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[Bogdan Swider]

> Others will know more, but I understand the old style counterbalencer can > cause big enough problems to stop the engine, even under full speed > conditions, which could lead to a *life altering situation*. Go 98 is my 2 > cents. > > > > >

It's not the counter balancer itself but some parts of the adjuster mechanism. It can be updated for $15-20 + three hours of work. I 1/2 hours if you're mentored by someone who'd done it before. Bogdan

[geoffluttrell@yahoo.com]

Hello Bogdan, Thanks for the tip. Is that the only spot on a '94 that is weaker than a '98? It seems like a cheap, quick fix, if that is the only real problem area. I welcome any other thoughts. This is a great message board! Thanks again, Geoff

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Bogdan Swider wrote: > > > > > > > > > Others will know more, but I understand the old style counterbalencer can > > cause big enough problems to stop the engine, even under full speed > > conditions, which could lead to a *life altering situation*. Go 98 is my 2 > > cents. > > > > > > > > > > > It's not the counter balancer itself but some parts of the adjuster > mechanism. It can be updated for $15-20 + three hours of work. I 1/2 hours > if you're mentored by someone who'd done it before. Bogdan

[thesquasher@hotmail.com]

$1200 is border line it would be hard to tell by discussing it on this KLR list. It depends on what $1200 means to you. If you really don't have the extra 1200 then don't get the higher priced bike. I would be more prone to get the 98 but I bought a new 2001 KLR because I had the extra $$$ and didn't want someone elses headache (and there were few if any used KLR's around my area). Kelly Blue Book ( http://www.kbb.com ) List "RETAIL" price for a 94 @ @2265 and a 98 @ 3790. That's $1525 difference/more for the 98.

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., geoffluttrell@y... wrote: > Hello, The price difference is 1200. Is this significant in respect > to the difference in the model years, all else being equal? Thanks, > Geoff >

[Bogdan Swider]

> Hello Bogdan, > > Thanks for the tip. Is that the only spot on a '94 that is weaker > than a '98? It seems like a cheap, quick fix, if that is the only > real problem area. I welcome any other thoughts. This is a great > message board! > > Thanks again, > > Geoff >

They also improved the clutch, the springs I believe, but there's been much less reports of clutch problems than balancer system failure. The fix is cheap, oh I forgot you also need to spend about $20 for a magneto puller and holder unless someone in your area already has them, but unless you have mechanical experience or help, I wouldn't call it easy. Front sprockets are easier to change on the pre-96 models. Which is important to me but not to others. Bogdan

[Kurt Simpson]

> > Hello Kurt, I don't have any idea what you are talking about. I am > > sorry, but could you clarify? Thanks, Geoff > > > Ha, ha. That's good. Guess we're getting inbred. Especially Kurt S. > who occasionally communicates in Ebonics. Bogdan

right...a "markie" is a term that we coined a long time ago to help ease the stress on spouse's and SO's when we reported purchasing aftermarket equipment for our KLR's. While the exact value of a markie is subject to market and emotional fluctuations...it roughly translates to $500 US. So, what I'm saying is that the savings between the two bikes is roughly equivalent to 4 markies. Now, one markie is roughly what it costs to outfit a bike with a nice set of www.happy-trail.com or www.mac-d.com racks: side, highway and radiator....Another markie to www.arrowheadmotorsports.com will equip you with the finest chain, tires and tubes from "Big Red" Fred Hink. Another markie will buy you any luggage of your choice: aluminum, GIVI, or Ortlieb soft. The final markie will buy you some of your favorite liquid refreshments plus assorted goodies like a GPS and mount; or SS brake lines, lifetime oil filter, IMS pegs, etc. Try it..I prefer mumbling something about a couple of markies to my wife than saying I just dropped $1,000 to Fred, Tim or Arne. Your results may vary... Kurt

[geoffluttrell@yahoo.com]

Hello Kurt, That is hilarious. In the sailing world we call them "boat units", with one unit approx. $100. I think I will buy the '94, and use my 3 markies for some goodies. Is this OK with everyone? Am I insane? Thanks, Geoff

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Kurt Simpson" wrote: > > > Hello Kurt, I don't have any idea what you are talking about. I am > > > sorry, but could you clarify? Thanks, Geoff > > > > > Ha, ha. That's good. Guess we're getting inbred. Especially Kurt S. > > who occasionally communicates in Ebonics. Bogdan > > right...a "markie" is a term that we coined a long time ago to help ease the > stress on spouse's and SO's when we reported purchasing aftermarket > equipment for our KLR's. While the exact value of a markie is subject to > market and emotional fluctuations...it roughly translates to $500 US. So, > what I'm saying is that the savings between the two bikes is roughly > equivalent to 4 markies. Now, one markie is roughly what it costs to outfit > a bike with a nice set of www.happy-trail.com or www.mac-d.com racks: side, > highway and radiator....Another markie to www.arrowheadmotorsports.com will > equip you with the finest chain, tires and tubes from "Big Red" Fred Hink. > Another markie will buy you any luggage of your choice: aluminum, GIVI, or > Ortlieb soft. The final markie will buy you some of your favorite liquid > refreshments plus assorted goodies like a GPS and mount; or SS brake lines, > lifetime oil filter, IMS pegs, etc. Try it..I prefer mumbling something > about a couple of markies to my wife than saying I just dropped $1,000 to > Fred, Tim or Arne. Your results may vary... > > Kurt

[Ed Boyd]

Geoff, You are clearly insane having previously been involved in sailing. Therefore you will fit in just fine here. Have fun, Ed Duvall, WA KLX650R

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., geoffluttrell@y... wrote: > Hello Kurt, > > That is hilarious. In the sailing world we call them "boat units", > with one unit approx. $100. I think I will buy the '94, and use my 3 > markies for some goodies. Is this OK with everyone? Am I insane? > > Thanks, > > Geoff > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Kurt Simpson" wrote: > > > > Hello Kurt, I don't have any idea what you are talking about. > I am > > > > sorry, but could you clarify? Thanks, Geoff > > > > > > > Ha, ha. That's good. Guess we're getting inbred. Especially > Kurt S. > > > who occasionally communicates in Ebonics. Bogdan > > > > right...a "markie" is a term that we coined a long time ago to help > ease the > > stress on spouse's and SO's when we reported purchasing aftermarket > > equipment for our KLR's. While the exact value of a markie is > subject to > > market and emotional fluctuations...it roughly translates to $500 > US. So, > > what I'm saying is that the savings between the two bikes is roughly > > equivalent to 4 markies. Now, one markie is roughly what it costs > to outfit > > a bike with a nice set of www.happy-trail.com or www.mac-d.com > racks: side, > > highway and radiator....Another markie to > www.arrowheadmotorsports.com will > > equip you with the finest chain, tires and tubes from "Big Red" > Fred Hink. > > Another markie will buy you any luggage of your choice: aluminum, > GIVI, or > > Ortlieb soft. The final markie will buy you some of your favorite > liquid > > refreshments plus assorted goodies like a GPS and mount; or SS > brake lines, > > lifetime oil filter, IMS pegs, etc. Try it..I prefer mumbling > something > > about a couple of markies to my wife than saying I just dropped > $1,000 to > > Fred, Tim or Arne. Your results may vary... > > > > Kurt

[Kurt Simpson]

> That is hilarious. In the sailing world we call them "boat units", > with one unit approx. $100. I think I will buy the '94, and use my 3 > markies for some goodies. Is this OK with everyone? Am I insane? > > Thanks, > > Geoff

exactly...if the '94 holds up to scrutiny you can have the satisfaction of knowing you have the easily swapped countershaft sprocket (just two small bolts) rather than a massively torqued 29mm unit...you're going to fit right in here... Kurt

[Chuck Schafer]

> You are clearly insane having previously been involved in sailing. > Therefore you will fit in just fine here. >

I once heard that sailing is "Getting sick while going nowhere very slowly at great expense." Kinda like owning a Harley, huh? Okay, Okay...just kiddin', back off! I've got a Road King on my Dream Stable list too (it's a long list). Chuck A13 (started as a dream too)

[em905069@hotmail.com]

Anyone in interested in attending the KLR friday the 13th ride/supper in Pictou please email me. This ride was started by a KLR rider form Port Kawsbury. The initial meeting place was to be at a restaurant/pub in Pictou, however it turns our that most everything will be closed on the 13th for Good Friday...the bastards. This is not a group ride but rather suppertime opportunity to shoot the sh1t and discuss some of the upcoming spring/summer inter-provincial rides. Hopefully this week we will find a restaurant that will be open on this date. We are open for suggestions for places in Pictou, New Glasgow, Truro etc. Worse case scenario we will be hitting a truck stop or even worse the Tim Horton's drive-thru. Anyone interested contact me at www.em905069@... - Everett