charging dilema fixed

[RM]

On Sun, 25 Feb 2001, Don Detloff wrote:

>The big problem was removing the cam cover. I removed the fan and coil >but still did not have enough clearance. I finally removed the upper rad >hose at the radiator and swung it out of the way to the right side of >the bike.

I've done it twice now without removing the hose, but I have no doubt that removing the hose helps. Did you lose a lot of coolant?

>I will able to set both exhaust valves at 0.009" and the intakes will be >set at 0.007" and 0.008" >Since the bike is fairly new, I prefer to have the valves set to the >loose side of spec since I expect them to seat in a bit more.

I was able to get .008" and .010" right on the money. It would be Very Nice if I don't need to replace any shims again for a very long time. It is not a fun job, like sharkfins and cupholders are. RM

[Don Detloff]

Only an ounce or two of coolant was lost. I removed the fan and coil but after several tries, there wasn't enough clearance to remove the cam cover until I moved the upper rad hose out of the way. It might be the difference from one bike to another in how other nearby components such as the wiring harness fit that allow some to remove the cover without moving the rad hose. Don Detloff Fair Haven, MI A14

> I've done it twice now without removing the hose, but I have no

doubt that

> removing the hose helps. Did you lose a lot of coolant? >

[West Hovland]

Seems as though a lot of us have purchased new KLR and are getting to that first 500 valve check. My question: Do you remove the cams or not? If you do, how do you get the cam chain tensioner loose?... or is that necessary on this beast. Thanks for all the great help folks Ride safe, West [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[monahanwb@yahoo.com]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "West Hovland" wrote:

> Seems as though a lot of us have purchased new KLR and are getting

to that first 500 valve check. My question: Do you remove the cams or not? If you do, how do you get the cam chain tensioner loose?... or is that necessary on this beast.

>

No need to remove the cams....just the cam cap bolts so you can lift the cams up a tiny bit, enough to remove the shims (assuming you need to make a clearance adjustment). The cam chain tensioner is loosened by removing the washer, bolt, and spring on the left side of the barrel.

[Dale Johnson]

http://www.finishlinewest.com/klr_650_valve_adjustment.htm (Has a lot of pictures) http://www.dualsportnews.com/klr/klrvalve.html You'll probably also want the ShimCalc software: http://www.ironjungle.com/ And, last but not least, you'll want to have shims on hand. I would suggest you get the 16 shim "kit" from Fred and not have to worry about having the right one(s) when the bike is all apart and you want to just get the job done: www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

[Stuart Mumford]

IMPORTANT Before you remove the bits that hold down the cam, make sure you stuff a rag into the cavity around the cam chain. Lots of unlucky folks have dropped bolts, etc. down the hole and it's a royal pain in the ass to get them out. Thanks CA Stu -----Original Message-----

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "West Hovland" wrote: > Seems as though a lot of us have purchased new KLR and are getting to that first 500 valve check. My question: Do you remove the cams or not? If you do, how do you get the cam chain tensioner loose?... or is that necessary on this beast. > No need to remove the cams....just the cam cap bolts so you can lift the cams up a tiny bit, enough to remove the shims (assuming you need to make a clearance adjustment). The cam chain tensioner is loosened by removing the washer, bolt, and spring on the left side of the barrel.

[West Hovland]

Stupid question. The shim's from Fred have 275 stamped on them for example. What does the "275" mean. I know someone talked about this recently but I couldn't remember what was discussed. Thanks in advance, West [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Kurt Simpson]

2.75 mm

> -----Original Message----- > From: West Hovland [mailto:hovlands@...] > Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 1:32 PM > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Valve Check > > > Stupid question. The shim's from Fred have 275 stamped on them > for example. What does the "275" mean. I know someone talked > about this recently but I couldn't remember what was discussed. > > Thanks in advance, > West > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

[Mark St.Hilaire, Sr]

> Stupid question. The shim's from Fred have 275 stamped on them for

example. What does the "275" mean. It's not at all a stupid question, at least I didn't think so when *I* asked it! The shim "kit" that I got from Fred were marked 2-30, 2-35, etc., but I would guess the meaning is the same. The 2-30, for example, would be 2.30mm. I'm sure that your "275" means 2.75mm... Good luck! (I actually just came in from taking things apart for my 500 mile valve check to get the computer fired up to run ShimCalc. http://www.ironjungle.com/) Mark St.Hilaire, Sr A15 HomePage: http://home.adelphia.net/~msaint/

[thesquasher@hotmail.com]

2.75mm x .03937 = .10826 inches

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Kurt Simpson" wrote: > 2.75 mm > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: West Hovland [mailto:hovlands@q...] > > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Valve Check > > > > > > Stupid question. The shim's from Fred have 275 stamped on them > > for example. What does the "275" mean. I know someone talked > > about this recently but I couldn't remember what was discussed. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > West > > > > >