where's the oil going?

[James Hoving]

Sorry, missed your other questions... 1.Exhaust looks the same as the US version and sould be safe for forest use. 2. I did the breakin according to the Kawasaki recommendations. Engine is a lot more noicy now then when it was new (Now at 3100km) but runs easyer/better. 3. I still have the factory plug. Try deamon tweeks or some racing firm for a magnetic one. /Jim =================Original message text=============== Hi, I've been lurking on the list for a while now, drinking in the wealth of knowledge that's available. I was looking to buy a low mileage KLR 650 missed out on a couple so took the plunge yesterday and bought one of the last remaining 2002 models Kawasaki aren't importing them to the UK anymore not enough sales apparently. I pick the bike up at the weekend and needless to say I have some questions somebody may be able to help me with. 1) What are the differences between the US model and the European/UK model from what I can see, spark arrester and emissions equipment is a lot less/non-existent on UK models is there anything else? 2) This being a brand new bike, what are peoples views on manufacturer's run-in recommendations verses Motoman's advice http://mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm 3) Has anyone any idea where I can get a magnetic sump/drain plug for the KLR in the UK I believe it's a 12mm thread widely available in the US, but have trawled the Net and can't track one down over here. Look forward to hearing your thoughts and thanks to everyone for making this such a helpful and interesting list. All the best Geoff Perth, Scotland, UK List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ==============End of original message text===========

[Ted Palmer]

Geoff Minto wrote: [...]

> 1) What are the differences between the US model and the > European/UK model from what I can see, spark arrester and > emissions equipment is a lot less/non-existent on UK models is > there anything else?

[...] Apart from things replied to elsewhere, IIRC the C-series has a dual-bulb taillight unit. Mister_T Melbourne Australia

[Ted Palmer]

Paul Dent wrote: [...]

> I bought it with 1700 miles a month ago > and just crossed 3K. I topped off the oil before leaving, but when > I arrived (about 450 miles later) the level was off the sight glass > at the bottom. I gather these engines can use oil, but half a > quart in 450 miles sounds like a whole lot.

It does sound like too much. My much worn 600 might have used that oil with about 80,000km on it. With 3000mi on the bike it is barely run in. Perhaps the previous owner's run in was not effective.

> So I topped it off cold, > then warmed it up so that the fan came on and shut it off. It then > took another 4-6 ounces to get it topped off again. This is all on > the centerstand, so it's not that I'm leaning the bike one way or > another.

[...] The oil is normally checked with both wheels on the ground and the bike vertical. Mister_T Melbourne Australia