maintenance of ca model with smog equipment removed

[cycletip@yahoo.com]

The unit is gas Rev. They vent the garages out here and place the heaters up about 3' to keep away from fumes. CA codes, what can I say? So JB Weld works on gas tanks? Not a bad idea. It's just a small 1/4" nipple exiting the rear. When the tank gets jostled especially when full, fuel gets into the line and sits there. We pay extra for these features. ?? Thanks, I'll check into it today. <>

[Eddie]

I've owned several more "modern" design bikes, namely two SV650s and a DL1000. All three had aluminum frames. They also had plain old ball bearing steering head bearings. =(

I never really gave much thought to the KLR's bearings until about an hour ago when I went to grease them for the first time.

Surprise, surprise! Roller bearings! Nice, barely greased from the factor but in perfect condition roller bearings!

Cool.

A nice slathering of Bel-Ray blue waterproof grease and a careful reassembly with help from Robert, my neighbor (credit where credit is due)

and all is good in KLR steering head land. I marked where the top bearing nut/collar was to begin with and returned it to the exact same spot when I put things back.

The steering was a bit "light". So, I gave the collar a tap with a punch - taking it a hair past the original mark and gave it a test ride. No odd steering feedback. No tightness. I put it on the centerstand and sat back on the seat - raising the front off the ground. It only takes a tiny nudge before the front wheel slowly falls left or right on it's own. Hardly scientific. But, it works.

 

The suspension's been greased. The oil changed. It has a new front sprocket and a tank of gas. Hmmmm...

Nothing left but to go ride it!!!

 

eddie