Wilsons Sandbox

Hi Listers, My name is Roger, and I have a motorcycle problem. Methinks in a good way I lurk. Everyday. Now for the problem I need help with. I have an '07 KLR with 7017 miles. I followed the factory recommended break in and had its 500 mile service done "professionally". Since then, I have done regular maintenance myself: oil changes every 1500-2000 miles, adjust the doohickey (not upgraded, yet), etc., and taken generally good care of it. It has run flawlessly since day one and BTW has NEVER burned a drop of oil (knocking on wood). This week I am attempting the first valve check/adjustment. I followed the procedure as described at: www.klr650.marknet.us/valves.html All went as planned. I installed the new shims where necessary. (Note: My local dealer swapped the ones I needed for the ones that came out of the bike, no charge!). I was heading out of the woods. Or so I thought. I torqued the cam caps*, then I was going to check the valve clearances again to make sure all was right. FIRST BUMMER- while turning the engine with the wrench to get to TDC again, I went clockwise for 1/4-1/2 an inch before I realized that was a "bad" thing (page 7, step 18, red letters and all). I then proceeded counter-clockwise until TDC. Then, SECOND BUMMER- When I got it to TDC I realized that I had not re-installed the Cam Chain tensioner bolt beforehand! How bad did I mess things up? Can I proceed? From what point? Can I "save" and "reboot"? *-My torque wrench was too tall to fit on the right side cam cap bolts so I "guessed" with a socket. Is this a critical issue? OK. Waiting for the replies. Staying calm. Deep breaths. Thanks, Roger

Thanks for the info Mike. It's good to know we pre-'08 owners have the option. Charles

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Mike" wrote: > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Charles Earl wrote: > > > > Has anybody confirmed whether or not this can be done? > > Quoted from Kawasaki's website: > > > > "New one-piece exhaust pipe features smoother bends > > for improved exhaust efficiency at all rpm" > > > > Plus it looks like it is chromed or stainless steel, > > might 'cause a double take after the usual dismissive > > glance from HOG riders! > > > > PS: it hit lower 60's here in Sandy, Utah yesterday. I > > rode up Big Cottonwood Canyon to Brighton Ski Resort > > (8,750 ft). Road was mostly dry. Lot's of snow > > piled-up. Maybe 40 F at top. Riding down, I turned on > > the grip heaters and was glad to have my neck warmer > > fleece. Funny to stand by klr and watch people ski. > > Probably funny to be skiing and see people on > > motorcycles. Spring is on it's way! > > > > Thanks, > > > > Charles > > A-14 > Charles, > It's a straight bolt on. The heat shield is different. It does get a > little pricey when you get all the detail parts. > > all the best, > > Mike >