Wilsons Sandbox

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "agh19" wrote:

> > Anyone on the list have an IMS tank and Dual-Star tank panniers?

No, but I have an IMS tank and Aerostich tank paniers. For the mounting, I hooked the front hook of the "bungee" that holds each side to the bottom front mount of the tank, and for the back hook, I ran a zip-tie through the frame on the right side, and a zip-tie around the timing chain adjuster on the left side. I heartily recommend the 'Stich tank paniers, they're not waterproof, but they're extremely durable, have a very good padding on them that "grips" the tank very well, and the straps that go over the tank are ridiculously stout compared to the wimpy straps on the competitors' tank panniers.

Thanks to all of you for the excellent advice on how to remove the choke plunger. Heat did the trick! The easiest way for me was to sneak my wife's hair dryer ( credit to Don) out to the garage. Applied heat for less than a minute and bingo out it came. You guys are the best, thanks again.... WVDoran Scottsdale, AZ PS is there a way to repair a small tear in the diaphragm?

--- On Sun, 10/12/08, W.V. Doran wrote: From: W.V. Doran Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Carburetor Problem To: "KLR List" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Date: Sunday, October 12, 2008, 8:57 PM I'm cleaning and rebuilding the CVK40 on a friends KLR. The bike has been sitting for a long time and the crud is thick and everywhere. The problem is I cannot remove the choke plunger from the carb body. It has soaked in carb cleaner for hours, even tried rust remover, nothing has worked. I will let it soak again tomorrow while at work.. Any ideas on how to get this thing out would be greatly appreciated TIA......... .... WVDoran Scottsdale, AZ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

On Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:45:37 -0700 (PDT) "W.V. Doran" writes: SNIP

> WVDoran > Scottsdale, AZ > PS is there a way to repair a small tear in the diaphragm?

<><><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><><> WV, I've heard of guys using part of a condom and super glue to fix a torn diaphragm while on tour. Also using just super glue might work. But since you have the carb apart why not consider going to the local Harley or V-Twin independent shop and getting a new slide with diaphragm for about $50 or so. They've probably got it on the shelf and it will be much less expensive than buying it from Kawasaki. Ask for the slide and diaphragm for an 883 Sportster. I'd bring the old one along for comparison but it should be the same part. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Click for free info on earning your associates degrees. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3l8SsRWIvgBdyJgzk3X7DFdkByG8UUNPSmE6Rszkh1kpRJsQ/