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I've used stock, Avon Distanzia's and now using Michelin Anakee's. I like the Anakees best so far. The Avons started getting micro cracking then eventually cupping. I did get almost 12K miles outa them.
I've got 1500K outa the Anakees, no cracking, excellent cornering, excellent response in rain/wet roads, long rides where they heat up considerably and very good on gravel.
I'm 90% highway and primarily commute to work.
Steve/HawkeSHR
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08 Blue KLR 21.6K miles
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09 KLR 650E Rear Wheel Bearing From: bikerlbm 1b.
Re: 09 KLR 650E Rear Wheel Bearing From: sh8knj8kster 1c.
Re: 09 KLR 650E Rear Wheel Bearing From: John Biccum 1d.
09 KLR 650E Rear Wheel Bearing From: vince gorman 2a.
Re: SEEKING-RECOMMENDATIONS_TIRE-SEARCH_DUAL-SPORT_70-30 From: fasteddiecopeman 3a.
Re: FS Mint KLR650 From: aruuk 3b.
Re: FS Mint KLR650 From: Stephen Grisanti 4.
MINT KLR650 FOR SALE-LOCATION NOTED From: aruuk 5a.
Re: Lost foot peg fix. From: revmaaatin 6a.
Re: engine cutting out? From: revmaaatin 7.
09 Rear wheel bearing From: vince gorman 8a.
Re: Who is using rim locks here? From: revmaaatin 9a.
Re: Lost foot peg fix. From: revmaaatin 10a.
Re: Arne Larson From: Horton Oliphant 11.1.
Re: Older guys on KLR's,and seat height! From: revmaaatin 12a.
Re: sprockets and chain From: revmaaatin 13.1.
Re: Older guys on KLR's From: Randall Marbach
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09 KLR 650E Rear Wheel Bearing Posted by: "bikerlbm" bikerlbm@...?Subject=%20Re%3A09%20KLR%20650E%20Rear%20Wheel%20Bearing
bikerlbm Sat Jun 5, 2010 8:02 am (PDT)
Using the collecetive wisdom, I pulled the wheels to change the 4,000 mile OEM tires to list reccomended Kenda 760 rear and Bridgestone 606 front. In the process of installing the rear, I find the sprocket side inner bearing to be binding. Outer sprocket side and brake side bearings are OK. Loading the wheel in the car for a trip to the dealer for service/warranty opinion. Called parts dept- bearing not in stock- the part number in my factory manual has been superseeded. This is both a request for info and a heads up to 09 owners.
Vince
09 KLR
88 R100RT
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Re: 09 KLR 650E Rear Wheel Bearing Posted by: "sh8knj8kster" sh8knj8k@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%2009%20KLR%20650E%20Rear%20Wheel%20Bearing
sh8knj8kster Sat Jun 5, 2010 9:32 am (PDT)
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In the process of installing the rear, I find the sprocket side inner bearing to be binding.
~~~The way I understand what you wrote, the rear wheel would not 'spin' properly once you tightened the axle, correct? If so, it sounds to me that you forgot to install a small spacer/bushing that fits in there
If your bearing is truly trash, using your index finger against the inner race to feel how it turns, it will feel gritty and or notchy, indicating replacement is necessary
If you forgot to install the spacer/bushing...you would not be the first (it will fall out un-noticed). And if that is the situation, you need to find it and install it...or buy a replacement, if it's lost in the abyss
If your beraring is shot, disregard all of the above=:-)
Jake
Reddick Fla.
I may not agree with what you say...
but if you say it with fewer words I'll try harder...
http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/
>
> Using the collecetive wisdom, I pulled the wheels to change the 4,000 mile OEM tires to list reccomended Kenda 760 rear and Bridgestone 606 front. In the process of installing the rear, I find the sprocket side inner bearing to be binding. Outer sprocket side and brake side bearings are OK. Loading the wheel in the car for a trip to the dealer for service/warranty opinion. Called parts dept- bearing not in stock- the part number in my factory manual has been superseeded. This is both a request for info and a heads up to 09 owners.
>
> Vince
> 09 KLR
> 88 R100RT
>
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Re: 09 KLR 650E Rear Wheel Bearing Posted by: "John Biccum" johnbiccum@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%2009%20KLR%20650E%20Rear%20Wheel%20Bearing
johnbiccum Sat Jun 5, 2010 2:22 pm (PDT)
The bearing industry uses a standard numbering system.
So if you pull the bearing out and take it into any bearing shop (or decent
auto parts store) they can measure the ID, OD and thickness then give you
something that interchanges with your stock part. I don't know for sure but
I doubt that the bearing you need has changed part numbers since the KLR had
its make-over so the bearing numbers in the KLR FAQ :
http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html are probably still correct for your
bike.
I recently changed this bearing on my '02 KLR and my local NAPA had it in
stock, about $20 some dollars. KLR stock bearings have one sealed side and
one open side. Best to replace them with a bearing that is sealed both
sides. A bearing suffix of "-2RS" indicates two rubber seals, that is what
you want. I suspect your bearing failed due to contamination, likely water.
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Subject: [DSN_KLR650] 09 KLR 650E Rear Wheel Bearing
Using the collecetive wisdom, I pulled the wheels to change the 4,000 mile
OEM tires to list reccomended Kenda 760 rear and Bridgestone 606 front. In
the process of installing the rear, I find the sprocket side inner bearing
to be binding. Outer sprocket side and brake side bearings are OK. Loading
the wheel in the car for a trip to the dealer for service/warranty opinion.
Called parts dept- bearing not in stock- the part number in my factory
manual has been superseeded. This is both a request for info and a heads up
to 09 owners.
Vince
09 KLR
88 R100RT
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09 KLR 650E Rear Wheel Bearing Posted by: "vince gorman" bikerlbm@...?Subject=%20Re%3A09%20KLR%20650E%20Rear%20Wheel%20Bearing
bikerlbm Sat Jun 5, 2010 3:01 pm (PDT)
John,
Thanks for the feedback. You referenced the Big C known problems page- The Big C number for prior to 08 for the inner hub bearing is 6003- the 09 part number is a 6003G, which the dealer parts dept said is superseded. It may be the bearing has been replaced with a sealed version to avoid the rubber debris from the hub interface getting into the bearing. Will follow up with the list after the dealer files the warranty report.
Vince
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Re: SEEKING-RECOMMENDATIONS_TIRE-SEARCH_DUAL-SPORT_70-30 Posted by: "fasteddiecopeman" fasteddiecopeman@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20SEEKING-RECOMMENDATIONS_TIRE-SEARCH_DUAL-SPORT_70-30
fasteddiecopeman Sat Jun 5, 2010 8:07 am (PDT)
Kenda K270s have worked well for me (3 sets!), tho' now I'm trying Shinko 705s TUBELESS!!!
Ed
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> I have a 2008 KLR650, and do mostly street riding, with an occassional put in the dirt or sand. Probably 70%street/30% dirt.
> Anyone have any experienced recommendations on a hot pair of tires to purchase?
> Thanks in advance.
>
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Re: FS Mint KLR650 Posted by: "aruuk" rwk@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20FS%20Mint%20KLR650
aruuk Sat Jun 5, 2010 9:07 am (PDT)
OOPS I FORGOT THE LOCATION. I'M JUST NORTH OF BALTIMORE, ABOUT 10 MINUTES FROM THE I95-I695 JUNCTION AND ABOUT THE SAME FROM THE I83-I695 JUNCTION.
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Re: FS Mint KLR650 Posted by: "Stephen Grisanti" bike2vcu@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20FS%20Mint%20KLR650
bike2vcu Sat Jun 5, 2010 10:21 am (PDT)
Well, dern. Not only is it NOT on the other coast, it's just a three-hour drive from here. Hmmm...
Stephen
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Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: FS Mint KLR650
To: DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010, 12:04 PM
OOPS I FORGOT THE LOCATION. I'M JUST NORTH OF BALTIMORE, ABOUT 10 MINUTES FROM THE I95-I695 JUNCTION AND ABOUT THE SAME FROM THE I83-I695 JUNCTION.
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MINT KLR650 FOR SALE-LOCATION NOTED Posted by: "aruuk" rwk@...?Subject=%20Re%3AMINT%20KLR650%20FOR%20SALE-LOCATION%20NOTED
aruuk Sat Jun 5, 2010 9:13 am (PDT)
I TRIED TO ADD A POST TO MY POST BUT I'M NOT SMART ENOUGH.
THE KLR IS A 2001 AND IS JUST NORTH OF BALTIMORE ABOUT 10 MINUTES FROM THE BALTIMORE BELTWAY(I695) AND I95 JUNCTION. IT IS THE SAME FROM THE I83 JUNCTION AS WELL.
SORRY FOR LEAVING THAT OUT.
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Re: Lost foot peg fix. Posted by: "revmaaatin" mjearl@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Lost%20foot%20peg%20%20fix%2E
revmaaatin Sat Jun 5, 2010 2:09 pm (PDT)
--- In DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, "fasteddiecopeman" wrote:
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> Darren,
> When my footpeg bolts stripped the nuts, I cut the vertical portion off the box where the nuts are. The nuts are VERY shallow square nuts with possibly 2 to 3 threads (square nuts normally indicates that they are very soft, grade 2 or LESS!), so I got 2 = 10 mm grade 8 nuts welded in and the vertical portion re-welded to the frame. I KNOW that welding changes the strength, but I'd much rather START with grade 8 than grade 2...! Since the fix I've had no problems including a 12,500 km trip to Alaska and Inuvik last summer, and I can tighten them way more than the stocker's 12.5 pound-feet!
> Ed
>
Ed,
Did you use a cutoff wheel or recip saw (sic: sawzall) to open the box?
Do you use a center stand?
One of the other foot peg repairs that I have read/pictures etal precludes using a center stand after the repair as it widens the overall foot peg mounting points...at least without some serious modifications to the center stand attachment points.
revmaaatin.
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Re: engine cutting out? Posted by: "revmaaatin" mjearl@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20engine%20cutting%20out%3F
revmaaatin Sat Jun 5, 2010 2:19 pm (PDT)
--- In DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, Tengai Mark Van Horn wrote:
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> Along with all the other good suggestions, one possibility is that
> you may have the beginnings of a fuel petcock vacuum leak. Not sure
> if anyone mentioned that yet.
>
> Mark
>
hmmmm.
I had the problem described, starving, bucking, top speed of 60mph at temps of 90F, cough, followed by the petcock gasket failure. Not immediately, but it happened. Oddly, the bucking was on the 01 and the petcock failure happened on the 98.?!>?!.
How do you suppose those two KLR's did THAT!
Thats what you get for letting a green bike and a blue bike do 'sleep-overs' unchaperoned in the parsonage garage.
Oh, oh, oh. I got to go. They been alone for 16 days now and no telling what they have been into....
revmaaatin.
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09 Rear wheel bearing Posted by: "vince gorman" bikerlbm@...?Subject=%20Re%3A09%20Rear%20wheel%20bearing
bikerlbm Sat Jun 5, 2010 2:35 pm (PDT)
Further inspection with the service department at the dealer- there is grit in the bearing- not water- rubber from the mating surfaces in the sprocket hub interface. More to follow....
Vince
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Re: Who is using rim locks here? Posted by: "revmaaatin" mjearl@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Who%20is%20using%20rim%20locks%20here%3F
revmaaatin Sat Jun 5, 2010 2:37 pm (PDT)
--- In DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote:
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> All Japanese dirt bikes that come with rim locks will have the rubber rim tape over the top of the rim locks. KTM is the only one I know of that will have the rim tape under the rim lock. I have seen more rim tape problems with the rim tape under the rim lock than over the top. Using duct tape instead of a rubber rim tape is a bad idea unless that is all you have at the time. Duct tape usually has fibers woven in the tape that once they become wet will keep the spokes and nipples wet long enough to rust them. Trust me, you don't want rusty nipples.
> There has to be a reason most all motorcycle manufacturers use rubber for their rim tape instead of duct tape. I can imagine the reasons some will say to use duct tape and it probably has lots to do with costs. You didn't hear it from me that there are a few KLRistas out there that are cheap. (cough)
>
> Fred
>
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
You tell'em Fred.
I heavily advise you change that .98-$1.25 rim strip AT LEAST every 5 tire changes...cough. hack. fuss.
Really--at least every other tire change, if not EVERY change. Examine the strip with a magnifying glass; pull on it and see if you can see some stress marks in the rubber
I would imagine some of those folks would/might buy a $6 beer at the ball park and then cheat on a duct-tape rim strip. They would also 'hope' they don't rub a hole in the tube on a dark and stormy night.
Duck tape is for McGivering;
timely parts replacement are for the rest of us that hate to walk or push our pigs. You have to walk or push that pig very far and it will make you a beliver in a strong maintenace ethic.
It's your pig. Part-it or tape to your hearts desire. I've replaced parts in the garage; I've been stranded because things I should have been watching closer, come unglued. sigh.
The garage is much better...fewer bears and mosquitoes as well.
revmaaatin.
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Re: Lost foot peg fix. Posted by: "revmaaatin" mjearl@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Lost%20foot%20peg%20fix%2E
revmaaatin Sat Jun 5, 2010 2:51 pm (PDT)
--- In DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, "Jeffrey" wrote:
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> After a boulder attacked my foot peg and rear brake lever, mount, master cylinder, I had to ride all the way through Sonora pass without a rear brake or foot peg.
>
> Sonora Pass (el. 9624 ft. / 2933 m.) is the second-highest highway pass in the Sierra Nevada, lower by 321 ft. (about 98 m.) than Tioga Pass to the south.
>
> Repaired at a friend's house in Berkeley...I just drilled into the soft nuts and tapped to the next metric size bigger. The black allen bolts sure seem stronger. I have not had a problem since; even though I have soft nuts...put on 23,000 hard miles since.
>
> Jeffrey #
>
Jeffery,
Did your bike have the 'improved' brake billet that the rear brake is attached to when all this broke?
For anyone new on the list
Dual Star has one, as well as Eagle Mike.
Fred could tell us if he has one as well.
The purveyor of Dual Star suggested, "if you only buy ONE farkle, please buy the brake billet." Several here on the list through the years have made the same ride as Jeffery--some losing their footpeg as well; it is also a good reason NOT to remove your rear foot pegs--should you loose a foot peg to neglect or fate, you will still have a place to put your foot besides the clutch case.
The brake billet is a known failure point, especially for those who travel near rocks, curbs, ditches, ruts, stumps and roots. Not really a necessary farkle for those who park, wash and admire.
Is the 'improved' billet that much better?
Well, I got two of them, never broke either of them, yet. It is not for lack of trying or exposure....
revmaaatin.
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Re: Arne Larson Posted by: "Horton Oliphant" hortonhearsawho@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Arne%20Larson
alhendersonusa Sat Jun 5, 2010 3:23 pm (PDT)
Hey Arne! Good to hear that your still alive and kicking! Any bike in
the future? Alan Henderson A13 Iowa
mynameisarne wrote:
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>
>
>
> Hey all you old-timers!
>
> I'd like to report that 5 years later (almost to the day that this Q was
> posted), ARNE LARSEN is alive and well and still living in Abbotsford, BC!
>
> I haven't ridden since I had to sell my bike in July 2005 and miss it
> all the time. I am no longer working as a policeman, rather, I went back
> to school and started my own business as a Home Inspector, which is
> going really well for me.
>
>
www.westcoasthomeinspections.net
>
> Some of you also may recall that I used to dabble in performing on
> stage; I'm still doing that and enjoying that very much!
>
>
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBtIVWx7bMY
>
> And I'll bet that I now set the record for the LONGEST TIME between
> question & reply!
>
> Cheers!
>
> Arne
> strikingviking @ shaw.ca
> mrarnelarsen @ gmail.com
> mynameisarne @ yahoo.ca
> westcoastinspections @ shaw.ca
>
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> Alan L Henderson wrote:
> >
> > Neither of the email addresses I had for Arne work any longer. Hope he
> > is okay.
> >
> > Alan Henderson A13 Iowa
> >
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Re: Older guys on KLR's,and seat height! Posted by: "revmaaatin" mjearl@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Older%20guys%20on%20KLR%27s%2Cand%20seat%20height%21
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