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phideaux · 01-05-2013, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandoCommando

Ok KLR gurus.
I'm in contact with the inmate selling this sidecar

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=853271

I'll be heading over to look at it, but wanted to ask any of you what your thoughts are as far as mounting it to my 99 KLR.
Anything to look for? Anything I need to buy? Any changes needed to the KLR?
Any and all help would be appreciated it.
Thanks

Contact DirtDabber!

http://www.advrider.com/forums/member.php?u=63437

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GreatWhiteNorth · 01-05-2013, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandoCommando

Ok KLR gurus.
I'm in contact with the inmate selling this sidecar

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=853271

I'll be heading over to look at it, but wanted to ask any of you what your thoughts are as far as mounting it to my 99 KLR.
Anything to look for? Anything I need to buy? Any changes needed to the KLR?
Any and all help would be appreciated it.
Thanks

I have basically the same sidecar (mine is actually a newer Friendship 1 that opens up to climb in) on my Goldwing GL1500. They are way too big and heavy IMO for a KLR. For a KLR you want something lighter like a Velorex, or a DMC Enduro. Here is a link to DMC's Enduro page (no affiliation but I have one and like it a lot): http://www.dmcsidecars.com/sidecars/enduro/

... and a pic of my setup:

mr. matteeanne · 01-05-2013, 12:07 PM

My 09 has a leak on the cooling fins of the radiator, can I just apply JB weld or something else to the affected area to stop the leak?

RandoCommando · 01-05-2013, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteNorth

I have basically the same sidecar (mine is actually a newer Friendship 1 that opens up to climb in) on my Goldwing GL1500. They are way too big and heavy IMO for a KLR. For a KLR you want something lighter like a Velorex, or a DMC Enduro. Here is a link to DMC's Enduro page (no affiliation but I have one and like it a lot): http://www.dmcsidecars.com/sidecars/enduro/

... and a pic of my setup:

I'm really looking to use the sidecar for taking the pooches out. Not a lot of riding.
I want the sidecar to be enclosed for them.
The DMC is nice, but not a good match for my two dogs.
When I'm not taking them for a ride, the sidecar will be off for riding solo.
The fact that this sidecar I want to buy has no seat or carpet inside is a good thing.
With that said, what do you think?

DirtyDog · 01-05-2013, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr. matteeanne

My 09 has a leak on the cooling fins of the radiator, can I just apply JB weld or something else to the affected area to stop the leak?

Yes. To get it to seal properly, I took my rad off completely, rinsed it well (inside and out), baked it in the oven for a half hour to dry, and then applied JB to the hole. Been holding for a year now.

jtwest · 01-05-2013, 01:54 PM

[QUOTE=jules083;20400412]Sorry, I took the pictures then forgot to post them.

thanks that gives me some ideas

Tsotsie · 01-05-2013, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr. matteeanne

My 09 has a leak on the cooling fins of the radiator, can I just apply JB weld or something else to the affected area to stop the leak?

While the JB weld might hold hold for a while, I personally would only do that in an emergency to get home. I would not trust the expansion and contraction of the different materials for hold for too long. I have used a company out of UT called Myler's to weld the AL and fix a bent radiator on my 08.

Aprilia · 01-05-2013, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr. matteeanne

My 09 has a leak on the cooling fins of the radiator, can I just apply JB weld or something else to the affected area to stop the leak?

See your local radiator shop about using an epoxy specifically for radiator repairs, however, the real fix is to send it out to Mylers for a proper fixing and updating. The stock, genII in particular, is cheaply made/bonded together.

GreatWhiteNorth · 01-05-2013, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandoCommando

I'm really looking to use the sidecar for taking the pooches out. Not a lot of riding.
I want the sidecar to be enclosed for them.
The DMC is nice, but not a good match for my two dogs.
When I'm not taking them for a ride, the sidecar will be off for riding solo.
The fact that this sidecar I want to buy has no seat or carpet inside is a good thing.
With that said, what do you think?

Check out the "hacks" forum sometime. Concensus is taking sidecar off not best idea (for a couple of reasons). For the KLR you need a subframe to bolt the sidecar to (DMC sells a nice one). The CSC sidecar is a nice sidecar, but better suited to a larger motorcycle. Lots of folks use Velorex sidecars to transport their pooches - numerous threads (and pics) on this in the hacks forum.

MOTOSIERRAGORDA · 01-05-2013, 04:17 PM

My first post in this forum, i present myself, eduardo ruiz corzo, from jalpan, queretaro, mexico, the sierra gorda, plenty of off roads, plenty of road curves, plenty of scenery, if someone likes to come just tel me.

To the matter..., can somebody tell me the right tire pressure for dual purpose, this is my first klr and is just great!! But the tire dealer says 21 psi is too low....

Help will be appreciated...

slowoldguy · 01-05-2013, 04:24 PM

Motosierra. Heading down to your area in a couple of weeks with my nephews on our big bikes. I will send you a message about plans.

As to your question I usually keep my KLR tires in the middle of the range for dual sport 30/32. Paved only rides I bump it up to 34/36.

I would be afraid of rocks at 21 lbs.

Edit: I never drop below 24/26 but rarely air it down that low.

Further edit: But I weigh 245. That may change things.

Aprilia · 01-05-2013, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOTOSIERRAGORDA

My first post in this forum, i present myself, eduardo ruiz corzo, from jalpan, queretaro, mexico, the sierra gorda, plenty of off roads, plenty of road curves, plenty of scenery, if someone likes to come just tel me.

To the matter..., can somebody tell me the right tire pressure for dual purpose, this is my first klr and is just great!! But the tire dealer says 21 psi is too low....

Help will be appreciated...

Welcome! While the KLR is certainly no dirt bike the manufacturers recommendation is about right for all around/light offroad usage with standard recommended tires... 21 front and 28 rear. I've run a bit less with some tires (more dirt oriented while offroad 18-22psi) and more with others. My street tire setup is 32/34psi.

PWRCRZR · 01-05-2013, 06:29 PM

I am looking for a set of first generation rear turn signals...I have one with a broken housing and no idea how it happened

also looking for input on fork oil weight. Running stock fork tubes with racetech gold valves and straight rate springs for my weight and riding style.
Thinking I am going with Belray 10W unless someone has something to add.

MacNoob · 01-05-2013, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PWRCRZR

looking for input on fork oil weight. Running stock fork tubes with racetech gold valves and straight rate springs for my weight and riding style.
Thinking I am going with Belray 10W unless someone has something to add.

I think you should contact Racetech and ask them what they recommend....

GAS GUY · 01-05-2013, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PWRCRZR

I am looking for a set of first generation rear turn signals...I have one with a broken housing and no idea how it happened

also looking for input on fork oil weight. Running stock fork tubes with racetech gold valves and straight rate springs for my weight and riding style.
Thinking I am going with Belray 10W unless someone has something to add.

Belray 10 weight is perfect.

01-05-2013, 12:07 PM	#4668
mr. matteeanne Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Dualsport Paradise, Olympics Oddometer: 13,716	My 09 has a leak on the cooling fins of the radiator, can I just apply JB weld or something else to the affected area to stop the leak? __________________ Don't be surprised.

01-05-2013, 01:54 PM	#4671
jtwest Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Tontitown, Arkansas Oddometer: 898	thanks [QUOTE=jules083;20400412]Sorry, I took the pictures then forgot to post them. thanks that gives me some ideas

01-05-2013, 04:17 PM	#4675
MOTOSIERRAGORDA MOTOSIERRAGORDA Joined: Dec 2009 Location: SIERRAGORDA, JALPAN, QUERETARO, MEXICO Oddometer: 3	Klr pressure tires My first post in this forum, i present myself, eduardo ruiz corzo, from jalpan, queretaro, mexico, the sierra gorda, plenty of off roads, plenty of road curves, plenty of scenery, if someone likes to come just tel me. To the matter..., can somebody tell me the right tire pressure for dual purpose, this is my first klr and is just great!! But the tire dealer says 21 psi is too low.... Help will be appreciated... __________________ EDUARDO RUIZ CORZO www.transierragorda.net transierragorda@hotmail.com

01-05-2013, 04:24 PM	#4676
slowoldguy Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,197	Motosierra. Heading down to your area in a couple of weeks with my nephews on our big bikes. I will send you a message about plans. As to your question I usually keep my KLR tires in the middle of the range for dual sport 30/32. Paved only rides I bump it up to 34/36. I would be afraid of rocks at 21 lbs. Edit: I never drop below 24/26 but rarely air it down that low. Further edit: But I weigh 245. That may change things. __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson". slowoldguy screwed with this post 01-05-2013 at 04:35 PM

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01-05-2013, 06:29 PM	#4678
PWRCRZR Grumpy Old Bastard Joined: May 2008 Location: Mid-Coast Maine Oddometer: 6,499	I am looking for a set of first generation rear turn signals...I have one with a broken housing and no idea how it happened also looking for input on fork oil weight. Running stock fork tubes with racetech gold valves and straight rate springs for my weight and riding style. Thinking I am going with Belray 10W unless someone has something to add.