2008 klr ignition key problems

[fuelistocheap]

I have an 08 that sticks a bit too but i find it isn,t the key giving me the problem. it seems that the weight of the front end leaning against the locking mechanism makes the lock hard to disengage i found wiggling the bars while i unlock makes all the difference. hopefully this wears out soon. --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jim Douglas wrote:

> > Any other 08 owners having issues turning the key to the ON/LOCK > position. My issue started > last week and finally pissed me off last night, 20 minutes trying

to

> turn the SOB on in a parking > lot of Academy Sports! The problem has been slow starting and I

usually

> thought it was I being > 'tarded' with the key but now realize it's the key! > > Insert key, jiggle, left/right, more jiggle nothing, the all of a

sudden

> it turns like butter! I did wash > the beast yesterday but typically avoid getting alot of water in

that area.

> > JimD >

[Alan L Henderson]

The KLR will fit in a Dodge Caravan with some work. I have hauled mine in an 85 Caravan and a 2000 Grand Caravan. I removed the windshield, mirrors, the front springs, and rolled the handle bars back as far as possible. In the 2000 I had to let the air out of the tires to get it inside then re inflated once inside. I used good quality motorcycle tie downs to fasten to the seat mounts in the floor of the Caravan. I used 3 sets which is probably a little overkill but considering it was in the van with me I didn't want it to move much in advent of an accident or fast maneuver. I hauled it from mid Iowa to Moab on purpose and from Denver to central Iowa when I became ill in Colorado. Alan Henderson A13 Iowa Come join us at:http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/ Erich wrote:

> > > Hi- > > I'm new to this group and will be picking my KLR650 next week. > > Does anyone know if a KLR650 can be loaded into a standard van without > disassembly? > > I already plan on removing the mirrors and windscreen before loading. > > Thanks, Erich > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >