Wilsons Sandbox

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, Mark wrote: [snip] >I decided to check the rear suspension pivots for the infamous >lack-o-grease syndrome. I am pleased to announce that there was >ample grease present and no corrosion. Not bad for an '88 that sat >at the Jersey shore for 10 months before I rescued it 15 months ago. >It seems that most of the posts I have seen concerning dry unilink >pivots are actually on late-model bikes. Is it possible that this is >part of the dealer's lazy setup and not Kawasaki's assembling? > Mark > B2 > A2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mark, Motorcycle setup at the dealership usually involves installing the front wheel, handlebars, cables, etc that were not installed to make a smaller shipping package. Setup involves reassembling the cycle, adding fluids, servicing the battery (and ideally a valve check) and a short test ride. I checked the base (600) & supplemental (650) service manuals and they do NOT specify that any of the uni-track suspension components should be greased (not even the bearings!). I make a general practice of using "NEVER-SEIZE" or "ANTI-SEIZE" on every bolt/screw that i remove when performing service (including axles, spark plugs & drain bolts [i] ). I use grease on the bearings. For those not familiar with these products, they are available in auto parts stores. They are NOT used like grease, you only apply the lightest skim coat on the bolt treads or the surface you are protecting. Ever have a problem sliding a counter-shaft sprocket off the output shaft? Not if the shaft was first treated with the compound. When used on spark plug threads [keep the stuff away from the firing tip], you can more easily hand thread the plug into the spark plug hole. This cuts down on the chances of cross-threading the plug. As a side note, don't use high pressure water to clean your bike. It is best to use a garden hose only to rinse your bike after cleaning. For those (lazy/tired) soles who must use water pressure, keep the direct water stream away from carbs, instruments, h-bar switches and all bearings. Yes, i know dirt bikes get very dirty, just don't take short cuts. I've learned that most shortcuts end up being long cuts. Professor '95 KLR650-A9 Federal Way, WA. [USA] [/i]