05 klr650 in socal for sale, $3800

[Don Montgomery]

The answer to the problem I solved may be old news but while preparing my 02 for a trip to the D2D and Inuvik, I decided that the wheel bearings should get some more grease as they had only what came from the factory. The bearings were running smoothly, no play. The rear was easy, the inner bearing on the sprocket side has no seal so it's easy to massage grease through that bearing into the space between the spacer and hub. The front hub has a spacer trapped between the pressed in bearings that will not move out of the way to allow a finger to push any lube through. The bearings have outer shields I didn't want to disturb. I made a device using hardware brass plumbing parts and a couple of O rings that allowed me to force grease between the spacer and inner bearing race using my air compressor at 70 psi. If anyone finds this of interest, let me know. Don M [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Larry]

Another thing that works is a needle fitting for a grease gun. They look like a hypodermic but larger. You can work it through the edge of the snap in seal and pump away. I got mine years ago at WalMart. Larry.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Don Montgomery" wrote: > > The answer to the problem I solved may be old news but while preparing my 02 for a trip to the D2D and Inuvik, I decided that the wheel bearings should get some more grease as they had only what came from the factory. The bearings were running smoothly, no play. The rear was easy, the inner bearing on the sprocket side has no seal so it's easy to massage grease through that bearing into the space between the spacer and hub. The front hub has a spacer trapped between the pressed in bearings that will not move out of the way to allow a finger to push any lube through. The bearings have outer shields I didn't want to disturb. I made a device using hardware brass plumbing parts and a couple of O rings that allowed me to force grease between the spacer and inner bearing race using my air compressor at 70 psi. If anyone finds this of interest, let me know. > > Don M > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Larry]

Here is a link if you are interested. http://www.drillspot.com/products/392068/Westward_1ZTC7_Injector_Needle

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Larry" wrote: > > Another thing that works is a needle fitting for a grease gun. They look like a hypodermic but larger. You can work it through the edge of the snap in seal and pump away. I got mine years ago at WalMart. > Larry. > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Don Montgomery" wrote: > > > > The answer to the problem I solved may be old news but while preparing my 02 for a trip to the D2D and Inuvik, I decided that the wheel bearings should get some more grease as they had only what came from the factory. The bearings were running smoothly, no play. The rear was easy, the inner bearing on the sprocket side has no seal so it's easy to massage grease through that bearing into the space between the spacer and hub. The front hub has a spacer trapped between the pressed in bearings that will not move out of the way to allow a finger to push any lube through. The bearings have outer shields I didn't want to disturb. I made a device using hardware brass plumbing parts and a couple of O rings that allowed me to force grease between the spacer and inner bearing race using my air compressor at 70 psi. If anyone finds this of interest, let me know. > > > > Don M > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >

[mptadam]

At time of ad, has 9100 miles on it. Comes with new tires HF903/904 Medians(appx 750 miles on them, if that) new o-ring chain(appx 60 miles at time of ad) new rear sprocket new +1 front sprocket Corbin dished seat trimmed rear fender and relocated plate 1 piece Doohickey upgrade w/ torsion spring upgrade valve adjustment appx 60 miles ago subframe bolt upgrade stock muffler replaced by tractor supply muffler due to tweet in the stocker (actually not yet replaced, just bought it but planning to install any day now) heavier weight fork oil new control cables Taller windshield, don't have the low stock one Kawasaki soft top/tail bag. UFO handguards KTM style front fender custom paint with the Rustoleum plastic paint. Came out surprisingly well, and looks infinitely better then the faded pink plastics that they used to be. for cost of parts I can install oversized front brake and ss lines, progressive fork springs, race tech cartridge emulators, and heavier rear spring. Also have a Clymer manual for it. I want to get a Triumph, either Speed Triple or Tiger. Will consider trades for either of those, or a Yamaha FZ1. Will allow test ride with cash in hand, and you have M1 endorsement and riding gear. Would like to sell before end of June so I can get a new bike for a long road trip, not that the KLR wouldn't make it, I'm just hooked on getting one of the other bikes as I don't think the KLR is for me pictures at http://picasaweb.google.com/rockrodyj/Klr?feat=directlink startup/walkaround video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxaXCFb3tAM

[Chris Norloff]

What are folks looking for here, with adding grease to the bearings? Is it a concern that the grease it came with is too little or low quality? Any concerns with putting in more grease than the manufacturer designed it for? Any concerns with breaching the seal to the bearings? I ask because I grew up with unsealed bearings, and after reluctantly using sealed bearings (how do you maintain them?) I've come to the conclusion that they're fantastic. So I'm a bit reluctant to poke stuff into the bearing. Also, after studying roller bearings in engineering school, I'm less concerned about the amount of lubricant and more concerned about keeping the interior protected from contaminants. Thanks, Chris Larry wrote:

> Here is a link if you are interested. > http://www.drillspot.com/products/392068/Westward_1ZTC7_Injector_Needle > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Larry" wrote: > >> Another thing that works is a needle fitting for a grease gun. They look like a hypodermic but larger. You can work it through the edge of the snap in seal and pump away. I got mine years ago at WalMart. >> Larry. >> >> >> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Don Montgomery" wrote: >> >>> The answer to the problem I solved may be old news but while preparing my 02 for a trip to the D2D and Inuvik, I decided that the wheel bearings should get some more grease as they had only what came from the factory. The bearings were running smoothly, no play. The rear was easy, the inner bearing on the sprocket side has no seal so it's easy to massage grease through that bearing into the space between the spacer and hub. The front hub has a spacer trapped between the pressed in bearings that will not move out of the way to allow a finger to push any lube through. The bearings have outer shields I didn't want to disturb. I made a device using hardware brass plumbing parts and a couple of O rings that allowed me to force grease between the spacer and inner bearing race using my air compressor at 70 psi. If anyone finds this of interest, let me know. >>> >>> Don M >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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 > > > > >