup to hold the antenna. Maybe a better option is to use a remote antenna. The actually have little amplifiers in them that are powered by the GPS receiver, and when placed properly they work extremely well; often much better than the one with the unit. They are intended to be used on a ground plane, but the difference without is pretty negligible. My own personal favorite is the Mighty Mouse II by Tri-M: http://www.tri-m.com/products/tri-m_systems/mm2.html Street price for these is about $60-$70 if I recall correctly. These really help automotive use; in fact I consider them essential in cars to prevent occasional dropout and significantly improve accuracy. When I use the Mighty Mouse II in my car I can download a track and usually tell which side of the road I was on! Steve A. in AZ