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[imke101]

For those of you who have had theirs broken: what does a broken doohickey sound like? Thanks, Imke

[ron criswell]

Sorry Chief, no sound from this end. No vibration .... nada. I was very surprised a couple of years ago to to find mine broken (at the annual CMC Fun Fest in Moab). It was missing about a 3 / 8 inch chunk on the top where it wraps around the shaft. I looked high, I looked low, I even got high but I never found that chunk. Like a bad girl friend I hope it disappeared. So if you are reasonably paranoid, I would have a look see and upgrade it. I am fanatically paranoid. Someone mumbled something about the spring not having enough tension on it 10,000 miles ago ............... so I am about to check it again maybe and put the shorter spring on. Criswell

On Friday, May 13, 2005, at 01:26 PM, imke101 wrote: > For those of you who have had theirs broken: what does a broken > doohickey sound like? > Thanks, > Imke > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >

[fasteddiecopeman]

I guess that depends on how many pieces it's in, and what you drop it onto. On my steel bench it sounds like three 8mm 1/4" drive sockets being dropped at once! Ed

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "imke101" wrote: > For those of you who have had theirs broken: what does a broken > doohickey sound like? > Thanks, > Imke

[Rodney Copeland]

Mine vibrated like a jackhammer and made terrible crackin sounds! Rod,,,,shiverin from the memories

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "imke101" wrote: > For those of you who have had theirs broken: what does a broken > doohickey sound like? > Thanks, > Imke

[imke101]

Hm, darn, mine is starting to sound more like a jackhammer, not extreme, but definitely louder. Another question, to you or to anybody: if I decide to bring the bike to the shop to have it replaced, I just need the lever and a spring, right? Anything else I should consider? I checked out Arrowhead, and their site http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr_engine.html lists a whole bunch of spring sizes, and I ain't sure which size to get. Any pointers? Thanks a bunch! Imke --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Rodney Copeland" wrote:

> Mine vibrated like a jackhammer and made terrible crackin sounds! > Rod,,,,shiverin from the memories

[wannabsmooth1]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "imke101" wrote:

> Hm, darn, mine is starting to sound more like a jackhammer, not > extreme, but definitely louder. > Another question, to you or to anybody: if I decide to bring the bike > to the shop to have it replaced, I just need the lever and a spring, > right? Anything else I should consider? > I checked out Arrowhead, and their site > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr_engine.html > lists a whole bunch of spring sizes, and I ain't sure which size to > get. > Any pointers? > Thanks a bunch! > Imke

The lever kit comes with 2 springs, a 38mm, and a 34mm, which covers more than 95% of all KLR's. All the best, Mike Eagle Mfg & Eng since 1990 San Diego, Ca.

[wannabsmooth1]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "wannabsmooth1" wrote:

> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "imke101" wrote: > > Hm, darn, mine is starting to sound more like a jackhammer, not > > extreme, but definitely louder. > > Another question, to you or to anybody: if I decide to bring the bike > > to the shop to have it replaced, I just need the lever and a spring, > > right? Anything else I should consider? > > I checked out Arrowhead, and their site > > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr_engine.html > > lists a whole bunch of spring sizes, and I ain't sure which size to > > get. > > Any pointers? > > Thanks a bunch! > > Imke > The lever kit comes with 2 springs, a 38mm, and a 34mm, which covers > more than 95% of all KLR's. > > All the best, > > Mike > Eagle Mfg & Eng since 1990 > San Diego, Ca.

P.S. Sorry - you should also replace the rotor bolt while you are iin there. It gets 130 ft lbs of torque - which is a bunch. Kawasaki recommends replacing it. Mike

[ricklrs]

Hello Folks, I have a 2005 KLR 650 that has almost 1000 miles on it. What do you think is a good time to change the doohickey on a new bike? Wonder if I should wait till it is out of warranty or change it now. If I have the shop do the upgrade, what is the approximate cost. Thanks Rick, (ride a Goldwing also but have as much fun on the KLR)

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "ricklrs" wrote:

> Hello Folks, > > I have a 2005 KLR 650 that has almost 1000 miles on it. What do you > think is a good time to change the doohickey on a new bike? Wonder if > I should wait till it is out of warranty or change it now. If I have > the shop do the upgrade, what is the approximate cost. > > Thanks Rick, (ride a Goldwing also but have as much fun on the KLR)

Change it when it is convenient to you. Gon't worry about it too much, but order the parts, and when a tech day comes up at a convenient time and place, go ahead and get it done.

[John]

I agree with Jud, Wait until next winter or whenever it suits your schedule and do it then. I wouldn't rely on the warranty as a 'fix' though since if it does break down you might be far from home on a trip where the inconvience will be a bigger problem. You can do the entire job yourself in 2 to 3 hrs, and then you'll never again have to give it a second thought.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud Jones" wrote: > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "ricklrs" wrote: > > Hello Folks, > > > > I have a 2005 KLR 650 that has almost 1000 miles on it. What do you > > think is a good time to change the doohickey on a new bike? Wonder if > > I should wait till it is out of warranty or change it now. If I have > > the shop do the upgrade, what is the approximate cost. > > > > Thanks Rick, (ride a Goldwing also but have as much fun on the KLR) > > Change it when it is convenient to you. Gon't worry about it too much, but order the parts, > and when a tech day comes up at a convenient time and place, go ahead and get it done.