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clunking sound
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2002 3:15 pm
by closeke
I just got back from a 100 mile trip on
forest roads. For last 35 miles, I noticed that
there was a clunking sound when I hit larger bumps
while sitting on the seat. I didn't hear the clunk
sound while standing on the pegs or going over
smaller bumps while sitting.
Any diagnosis from the list Experts?
My first thought is broken subframe bolts. I
have not upgraded my bolts to the larger ones.
With my 250 lbs beer butt banging down on the seat
the oem ones may be broke. I won't be able to tear
the seat off until later tonight to look.
Craig
A 15 Pruav
clunking sound
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2002 3:32 pm
by John Lyon
Craig,
I would check the steering head bearings first.
http://www.dualsportnews.com/klr/headbearing.html
John Lyon
--- closeke wrote:
> I just got back from a 100 mile trip on
> forest roads. For last 35 miles, I noticed that
> there was a clunking sound when I hit larger bumps
> while sitting on the seat. I didn't hear the clunk
> sound while standing on the pegs or going over
> smaller bumps while sitting.
>
> Any diagnosis from the list Experts?
>
> My first thought is broken subframe bolts. I
> have not upgraded my bolts to the larger ones.
> With my 250 lbs beer butt banging down on the seat
> the oem ones may be broke. I won't be able to tear
> the seat off until later tonight to look.
>
>
> Craig
> A 15 Pruav
=====
John
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clunking sound
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2002 3:44 pm
by Devon Jarvis
You usually hear an annoying creaking/squeaking noise from the joints in
the exhaust system when the subframe is wiggling around.
I vote steering bearings. I've tightened mine twice in 14,000mi. Usually
after offroading.
Devon
closeke wrote:
>
> I just got back from a 100 mile trip on
> forest roads. For last 35 miles, I noticed that
> there was a clunking sound when I hit larger bumps
> while sitting on the seat. I didn't hear the clunk
> sound while standing on the pegs or going over
> smaller bumps while sitting.
>
> Any diagnosis from the list Experts?
>
> My first thought is broken subframe bolts. I
> have not upgraded my bolts to the larger ones.
> With my 250 lbs beer butt banging down on the seat
> the oem ones may be broke. I won't be able to tear
> the seat off until later tonight to look.
>
> Craig
> A 15 Pruav
clunking sound
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2002 4:08 pm
by toomanybikes
--- Devon Jarvis wrote:
>> I vote steering bearings. I've tightened mine twice
> in 14,000mi. Usually
> after offroading.
>
I have 11,000 on my 00 and recently I noticed a clunk
feel when braking. Everything else up there seemed
tight so I pulled the bars and just tightened the
stering head slightly and that did the trick. I
actually overtightened it first and had to back it
off. I guess too tight is a bad thing.
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clunking sound
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2002 4:12 pm
by RM
On Tue, 23 Jul 2002, Devon Jarvis wrote:
>You usually hear an annoying creaking/squeaking noise from the joints in
>the exhaust system when the subframe is wiggling around.
That reminds me. Try checking the tightness of the subframe bolts. All
four of them.
clunking sound
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2002 4:18 pm
by cactus_reese
I had two fender bolts come loose on last weekend's ride. I think they
were attaching the fender to the rack.
-Bryan
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "closeke" wrote:
> I just got back from a 100 mile trip on
> forest roads. For last 35 miles, I noticed that
> there was a clunking sound when I hit larger bumps
> while sitting on the seat. I didn't hear the clunk
> sound while standing on the pegs or going over
> smaller bumps while sitting.
>
> Any diagnosis from the list Experts?
>
> My first thought is broken subframe bolts. I
> have not upgraded my bolts to the larger ones.
> With my 250 lbs beer butt banging down on the seat
> the oem ones may be broke. I won't be able to tear
> the seat off until later tonight to look.
>
>
> Craig
> A 15 Pruav
clunking sound
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2002 5:19 pm
by closeke
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "closeke" wrote:
> I just got back from a 100 mile trip on
> forest roads. For last 35 miles, I noticed that
> there was a clunking sound when I hit larger bumps
> while sitting on the seat. I didn't hear the clunk
> sound while standing on the pegs or going over
> smaller bumps while sitting.
>
> Any diagnosis from the list Experts?
>
> My first thought is broken subframe bolts. I
> have not upgraded my bolts to the larger ones.
> With my 250 lbs beer butt banging down on the seat
> the oem ones may be broke. I won't be able to tear
> the seat off until later tonight to look.
>
I should have added that to me it sounds like
the clunk in coming from under the seat.
Still the steering bearing?
Craig
A 15 Pruav
clunking sound
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2002 1:27 am
by Mark Wilson
> I should have added that to me it sounds like
> the clunk in coming from under the seat.
> Still the steering bearing?
>
> Craig
> A 15 Pruav
Do you have a centerstand??
If so, they will flop around a little when hitting bumps/jumps, and will
make a clunking sound.
MotorMark
flat repair in a can
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2002 7:39 am
by millerized_2000
I've used "SLIME" for about 10 years. I haven't had a flat since
then. I've pulled nails/thorns/screws/staples out and never gave it
a second glance. I recently changed to the monster tubes from Dual-
Sport (cheaper elsewhere) and again, "SLIMED" them. I took a 7200+
mile trip in June (not including the 1200 in the back of a Ford) and
didn't have a problem. Did pull one nail out in Washington (thanks
guys!) but no problems. The slime came out almost instantly and
sealed the hole. I normally ran 70-75mph, and the temps where HOT
outside. I'll still run both until I'm convinced otherwise.
millerized
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "garpoonga" wrote:
> Putting together my list of must haves to carry with me on any
ride.
> Got to thinking about flat repair. Has anyone tried the Flat
repair
> in a can for short term fixes ? How would this affect tire
balance ?
>
> I don't immagine it's easy to replace a tube on the side of a road.
>
> How often do people get flat tires ?