doohickey ok

[Jay Martin]

Hi, I'm in no hurry, but thought I'd offer to host a doohickey party for any persons interested in getting together to upgrade their bikes. I have a two car garage, a motorcycle maintenance platform, and hand tools (but not the specialty tools needed for the doohickey replacement). Let me know of your interest and I'll try to find a weekend that works for us. Thanks, Jay Exeter, NH 2004 KLR650

[johnny.meehan]

I'd be into that, I just picked up my A20 yesterday. I'm in southern VT, Exeter isn't a terrible sight of a ride. Might even convince one of my other KLR pals to get in on it. I don't have the special tools, anyone coming who might? If nothing else, I can order a set. Let me know on dates etc, and we'll go from there. --Johnny

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Martin" wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm in no hurry, but thought I'd offer to host a doohickey party for > any persons interested in getting together to upgrade their bikes. I > have a two car garage, a motorcycle maintenance platform, and hand > tools (but not the specialty tools needed for the doohickey > replacement). Let me know of your interest and I'll try to find a > weekend that works for us. > > Thanks, > > Jay > > Exeter, NH > 2004 KLR650 >

[hill_buster]

just changed my A15 doohickey & spring with one obtained from Fred. The original doo & spring were still in pristine condition at 13000km (6000 miles). The weld on the doo was smooth and well made, not like some that I have seen on some websites. I also adjusted my valves. 1 intake & one exhaust was way below spec. I doubt the previous owner had adjusted them. Other than that I am a happy camper. I am running D606's in front & rear, this should prove to be interesting once the washed out roads dry up 1 question -- the bike pings under hard acceleration in fifth gear. under moderate accelaration there is no pinging. At the present time I am running regular grade gas. IMO this is normal, any comments? Thanks hill buster New Brunswick , Canada