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Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,649
Posted By mike21b
Have you ever owned or rode a KLR-650? Compared...

Have you ever owned or rode a KLR-650? Compared to that bike, where the brakes are almost universally panned as "not so great", the Sherpa's brakes are pretty good. I changed the brake fluid on my...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,649
Posted By mike21b
Here are the jet part numbers for upgrade: ...

Here are the jet part numbers for upgrade:

#130 Main Jet - Kawasaki Part Number 92063-1103 (JET-MAIN,#A130)
#20 Pilot Jet - Kawasaki Part Number 92064-1043 (JET-PILOT #A20)

Mikuni part...
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 19,064
Posted By mike21b
You know when.....

There are 5 bikes in the garage, all gassed and ready to go, all legal, ranging from a 250 Super Sherpa to 650 Ninja, 1976 Suzuki Water Buffalo, to ZRX-1200 - and yet you still take the KLR.
Forum: Thumpers 11-17-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,649
Posted By mike21b
I saw it. I loved it. The entire area you rode is...

I saw it. I loved it. The entire area you rode is in an area of the USA that I've never been to (other than at 38,000 feet)
Forum: Road warriors 02-13-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 78,206
Posted By mike21b
Looks like a sweet ride. :dllama The...

Looks like a sweet ride.

:dllama

The bike looks pretty good, too.
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 11-02-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 53,839
Posted By mike21b
I know what he means. I've been following PA TOR...

I know what he means. I've been following PA TOR for about 2 years and have yet to grab one, despite the tag being within 5 miles of my house at least twice.

I'm subscribed for instant...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 11-02-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 10,870
Views: 765,058
Posted By mike21b
Cross-posting from Lancaster / York TOR: ...

Cross-posting from Lancaster / York TOR:

less than 10 miles from my office.

The KLR and Super Sherpa are stuck in my basement until I cut up the tree that fell across the lawn which currently...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 11-02-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 53,839
Posted By mike21b
Yeah... but this tag sits much farther away from...

Yeah... but this tag sits much farther away from me than today's PA TOR tag - less than 10 miles from my office.

The KLR and Super Sherpa are stuck in my basement until I cut the tree that fell...
Forum: Thumpers 10-24-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,649
Posted By mike21b
Wow... Advrider must have had email notification...

Wow... Advrider must have had email notification constipation! I haven't posted in... who knows how long. In the past day, I've received numerous "Reply to thread 'XXXXX' " which includes this one,...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-27-2011, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 53,839
Posted By mike21b
Wow! I've seen plenty of crashes, but never saw...

Wow! I've seen plenty of crashes, but never saw one where the fork internals broke out the bottom!

Glad you're OK.
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-15-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10,870
Views: 765,058
Posted By mike21b
Hmmm... 42.3 miles if I come in from the...

Hmmm...
42.3 miles if I come in from the north.
42.4 miles if I come in from the south.

But it's dark and scary down there at night. :eek1

Is that 2-headed calf still there?
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,649
Posted By mike21b
Hmmm...... The KLR-250 front fender is a match....

Hmmm...... The KLR-250 front fender is a match. Exact color, too, if you get a 2000-2003 KLR fender.

And that's about it!

Don't worry too much about parts availability. The Sherpa is still...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 03-11-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 92,950
Posted By mike21b
More than a BMW F800GS? (~$12,000) I'd pay...

More than a BMW F800GS? (~$12,000)

I'd pay a premium to have a KLRE650 if for no other reason than the knowlege that not many people have one.

There is a value in being highly unique and the...
Forum: Road warriors 03-11-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 413
Views: 57,581
Posted By mike21b
A good summary. I considered an FZ1 or FZ6 back...

A good summary. I considered an FZ1 or FZ6 back in '04 but got a ZRX instead (way better deal) and never regretted it.

The only thing I wish I had is more wind protection. That's one of the...
Forum: Road warriors 02-18-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 413
Views: 57,581
Posted By mike21b
I just finished posting over on the Official ZRX...

I just finished posting over on the Official ZRX thread that if I were in the market for a new bike, I would seriously consider the Z1000.

...which means that I like it.
Forum: Road warriors 02-18-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 78,206
Posted By mike21b
I doubt if they will. Not enough people buy them...

I doubt if they will. Not enough people buy them in the USA, that's while it was dropped here.

Although I am madly in love (lust?) with my ZRX, if I were in the market for a new bike, I would...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-17-2011, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10,870
Views: 765,058
Posted By mike21b
I was thinking the same thing over the weekend....

I was thinking the same thing over the weekend. It's been a backwards winter in PA. The most snow has been in the east, aside from the Lake Effect snow areas. Philly has had a lot more snow than...
Forum: Thumpers 12-20-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,649
Posted By mike21b
The sensor is the black thing in the center of...

The sensor is the black thing in the center of the hub in the picture, it has a wire up to the speedo. There are 2 tabs on it that are easy to break when putting the front wheel on.

If I hadn't...
Forum: Thumpers 12-20-2010, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,649
Posted By mike21b
Welcome! And, the bike looks good. You'll find...

Welcome! And, the bike looks good. You'll find that the Sherpa is at least as reliable (and more civilized) than the XR250 (another good bike).

Is that a KLR-250 front Fender? Pantheman, you...
Forum: Road warriors 12-12-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 78,206
Posted By mike21b
:thumb:thumb:thumb:thumb:thumb

:thumb:thumb:thumb:thumb:thumb
Forum: Thumpers 12-11-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 52,550
Posted By mike21b
Also +1 on the Sherpa

First time I've seen that thought other than in my own mind. I have experience with both bikes. Both are good, but the XT is gone and the Sherpa remains.



I say you can still cruise all day...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-04-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3,327
Views: 178,970
Posted By mike21b
One of these days (maybe this one!) my schedule...

One of these days (maybe this one!) my schedule will permit me to finally attend a Western group ride.

My problem is, over the past 10 years, I have spent LESS time in California each year,...
Forum: Face plant 12-04-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 20,937
Posted By mike21b
Tom, my deepest sympathies to you and your...

Tom, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I, too, cannot imagine what you must be going through.

I have adult kids who ride, and worry about them always, even though they are proficient....
Forum: Beasts 12-03-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,154,146
Posted By mike21b
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=640772 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=640772)

There ya go. Bet Kawasaki won't build it.

Mama Kaw could easily do some mods to...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 12-03-2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 92,950
Posted By mike21b
Nice! My son's Ninja 650 and my KLR are...

Nice!

My son's Ninja 650 and my KLR are frequently sitting side by side in my garage, and the thought has gone through my head, too..... "what if...?"
I'm sure a lot of other people have...
Forum: Thumpers 10-17-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,649
Posted By mike21b
Yep, I can see you there. A lot of people use a...

Yep, I can see you there. A lot of people use a completely different name on different groups / lists and it gets difficult to figure out who is who.

Your Yahoo ID is close enough to your...
Forum: Thumpers 10-17-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,649
Posted By mike21b
Welcome! This, and the Yahoo group, are the...

Welcome!

This, and the Yahoo group, are the places to hang out. Typically, you'll get more info on the Yahoo Super Sherpa list, and Dr J will be along shortly - he's never gone long, other than...
Forum: Thumpers 10-16-2010, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,649
Posted By mike21b
Nice pictures! Beautiful country. Nice Super...

Nice pictures! Beautiful country. Nice Super Sherpas, too. We didn't get those model years.
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 10-16-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10,870
Views: 765,058
Posted By mike21b
Your clue makes it pretty easy. Had you left that...

Your clue makes it pretty easy. Had you left that out, the first picture offers enough clues to search on!
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 10-11-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 10,870
Views: 765,058
Posted By mike21b
Ah, great Tag! A faraway one that I don't even...

Ah, great Tag! A faraway one that I don't even have to look up! ~160 miles away and I only need to take 2 roads to get there (aside from the short drive out of my neighborhood).
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 10-11-2010, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10,870
Views: 765,058
Posted By mike21b
Ace, the bike on the far right in my picture in...

Ace, the bike on the far right in my picture in the previous post is a 250 Super Sherpa, and it does 200 mile days with no complaints (sometimes the rider complains, but that's different).

Your...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 10-11-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10,870
Views: 765,058
Posted By mike21b
I was thinking of posting a "my bikes" picture...

I was thinking of posting a "my bikes" picture yesterday but didn't want to clutter up the thread. But, I will today.

At the time madmaximum posted his tag, I was out riding with my son. We...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 10-10-2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 10,870
Views: 765,058
Posted By mike21b
Somewhere farther east, but not close enough for...

Somewhere farther east, but not close enough for it to get stuck in Philly.

Not so far north that the NEPA guys hog it for a month or two.......
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 10-08-2010, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10,870
Views: 765,058
Posted By mike21b
Nice grab, nice vintage KLR, nice spot for new...

Nice grab, nice vintage KLR, nice spot for new Tag location.

Is everyone napping today? :snore

My bet is that the Philly people won't venture that far out. The NEPA guys will, though.
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 10-03-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10,870
Views: 765,058
Posted By mike21b
Nice night for a ride, although it's like a zoo...

Nice night for a ride, although it's like a zoo out there........:evil
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-30-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10,870
Views: 765,058
Posted By mike21b
My car is sitting 5 miles from there. My...

My car is sitting 5 miles from there.

My closest bike is 71 miles from there

The bike I am riding today is 2,826 miles away. That's the greatest obstacle!

I could get on it and ride to...
Forum: Thumpers 08-11-2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 446,649
Posted By mike21b
I let just about anyone with experience ride my...

I let just about anyone with experience ride my KLR. I even let my 6'3" brother in law crash it! Hurt himself more than the bike. Gashed hand and knee, the KLR came away with a torn handgrip. :lol3 ...
Forum: Road warriors 07-13-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 78,206
Posted By mike21b
I've had 2 replies so far: ...

I've had 2 replies so far:







Did he actually sign up on the forum, or did he enter himself in the "owners registry"?
Forum: Road warriors 07-13-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 78,206
Posted By mike21b
I posted a message on the Admins page. We'll see...

I posted a message on the Admins page. We'll see who answers.
Forum: Road warriors 07-12-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 78,206
Posted By mike21b
chuckc is the group owner, but the moderators for...

chuckc is the group owner, but the moderators for each forum section are listed on the right.

If you are having trouble, tell me your user name and I'll ask for you.
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