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klr 650 : 17 theeth front sprocket
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:31 am
by Luc Legrain
TPI was offering ( out of stock ) a 17 teeth front sprocket, I thought only a 16 would fit ??
klr 650 : 17 theeth front sprocket
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:51 am
by kl650a@verizon.net
I test fit a 17 tooth sprocket years ago. It fits 87,88 KLR650's that
had the narrower spline but works on later bikes with the proper
shims. The 17 tooth is not a simple bolt on. The magneto wires
coming out of the case should be relocated and a steel shield
fabricated to cover them for protection. The front area of the
sprocket cover also needs to be modified for chain clearance.
The TPI sprocket offering should be identical to the sprocket I
tried except for the need to use shims.
Walt
On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 10:31 AM, Luc Legrain wrote:
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TPI was offering ( out of stock ) a 17 teeth front sprocket, I thought
only a 16 would fit ??
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klr 650 : 17 theeth front sprocket
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 1:01 am
by Bill Watson
Agreed with Walt. I run a 17 but it's not for everyone. I made a shim from a washer to space it out right. Mounts easily, particularly with an Eagle Mike prevailing torque countershaft nut. Some light trimming to the inside of the countershaft cover and it was reinstalled.
If you bike is not adorned with extra mass or wind resistance, and you spend a lot of time at 60 mph plus, it might be for you. Otherwise stay clear.
BIll
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klr 650 : 17 theeth front sprocket
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:13 am
by aphampton628
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Bill Watson wrote:
>
> Agreed with Walt. I run a 17 but it's not for everyone. I made a
shim from a washer to space it out right. Mounts easily, particularly
with an Eagle Mike prevailing torque countershaft nut. Some light
trimming to the inside of the countershaft cover and it was reinstalled.
>
> If you bike is not adorned with extra mass or wind resistance, and
you spend a lot of time at 60 mph plus, it might be for you.
Otherwise stay clear.
>
> BIll
Is 17T the secret weapon to your chain longevity? What are you using
on the rear? What is/was the chain length? What is your complete final
drive history? Thanks.
Alan
pelican panniers
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:45 pm
by monte quint
I purchased the cases you mentioned (1430) for mounting on a Happy
Trails SU rack system.
Didn't work out well for several reasons, wound up with Pelican
1550's which work well but are pretty large for just riding around
here locally.
The 1430 uses a hinge that is roughly 1.5 inches below the top of
the case and there was not room to fully open the case with the HT
Rear Deck that I have on. (also hit the pillion grab bar) Left the
cases sitting for the past year or so. In a fit of ambition a
couple of weeks ago, I decided to try modifing my case or rack
to "make the f@#%ers" fit. Wound up using a three inch 8mm bolt
through a pvc spacer two inches long to move the cases out away from
the rack and give room to fully open the top. Works great sitting
in the garage but having to cheat them out so far from the bike
looks like they would be vulnerable in a crash. The cases are too
small to fit the SU rack anywhere but at the two top bolt holes.
This week end I am going to try messing around with this idea some
more because I like the top opening style and the size is more in
line with the short rides I take.
The 1550's have been modified to only open out to 90*, which gives
me a nice large,clean,dry space to spread out tools, or lunch, or
set up the stove for tea along the trail.
Ketchikan only has one riding season, wet!!
Monte