I might add that Jeff's petcock mod might be considered by Dave to address his surging problem. Again, I would invest in this before I changed jets. and thus compromised mpg/range. For new listers: Jeff is ensconced on the KLR Mt. Rushmore - one of a handful of truly knowledgable.
Bogdan, who plans on spending the first weekend in December with at least a short ride.
From: Jeff Saline >
Date: Friday, November 30, 2012 7:03 AM
To: "
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Cc: "salinej1@..." >
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Vendor Friday ** Petcock Blockoff Plates for sale 2012**
Listers,
Thought I'd post this again since I don't think I've put this on here in
over a year.
For folks in Canada and Australia the shipping is very reasonable (but
the paperwork I have to do isn't). I'll still include a self addressed
envelope but you'll get to stamp it. I've been told USPS shipping
charges are going to increase in Jan 2013 so now could be a better time
to buy if you're interested.
Best,
Jeff Saline
ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal
Airheads Beemer Club
www.airheads.org
The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota
75 R90/6, 03 KLR650
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Listers,
A friend asked me to make him a petcock blockoff plate for his KLR. I
made a few extra as I thought maybe some other KLR owners would also like
to get their hands on one. I only have a limited number. They are
available for $20 each. That $20 includes the blockoff plate made from
6061 aluminum, a gasket made from BUNA-N 1/16" gasket sheet, four
stainless steel button head cap screws, an allen wrench that fits the cap
screws and a nipple cover for the vacuum nipple on the carb.
Instructions are below and if you want them printed feel free to copy
them as you'd like.
But wait, there's more.
If it's getting shipped to the USA it also includes shipping and a
stamped envelope addressed to me for you to put the $20 in.
Outside the USA contact me about special arrangements like you stamping
the envelope and possible additional shipping costs based on your
location. That's about as risk free for you as I can make it.
If you'd like one of these petcock blockoff plate setups here's how you
can get one.
- Send me an e-mail at: salinej1@...
- Tell me you'd like to buy a petcock block off plate set up.
- Give me your contact information as in your name and an address where
to send it.
- If you are outside the USA ask for special arrangements.
I'll reply to you in the order of requests received and tell you I've got
your request. When I send your petcock blockoff plate set up I'll send
another e-mail letting you know it's on the way. If/when I run out of
this set up I'll either let you know they are all gone or decide to make
a few more and let you know you are on the list.
Once you get the package you can check out the contents. If you like
them, put a $20 bill (US) in the envelope and drop it in the mail to me.
If you decide you don't want to buy the set up just return it.
Here's installation instructions.
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KLR650 Petcock Blockoff Plate Installation Instructions
This set up changes a vacuum operated KLR650 petcock to manual. It only
works if the petcock has an off position.
Some KLRs might have a petcock with a PRI (prime) instead of an OFF
position. If your petcock has a PRI position
this set up should not be used until the petcock is replaced with one
with an OFF position.
This set up replaces the engine side parts of the petcock eliminating the
vacuum ported cover, diaphragm/plunger,
spring, carb to petcock vacuum hose and other related parts.
Parts you get in this set up are:
-one aluminum blockoff plate
-one BUNA-N gasket
-four stainless steel button head cap screws
-one allen wrench to fit the screws
-one nipple cover for the carb vacuum port or tee
Installation requires the removal of the fuel tank from the bike. If you
run it almost empty you might find it
easier to do this job. Turn the petcock to the OFF position. Place the
tank, tipped on it's front, so you have
access to the engine side of the petcock. Remove the four screws holding
the back cover with vacuum port to the
petcock. Remove the cover and also the diaphragm, spacer, plunger with
o-ring and the spring too. Make sure the
back of the petcock is clean. Install the blockoff plate and gasket to
the back of the petcock with the four
stainless steel button head cap screws. Hold the allen wrench near the
end inserted into each cap screw. Gently
tighten the four screws alternating in an "X" pattern. You should be
able to feel when each screw gets tight. No
need to tighten the screws so much that the gasket is deformed or
"squished" out from between the petcock and
blockoff plate. Remove the vacuum hose that was connected to the
petcock. Put the nipple cover over the nipple on
the carb. I understand smog equipped KLRs might use a vacuum tee off the
carb. If that's what you have put the
nipple cover over the vacuum tee that had the hose to the petcock
attached. Reinstall the fuel tank and connect the
fuel line to the carb.
Turn the petcock on before running the engine and remember to turn it off
every time you park the bike. Failure to
turn the petcock off when you park the bike might not cause any issues.
But if you have a leaking needle or sinking
float in the carb, leaving the petcock on when the engine is not running
could allow fuel to drain into the carb and
cause damage to the engine.
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If you want to make one yourself a drawing of the blockoff plate can be
found in this thread:
http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=89987
Best,
Jeff Saline
ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal
Airheads Beemer Club
www.airheads.org
The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota
75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT
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