[dsn_klr650] canuck speedo error

[Tumu Rock]

On Tue, 02 May 2000 05:43:02 -0000, exactsound@... wrote:

> I am in the info gathering stage on the KLR 650. What are the > important differences in the years "87" to the current 2000 year.

87-95 pretty much the same. 96-00 only changes I'm aware of are improved clutch and beefed up tranny.

> Plus- I was wondering what opinions are out there on synthetic oils

Oh, boy...go to the archives or prepare your fire extinguisher for the flame wars!

> and what life span can be expected out of a well maintained KLR650.

50,000 miles plus? From what I've seen - easily

> Any other links that could answer any of these questions please send them

to me.

>

Again, check the archives...they're slow sometimes but that's cuz there's a ton of info on even more topics. dat brooklyn bum _______________________________________________________ Get 100% FREE Internet Access powered by Excite Visit http://freelane.excite.com/freeisp

[CrazyDave]

> > Rob, > > I've already sent you an e-mail about this, but now thanks to the > Professor I know how to post my reply here on the list. > > According to what my GPS says, my Canuck KLR's speedo is roughly > 10% out. 100 km/h indicated is actually about 90 km/h. Like you, I > wish this was a bit closer to the truth. I wonder if the US models > have the same prob, or if it is typical of our Metric speedo's. > > If anyone knows of a fix for this, please pass it on. > > Cheers, > > D.

My 89 US KLR reads 5 mph slow at all speeds, I have a friend who just bought a new 99 that is the same. Both odometers seem to be right on. crazy gpsless dave _______________________________________________________ Get 100% FREE Internet Access powered by Excite Visit http://freelane.excite.com/freeisp