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Tom
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a19 in the rain

Post by Tom » Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:35 pm

I was on a 4 lane highway today and got caught in the rain. The A19 started sputtering, bucking, and I finally had to pull off along side the guard rail. I got it started again and got back on the 4 lane and it started sputtering again. About 3 miles from home it stopped raining and I had no more problems. Anyone have any tips on what to do to make this A19 rain riding worthy????? Tom SW Pennsylvania

Fred Hink
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a19 in the rain

Post by Fred Hink » Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:37 pm

Tom, This is a common problem and this link should fix you right up...... http://www.klr650.marknet.us/tmod.html Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: Tom Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 4:35 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] A19 in the Rain I was on a 4 lane highway today and got caught in the rain. The A19 started sputtering, bucking, and I finally had to pull off along side the guard rail. I got it started again and got back on the 4 lane and it started sputtering again. About 3 miles from home it stopped raining and I had no more problems. Anyone have any tips on what to do to make this A19 rain riding worthy????? Tom SW Pennsylvania [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

klrdon@comcast.net
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a19 in the rain

Post by klrdon@comcast.net » Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:05 pm

Does this shorten the run to the rear so water off the rear tire is not allowed into the line or is this part of the T mod that runs a line up front and to the rear? I can't remember which direction the OEM vent goes nor how far and if to the front or back. Don M -----Original Message----- From: Fred Hink Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 6:37 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ; Tom Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] A19 in the Rain Tom, This is a common problem and this link should fix you right up...... http://www.klr650.marknet.us/tmod.html Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: Tom Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 4:35 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] A19 in the Rain I was on a 4 lane highway today and got caught in the rain. The A19 started sputtering, bucking, and I finally had to pull off along side the guard rail. I got it started again and got back on the 4 lane and it started sputtering again. About 3 miles from home it stopped raining and I had no more problems. Anyone have any tips on what to do to make this A19 rain riding worthy????? Tom SW Pennsylvania [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1209 / Virus Database: 1500/3584 - Release Date: 04/19/11

Mike Frey
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a19 in the rain

Post by Mike Frey » Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:43 pm

The factory vent line just dangles down to a position just in front of the rear wheel. The problem is that, although it is meant as an overflow tube, it draws a slight suction and when water even a drop or two gets into it, the carb starves, the bike sputters to a stop, and the water runs out. The bike starts right up again. I knew all about the T Mod with my first KLR but didn t do it. Then, on a mud puddle filled backwoods trail, I came to a stop - a couple of times. I did the mod the next day. No problems since, and I ve been in water up to the top of the engine cases (yeah, I know, a lot of you guys have been much deeper!) Mike From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of klrdon@... Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:05 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] A19 in the Rain Does this shorten the run to the rear so water off the rear tire is not allowed into the line or is this part of the T mod that runs a line up front and to the rear? I can't remember which direction the OEM vent goes nor how far and if to the front or back. Don M -----Original Message----- From: Fred Hink Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 6:37 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ; Tom Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] A19 in the Rain Tom, This is a common problem and this link should fix you right up...... http://www.klr650.marknet.us/tmod.html Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: Tom Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 4:35 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] A19 in the Rain I was on a 4 lane highway today and got caught in the rain. The A19 started sputtering, bucking, and I finally had to pull off along side the guard rail. I got it started again and got back on the 4 lane and it started sputtering again. About 3 miles from home it stopped raining and I had no more problems. Anyone have any tips on what to do to make this A19 rain riding worthy????? Tom SW Pennsylvania [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1209 / Virus Database: 1500/3584 - Release Date: 04/19/11

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klr farkle you don't own-

Post by mark ward » Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:25 pm

It's a Goverment Conspiracy!! It HAS TO BE, In west Mi. it's great weather all week then Friday threw sunday evening when the average Brown colar worker can Ride, fish etc. CRAPPY WEATHER. The Goverment times it for corperations or just to pick on us little guys. NOW I understand Why They call Goverment "BIG BROTHER", Because only Big brothers or Big sisters are THAT MEAN!! ...... LOL
--- On Wed, 4/20/11, Mike Frey wrote: From: Mike Frey Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] KLR Farkle you don't own- To: "'revmaaatin'" , DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 1:53 AM The weather hasn't really been much better in PA since Thanksgiving. I usually can ride most of the winter, but the cold set in earlier, and that's how long it's been since I rode. We didn't go below zero, but it stayed cold all winter. As Spring progressed, March was much colder than usual. I think we've had maybe 3 days over 70 so far this year. None were on weekends. I've been at work a lot, too. The KLR is sitting with a flat rear tire, so I have to fix that (might as well replace the Cheng Shin C858 at the same time) Looks like my first ride of the year will be in California. Leaving Friday, first thing will be to check on the KLR in the shed at my wife's house. It will be a full year again, so I'm wondering if that AGM battery still has any juice. It did last year. Meanwhile, the KLR, Sherpa, ZRX, and Ninja 650 are still in hibernation. Mike From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of revmaaatin Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 2:57 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] KLR Farkle you don't own- Yeah, I'm bored. Who is the Grinch who stole Spring? Weather in the Dakota's = 11 months of uncertainty and 1 month of extraordinary uncertainty. And to top that off, this is that '1' month. It has snowed here on the prairie--10 inches past two days and more in the forecast tonight. Tomorrow. and the 3 days following. Floods to the East; it is more like Lake Dakota along the James River (flowing South) and the Red River (North Dakota; flowing N). The extra snow will give them another slug of run-off to areas overwhelmed with water. It has almost been riding wx a couple of days--I have cycled the bikes home from cold storage to home to storage 3x. IT is beginning to feel a little like Ground Hog Day-movie. and Overwhelmed with the dearth of 'list' ride reports as well. Judging by the list traffic, no-one else seems to be riding as well. Maybe they are 'pimping' their ride? While looking at digital tire pressure gages, I find this: http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=162 Here is one farkle that I bet NOBODY has on their KLR. At least nobody has admitted to this usable, 'pimp' device. Although I think it is OEM on Gold Wings, BMW and some HD. revmaaatin. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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a19 in the rain

Post by k650@verizon.net » Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:19 am

The factory line stays as is, no shortening or rerouting, just cut near the carb and insert a T (or a Y or F). Run the new line from the splice along the frame to the metal loom pass through under the tank or under the seat also works. Walt -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of klrdon@... Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 21:05 To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] A19 in the Rain Does this shorten the run to the rear so water off the rear tire is not allowed into the line or is this part of the T mod that runs a line up front and to the rear? I can't remember which direction the OEM vent goes nor how far and if to the front or back. Don M

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