Wilsons Sandbox

> My 03's shifter shaft seal is leaking. Is changing it out piece of > cake or rocket science? -Leo

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Pete Johnsen" wrote: > I typically use engine breaking when coming off a freeway, > interstate, or have the ability to do so in traffic. I adjust my > clutch so it engages completely when the lever is pulled just a short > distance and then ensuring complete disengagement (is that the proper > terminology?) when the lever is released. I guess that is a > preference of mine from days of old. > > I am not too worried about the "sounds" that emanate from the tranny > when going from 1st to 2nd. All the other shifts are smooth and > quiet. I guess it's just another KLR quirk! > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "mike torst" > wrote: > > Ok, so the correct MA class of oil for our wet-clutchers is being > used. > > > > Of course, the clutch is adjusted properly... > > > > SO next Q - Do you downshift and use engine braking when slowing > down, or is > > your clutch only experiencing engagement friction on acceleration? > > > > Mike Torst > > Las Vegas > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Pete Johnsen [mailto:kd6mpo@y...] > > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 1:25 PM > > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: KLR Shifting > > > > > > Interesting point. I have been using Castrol Act-evo 4-Stroke oil > since new > > with the exception of the last oil change, I used GN 4 > > Honda oil. I believe both oils comply with the JASO MA specs. > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "mike torst" > > > wrote: > > > > > > ----Original Message----- > > > From: Pete Johnsen [mailto:kd6mpo@y...] > > > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 9:08 AM > > > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: KLR Shifting > > > > > > > > > My 03 KLR Just turned 10,000 miles yesterday. I recall thinking > > the > > > same thing shortly after I took delivery and pawned it off to a > new > > > tranny... hasn't gone away since... kinda forgot about it. Funny > > you > > > should have posted this as just this morning on the commute into > > > work, I noticed the "crash" from 1st to 2nd again. It seems to > > > become less noticable after an oil change, but becomes noisy > > shortly > > > after. Neutral to 2nd is quiet, 1st to 2nd is harsh. I haven't > > seen > > > anything other than metal mud on the magnetic drain plug which I > > > assume is normal. > > > Just my 2 cents worth > > > Pete in Reno > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "bryandurling" > > > wrote: > > > > Hello, > > > > > > > > I have a 2004 Klr with about 300 miles on it. I was wondering > if > > > > anyone has experieced a "crunching noise" going from 1st to 2nd > > > gear. > > > > It seems to me that it just isn't as smooth as it should be and > > > > scares me that I might be hurting the gears in this thing. Has > > > > anybody else experienced this or does this sound normal? > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > Bryan > > > > > > ------reply----------------------- > > > > > > My 02 w/ 16k on it doesn't 'crunch'. Are you guys using JASO MA > > grade oil > > > or regular automotive oils? > > > > > > Mike Torst > > > Las Vegas > > > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ > > courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by > > sending a blank message to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links