Wilsons Sandbox

Do you have a Clymer Manual? I would assume that the '08 setup is similar to the other years to a large extent. On my '06, you have to remove the tank, the engine cylinder/frame brace, the two rubber "hockey pucks" on the frame for the gas tank, and the spark plug coil before you can take the valve cover off and actually get it out of the way. Don R100, A6F --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, sylvain gilbert wrote:

> > Hi to the group > I wanted to do my first valve clearance inspection on > my 2008 KLR but tere is not enough space to remove the > valve cover without removing other components or > lowering the motor. If any of the group has experience > with the 2008 valve cover removal, I would appreciate > your input > Thanks > Sylvain >

Speaking of Clymer, I contacted them last fall about the 08 manual. They said 2 to 4 years. On the other hand the single service manual for the 08 beats the old ones hands down. The pictures are recognizable, for instance. DC Spike55 wrote:

> > Do you have a Clymer Manual? I would assume that the '08 setup is > simila >

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Remove the side covers, seat and gas tank. Remove the 3 bolts holding the fan to the radiator and tie it up out of the way. Watch the u clips on the radiator. They will fall off and hide when you remove the bolts holding the fan. I didn't remove the " hockey pucks " on the frame for the gas tank. It is not necessary on the '08 to remove the coil ( it has been relocated on the '08 ) Remove the spark plug wire and temperature sending unit wire and tuck them out of the way. Remove the four valve cover bolts. Lift up on the cover to seperate the gasket from either the head or cover. Push it forward compressing the radiator hose slightly and lift it up and out of the left side of the bike. Somewhat easier to get off on the '08 than previous years of KLR. I had one exhaust valve below low spec with 1,000 miles on the bike. I reset all four. Ken --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, sylvain gilbert wrote:

> > Hi to the group > I wanted to do my first valve clearance inspection on > my 2008 KLR but tere is not enough space to remove the > valve cover without removing other components or > lowering the motor. If any of the group has experience > with the 2008 valve cover removal, I would appreciate > your input > Thanks > Sylvain >

At 04:13 AM 4/17/2008, Spike55 wrote:

>I forgot to mention that I replaced the subframe bolt. Why in the >world is there a slug of solid metal inside the main frame tube? I >think I "smoked" my 1/2" drill in the process.

I was very concerned with that, when I did the subframe bolt, so I bought a $17 Horrible Freight Air Drill just for the job. Loud mother, but it worked. - Dave Svoboda, Sandy Eggo