glue for polyethylen

[mikeypep]

Once again the KLR made the "mc garage" portion on the December issue of Motorcyclist. A reader propererly addressed the doohickey issue, reflecting the problem and attitudes previously reported in this forum. Mr Tim Carrithers of Motorcyclist responds, not mentioning the doohickey weakness itself, but instead describes the balance chain system. Mr Carrithers professes that a poorly maintained system is the culprit that will cause the failure but that the parts from Eagle Mfg or Sagebrush Machine can put all worries to rest. The 08 gets a forged, rather than cast 'hickey and should be trouble free, according to the report. There is really no definitive report on this subject. While Mother Kaw faigns innocense statistics point elsewhere. Fortunately we have good people out there who provide solutions. Kawasaki appears to have addressed this issue. Hopefully between the aftermarket and the new models we will see the end of this recurring complaint. Ride often; ride safe.

[Michael Nelson]

On Wed, Nov 14, 2007 at 03:40:16PM -0000, mikeypep wrote:

> Kawasaki appears to have addressed this issue.

...in their usual half-assed manner. The doo on the 08 is stronger, but fits loosely on the shaft. The spring supplied is too loose too, probably allowing few adjustments before needing replacement. If I had an 08, I would put Eagle Mike's parts in it just as if it was an 07 or earlier. Michael -- "It's not what I don't understand about religion that bothers me, it's what I do understand." -- Mark Twain San Francisco, CA

[John thomas]

plastex.net Thomas Forest Park Ga. "Old Geezer club member 39.6" 90 Tengai 20,350 miles 78 CB400A 7,839 ----- Original Message ---- From: Ronald Criswell To: John thomas Cc: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 7:44:54 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Glue for Polyethylen Where do you get Plastex from a Concourse owner who is always patching his tabs from a tip over? Criswell

On Nov 15, 2007, at 1:59 AM, John thomas wrote: Using "Plastex" Seams a lot simpler. "20min Hamdle time" amd able to make new tabs ect. I am going to do some tests at work. Thomas Forest Park Ga. "Old Geezer club member 39.6" 90 Tengai 20,350 miles 78 CB400A 7,839 ----- Original Message ---- From: redred321 To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 11:49:04 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Glue for Polyethylen Earlier in the week, I posted a question about hot welding plastic using a Sears Hot Glue Gun and "plastic" rods. I got a few replies but nothing positive, so I went searching. I have posted a file (A Plastic Fix) that identifies 2 new glues said to work on Polyethylen and Polypropylene. I also included information on "hot welding" plastic. I would like to hear from anyone who has tried the new glues. __________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make Yahoo! your homepage. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[mbetcher]

That was just about the most useless response to a question I've ever read. Carrithers managed to avoid saying that there was anything fundmentally wrong with pre-08 doohickies (gotta keep the advertisers happy, right?) but goes on to say that if you keep it properly adjusted "along with a stout replacement doohickey from Eagle Manufacturing...there's nothing to worry about." What the hell is that supposed to mean -- that if you don't replace your pre-08 doo you DO have something to worry about? If that's the case, why didn't he just say so? Carrithers was so evasive on the subject that he ought to consider a career in politics, or at least as a speechwriter for one of the lying rats running for president. And I'm considering canceling my subscription to Motorcyclist since it is now pretty obvious that they print only factory-approved "facts." on any pre---- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "mikeypep" wrote:

> > Once again the KLR made the "mc garage" portion on the December issue > of Motorcyclist. A reader propererly addressed the doohickey issue, > reflecting the problem and attitudes previously reported in this forum. > Mr Tim Carrithers of Motorcyclist responds, not mentioning the > doohickey weakness itself, but instead describes the balance chain > system. Mr Carrithers professes that a poorly maintained system is the > culprit that will cause the failure but that the parts from Eagle Mfg > or Sagebrush Machine can put all worries to rest. The 08 gets a forged, > rather than cast 'hickey and should be trouble free, according to the > report. > There is really no definitive report on this subject. While Mother Kaw > faigns innocense statistics point elsewhere. Fortunately we have good > people out there who provide solutions. Kawasaki appears to have > addressed this issue. Hopefully between the aftermarket and the new > models we will see the end of this recurring complaint. > Ride often; ride safe. >

[Stephen Grisanti]

Yeah, I understood from my reading of the article that it is the lack of tension that causes the chain to whip and break the doohickey and not that breakage or "unadjustability" of the doo that causes the slack in the first place. Most obfuscatory and misleading, in my opinion. Stephen --- mbetcher wrote:

> That was just about the most useless response to a > question I've ever > read. Carrithers managed to avoid saying that there > was anything > fundmentally wrong with pre-08 doohickies (gotta > keep the advertisers > happy, right?) but goes on to say that if you keep > it properly > adjusted "along with a stout replacement doohickey > from Eagle > Manufacturing...there's nothing to worry about." > What the hell is that > supposed to mean -- that if you don't replace your > pre-08 doo you DO > have something to worry about? If that's the case, > why didn't he just > say so? Carrithers was so evasive on the subject > that he ought to > consider a career in politics, or at least as a > speechwriter for one > of the lying rats running for president. And I'm > considering canceling > my subscription to Motorcyclist since it is now > pretty obvious that > they print only factory-approved "facts." > > > on any pre---- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, > "mikeypep" > wrote: > > > > Once again the KLR made the "mc garage" portion on > the December issue > > of Motorcyclist. A reader propererly addressed the > doohickey issue, > > reflecting the problem and attitudes previously > reported in this forum. > > Mr Tim Carrithers of Motorcyclist responds, not > mentioning the > > doohickey weakness itself, but instead describes > the balance chain > > system. Mr Carrithers professes that a poorly > maintained system is the > > culprit that will cause the failure but that the > parts from Eagle Mfg > > or Sagebrush Machine can put all worries to rest. > The 08 gets a forged, > > rather than cast 'hickey and should be trouble > free, according to the > > report. > > There is really no definitive report on this > subject. While Mother Kaw > > faigns innocense statistics point elsewhere. > Fortunately we have good > > people out there who provide solutions. Kawasaki > appears to have > > addressed this issue. Hopefully between the > aftermarket and the new > > models we will see the end of this recurring > complaint. > > Ride often; ride safe. > > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: > www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: > www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >

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