misfire

[Craig Kahler]

I have always wandered how the stock battery's water level could go from full to nearly bone dry in less than 1000 miles. After reading some posts on battery charging should be less than 1.2 amps, I believe I have the answer. The KLR is charging at a much higher rate. I put my 6 amp charger and voltmeter on my fully charged battery. It started charging at 3 amps at 13.5 volts. within a minute it was at 2 amps at 14.4 volts. 14.4 volts is the voltage my KLR normally runs at. This indicates to me that the minimun current the bike is charging the battery is 2 amps and over 3 amps when the battery is not fully charged. Now, to find a way to limit battery charging to 1.2 amps? Craig Kahler

[dooden]

Buy a AGM or sealed battery when the OEM craps the bed. I got a Yausa (sp) sealed mat type years ago, plug the tender in once and while over winter and its been like 5 years without a glitch. Simple fix. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Craig Kahler wrote: > > I have always wandered how the stock battery's water level could go from full to nearly bone dry in less than 1000 miles. > After reading some posts on battery charging should be less than 1.2 amps, I believe I have the answer. The KLR is charging at a much higher rate. > I put my 6 amp charger and voltmeter on my fully charged battery. It started charging at 3 amps at 13.5 volts. within a minute it was at 2 amps at 14.4 volts. > 14.4 volts is the voltage my KLR normally runs at. > This indicates to me that the minimun current the bike is charging the battery is 2 amps and over 3 amps when the battery is not fully charged. > Now, to find a way to limit battery charging to 1.2 amps? > Craig Kahler >

[West Hovland]

 My 01' with 26k recently started surging slightly at 1/4 - 1/2 throttle. SeaFoam was no help (this time) so off came the carb. Found a black chunk of (something) blocking the lower portion of the pilot jet. Much better now.   West    

> To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > From: m_oldar@... > Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 04:04:45 +0000 > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Misfire > > Hi, > > I am new to the forum and find all the posts quite informative. So I thought I might post this problem I am having to see if anyone has ideas. > My '02 KLR seems to have a lean misfire, kind of like a light surging or like getting hit with sudden gusts of wind. But the other day it would not take throttle like it was running out of fuel. I pulled over and opened the tank to check the fuel which was good and the bike started after 2 attempts, then ran normal. > I have replace the spark plug. Removed the tank and checked the vacuum supply to the petcock and the fuel flow was good. I have opened the fuel tank while riding to see if there maybe a vacuum in the tank keeping the fuel from draining....and none of these things have made any difference. The problem is not there all the time and is usually more noticeable at 3k to 4k rpm. My next venture maybe to remove the carb. and check. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. > > Mark > > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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 > > To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/ > > Your email settings: > Individual Email | Traditional > > To change settings online go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/join > (Yahoo! ID required) > > To change settings via email: > DSN_KLR650-digest@yahoogroups.com > DSN_KLR650-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_KLR650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ >