sputtering

[Jeff Saline]

On Sat, 4 Apr 2009 20:53:19 -0700 (PDT) Craig Kahler writes:

> My 2007 idles fine and runs at 75mph ok, but inbetween at 40 - 60mph > it sputters and backfires and there is little responce from the > throttle until it is almost wide open, then engine power kicks in. > This just started happening recently. Tomorrow I plan to remove and > open up the carb. Any suggestions what I should look for when I'm in > there? > > Craig Kahler

<><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><> Craig, Maybe take a good look at the diaphragm for a crack, tear or hole. If you need a replacement check with a V-Twin shop for the slide and diaphragm from an 883 Sportster. You should be able to get one for less than $50 compared with over $100 from Kawasaki last time I checked. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT . ____________________________________________________________ Find great deals from qualified plastic surgeons. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTJehFkWTTwbnZirOaUlJD47xmxkcZHa5sIttXjcDeOIwLdfSNCikA/

[Brent Bacon]

I have checked you FAQs and didn't see any mention of the quietest exhaust, though it was mentioned that some where quieter and some where louder. So I will ask here, what are some of the after market mufflers that are quiet? I typically ride the State Forest roads and back roads of North Central PA. I enjoy seeing wildlife and photography. I have noticed that I seemed to spook wildlife quicker now that my bike is older, 2001. It doesn't really seem that loud, but maybe their is something happening that I can't hear and the wildlife can. Please mention if the recommended back tire has any "too close to the rear tire" issues.

[Fred Hink]

There was a sound level test done on several different exausts a few years ago and the Laser Pro Duro Approved model came out as more quiet than the stock exhaust. Everything else was louder than the OEM muffler. At this test, the Laser Pro Duro sounded like it had a deeper sound but actually measured quieter. I have installed several of these exhausts and have never had an interference problem with the tire. I have heard of others that have but I believe it is all in the way these are mounted. Since the intermediate pipe can slide forward and rearward and also rotate, there are many wrong ways to install it and only one right way. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

----- Original Message ----- From: Brent Bacon To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 6:00 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Quiet Exhaust I have checked you FAQs and didn't see any mention of the quietest exhaust, though it was mentioned that some where quieter and some where louder. So I will ask here, what are some of the after market mufflers that are quiet? I typically ride the State Forest roads and back roads of North Central PA. I enjoy seeing wildlife and photography. I have noticed that I seemed to spook wildlife quicker now that my bike is older, 2001. It doesn't really seem that loud, but maybe their is something happening that I can't hear and the wildlife can. Please mention if the recommended back tire has any "too close to the rear tire" issues. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[roncriswell@sbcglobal.net]

No idea why you would want any quieter or better than a stock exhaust on a KLR. The stock pipe is very durable and quiet. Save your money and buy a rear shock or spring. Criswell

On Apr 5, 2009, at 7:00 AM, Brent Bacon wrote: > I have checked you FAQs and didn't see any mention of the quietest > exhaust, though it was mentioned that some where quieter and some > where louder. So I will ask here, what are some of the after market > mufflers that are quiet? > I typically ride the State Forest roads and back roads of North > Central PA. I enjoy seeing wildlife and photography. I have noticed > that I seemed to spook wildlife quicker now that my bike is older, > 2001. It doesn't really seem that loud, but maybe their is > something happening that I can't hear and the wildlife can. > Please mention if the recommended back tire has any "too close to > the rear tire" issues. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]