I went through the trouble some time back of gathering the PNs for
the radiator hoses, thinking that my A11 probably could use a change,
but the originals are still in great shape - not stiff, no cuts near
the clamps, not peeling apart. Couldn't see the need for new ones so
I'll just spend the dough on tires and gas.
__Arden
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Andrus Chesley"
wrote:
>
> > I think if I was replacing my coolant system hoses I'd stay with
the
> > stock hoses. Mine are on a 2003 model and are still in good
shape.
>
> I'm in the process of a total maintenance job on my A14 650 and
found
> the radiator hoses to be in great shape. Only about 24,000 on the
> bike after near 8 years of ownership. Geesh!
> Other things worth noteing
> Rear wheel bearings Good ( just replaced at 15000 miles because
one
> felt a little ruff ).
> Valves are on the lower end of the clearance window but will do
> till the next 10K mile check.
> Front wheel bearings are good.
> Back brake pads are 50% on one side and about 70% on the other. I
had
> replaced these about 15,000.
> Front brake pads are about 20% on one side and 50% on the other,
> Replaced these also at about 10K miles.
> Left fork seal good > Had replaced this about 5K miles ago
> Right fork seal leaking > Had replaced this about 5K miles ago.
>
> Have used a fine emory cloth on the legs this time and used the
back
> of the emory cloth to fine polish them. See if this helps seat the
> seals.
>
> All cables ( clutch, Throttles, speedo, choke ) r n gud shape.
Lubed
> them again. Do this every 5000 miles. But have a spare Clutch
cable
> in place and taped up just in case.
.
>
> Bearings are good on the spare set of wheels with the Kenda 270s.
> Have Gripsters on the on bike set.
>
> Now should be ready for Arkansas the first weekend in May and Moah
> the last weekend in May. Let's hope the stars stay alined. ;-_)
>
> '43 Andy in Louisiana
> '00 KLR650 '06 DLK
>