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--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Khoury wrote: > > ...or go to ATM machines. The "M" stands for machine, dipwad! > > It's the Department of Redundancy Department. > > -Jeff Khoury > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "eddie" > To: "KLR650 list" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:50:38 AM > Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: A KLR review video > > > > > > > Same reason folks buy "hot water heaters". > No such thing. > Hot water doesn't need heating. > LOL > eddie > > > [Original Message] > > From: < k650@... > > > To: Ron Criswell < roncriswell2@... > > > Cc: DSN KLR650 < DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > > Date: 6/12/2012 11:24:03 AM > > Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: A KLR review video > > > > Why does everyone call them hitch pins? It is a hitch pin clip. > > > > Walt > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ] On > > Behalf Of Ron Criswell > > Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 10:02 > > To: Kevin Powers > > Cc: DSN KLR650 > > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: A KLR review video > > > > I like cotter pins instead of hitch pins. Tree line or twigs can pull them > > out (happened to me). A guy at Moab one year lost his and his front axle > it > > using one. > > > > Criswell > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Jun 11, 2012, at 8:54 AM, Kevin Powers < PowersHouse@... > wrote: > > > > > On Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 12:26 AM, Jeff Khoury < jeff@... > wrote: > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > Eagle Mike's Prevailing Torque Nut eliminates the need for the bendy > > > > washer that holds the countershaft nut in place. > > > > > > > > The threads are ground at a slightly different pitch than the ones > > > > on the shaft, causing it to bind just enough so it won't back out with > > vibration. > > > > > > > > Once you have this in place... and if you keep a coat of grease on > > > > your countershaft so the sprocket doesn't stick, changing the front > > > > sprocket is quite quick and easy. > > > > > > > > 1. pull out the cotter pin on your rear axle and throw it away. > > > > Replace it with a hitch pin so you don't have to mess with that the > next > > time. > > > > > > > > 2. Back off your adjusting nuts (or bolts, depending on the year) on > > > > the swingarm with a 12mm wrench (on the 08+). Keep those oiled so > > > > they move easily. > > > > > > > > > > When you order your Eagle Mike prevailing torque nut, add in the Axle > > > adjuster Nylock lock nut > > > PIC< http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/images/nylock.jpg >, > > > which uses a 13mm wrench. > > > -- > > > Kevin Powers > > > White Bear Lake, MN > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [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 > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > 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 > > > > > > >

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Tengai Mark Van Horn wrote: > > Ten Bucks!?!? > I'll make my own for free out of some stainless or titanium rod I > have lying around. > > Mark > > At 9:06 PM -0600 6/12/12, Mike Huber wrote: > >I've been using these since I bought my 06 4 years ago....haven't > >lost one yet. > > > >http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-KLR-650-KLR650-Axle-Safety-Clip-Axles-Cotter-Pin-Wheel-New-1987-2012-/280889058537?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41664ae4e9&vxp=mtr >

On 6/13/2012 2:50 PM, Tengai Mark Van Horn wrote: > > The original stuff I used to repair Tumu's and my engine cases was > "QuikSteel". > However, I think just about any other 2-part epoxy putty will work, > eg. "Magnum Steel", "Mighty Putty" (which is what Billy mays sold on > TV), PC Products 025543, etc. > > Mark > > At 9:33 PM +0000 6/13/12, revmaaatin wrote: > > Mark, > Tell us the name/source of the stick epoxy that you carry on the KLR > to fix metal engine case damage; you might remember it was the same > stuff you gave me last July that you use to blunt the pointed end of > your kayak. > > revmaaatin. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote: > > Has anybody else used Devcon? > http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/DEVCON-Aluminum-Putty-5A456?cm_sp=IO-_-IDP-_-BTM_BTB05209020&cm_vc=IDPBBZ2 > > This stuff is truly structural. Nothing temporary about it. It is > available in many material formulations to match the thermal > characteristics of the material being bonded to. For instance, > stainless steel. > http://www.devcon.com/products/products.cfm?brand=Devcon&family=Stainless%20Steel%20Putty%20%28ST%29 > > Titanium, ferchrissakes > http://www.devcon.com/products/products.cfm?brand=Devcon&family=Titanium%20Putty > > "universal" > http://www.devcon.com/products/products.cfm?brand=Devcon&family=FasMetal%E2%84%A2%2010%20HVAC%20Repair > > > I used this to bond and blend a sharp "nose cone" to my outdrive about > twenty five years ago. Aluminum to aluminum. Although it has been the > first thing to hit rocks, logs, beaches, and the trailer (it is the > pointy front end of the outdrive, sharply pointed to cut down on drag) > and it has many dents, it has never even cracked. > > > Highly recommended. > > > > Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > > > > > =============================================== > > > On 6/13/2012 2:50 PM, Tengai Mark Van Horn wrote: > > > > The original stuff I used to repair Tumu's and my engine cases was > > "QuikSteel". > > However, I think just about any other 2-part epoxy putty will work, > > eg. "Magnum Steel", "Mighty Putty" (which is what Billy mays sold on > > TV), PC Products 025543, etc. > > > > Mark > > > > At 9:33 PM +0000 6/13/12, revmaaatin wrote: > > > > Mark, > > Tell us the name/source of the stick epoxy that you carry on the KLR > > to fix metal engine case damage; you might remember it was the same > > stuff you gave me last July that you use to blunt the pointed end of > > your kayak. > > > > revmaaatin. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >