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[greg saunders]

The right turn signal on my '04 KLR650 is in-op. The back light remains out and thus the front won't blink. I've changed bulbs from the back left to right and the problem remains the same. So, the bulb isn't the problem. My question: How do I proceed to track down the cause f this problem? My son and I recently went down the Continental Divide Ride and we fell over numerous times. Both bike developed the exact same problem. Thanks, Greg Lake St. Croix Beach, MN _________________________________________________________________ Be the filmmaker you always wanted to be learn how to burn a DVD with Windows . http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/108588797/direct/01/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, greg saunders wrote:

> > > The right turn signal on my '04 KLR650 is in-op. The back light

remains out and thus the front won't blink. I've changed bulbs from the back left to right and the problem remains the same. So, the bulb isn't the problem.

> > My question: How do I proceed to track down the cause f this

problem?

> > My son and I recently went down the Continental Divide Ride and we

fell over numerous times. Both bike developed the exact same problem.

> > Thanks, > > Greg > Lake St. Croix Beach, MN

Greg, The first thing I would check is to see if the two leads that go into the fender-complex under the seat are attatched/broken/corroded. Can you set up an alligator clip to go from the source/ground to power a bulb to see if it is the assembly? revmaaatin.

[Dail]

Hi Rev, I had the same experience as you with another filter. without an external fuel filter I would hit reserve at 4.7 gal consistently, in the Dallas TX area there's still a gas station on every other corner so it's easy to fill up as soon as going to reserve. After adding the Auto Zone fuel filter I still hit reserve at 4.7 gal. ,with the A-19 OEM fuel tank I've measured the gas to fill a dry tank to the neck inside the tank at 5.5 gallons and on one occasion while traveling in Wyoming I added 5.2 gal. so I know the Auto Zone filter does work without noticeable restriction. Dail

----- Original Message ----- From: "revmaaatin" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 10:59 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Surge or coughing > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Dail" wrote: >> >> Top Post, because I can. >> >> Perhaps you haven't tried the the "right" filter, if there is > such a >> filter it just may be >> Auto Zone fuel filter number FF3311 is an idea filter for a > KLR, tall >> low >> restriction, right angle outlet, $3.09 +tax >> > Hi Dail, > I am glad you have found a filter that works for you, and in your > location. If I get near an autozone, I'll give it a go. > > Perhaps you could tell us you experience: > 1. How much fuel did you put in the bike right after it went to > reserve? It should be ~5 gallons. With a filter, I hit reserve > early, and then flat run out of gas in less than 8 miles. I had to > dip inot the double secret reserve twice for the last 6 miles, and > then at the gas station, only pump in 4.1 gallons!!!! Not just once, > or on just one bike. (Yeah, slow learner). > > Both bikes now go sans filter--but have good OEM screens installed, > as previously noted in another post. > > An ongoing selection of peripheral effects is in order. I have had > two different f/f brands: same results--you are not able to use the > bikes normal fuel delivery/reserve as it was intended. Others > validate that experience. > > SPOOF follows: cough. > Q. What's an Auto Zone? Heard of them in KY,(even bought parts from > them) but out here on the prairie, it is a non-entity. It is 50+ > miles to the NAPA auto parts store--if they have it when you get > there--"We can have it tomorrow." Great. 200 mile round trip for a > $3.09 fuel filter (etal) that when installed will cause me to carry > around 2 gallons of fuel I can't use. > > Fuel filters work good (in my experience) if you have fuel available > to you in many locations. Which is not the case here. Fuel is often > 50-100 miles between stations--and it is clean from the pump. The > Cowboys get pretty bent out of shape if you sell them poor, dirty > fuel. If you have lots of gas stations, who cares when you go to > reserve? Pull over, pump gas. IMExperience--the KLR does not > assimilate fuel filters well. All that said, some get along with > them just fine. shrug. > > Laying the bike down to get at the secret reserve will cure you > quick. Quicker--if you have to do it twice in the same day. > > revmaaatin > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.9/1634 - Release Date: 8/25/2008 > 8:48 PM > > >

[Reverend]

Keep it simple. Hang a multimeter (hehehe) on the bulb base and see if you get power, then the base-to-bulb connection could be tweaked. If you don't, check the little connectors under the fender and see if they connect and if you get power to the feeder side of them. After that, check the connector under the seat, etc etc.. follow the wire upstream and you'll narrow it down. I'm thinking connectors, but it could be the relay.

> -----Original Message----- > Behalf Of greg saunders > > The right turn signal on my '04 KLR650 is in-op. The back light > remains out and thus the front won't blink. I've changed bulbs from > the back left to right and the problem remains the same. So, the bulb > isn't the problem.

[nakedwaterskier]

You can test/examine the rear connectors under the rear fender. (Mine were crossed when I got my 04 new.) On my 04 the wire broke inside the insulation near the steering bearings. You can try spraying contact cleaner in the left thumb switch. You can also change the flasher module which is a hassle cuz under the tank but it only costs $2 ie it is the common old car type. Jeffrey

[dooden]

Start at the base of the stock, trace wires, check bullet connectors that let you remove it, check for signal, if no go grab a test light and check the wire leads to see if the problem exists at that location. Not sure if a flasher would do that or not, many have reported alot of troubles with the electrical connectors on the KLR from corrosion to ill fitted. Might be just a simple unplug of a wire at the taillight, I use that area to tie my bike down for transport, and try my best to push wires outta the way but $hit happens. Dooden A15 Green Ape (Going to Camp this weekend !!!) --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, greg saunders wrote:

> > > The right turn signal on my '04 KLR650 is in-op. The back light

remains out and thus the front won't blink. I've changed bulbs from the back left to right and the problem remains the same. So, the bulb isn't the problem.

> > My question: How do I proceed to track down the cause f this

problem?

> > My son and I recently went down the Continental Divide Ride and we

fell over numerous times. Both bike developed the exact same problem.

> > Thanks, > > Greg > Lake St. Croix Beach, MN > _________________________________________________________________ > Be the filmmaker you always wanted to be learn how to burn a DVD

with Windows .

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