[spam][dsn_klr650] surge or coughing

[kent.jorgenson]

I decided to tackle my fork seals yesterday. It's the second time they had to be replaced in the last 4 years. Lots of info out there on how to do it. I used the compressor to blow them out. About a 100lbs, yes I blew a little oil in my face. My questions is this: Which way do progressive springs go back in? Tight end up or tight end down? They came out tight end down, which seems a little backwards to me. Any thoughts appreciated. jorg

[boulder_adv_rider]

I put the tight coils at the bottom but either way is fine. Mechanically, it makes no difference. --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "kent.jorgenson" wrote:

> > I decided to tackle my fork seals yesterday. It's the second time

they

> had to be replaced in the last 4 years. Lots of info out there on

how

> to do it. I used the compressor to blow them out. About a 100lbs,

yes

> I blew a little oil in my face. > > My questions is this: Which way do progressive springs go back in? > Tight end up or tight end down? They came out tight end down,

which

> seems a little backwards to me. > > Any thoughts appreciated. > > jorg >

[Spike55]

My instructions said "tight coils go at the top". Don R100, A6F --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "kent.jorgenson" wrote:

> > I decided to tackle my fork seals yesterday. It's the second time

they

> had to be replaced in the last 4 years. Lots of info out there on

how

> to do it. I used the compressor to blow them out. About a 100lbs,

yes

> I blew a little oil in my face. > > My questions is this: Which way do progressive springs go back in? > Tight end up or tight end down? They came out tight end down,

which

> seems a little backwards to me. > > Any thoughts appreciated. > > jorg >

[stevedyer@cox.net]

Jorg, One up and the other one down. To prevent uneven wear, at every oil change interval remove the springs and re-insert with the tight end the other direction -and- rotate them 180 degrees in the forks. Don't forget that tight coils down displaces more fork oil so adjust accordingly. Ignore the maintenance slackers on this list who say this is overkill. It's all about how much you really care for your KLR. Steve A13 -------------- My questions is this: Which way do progressive springs go back in? Tight end up or tight end down? They came out tight end down, which seems a little backwards to me. Any thoughts appreciated. jorg ------------------------------------ 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/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, wrote:

> > > Jorg, > > One up and the other one down. To prevent uneven wear, at every oil change interval

remove the springs and re-insert with the tight end the other direction -and- rotate them 180 degrees in the forks. Don't forget that tight coils down displaces more fork oil so adjust accordingly.

> > Ignore the maintenance slackers on this list who say this is overkill. It's all about how

much you really care for your KLR.

>

If that is not enough for you, let me pull your coat about Don Rolando's fork spring bearings. I have 'em, and you don't. Nyah.

[Hedrek]

I had the same problem one day here near Albuquerque. I was probably also at 6,000 feet taht day, going uphill on a nice little dirt road from Placitas. It was hot that day too. Problem went away and I kept worrying it would return and never did. I've been meaning to do the T vent mod (for a year now) so maybe I'll get it done this weekend. Robert Hedrick Albuquerque, NM

--- On Tue, 8/19/08, Bogdan Swider wrote: From: Bogdan Swider Subject: Re: [SPAM]Re: [DSN_KLR650] Surge or coughing To: "Monte Cunningham" , DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 1:25 PM I ve heard of people solving the problem by removing the fuel filter. But......Monte, my bike exhibited similar symptoms a few years ago. I tried a variety of solutions-petcock, carb on and on to no avail. The missing caused me to cancel a trip to Mexico. It only happened on clear hot days after 30 miles or so of riding on pavement-never on dirt or gravel, I live at 6000 feet and the sun is very strong. I can t prove it but what I think cured the problem was installing the T vent mod ( in my case a Y ) into the tube venting the carburetor. The vent tube travels close to the pavement. The super hot pavement somehow kept the carb from breathing steadily. When I ran the extra tube under the seat it never happened again. Bogdan On 8/19/08 11:25 AM, "Monte Cunningham" wrote: > Usually when its cloudy it is cooler and I don't have the problem. I will tell > mechanic about insulating the fuel line. Should I or shouldn't I run a fuel > filter? > > Monte >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: Bogdan Swider >> >> To: Monty Cunningham >> >> Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:29 AM >> >> Subject: [SPAM]Re: [DSN_KLR650] Surge or coughing >> >> >> >> >> >> On 8/18/08 11:32 PM, "Monty Cunningham" wrote: >> >> >>> >>> >>> >>> When traveling in hot temps (95-105) at a steady 70mph my bike starts >>> missing or coughing or sputtering. The temp gauge does not register it >>> as being hot but the three times it has happened my legs next to the >>> engine have been very hot. It runs fine at all other times getting >>> 60mpg at 55mph and about 38mpg puching at 70 to 75mph. It does not stop >>> and when I slow down (55) it starts running smooth again. I took it to >>> my local Kawasaki dealer and he said I needed smaller jets because it >>> was burning too rich. I took it to a local off road shop and they said >>> it needed larger jets because it was burning too lean and hot. It is a >>> 1993 with 30,000miles. What size jet should I have and is this really >>> the problem? Thanks. >>> >>> Monte Cunningham >>> >>> >>> >> Some counsel insulating the fuel line. Also are you running a fuel filter ? >> Again...the same some say that makes it happen. Does it make a difference if >> it s a cloudy or clear day ? >> >> Bogdan > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]