some klr stuff for sale

[kusstj]

Always a joy to chime in on the ever popular Chain life discussion, and its thought provoking corralaries including sprockets and lubrication. 8k for me on the a16 with original chain. I decided to replace the front sprocket long before It needed it. The rear sprocket had minimal wear as well, but I did flip it. My original chain seems fine, and has a lot of adjusting left on it. I don't recall ever adjusting it, but I do swap out knobbies on rims w/ my highway set from time to time so I guess it gets adjusted at that time by default. I make sure there is a good 2 inches of play each time. I am sure I overlube (by the looks of my rear tire and swing arm) but hey its not about maintenance cost, or cosmetics, is is just therapy for both me and the bike. I subscribe to "the lube system". WD40 in copious amounts. (find a spot on the street in front of the neighbor's house whom you don't care for,) put bike in neutral, idle bike, crouch down on left side, pull clutch in, lean / pull bike over on kickstand with left hand on handle bar, head ready to serve as a brace if needed, and right hand with a can of WD40. Pull bike toward you. Rear wheel elevates. use bottom of can to click into first gear. Rear Wheel (Chain) spins. Spray chain and or rear sprocket for about 20 seconds, until things are good and soaked. makes a mess. The ease the bike down and put back into neutral. Enjoy the fact that the solvent properties of this blue spray can are washing away grit particles which, if left unchecked, could shorten the life of KLR drive train componentry. If the chain is on the clean side, I then alternate every other ride with a similar procedure where I just give it a brief shot of an O ring compatable chain lube which is readily available at my local Man's mall. Sometimes I splurge on Amsoil metal protectant or Maxima chain wax, or other similar fine products. but my theory has always been, clean first, lube later. About this time someone may chime in about how dangerous this technique is, or perhaps how much pollution might run into the local watershed, (don't anyone tell Obama) or why I would ever think it necessary to lube so often in the first place. yup, like most motorcyclists - I am indeed a flawed being. but not a wimp. most with a modicum of physical talent will make this technique work just fine. like most of us trudging on this path of life looking for the perfect ride through the woods or down a stretch of gravel. There are costs in this life, and at times I am sure I incure my share. Day in day out, In other parts of my existence I give a hell of a lot. this is my method, and part of my therapy, and I will admit it is not for everyone. to each his own. Ride safe. Todd in Chaska. A16 \

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "dwsmith91" wrote: > > I don't know how you guy's are getting so much mileage out of your > chains and sprockets. I just hit 14,000 and mine is streched and my > front sproket has no teeth left on it. Had to borrow a used sprocket > from fellow KLR (thanks steve). I got the box of parts from Fred at > arrowhead yesturday (thanks fred). I don't think I will try and > squeeze every last mile out of this set. I had to turn back on a > camping trip last weekend due to front sprocket haveing no teeth left > (not cool). > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "leroy_cope" wrote: > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., TLrydr@a... wrote: > > > In a message dated 8/14/02 1:57:25 PM EST, longrider650@h... > writes: > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have 14,000 miles on the stock chain, Looks like it can go > > another > > > 5,000 miles > > > WD 40 to clean it with and Maxma, chain wax, Often no set times. > > > > > > > > I have 18K on origional chain,it is still within wear limits hope > to > > get another 5-10K outta it. Just lube it every 200-300 miles and > > clean it ocassionally. > > > > Roy Cope >

[dooden]

Yup.. except... Next time at least when home, grab a hammer ( claw hammer and a rubber mallet work for me ) and with the bike on the side stand normally on a piece of cut 2x4 for me, tilt the bike onto the sidestand and when the right side tip of the swingarm is just high enough to get the hammer end under it, stick it in there and it will hold the wheel off the ground about an inch. Then I lube with WD-40 same way, idling, 1st gear, clutch in, tire spins, spray chain till it drips. Can also toss a old piece of cardboard under chain path to catch excessive drips. My disposal included fire, yours may vary of course. Dooden A15 Green Ape One message talked about Teflon, I tried a product call Tri-Flo and to me it seemed like it made the O-rings dry, but have had good luck with it on other things.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "kusstj" wrote: > > Always a joy to chime in on the ever popular Chain life discussion, and its thought provoking corralaries including sprockets and lubrication. 8k for me on the a16 with original chain. I decided to replace the front sprocket long before It needed it. The rear sprocket had minimal wear as well, but I did flip it. My original chain seems fine, and has a lot of adjusting left on it. I don't recall ever adjusting it, but I do swap out knobbies on rims w/ my highway set from time to time so I guess it gets adjusted at that time by default. I make sure there is a good 2 inches of play each time. > > I am sure I overlube (by the looks of my rear tire and swing arm) but hey its not about maintenance cost, or cosmetics, is is just therapy for both me and the bike. > > I subscribe to "the lube system". WD40 in copious amounts. (find a spot on the street in front of the neighbor's house whom you don't care for,) put bike in neutral, idle bike, crouch down on left side, pull clutch in, lean / pull bike over on kickstand with left hand on handle bar, head ready to serve as a brace if needed, and right hand with a can of WD40. Pull bike toward you. Rear wheel elevates. > use bottom of can to click into first gear. Rear Wheel (Chain) spins. Spray chain and or rear sprocket for about 20 seconds, until things are good and soaked. makes a mess. The ease the bike down and put back into neutral. Enjoy the fact that the solvent properties of this blue spray can are washing away grit particles which, if left unchecked, could shorten the life of KLR drive train componentry. > > If the chain is on the clean side, I then alternate every other ride with a similar procedure where I just give it a brief shot of an O ring compatable chain lube which is readily available at my local Man's mall. > > Sometimes I splurge on Amsoil metal protectant or Maxima chain wax, or other similar fine products. but my theory has always been, clean first, lube later. > > About this time someone may chime in about how dangerous this technique is, or perhaps how much pollution might run into the local watershed, (don't anyone tell Obama) or why I would ever think it necessary to lube so often in the first place. > > yup, like most motorcyclists - I am indeed a flawed being. but not a wimp. most with a modicum of physical talent will make this technique work just fine. like most of us trudging on this path of life looking for the perfect ride through the woods or down a stretch of gravel. There are costs in this life, and at times I am sure I incure my share. Day in day out, In other parts of my existence I give a hell of a lot. this is my method, and part of my therapy, and I will admit it is not for everyone. to each his own. Ride safe. Todd in Chaska. A16 > > > > > > > > > > > \ > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "dwsmith91" wrote: > > > > I don't know how you guy's are getting so much mileage out of your > > chains and sprockets. I just hit 14,000 and mine is streched and my > > front sproket has no teeth left on it. Had to borrow a used sprocket > > from fellow KLR (thanks steve). I got the box of parts from Fred at > > arrowhead yesturday (thanks fred). I don't think I will try and > > squeeze every last mile out of this set. I had to turn back on a > > camping trip last weekend due to front sprocket haveing no teeth left > > (not cool). > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "leroy_cope" wrote: > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., TLrydr@a... wrote: > > > > In a message dated 8/14/02 1:57:25 PM EST, longrider650@h... > > writes: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have 14,000 miles on the stock chain, Looks like it can go > > > another > > > > 5,000 miles > > > > WD 40 to clean it with and Maxma, chain wax, Often no set times. > > > > > > > > > > > > I have 18K on origional chain,it is still within wear limits hope > > to > > > get another 5-10K outta it. Just lube it every 200-300 miles and > > > clean it ocassionally. > > > > > > Roy Cope > > >

[Fred Hink]

They are different. the 01 is straight and the 08 has a dog leg. Woof!

----- Original Message ----- From: Skypilot To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Cc: reverend@... Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:16 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re:Some KLR stuff for sale Anybody know if the kickstand on an 01 is the same as an 08? I do want a stand that will fit my 08 >Posted by: "The Reverend" >Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:45 pm (PDT) > >I yanked the California smog stuff off of my bike, and also the turn signal >relay along with the kick-stand and clutch kill switches. > >Anyone interested in this stuff? I can't see why, but it's not doing any >good in my garage. > >I'm in Denver, CO and the stuff is off of a 2001 KLR 650. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]