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Hey all
I have seen people use a usb type item that gives them web access to there lap top, where ever there is cell tower coverage.
They said there are, "pay as you go" or Monthly usage.
At this time I would only want it when on Trips, 4-5 months a yr., check the weather, emails etc.,
Anyone use these??
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Most all newer Laptops come with a wireless card already built in. There is wireless just about most places in town these days. You can find wireless in most motels, restaurants, libraries and finer motorcycle shops like Arrowhead Motorsports. Best of all, IT S FREE!
If your laptop doesn t have a wireless card, then the USB wireless adapter should work and they are pretty cheap as well.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7205505&CatId=2704
Fred
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
From: mark ward
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:33 PM
To: List KLR
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips)
Hey all
I have seen people use a usb type item that gives them web access to there lap top, where ever there is cell tower coverage.
They said there are, "pay as you go" or Monthly usage.
At this time I would only want it when on Trips, 4-5 months a yr., check the weather, emails etc.,
Anyone use these??
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laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips)
I have that built into both my lap tops, and use local Motels, subways etc. as you said.
What I seen, plugs into the USB port and use's phone towers.
So when out camping etc. (Or in the middle of Kansas), and no buildings, but still have phone coverage, you can still get on the web. (check the weather etc)
I've also found when passing threw, many motels, small Insurance co., parts stores, etc, will allow you to check the weather etc, then theres always the Library.
--- On Sat, 10/20/12, Fred Hink wrote: From: Fred Hink Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) To: "List KLR" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>, "mark ward" Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 8:03 PM Most all newer Laptops come with a wireless card already built in. There is wireless just about most places in town these days. You can find wireless in most motels, restaurants, libraries and finer motorcycle shops like Arrowhead Motorsports. Best of all, IT S FREE! If your laptop doesn t have a wireless card, then the USB wireless adapter should work and they are pretty cheap as well. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7205505&CatId=2704 Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: mark ward Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:33 PM To: List KLR Subject: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) Hey all I have seen people use a usb type item that gives them web access to there lap top, where ever there is cell tower coverage. They said there are, "pay as you go" or Monthly usage. At this time I would only want it when on Trips, 4-5 months a yr., check the weather, emails etc., Anyone use these?? [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]
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The USB Mobile data cards that I've used are a monthly deal, usually $15-$30 per month with free adaptor on contract. I am issued one by my employer for emergency communications.
However, if you have a modern Android or Apple smartphone, most of them have mobile hotspot capability built right in, you just have to switch it on. Most carriers charge the same $15-$30 for unlimited use of the hotspot.
For instance, I have a Galaxy S3 from T-Mobile, and if I go on trips I simply add that service for the month that I'll be gone, so it only ends up costing me $15.00 extra on top of my already unlimited data plan.
You can also "root" your android phone and install various "hacked" hotspots for free, but that voids your warranty and your agreement with your carrier; proceed at your own risk.
-Jeff Khoury
----- Original Message ----- From: "mark ward" To: "List KLR" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>, "Fred Hink" Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:16:59 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) I have that built into both my lap tops, and use local Motels, subways etc. as you said. What I seen, plugs into the USB port and use's phone towers. So when out camping etc. (Or in the middle of Kansas), and no buildings, but still have phone coverage, you can still get on the web. (check the weather etc) I've also found when passing threw, many motels, small Insurance co., parts stores, etc, will allow you to check the weather etc, then theres always the Library. --- On Sat, 10/20/12, Fred Hink < moabmc@... > wrote: From: Fred Hink < moabmc@... > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) To: "List KLR" < DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >, "mark ward" < nomad59@... > Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 8:03 PM Most all newer Laptops come with a wireless card already built in. There is wireless just about most places in town these days. You can find wireless in most motels, restaurants, libraries and finer motorcycle shops like Arrowhead Motorsports. Best of all, IT S FREE! If your laptop doesn t have a wireless card, then the USB wireless adapter should work and they are pretty cheap as well. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7205505&CatId=2704 Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: mark ward Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:33 PM To: List KLR Subject: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) Hey all I have seen people use a usb type item that gives them web access to there lap top, where ever there is cell tower coverage. They said there are, "pay as you go" or Monthly usage. At this time I would only want it when on Trips, 4-5 months a yr., check the weather, emails etc., Anyone use these?? [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]
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Also, that same modern smartphone would negate the need for it in the first place, since you can check the weather right on your phone (also doubles as a GPS, etc. etc.)
-Jeff Khoury
----- Original Message ----- From: "mark ward" To: "List KLR" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>, "Fred Hink" Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:16:59 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) I have that built into both my lap tops, and use local Motels, subways etc. as you said. What I seen, plugs into the USB port and use's phone towers. So when out camping etc. (Or in the middle of Kansas), and no buildings, but still have phone coverage, you can still get on the web. (check the weather etc) I've also found when passing threw, many motels, small Insurance co., parts stores, etc, will allow you to check the weather etc, then theres always the Library. --- On Sat, 10/20/12, Fred Hink < moabmc@... > wrote: From: Fred Hink < moabmc@... > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) To: "List KLR" < DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >, "mark ward" < nomad59@... > Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 8:03 PM Most all newer Laptops come with a wireless card already built in. There is wireless just about most places in town these days. You can find wireless in most motels, restaurants, libraries and finer motorcycle shops like Arrowhead Motorsports. Best of all, IT S FREE! If your laptop doesn t have a wireless card, then the USB wireless adapter should work and they are pretty cheap as well. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7205505&CatId=2704 Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: mark ward Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:33 PM To: List KLR Subject: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) Hey all I have seen people use a usb type item that gives them web access to there lap top, where ever there is cell tower coverage. They said there are, "pay as you go" or Monthly usage. At this time I would only want it when on Trips, 4-5 months a yr., check the weather, emails etc., Anyone use these?? [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]
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air/fuel mixture screw adjustment / seafoam believer!
There used to be a lot of chatter on the subject of finding the "sweet spot" for the idle mixture screw. Look for the spot that gives the fastest idle, or else find the point where it gets a rich stumble and the point where is fades due to too lean, and split the difference.
You will want a thumb-adjustable mixture screw, or else a shortened Apex bit stuck into a short length of 6mm fuel line to grip it with. You also want to take care not to burn yourself on the hot exhaust pipe, as the bike needs to be thoroughly warmed up to make the adjustment.
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Dooden" wrote: > > I agree with Seafoam. > > But seem to have mine more like 1 3/4 ~ 2 turns maybe, otherwise all stock. > > Dooden > A15 Green Ape > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, wrote: > > > > The screw from the factory is set a bit lean and reported as anywhere from > > 3/4 to 1 3/4 turns out. > > The KLR will run best if set between 2 and 2 1/2 turns out. > > > > Walt > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Stabolito,S. > > Just removed the plug covering this adj.screw. Cant recall how many turns > > to back it out after seating it. HELP! Oh yeah,I am > > now a firm believer in the gas additive Seafoam! I got into a > > Demolition Derby contest with a shopping basket in Aug. of 2010. The bike > > wasnt ridden or started until Feb. 2011. No symptoms of varnishing > > what-so-ever! However...sticker expired Apr.2011. My 2007 was put on hiatus > > until 4 days ago. The only precaution I took while it sat was to add > > Seafoam. thats it! But,from Apr. 2011-Oct. 2012? Thats a yr. and a half!And > > it still fired right up afte charging the battery...but it does pop > > frequently upon compression deceleration. I would not recommend letting > > your fuel go that long without attention,but its nice to know I have a > > friend in Seafoam! > > >
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Most available free hotspots I have found are Starbucks.
Actually, they may not be free. But they are very frequent.
Most cheap motels have free WiFi too. Just park in their parking lot!
Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C
+1 916 966 9060
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On 10/20/2012 1:34 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote: > > The USB Mobile data cards that I've used are a monthly deal, usually > $15-$30 per month with free adaptor on contract. I am issued one by my > employer for emergency communications. > > However, if you have a modern Android or Apple smartphone, most of > them have mobile hotspot capability built right in, you just have to > switch it on. Most carriers charge the same $15-$30 for unlimited use > of the hotspot. > > For instance, I have a Galaxy S3 from T-Mobile, and if I go on trips I > simply add that service for the month that I'll be gone, so it only > ends up costing me $15.00 extra on top of my already unlimited data plan. > > You can also "root" your android phone and install various "hacked" > hotspots for free, but that voids your warranty and your agreement > with your carrier; proceed at your own risk. > > -Jeff Khoury > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "mark ward" > > To: "List KLR" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > >, "Fred Hink" > > > Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:16:59 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) > > I have that built into both my lap tops, and use local Motels, subways > etc. as you said. > > What I seen, plugs into the USB port and use's phone towers. > > So when out camping etc. (Or in the middle of Kansas), and no > buildings, but still have phone coverage, you can still get on the > web. (check the weather etc) > > I've also found when passing threw, many motels, small Insurance co., > parts stores, etc, will allow you to check the weather etc, then > theres always the Library. > > --- On Sat, 10/20/12, Fred Hink < moabmc@... > > wrote: > > From: Fred Hink < moabmc@... > > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) > To: "List KLR" < DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > >, "mark ward" < > nomad59@... > > Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 8:03 PM > > Most all newer Laptops come with a wireless card already built in. > There is wireless just about most places in town these days. You can > find wireless in most motels, restaurants, libraries and finer > motorcycle shops like Arrowhead Motorsports. Best of all, IT S FREE! > > If your laptop doesn t have a wireless card, then the USB wireless > adapter should work and they are pretty cheap as well. > http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7205505&CatId=2704 > > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > From: mark ward > Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:33 PM > To: List KLR > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) > > Hey all > > I have seen people use a usb type item that gives them web access to > there lap top, where ever there is cell tower coverage. > > They said there are, "pay as you go" or Monthly usage. > > At this time I would only want it when on Trips, 4-5 months a yr., > check the weather, emails etc., > > Anyone use these?? > > [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] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips)
Check out the program inSSIDer. It will show you EVERY Wi-Fi hotspot in
your vicinity. Windows, Mac, and Android versions. Freeware. Very good.
Scary to drive across town while logging. It will indicate the type of
encryption and show open hotspots (entry beware!!!)
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: RobertWichert
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 6:28 PM
To: Jeff Khoury
Cc: mark ward ; List KLR ; Fred Hink
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips)
Most available free hotspots I have found are Starbucks.
Actually, they may not be free. But they are very frequent.
Most cheap motels have free WiFi too. Just park in their parking lot!
Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068
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On 10/20/2012 1:34 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote: > > The USB Mobile data cards that I've used are a monthly deal, usually > $15-$30 per month with free adaptor on contract. I am issued one by my > employer for emergency communications. > > However, if you have a modern Android or Apple smartphone, most of > them have mobile hotspot capability built right in, you just have to > switch it on. Most carriers charge the same $15-$30 for unlimited use > of the hotspot. > > For instance, I have a Galaxy S3 from T-Mobile, and if I go on trips I > simply add that service for the month that I'll be gone, so it only > ends up costing me $15.00 extra on top of my already unlimited data plan. > > You can also "root" your android phone and install various "hacked" > hotspots for free, but that voids your warranty and your agreement > with your carrier; proceed at your own risk. > > -Jeff Khoury > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "mark ward" > > To: "List KLR" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > >, "Fred Hink" > > > Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:16:59 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) > > I have that built into both my lap tops, and use local Motels, subways > etc. as you said. > > What I seen, plugs into the USB port and use's phone towers. > > So when out camping etc. (Or in the middle of Kansas), and no > buildings, but still have phone coverage, you can still get on the > web. (check the weather etc) > > I've also found when passing threw, many motels, small Insurance co., > parts stores, etc, will allow you to check the weather etc, then > theres always the Library. > > --- On Sat, 10/20/12, Fred Hink < moabmc@... > > wrote: > > From: Fred Hink < moabmc@... > > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) > To: "List KLR" < DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > >, "mark ward" nomad59@... > > Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 8:03 PM > > Most all newer Laptops come with a wireless card already built in. > There is wireless just about most places in town these days. You can > find wireless in most motels, restaurants, libraries and finer > motorcycle shops like Arrowhead Motorsports. Best of all, IT S FREE! > > If your laptop doesn t have a wireless card, then the USB wireless > adapter should work and they are pretty cheap as well. > http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7205505&CatId=2704 > > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > From: mark ward > Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:33 PM > To: List KLR > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) > > Hey all > > I have seen people use a usb type item that gives them web access to > there lap top, where ever there is cell tower coverage. > > They said there are, "pay as you go" or Monthly usage. > > At this time I would only want it when on Trips, 4-5 months a yr., > check the weather, emails etc., > > Anyone use these?? > > [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] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links
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Starbucks and McDonald's are all free nowadays.
-Jeff Khoury
----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Haraseth" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 5:40:01 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) Check out the program inSSIDer. It will show you EVERY Wi-Fi hotspot in your vicinity. Windows, Mac, and Android versions. Freeware. Very good. Scary to drive across town while logging. It will indicate the type of encryption and show open hotspots (entry beware!!!) Ron -----Original Message----- From: RobertWichert Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 6:28 PM To: Jeff Khoury Cc: mark ward ; List KLR ; Fred Hink Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) Most available free hotspots I have found are Starbucks. Actually, they may not be free. But they are very frequent. Most cheap motels have free WiFi too. Just park in their parking lot! Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 =============================================== On 10/20/2012 1:34 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote: > > The USB Mobile data cards that I've used are a monthly deal, usually > $15-$30 per month with free adaptor on contract. I am issued one by my > employer for emergency communications. > > However, if you have a modern Android or Apple smartphone, most of > them have mobile hotspot capability built right in, you just have to > switch it on. Most carriers charge the same $15-$30 for unlimited use > of the hotspot. > > For instance, I have a Galaxy S3 from T-Mobile, and if I go on trips I > simply add that service for the month that I'll be gone, so it only > ends up costing me $15.00 extra on top of my already unlimited data plan. > > You can also "root" your android phone and install various "hacked" > hotspots for free, but that voids your warranty and your agreement > with your carrier; proceed at your own risk. > > -Jeff Khoury > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "mark ward" < nomad59@... > > To: "List KLR" < DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > >, "Fred Hink" > < moabmc@... > > Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:16:59 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) > > I have that built into both my lap tops, and use local Motels, subways > etc. as you said. > > What I seen, plugs into the USB port and use's phone towers. > > So when out camping etc. (Or in the middle of Kansas), and no > buildings, but still have phone coverage, you can still get on the > web. (check the weather etc) > > I've also found when passing threw, many motels, small Insurance co., > parts stores, etc, will allow you to check the weather etc, then > theres always the Library. > > --- On Sat, 10/20/12, Fred Hink < moabmc@... > > wrote: > > From: Fred Hink < moabmc@... > > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) > To: "List KLR" < DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > >, "mark ward" < > nomad59@... > > Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 8:03 PM > > Most all newer Laptops come with a wireless card already built in. > There is wireless just about most places in town these days. You can > find wireless in most motels, restaurants, libraries and finer > motorcycle shops like Arrowhead Motorsports. Best of all, IT S FREE! > > If your laptop doesn t have a wireless card, then the USB wireless > adapter should work and they are pretty cheap as well. > http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7205505&CatId=2704 > > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > From: mark ward > Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:33 PM > To: List KLR > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] laptop & wireless ......card? (for bike trips) > > Hey all > > I have seen people use a usb type item that gives them web access to > there lap top, where ever there is cell tower coverage. > > They said there are, "pay as you go" or Monthly usage. > > At this time I would only want it when on Trips, 4-5 months a yr., > check the weather, emails etc., > > Anyone use these?? > > [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] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo ! Groups Links
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