looking for a doohickey

[David Farrell]

I know this has came up many time on this list. I have read in the past where some have used 2 part plastic epoxy type adhesives for this repair. I have also read about those that have used cable/zip ties also. Is there an epoxy brand that works better than others for those who have tried this and its procedure. Also, concerning the cable/zip tie repair. Does anybody have pictures or a good description of how they have made this repair.

[Arden Kysely]

One other solution aired here years ago is to shave off the broken peg on the shroud, drill thru at that location, then fit a nylon 'bolt' of the kind used to secure toilet seats thru the shroud and the former grommet hole. Seems reasonable to me if you don't mind the white bolt head showing on the shroud. I'd be skeptical of expoxy sticking to the KLR's Tupperware plastic, but maybe there's something out there that will do the job. __Arden --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, David Farrell wrote:

> > I know this has came up many time on this list. I > have read in the past where some have used 2 part > plastic epoxy type adhesives for this repair. I have > also read about those that have used cable/zip ties > also. > > Is there an epoxy brand that works better than others > for those who have tried this and its procedure. > > Also, concerning the cable/zip tie repair. Does > anybody have pictures or a good description of how > they have made this repair. >

[Ed Chait]

----- Original Message ----- From: "David Farrell" To: "KLR group" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 7:12 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Radiator shroud pin repairs >I know this has came up many time on this list. I > have read in the past where some have used 2 part > plastic epoxy type adhesives for this repair. I have > also read about those that have used cable/zip ties > also. > > Is there an epoxy brand that works better than others > for those who have tried this and its procedure. > > Also, concerning the cable/zip tie repair. Does > anybody have pictures or a good description of how > they have made this repair. > Position the broken tab, pour a bead of baking soda around it, hit the bead with some crazy glue. Baking soda catalyzes the super glue and the repair will be as hard and durable as concrete. ed A17

[C&W Burner]

Has anyone tried the super glue and baking soda repair. I have yet to have a need for it, but will try it when I do need to build up a new pin. From what I understand, you alternate glue / soda, and buid the material up untill you can shape the final pin . The key to the soda is that it hardens the glue quickly. Shall I call the Mith Busters , and have them check it out? Wayne(rice)Burner 1986 KL 600 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "mptadam" wrote:

> > New owner, just picked up an 05 for a song from a guy moving across > the country. This is my first single cylinder, so not quite sure if it > sounds right or if I should be worried, though I tend to be sensitive > to the sounds of my steeds...be they 2 wheel or 4 wheel. It's got 6800 > miles on it, which I know means nothing, and I'm paranoid to ride it > much until I install a new doo'. The only problem is everyone I've > called is sold out. My coworkers think I'm nuts making a call and > immediately stating "I'd like to order a Doohickey please". > Is anyone aware of a person or shop with an extra piece I could > purchase? The 1 1/4" wrench is no problem, and it looks like the > puller used is simply a 22x1.5 bolt? >

There is no reason not to ride your bike now. The quadrant should be changed, but there is no particular urgency to do so. You will need to modify a wrench to hold the rotor, and people have had some bad experiences using a puller bolt that is not hard enough. Better to enjoy your bike and wait for a tech day in your area where you can have access to the proper tools and some experienced coaching should you need it.