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Forum: Ride reports 05-16-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,274
Posted By Diggerled
Rode my just purchased in Dallas' TX '09 KLR to...

Rode my just purchased in Dallas' TX '09 KLR to Jonesboro, AK via Oklahoma on 4/16 this year. About 650 mi. No Interstate. On Avon Distenzas though.
Forum: Ride reports 05-16-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,274
Posted By Diggerled
It looks like an eastern milksnake.

It looks like an eastern milksnake.
Forum: Ride reports 05-09-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,274
Posted By Diggerled
This RR has KLR's. I'll follow.

This RR has KLR's. I'll follow.
Forum: Ride reports 05-09-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,909
Posted By Diggerled
I use Medjet Assist. Pricier but better if your...

I use Medjet Assist. Pricier but better if your out of the country. It will get you to the hospital of your choice. My plan will repatriate my motorcycle too.
Also it is important that your...
Forum: Ride reports 05-04-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,909
Posted By Diggerled
A tip for your meds: Many pharmaceutical...

A tip for your meds: Many pharmaceutical medications in tablet form have the active ingredient "coated" onto an otherwise inert tablet. If you stuff cotton in the bottles to prevent the tablets from...
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
Not yet sold! Look for it soon on Cycletrader and...

Not yet sold! Look for it soon on Cycletrader and eBay
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
I like a look at that. Couldn't find it with...

I like a look at that. Couldn't find it with information available.
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
I was already feeding two. I decided to part with...

I was already feeding two. I decided to part with this baby after 22 yrs though.
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss84/diggerled/xlcr003.jpg...
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
The chop

The chop. circa 1985. Surprisingly very stable. You needed a little room to turn it around.
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss84/diggerled/chop003.jpg...
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
The XS was balanced and blueprinted but mounted...

The XS was balanced and blueprinted but mounted on a California Custom rigid frame. I was younger in the 80's.
Forum: Thumpers 04-25-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
Your reading things not written. My '72 Yamaha...

Your reading things not written. My '72 Yamaha XS650 would run circles around the pitifully powered KLR. I did however write that the machine runs far better than it did. I believe it is well suited...
Forum: Thumpers 04-25-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
FWIW Today I did the .22 cent mod. The former...

FWIW Today I did the .22 cent mod. The former owner or his dealer tech had already been in there. It has a 145 main which I don't believe is stock (?) and the air screw cover was unplugged. Boot at...
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,437
Posted By Diggerled
Heat Shield Grommets

What can you substitute for the grommets that melt away on the exhaust pipe heat shield?
Forum: Ride reports 04-22-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,270
Posted By Diggerled
I'm late but since this thread has an 800XC in it...

I'm late but since this thread has an 800XC in it I'll catch up.
Forum: Ride reports 04-19-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,154
Posted By Diggerled
I get that every trip I take. More so on the...

I get that every trip I take. More so on the Tiger 800XC than on the just obtained KLR650. I would be interested to understand the cure.
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
Thanks for the comments John. I just finished a...

Thanks for the comments John. I just finished a thorough inspection and found only a few loose nuts and bolts. Just got home from the test ride. I'm very pleased with the bike. I am still in...
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,437
Posted By Diggerled
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,437
Posted By Diggerled
New KLR owner question: Only the left side...

New KLR owner question: Only the left side headlight burns on low beam. Is this normal?
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
New member question: Only the left side headlight...

New member question: Only the left side headlight burns on low beam. Is this normal?

I had assumed that the right side low beam was burned out but I pulled it out and it seems fine.

Anyway, I...
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 05:19 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
El Dorado

El Dorado
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
I thought it worked well. Steve threw in a new...

I thought it worked well. Steve threw in a new air compressor, a bottle of slime, a large can of chain lube (the good stuff), 4 matched key padlocks, a tool bag, a full cover, a Clymer service manual...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
I let it f--k me pretty good the the first time....

I let it f--k me pretty good the the first time. As I lost faith in it more and more as the day wore on it f--ked me less. The swarm of midges that blacked out my face shield was the result of the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
Former owner packing custom luggage for the last...

Former owner packing custom luggage for the last time
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss84/diggerled/002.jpg (http://s564.photobucket.com/user/diggerled/media/002.jpg.html)

Cat wondering why I...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
The bike today... Just checkin' things. ...

The bike today... Just checkin' things.
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss84/diggerled/026.jpg (http://s564.photobucket.com/user/diggerled/media/026.jpg.html)
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
Northeast Arkansas massacre. ...

Northeast Arkansas massacre.
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss84/diggerled/012.jpg (http://s564.photobucket.com/user/diggerled/media/012.jpg.html)

Familiar sight about an hour from home...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
I guess if you guys have seen one you've seen 'em...

I guess if you guys have seen one you've seen 'em all. Here's mine with custom luggage. Ouachita Mountains NP in Arkansas http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss84/diggerled/009.jpg...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,437
Posted By Diggerled
Also some silicone-ish sealant was applied to...

Also some silicone-ish sealant was applied to the cover gasket, at the factory I assume. But only on the area around the cam chain. Anyone know what the sealant is exactly? It was very thin when...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,437
Posted By Diggerled
This is an '09, does the timing chain tensioner...

This is an '09, does the timing chain tensioner need any attention at 3100mi?

Do the stock tensioners tend to stretch chains? This early?
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,437
Posted By Diggerled
Everything looks OK at this point. Valve...

Everything looks OK at this point. Valve clearances are great. Is this a weeper or just draining off outside of tube by gravity?http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss84/diggerled/014.jpg...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,437
Posted By Diggerled
Did PB Blaster and used the impact. Screws were...

Did PB Blaster and used the impact. Screws were too badly mangled so I cut slots in them with wafer wheel. Impact then popped both loose. However I couldn't stop myself. After reading all the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 05:16 AM
Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,437
Posted By Diggerled
I'll do the PB Blaster / patience method. If that...

I'll do the PB Blaster / patience method. If that fails I'll do the heat up and try. At that point I'm ready to break them off.
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6,672
Views: 519,437
Posted By Diggerled
Is there a trick to breaking loose the seized...

Is there a trick to breaking loose the seized bolts that hold the heat shield onto the exhaust pipe? I searched this thread and now am confident that I can fix them after I break them off. My first...
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
Yes, it kind of sounds like that. Only the bike...

Yes, it kind of sounds like that. Only the bike wasn't yet running.
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
I think that fender also gives the bike a more...

I think that fender also gives the bike a more refined look.
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
Well I just rolled into home about 1PM. That trip...

Well I just rolled into home about 1PM. That trip is 11.5 hrs by car on the super slab. I spent 18 hrs riding 900 miles over two days.Only about 100 miles was familiar road. Added oil at Broken...
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
My sister is preparing a wonderful salad for...

My sister is preparing a wonderful salad for dinner. The KLR is nice. Steve, the former owner threw in all kinds of goodies. Called my wife and told her where I was. She asked if I could make the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
I just booked a noon flight to Dallas. Should own...

I just booked a noon flight to Dallas. Should own the bike and be at my sisters table for supper. I'm going to leave my wife a note to tell her where I went but not why.
Forum: Thumpers 04-14-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
I'll keep an eye on it for sure. With only 2300...

I'll keep an eye on it for sure. With only 2300 miles I'm not looking to put it in an early grave.
Forum: Thumpers 04-14-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
If I don't get home by Tuesday evening my wife's...

If I don't get home by Tuesday evening my wife's head will do the Exorcist spin. Other than that she's the best there is. I can do the Ozark tour though if I'm willing to pay the price.
Forum: Thumpers 04-14-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,243
Posted By Diggerled
Great! I'm 6'-3", I'll use all it gives.

Great! I'm 6'-3", I'll use all it gives.
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