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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "k650" wrote:
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> > I see your bike is an 08 so that should rule out a hardened
> > or cracked O-ring due to age. On the chance a piece of grit
> > got between the O-ring and bore hole causing the leak I
> > would try flushing with WD40 or similar then loosen the bolt
> > flush again, bottom the bolt and repeat above a few times
> > before final torque and see if that might dislodge the grit
> > and cure the leak. Sure beats disassembly.
> >
> > If you do need to remove the cover to repair the leak I
> > suggest using a new lubed O-ring and check the bore hole
> > carefully for any imperfection that may have caused the
> > O-ring to be damaged.
> >
> > Walt
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> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jake Wilson"
> > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 1:18 AM
> > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR oil leak, need help
> >
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jake Wilson" wrote:
> > >>
> > >> I have motor oil leaking from the rubber plug that seals the timing chain
> > >> adjustment bolt. It just started to leak today after adjusting the
> > >> timing chain slack
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I have an 08' KLR with approx 7500 miles on the odo. Amongst other maint
> > >> tasks I was doing (engine oil change, air fliter cleaning, drive chain
> > >> clean and lube), I removed that plug to do the timing chain adjustment
> > >> and several hours later I noticed a couple ounces (maybe less) of oil
> > >> under the bike, which came out between the plug and the case, so I wiped
> > >> it down, degreased the rubber plug, pushed it back into place...it's
> > >> still leaking
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> What's up with this? Do I need a new rubber plug, or?
> > >>
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> > >>
> > >> Jake
> > >> Reddick Fla.
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> > >
> > > ~~~Thought I'd update this post. Thanks to Mark and Jeff for replying,
> > > and their suggestions on how to go about affecting a repair.
> > >
> > >
> > > Here's a pic of the pan I'm using to collect the oil that is leaking
> > >
> > >
> > >
http://tinyurl.com/phfmlv
> > >
> > >
> > > Here's a close up pic of the catch pan
> > >
> > >
> > >
http://tinyurl.com/q7g7kn
> > >
> > >
> > > As the verbiage under the photo states, the amount of oil you see was
> > > collected in 12 hours time (approx.), so it's a significant leak in my
> > > book
> > >
> > >
> > > Don't think I'm complaining, much, about this bike and the associated
> > > problems I've had with it, which haven't been many. But maybe it's time
> > > to review those little naggling faults.
> > >
> > >
> > > Okay, purchased new 11/07', the model is an 08' KLR. Within the first 12
> > > months of ownership, all four turnsignal stalks have been replaced, twice,
> > > by KHI via the local dealer. Seems there was a problem with the vendor
> > > that made the rubber stalks as they would break apart w/o any real
> > > intervention, so new stalks were made and distributed to the dealers to
> > > replace which I had done and I should also mention, I had 3 of 4 stalks
> > > break before replacement. Then I get another recall notice that the
> > > replacement turn signal stalks are prone to breaking as well so, bring it
> > > back for another set of four replacements, which I did
> > >
> > >
> > > I had a fork seal start to leak early in it's life which the local dealer
> > > took care of for me. No biggie, shit happens. Then later on, the
> > > odometer trip meter reset jams and wont reset. At first KHI told the
> > > local dealer to see if they could lubricate to get it to function (nada)
> > > so KHI authorized a replacement. Another problem taken care of under
> > > warranty
> > >
> > >
> > > Somewhere early in my tenure with this bike, there was mention of mufflers
> > > falling off and the fix was to loc-tite the mounting bolts, which I did,
> > > but later I got an official recall notice that they wanted to replace
> > > muffler hanger hardware (I think the same fasteners I loc-tited earlier)
> > > and also they wanted me to drop off the bike so they could inspect the
> > > wiring harness for shorts and or fraying, under the fuel tank, so I
> > > dropped the bike off for inspection (no wiring problems on my bike) and
> > > they installed the exhaust fastener kit while they had it in for the
> > > wiring inspection
> > >
> > >
> > > If I'm not mistaken, that's been it for problems with this unit for 21
> > > months of ownership and approx. 8 K miles of riding. Obviously I don't
> > > ride it much but I have other two wheelers to ride. IMO, I've taken very
> > > good care of this bike. She's parked indoors (garage) when I'm not riding
> > > it. I've done oil and oil filter changes religiously every 2 K miles,
> > > kept up with drive chain cleaning and lubing, changed tires when needed as
> > > well as maintained (topped off w/distilled water) the wet cell battery and
> > > cleaned and lubed the foam air filter.
> > >
> > >
> > > Getting back to the leaking o-ring (balance tensioner bolt) on this KLR.
> > > I have the skill set to repair this but I need to put this bike on my lift
> > > like I need another hole in my head. My series 3 Lambretta is tying my
> > > lift up at the moment with a few mods being done
> > >
> > >
> > >
http://tinyurl.com/mo9u5j
> > >
> > >
> > > So I guess I'll put the rear shock and rear wheel back on the lammy so I
> > > can roll her off the lift (while I'm waiting for lammy parts) and place
> > > the KLR on to set about correcting the oil leak. Not sure yet how I'll
> > > tackle the leak. Mark said I might be able to get away with withdrawing
> > > the bolt and applying grease. That would be easier and quicker than
> > > Jeff's suggestion of removing the left side or generator cover? to
> > > withdraw the bolt and o-ring for a better look see at the problem
> > >
> > >
> > > Way back when I bought all the tools and parts to install Eagle Mike's
> > > doohickey so that's an option as well. My only lament is having to make
> > > this repair in the first place. I like this bike I really do, but I'd
> > > much rather ride it than have to repair a spurious oil leak
> > >
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> > > Jake
> > > Reddick Fla.
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