question on buying a 08 klr 650, now swapping front sprockets

[Fred Hink]

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[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, pdstreeter@... wrote:

> > > > Martin (revmaaatin) posted a detailed description of a "Gen 1 Sprocket > Change". My only comments are that his description only applies to the '96 > thru '07 models. The '95 and older models were much easier to swap the > front sprockets, since you only needed a 10 mm wrench to remove the front > sprocket, not the huge 30 something mm socket and breaker bar. In fact, I > think the '87 and '88 models may have come with a spring clip and you > didn't even need a wrench. Martin's description of tightening the chain is > still accurate. > > Paul Streeter >

Paul, [visual = head-boinking V-8 drink:] Thanks for adding the addendum about the early Gen 1 (86-96) bikes. The oldest I have is a 97 KLR250 (snugly buried in a snow covered building-thank you very much) that I believe (microfiche confirmed) also uses the bolt on sprocket as well. IRT to the early Gen 1's, I missed that little detail due to lack of experience. Thanks. I bet those using the older sprocket(s)method, have to use real chain lube as well. (;~0/ revmaaatin. In the Spring: check your chains' o-rings