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02/252019

Your Riding Safety Depends on Good Information

Your Riding Safety Depends on Good Information

By: Elden In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

I began riding and working on motorcycles in 1955 after completing my Korean war service, and now more

05/262017

Motorcycle Engine Break-In

Motorcycle Engine Break-In

By: Elden In: Technical Insights No Comment

I have no idea how many motorcycle engines I have broken in since I bought my first, a Triumph in 1955.

05/222017

Beware Internet Information

Beware Internet Information

By: Elden In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

The other day I was motorcycling on a gnarly forestry road in the Laguna Mountains east of San Diego

04/102016

More on Knobby Shod Sports-Tourers

More on Knobby Shod Sports-Tourers

By: Elden In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

In November 2015 Mike Henshaw and I took a ride to Baja with an overnight stay at Maria Navarro’s

05/012013

Suspension Matters

Suspension Matters

By: Rod In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

Assuming your multisurface motorcycle weighs not much more than four hundred pounds, has reliable electronics

08/012012

Banned From Site

Banned From Site

By: Rod In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

A customer recently sent me an e-mail that he had received his new KLR650 shock spring and absolutely

02/012011

Yamaha WR250R

Yamaha WR250R

By: Elden In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

(Editors Note: As you’ll see in the opening paragraph, this article was meant for publication last

12/012009

One Wild Motorcycle Weekend

One Wild Motorcycle Weekend

By: Rod In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

by Elden Carl The weekend of 10/3 and 10/4 of 2009 started out normally enough with and early morning

10/032009

History of the “Doohickey” Intro

History of the “Doohickey” Intro

By: Rod In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

Air Race Champion, Mexican Rally Car Champion and long time expert multisurface motorcyclist Bruce Redding

09/032009

How It All Started and Who Are We

How It All Started and Who Are We

By: Rod In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

There seems to be some confusion about “who is Top Gun?” “Who is MMP?” and “Who

08/042009

Area 51 1/2

Area 51 1/2

By: Rod In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

by Elden Carl Nestled in the eastern San Diego County mountains on 40 acres of high desert is a two building

07/012009

Shock Spring Kudos

Shock Spring Kudos

By: Rod In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

OK, OK, I know I’m bombarding you with comments from customers that install one of our rear shock

04/072009

Funny DR Story

Funny DR Story

By: Rod In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

By Elden Carl In November 2001 on the same day, Ron Jensen and I each purchased new 2002 Suzuki DR650SE’s

12/012008

KLR650 Rear Shock Springs

KLR650 Rear Shock Springs

By: Rod In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

For a long time we’ve been preaching about spending your money wisely on aftermarket items for

05/012008

“Meredith” has KLR Transmission Problem

“Meredith” has KLR Transmission Problem

By: Elden In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

Several months ago, Jay Bass, Rod Morris, and I were north bound in Baja near Punta Prieta when we passed

10/142007

Top Gun Custom KLR650 Rear Shock Springs; 1987-2008

Top Gun Custom KLR650 Rear Shock Springs; 1987-2008

By: Rod In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

6.6 kg, up to 675 lbs GVW 7.4 kg, beyond 675 lbs GVW   *GVW includes rider and full tank of fuel. Features:

09/012007

KLR650 Drive Chain Control

KLR650 Drive Chain Control

By: Rod In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

17 years ago, Elden discovered the KLR650 was lacking a very important part – it had no upper chain

07/012007

Welcome to Fuel For Thought

Welcome to Fuel For Thought

By: Elden In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

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