re clutch cable $$

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "transalp 1" wrote:

> > > Rather than replace the nut on my new KLR, I went to a local hardware store > and bought a hitch pin sorta shaped like a bizarre musical trebel clef. > A short piece of light, stainless steel wire secures it to the axle > tensioner bolt. The pin not only fits the hole in the axle nicely, the > shape has it clipping over the end of the axle with a little tension to > keep it from rattling around. I might have a $1.50 in the whole setup and > it was fun little project. > eddie >

Eddie and all-- usually refer to those as a 'hair-pin' and here is why I don't use them: Imagine an unexpected dirt nap and have those 'hairpin' points rake past your leg, armpit or face as you lie face down in the dirt. That little pin will/could open you up like the proverbial can-opener. Unlikely? perhaps. I used to have them on all my dirt bikes when chain adjustments were made for nearly every ride; a friend had his leg trapped under the bike as that pin slipped over his body seeking all the fleshy spots until it passed. Now all that said, install that pin so that it is points rearward and not vertically so it is less likely to bite you. ;~? you have been warned. shrug. revmaaatin.

[transalp 1]

Good point! (pun unintended). I went out and turned the axle so the hair pin points away from me now. eddie

> [Original Message] > From: revmaaatin > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 6/22/2010 10:47:21 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Stover Nut > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "transalp 1" wrote: > > > > > > Rather than replace the nut on my new KLR, I went to a local hardware

store

> > and bought a hitch pin sorta shaped like a bizarre musical trebel clef. > > A short piece of light, stainless steel wire secures it to the axle > > tensioner bolt. The pin not only fits the hole in the axle nicely, the > > shape has it clipping over the end of the axle with a little tension to > > keep it from rattling around. I might have a $1.50 in the whole setup

and

> > it was fun little project. > > eddie > > > Eddie and all-- > usually refer to those as a 'hair-pin' and here is why I don't use them: > Imagine an unexpected dirt nap and have those 'hairpin' points rake past

your leg, armpit or face as you lie face down in the dirt. That little pin will/could open you up like the proverbial can-opener.

> > Unlikely? perhaps. > > I used to have them on all my dirt bikes when chain adjustments were made

for nearly every ride; a friend had his leg trapped under the bike as that pin slipped over his body seeking all the fleshy spots until it passed.

> > Now all that said, install that pin so that it is points rearward and not

vertically so it is less likely to bite you.

> > ;~? you have been warned. shrug. > > revmaaatin. > > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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 > > >

[roncriswell@sbcglobal.net]

That looks better than those shower type clips I used for a while. I had those pulled out but tree / brush type stuff. I started duct taping them but quit using after a guy using them had lost his and the front axle nut riding on the White Rim. I went back to cotter keys. Criswell

On Jun 22, 2010, at 2:01 PM, transalp 1 wrote:   Rather than replace the nut on my new KLR, I went to a local hardware store and bought a hitch pin sorta shaped like a bizarre musical trebel clef. A short piece of light, stainless steel wire secures it to the axle tensioner bolt. The pin not only fits the hole in the axle nicely, the shape has it clipping over the end of the axle with a little tension to keep it from rattling around. I might have a $1.50 in the whole setup and it was fun little project. eddie [img]cid:23C3AFF0-4A48-4C96-9BB3-48110276005D[/img]

[Richard Decker]

Attachments :I use a yamaha axle nut on mine. It's a fuji style lock nut, however it did cost me $3. I dont remember the part number anymore, it's been about two years. You can take your axle into a yamaha dealer and ask them to find a locking nut that will fit it. -Rich in Newberg, OR

On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 4:29 AM, roncriswell@sbcglobal.net roncriswell@sbcglobal.net> wrote: That looks better than those shower type clips I used for a while. I had those pulled out but tree / brush type stuff. I started duct taping them but quit using after a guy using them had lost his and the front axle nut riding on the White Rim. I went back to cotter keys. Criswell On Jun 22, 2010, at 2:01 PM, transalp 1 wrote: Rather than replace the nut on my new KLR, I went to a local hardware store and bought a hitch pin sorta shaped like a bizarre musical trebel clef. A short piece of light, stainless steel wire secures it to the axle tensioner bolt. The pin not only fits the hole in the axle nicely, the shape has it clipping over the end of the axle with a little tension to keep it from rattling around. I might have a $1.50 in the whole setup and it was fun little project. eddie [img]cid:23C3AFF0-4A48-4C96-9BB3-48110276005D[/img]

-- - Rich Decker Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.

[Jeff Khoury]

#ygrps-yiv-61957970 p {margin:0;}I use a standard hitch pin in mine, loop angled up and forward so it has less of a chance of getting caught on something. However, I have never, ever had my castle nut loosen on any bike I've ever had from 1984 to date.  There is never any "bite" on the clip or cotter pin, etc. The front on my '09 not only has a nut but 4 pinch-bolts as well.  If the nut fell off it would not affect it in the least. Other options would by Lynch Pins, Clip Pins or the newer Ball-Lock or "SLIC" pins. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Decker" To: "KLR650 list" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 8:50:53 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Stover Nut   I use a yamaha axle nut on mine.  It's a fuji style lock nut, however it did cost me $3.  I dont remember the part number anymore, it's been about two years.  You can take your axle into a yamaha dealer and ask them to find a locking nut that will fit it.   -Rich in Newberg, OR On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 4:29 AM, roncriswell@... wrote: That looks better than those shower type clips I used for a while. I had those pulled out but tree / brush type stuff. I started duct taping them but quit using after a guy using them had lost his and the front axle nut riding on the White Rim. I went back to cotter keys. Criswell On Jun 22, 2010, at 2:01 PM, transalp 1 wrote: [quote]   Rather than replace the nut on my new KLR, I went to a local hardware store and bought a hitch pin sorta shaped like a bizarre musical trebel clef. A short piece of light, stainless steel wire secures it to the axle tensioner bolt. The pin not only fits the hole in the axle nicely, the shape has it clipping over the end of the axle with a little tension to keep it from rattling around. I might have a $1.50 in the whole setup and it was fun little project. eddie [img]cid:23C3AFF0-4A48-4C96-9BB3-48110276005D[/img]

[/quote] -- - Rich Decker Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.

[Mark Harfenist]

I carry spares.  Service life has varied unpredictably from 5,000 to 55,000 miles, depending on nothing I can discern.  At the moment I am using a modified Honda cable, which seems to be doing quite well at about 10,000. A broken cable can cause all sorts of misery.  Trust me on this.... Mark (34,000 miles into my current journey, with a mere 6 or 8,000 remaining)

[Randall Marbach]

#ygrps-yiv-211020589 p {margin:0;} I use a standard hitch pin in mine, loop angled up and forward so it has less of a chance of getting caught on something. However, I have never, ever had my castle nut loosen on any bike I've ever had from 1984 to date.  There is never any "bite" on the clip or cotter pin, etc. The front on my '09 not only has a nut but 4 pinch-bolts as well.  If the nut fell off it would not affect it in the least. Other options would by Lynch Pins, Clip Pins or the newer Ball-Lock or "SLIC" pins. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Decker" To: "KLR650 list" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 8:50:53 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Stover Nut   I use a yamaha axle nut on mine.  It's a fuji style lock nut, however it did cost me $3.  I dont remember the part number anymore, it's been about two years.  You can take your axle into a yamaha dealer and ask them to find a locking nut that will fit it.   -Rich in Newberg, OR On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 4:29 AM, roncriswell@... wrote: That looks better than those shower type clips I used for a while. I had those pulled out but tree / brush type stuff. I started duct taping them but quit using after a guy using them had lost his and the front axle nut riding on the White Rim. I went back to cotter keys. Criswell On Jun 22, 2010, at 2:01 PM, transalp 1 wrote: [quote]   Rather than replace the nut on my new KLR, I went to a local hardware store and bought a hitch pin sorta shaped like a bizarre musical trebel clef. A short piece of light, stainless steel wire secures it to the axle tensioner bolt. The pin not only fits the hole in the axle nicely, the shape has it clipping over the end of the axle with a little tension to keep it from rattling around. I might have a $1.50 in the whole setup and it was fun little project. eddie [img]cid:23C3AFF0-4A48-4C96-9BB3-48110276005D[/img]

[/quote] -- - Rich Decker Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.