digest number 11671

[Mike Hilton]

DualSportNews' KLR650 Discussion ListBy Gosh Jeff, you have great recall Have added another valve stem to the top of the air cleaner cover, easier to see where to put the sprayer straw,,, Works well... A friend in LA (Mike are you seeing this??) I seem to recall put a metal tire/wheel valve stem in his air box. It didn't have a core and all he'd do is remove the cap and put the straw of a WD-40 can into the stem [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Ron Magen]

1a. Carb question from a past poster Posted by: "albatrossklr" terry.hamrick@... albatrossklr Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:04 am ((PDT)) O great gurus of all things KLR fuel systems, friend Jacob of highlands has broken his choke and needs advice & perhaps a bit of magic to help him start the KLR without a choke . . . 'Al', Read all the suggestions to date . . Under the 'KISS Axium' here's my experience. 'Choking' an engine is a method of ADDING more gas to the incoming air volume . . . 'inriching' it. Years ago, when I bought a Triumph Single the carb was 'set up for racing'. {at least that is what I was told} The throttle cable was set so that 'at rest' the internal 'slug' in the carb bottomed out and effectively blacked ALL gas & air. To start {kick} the bike you had to 'CRACK' the throttle -and keep the 'slug' slightly raised while you kicked it over. I think the same 'technique' should work in this case. Just twist the throttle open a bit -maybe 1/8 turn {or less}- and engage the starter. You may have to 'feel' for just how much, but it should be a lot easier then all the manuvering required on the other solutuions. Regards & Good Luck, Ron Magen Backyard Boatshop I'll pass along all your good advice. thanks albatross (who is definitely not a fuel systems guru) Messages in this topic (7) ________________________________________________________________________ 1b. Re: Carb question from a past poster Posted by: "k650@..." k650@... kl650a14 Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:16 am ((PDT)) Either shove a glove over the air intake or for more control remove the left side cover then the gloved hand can meter the amount of air intake opening. Depending on temperature and how the carb is set you want between fully covered and half way. Walt -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of albatrossklr Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 07:04 To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Carb question from a past poster O great gurus of all things KLR fuel systems, friend Jacob of highlands has broken his choke and needs advice & perhaps a bit of magic to help him start the KLR without a choke until he can receive parts from the hinterlands. I'll pass along all your good advice. thanks albatross (who is definitely not a fuel systems guru) Messages in this topic (7) ________________________________________________________________________ 1c. Re: Carb question from a past poster Posted by: "Jeff Saline" salinej1@... jeffsaline Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:29 am ((PDT)) On Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:04:02 -0000 "albatrossklr" writes:

> O great gurus of all things KLR fuel systems, friend Jacob of > highlands has broken his choke and needs advice & perhaps a bit of > magic to help him start the KLR without a choke until he can receive > parts from the hinterlands. > > I'll pass along all your good advice. > > thanks > albatross (who is definitely not a fuel systems guru)

<><><><><><><> <><><><><><><> albatross, Maybe give it a shot of WD-40 in the snorkel area (just under seat on the left side of air box) while it's cranking. Starting fluid should also work but isn't good for the engine. A friend in LA (Mike are you seeing this??) I seem to recall put a metal tire/wheel valve stem in his air box. It didn't have a core and all he'd do is remove the cap and put the straw of a WD-40 can into the stem. A quick squirt and replace the cap and he was running. If the broken choke part is allowing the carb to suck air I think it will cause running issues. 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 . . ____________________________________________________________ Groupon™ Official Site 1 ridiculously huge coupon a day. Get 50-90% off your city's best! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d8a039a622c42fad77st04vuc Messages in this topic (7) ________________________________________________________________________ 1d. Re: Carb question from a past poster Posted by: "eddie" transalp1@... edgyver31906 Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:30 am ((PDT)) Just watch the 1st 5 minutes of "The World's Fastest Indian" for a proper demonstration of hand choking a motorcycle! *grin* eddie

> [Original Message] > From: > To: albatrossklr ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 3/23/2011 8:16:55 AM > Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Carb question from a past poster > > Either shove a glove over the air intake or for more control remove the

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> side cover then the gloved hand can meter the amount of air intake

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> Depending on temperature and how the carb is set you want between fully > covered and half way. > > Walt > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On > Behalf Of albatrossklr > Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 07:04 > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Carb question from a past poster > > O great gurus of all things KLR fuel systems, friend Jacob of highlands

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> broken his choke and needs advice & perhaps a bit of magic to help him

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Messages in this topic (7) ________________________________________________________________________ 1e. Re: Carb question from a past poster Posted by: "revmaaatin" mjearl@... revmaaatin Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:42 am ((PDT))

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, wrote: > > Either shove a glove over the air intake or for more control remove the > left > side cover then the gloved hand can meter the amount of air intake > opening. > Depending on temperature and how the carb is set you want between fully > covered and half way. > > Walt Well, that is a dandy bit of info! I was thinking it was more like a riddle/quandary of either/or =ether-or (not). I am not a fan of starting fluids (ether) but neither am I a fan of pushing a cold, dead pig. The problem with ether, it can easily be over used, and that is bad = bent connecting rod. Perhaps someone here could suggest the proper way to ether a KLR650. and what has been their personal experience using starting fluids. revmaaatin. Messages in this topic (7) ________________________________________________________________________ 1f. Re: Carb question from a past poster Posted by: "Jeff Khoury" jeff@... DsrtEgl Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:22 am ((PDT)) My method has always been to introduce it into the snorkel of the airbox, wait a second or two, THEN crank. By my estimation, this does a couple of things: First, since the fluid is in the airbox, it has a better chance of vaporizing closer to a stochiometric mixture. Second, the air filter will necessarily block raw liquid ether from entering the carb. -Jeff Khoury From: "revmaaatin" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 8:42:42 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Carb question from a past poster --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , wrote: > > Either shove a glove over the air intake or for more control remove the > left > side cover then the gloved hand can meter the amount of air intake > opening. > Depending on temperature and how the carb is set you want between fully > covered and half way. > > Walt Well, that is a dandy bit of info! I was thinking it was more like a riddle/quandary of either/or =ether-or (not). I am not a fan of starting fluids (ether) but neither am I a fan of pushing a cold, dead pig. The problem with ether, it can easily be over used, and that is bad = bent connecting rod. Perhaps someone here could suggest the proper way to ether a KLR650. and what has been their personal experience using starting fluids. revmaaatin. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Messages in this topic (7) ________________________________________________________________________ 1g. Re: Carb question from a past poster Posted by: "Tengai Mark Van Horn" tengai650@... elevengai Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:22 pm ((PDT)) For some reason, my first try sending this via the web interface, my message never made it to the list. Anyway, I'm assuming he broke the cable and that the plunger & spring in the carb are intact. If so, cut the insulation from the cable. Then, cut the cable, leaving about a foot of it going into the carb. Tie a finger loop in the end of the cable. Manually pull and hold choke and start the bike. Keep it held until the bike warms up a bit. Mark At 11:04 AM +0000 3/23/11, albatrossklr wrote: O great gurus of all things KLR fuel systems, friend Jacob of highlands has broken his choke and needs advice & perhaps a bit of magic to help him start the KLR without a choke until he can receive parts from the hinterlands. I'll pass along all your good advice. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Messages in this topic (7) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2a. Re: Jumper cable quick connect? Posted by: "Jim Fortner" jim.fortner@... langly944 Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:24 am ((PDT)) Mark reminded me. I also used the two prong battery tender plug to connect and run a heated jacket and gloves. Very sparingly since the KLR generates a small amount of electrical power. Jim On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Doug Herr wrote: > > > On Tue, 2011-03-22 at 12:33 -0500, Jim Fortner wrote: > > I use the same two prong plug connected directly to the battery via > > fuse as I use to connect the battery tender. Keep it simple. > > Starting amperage is not enough to pop that fuse? > > I think I saw a 15amp on mine. Maybe I put that in to handle just this > very possibility, since it seems sort of large for just the battery > tender itself. I might have also placed the 15 in there after > experiments with the 12volt tire pump. > > > -- > Doug Herr > A16 in Oakland, California > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Messages in this topic (7) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 3a. Re: KLR 650 Exhaust Preferences Posted by: "SM" s2mumford@... s2mumford Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:27 am ((PDT)) --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Harris" wrote: > > Laser Duro from is nice and all stainless with no fiberglass to wear out. > Good sound and Euro spark arrester. For trails requiring USFS spark > arrester, I add a Mr. Sparky. Mark in No. Nevada, landsailing capital of > the US > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Is the Laser Pro Duro exhaust for the KLR 650 even available anymore? I own two of them (one quiet and one "off-road"), but they both look like they have been thrown off a cliff and beat with sledgehammers. The mounting strap on one of them finally failed from age/metal fatigue at a most inopportune moment, about 50 miles into a 200+ mile ride. Thanks CA Stu Messages in this topic (8) ________________________________________________________________________ 3b. Re: KLR 650 Exhaust Preferences Posted by: "SM" s2mumford@... s2mumford Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:32 am ((PDT)) --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "SM" wrote: > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Harris" wrote: > The mounting strap on one of them finally failed from age/metal fatigue at > a most inopportune moment, about 50 miles into a 200+ mile ride. > > Thanks > CA Stu > Oops! Should read "1,200+ mile ride" (over 5 days). Messages in this topic (8) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 4a. Re: motorcycle lift Posted by: "SM" s2mumford@... s2mumford Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:30 am ((PDT)) --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Gary Thacker wrote: > > > > Some times these lifts are are referred > > > http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-motorcycle-lift-91764.html > > > I have this exact lift, but I got it a bit cheaper than that! They go on sale regularly. For lifting the rear of the bike, I use a 4 ton bottle jack under the back of the frame, while the front is secured on the table lift. If I need the front wheel off, I use a Craftsman ATV lift. Thanks CA Stu A13 Messages in this topic (13) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 5. trip east?? Posted by: "mark ward" nomad59@... nomad59@... Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:58 am ((PDT)) Hey ALL I'm still wondering Who I ran into on the road last summer, I THINK, I was on highway 2, I was east of canada, crossed at 1000 Islands, (1000 Islands Want to go back and stop to see. google it.) Any ways I cut across Upstate NY. vermont ect. to Bar harbor, And during a Constuction jam up, I seen anouther KLR650, With a Moab sticker, and pulled up to to say hey, then the trafic started. Just Curious If 1 Of OUR GUYS??? Mark (W. Mi.) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Messages in this topic (1) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 6a. Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank Posted by: "david.r.nichols@..." david.r.nichols@... david.r.nichols@... Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:00 pm ((PDT)) I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a gas tank for KLR's soon. From what I know Safari Tanks is an Australian company that makes high capacity plastic tanks for a lot of motorcycles like IMS does. It's unclear, but I think they will be making these for 2008 and newer models, which would make sense because IMS has tanks for pre 2008's. Here is the link to their announcement: http://www.safaritanks.com.au/home/Latest/kawasaki-klr650-safari-tank-coming-soon.html Messages in this topic (8) ________________________________________________________________________ 6b. Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank Posted by: "Thomas Komjathy" klrsisfiddy@... klrsisfiddy Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:13 pm ((PDT)) Question. What is the advantage of swapping the original tank (shy of corrosion) for an IMS, or any other tank? Is the IMS that much larger in capacity? TK Thomas J. Komjathy, BS/P, MS/P DSK L.L.C. dskllc@... ________________________________ From: "david.r.nichols@..." To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, March 23, 2011 4:33:45 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a gas tank for KLR's soon. From what I know Safari Tanks is an Australian company that makes high capacity plastic tanks for a lot of motorcycles like IMS does. It's unclear, but I think they will be making these for 2008 and newer models, which would make sense because IMS has tanks for pre 2008's. Here is the link to their announcement: http://www.safaritanks.com.au/home/Latest/kawasaki-klr650-safari-tank-coming-soon.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Messages in this topic (8) ________________________________________________________________________ 6c. Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank Posted by: "revmaaatin" mjearl@... revmaaatin Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:20 pm ((PDT)) --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "david.r.nichols@..." wrote: > > I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a > gas tank for KLR's soon. SNIP David, that is a nice link. It will be interesting to see if they make an improvement to a double petcock version. Fred-do you think it will be something you will carry? or will it be direct sales? revmaaatin. Messages in this topic (8) ________________________________________________________________________ 6d. Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank Posted by: "revmaaatin" mjearl@... revmaaatin Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:29 pm ((PDT)) --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Komjathy wrote: > > Question. What is the advantage of swapping the original tank (shy of > corrosion) > for an IMS, or any other tank? Is the IMS that much larger in capacity? > > TK > > Thomas J. Komjathy, BS/P, MS/P > DSK L.L.C. > dskllc@... Tom- Patton once berated a LT for filling his gas tank--after receiving instructions to fill only to a certain capacity (forced rationing). The Lt defended himself, replying, "I did so because the manual stated it helped prevent corrosion." Patton was furious, "Your Sherman tank is not going to last long enough for the tank to corrode." So, I don't think it is anti-corrosion they are selling. Maybe fuel range is their selling point; radiator protection is not specifically mentioned so they don't have to 'warranty' something they don't suggest. According to their link: The Safari Tank for the KLR650 will be approximately 30 liters in capacity, an increase of around 50 per cent over the standard tank, giving a range of approximately 500 - 550 kilometers. Looking at the US 2009 brochure, it states the KLR650 has 6.1 gal capacity. [you tell me if that is true. smile.] and comparing the Safari info to 'math', we see that- 30 liters = 6.5990774 imperial gallons [UK] = 7.9251616 US gallons So, you have to conclude/I suggest that the OEM AU model has a smaller capacity than the US to get a 50% larger capacity= 7.925 gallons. I speculate the OEM AU model is only 20L or 5.283441 US gallons/4.3994 imperial gallons If you can believe the advertisements to be 100% true and accurate, then you just might want that extra 10L of fuel in a gas tank and not in a gas can.. Albeit, a BIG tank is often overkill for most applications, Last time I checked, I would rather carry gas than push a dry thirsty pig. It is the operator that needs adjustment. As Goldlocks stated about porrige, beds and KLR OEM gas tanks, "This one is just right." ymmv. revmaaatin. Messages in this topic (8) ________________________________________________________________________ 6e. Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank Posted by: "Fred Hink" moabmc@... moabmc1 Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:00 pm ((PDT)) Well let's see if this tank ever materializes first. Saying "there has been a lot of demand" doesn't mean they are making or will make this tank. Heck, I had "a lot of demand" for the Hypercharger in it's day. So take this with a grain of salt. If this tank is ever made and if it is any good and if it doesn't cost and arm and a leg to have shipped to the US, I may be interested. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of revmaaatin Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:21 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "david.r.nichols@..." wrote: > > I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a gas tank for KLR's soon. SNIP David, that is a nice link. It will be interesting to see if they make an improvement to a double petcock version. Fred-do you think it will be something you will carry? or will it be direct sales? revmaaatin. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Messages in this topic (8) ________________________________________________________________________ 6f. Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank Posted by: "RobertWichert" robert@... robertwichert Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:02 pm ((PDT)) Some people want bigger EVERYTHING. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 =============================================== On 3/23/2011 3:29 PM, revmaaatin wrote: > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , Thomas Komjathy > wrote: > > > > Question. What is the advantage of swapping the original tank (shy > of corrosion) > > for an IMS, or any other tank? Is the IMS that much larger in capacity? > > > > TK > > > > Thomas J. Komjathy, BS/P, MS/P > > DSK L.L.C. > > dskllc@... > > Tom- > Patton once berated a LT for filling his gas tank--after receiving > instructions to fill only to a certain capacity (forced rationing). > The Lt defended himself, replying, "I did so because the manual stated > it helped prevent corrosion." > Patton was furious, "Your Sherman tank is not going to last long > enough for the tank to corrode." So, I don't think it is > anti-corrosion they are selling. Maybe fuel range is their selling > point; radiator protection is not specifically mentioned so they don't > have to 'warranty' something they don't suggest. > > According to their link: > > The Safari Tank for the KLR650 will be approximately 30 liters in > capacity, an increase of around 50 per cent over the standard tank, > giving a range of approximately 500 -- 550 kilometers. > > Looking at the US 2009 brochure, it states the KLR650 has 6.1 gal > capacity. [you tell me if that is true. smile.] > and comparing the Safari info to 'math', we see that- > 30 liters = 6.5990774 imperial gallons [UK] = 7.9251616 US gallons > > So, you have to conclude/I suggest that the OEM AU model has a smaller > capacity than the US to get a 50% larger capacity= 7.925 gallons. > > I speculate the OEM AU model is only 20L or > 5.283441 US gallons/4.3994 imperial gallons > > If you can believe the advertisements to be 100% true and accurate, > then you just might want that extra 10L of fuel in a gas tank and not > in a gas can. > > Albeit, a BIG tank is often overkill for most applications, > Last time I checked, I would rather carry gas than push a dry thirsty > pig. It is the operator that needs adjustment. > > As Goldlocks stated about porrige, beds and KLR OEM gas tanks, > "This one is just right." > ymmv. > revmaaatin. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Messages in this topic (8) ________________________________________________________________________ 6g. Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank Posted by: "Mike Huber" minoman59@... sonofguadzilla Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:05 pm ((PDT)) Fred...It looks like they already have distributors here in the US.... United States - Eastern Dual Sport Touring 2887 West Lamar Alexander Parkway Friendsville, TN 37737 http://www.dualsporttouring.com Email: Dual Sport Touring United States - Western Safari Tanks USA 4040 Calle Platino #111 Oceanside, CA 92056 www.safaritanksusa.com Email: Safari Tanks USA Mike Huber Carlsbad, NM To: mjearl@...; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com From: moabmc@... Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:00:13 -0600 Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank Well let's see if this tank ever materializes first. Saying "there has been a lot of demand" doesn't mean they are making or will make this tank. Heck, I had "a lot of demand" for the Hypercharger in it's day. So take this with a grain of salt. If this tank is ever made and if it is any good and if it doesn't cost and arm and a leg to have shipped to the US, I may be interested. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of revmaaatin Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:21 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "david.r.nichols@..." wrote: > > I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a gas tank for KLR's soon. SNIP David, that is a nice link. It will be interesting to see if they make an improvement to a double petcock version. Fred-do you think it will be something you will carry? or will it be direct sales? revmaaatin. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Messages in this topic (8) ________________________________________________________________________ 6h. Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank Posted by: "Fred Hink" moabmc@... moabmc1 Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:45 pm ((PDT)) Yes, I have contacted them already and they didn't know anything about this tank. They are going to be getting back to me as soon as they find out from the factory. I'll let you know what I find out. I will be on the road for a few days but will be answering emails in the evenings with my laptop. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: Mike Huber [mailto:minoman59@...] Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 6:05 PM To: Fred Hink; mjearl@...; dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank Fred...It looks like they already have distributors here in the US.... United States - Eastern Dual Sport Touring 2887 West Lamar Alexander Parkway Friendsville, TN 37737 http://www.dualsporttouring.com> http://www.dualsporttouring.com Email: Dual Sport Touring United States - Western Safari Tanks USA 4040 Calle Platino #111 Oceanside, CA 92056 http://www.safaritanksusa.com> www.safaritanksusa.com Email: Safari Tanks USA Mike Huber Carlsbad, NM _____ To: mjearl@...; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com From: moabmc@... Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:00:13 -0600 Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank Well let's see if this tank ever materializes first. Saying "there has been a lot of demand" doesn't mean they are making or will make this tank. Heck, I had "a lot of demand" for the Hypercharger in it's day. So take this with a grain of salt. If this tank is ever made and if it is any good and if it doesn't cost and arm and a leg to have shipped to the US, I may be interested. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of revmaaatin Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:21 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "david.r.nichols@..." wrote: > > I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a gas tank for KLR's soon. SNIP David, that is a nice link. It will be interesting to see if they make an improvement to a double petcock version. Fred-do you think it will be something you will carry? or will it be direct sales? revmaaatin. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Messages in this topic (8) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 7.1. nklr Posted by: "eddie" transalp1@... edgyver31906 Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:29 pm ((PDT)) 2008 CBR600RR rider: "I was just riding along about 45mph when I heard a noise and then all this oil started pouring out from under my bike." Shop owner/mechanic, " You weren't doing a wheelie or anything?" CBR, "No. I never wheelie." *** Diagnosis: # 4 connecting rod broke so violently that it tore a palm-sized hole in the front of the block. We cranked the engine and it only took a few seconds for oil to come pouring out the void and onto the work lift. Raise your hand if you believe he was going 45mph. In 1st gear and missed the 1-2 upshift maybe. But, probably not just "riding along." That's how my day began. eddie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Messages in this topic (59) ________________________________________________________________________ 7.2. Re: nklr Posted by: "Mike Frey" mike21b@... mike17543 Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:51 pm ((PDT)) Does the CBR have a tip-over kill switch? If not, has it ever been down? Many otherwise bulletproof bikes die prematurely from running while laying on their side. Kawasaki's ZRX is a good example. Catastrophic connecting rod failure is the usual end result. Often, this happens weeks or months after the bike has been crashed. Mike On 3/23/2011 6:29 PM, eddie wrote: > > 2008 CBR600RR rider: > "I was just riding along about 45mph when I heard a noise and then all > this oil started pouring out from under my bike." > > Shop owner/mechanic, " You weren't doing a wheelie or anything?" > > CBR, "No. I never wheelie." > > *** > Diagnosis: # 4 connecting rod broke so violently that it tore a > palm-sized hole in the front of the block. > We cranked the engine and it only took a few seconds for oil to come > pouring out the void and onto the work lift. > > Raise your hand if you believe he was going 45mph. > In 1st gear and missed the 1-2 upshift maybe. > But, probably not just "riding along." > > That's how my day began. > > eddie > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > Messages in this topic (59) ________________________________________________________________________ 7.3. Re: nklr Posted by: "Tengai Mark Van Horn" tengai650@... elevengai Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:15 pm ((PDT)) I had a clutch shaft failure on a 2000 KLR650 engine. Part of the shaft landed between the clutch basket gear and the crank gear when the engine was on the power stroke, locking up the entire drive train, and it blowing the con rod out the bottom. I was doing 80mph and left a 450' long rear tire skid mark on I-80. Mark At 6:51 PM -0400 3/23/11, Mike Frey wrote: >Does the CBR have a tip-over kill switch? If not, has it ever been down? > >Many otherwise bulletproof bikes die prematurely from running while >laying on their side. Kawasaki's ZRX is a good example. > >Catastrophic connecting rod failure is the usual end result. Often, this >happens weeks or months after the bike has been crashed. Messages in this topic (59) ________________________________________________________________________ 7.4. Re: nklr Posted by: "eddie" transalp1@... edgyver31906 Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:41 pm ((PDT)) I'm pretty sure the CBR does have a t.o. switch. This example had no visible signs of having ever been down. Actually, it is (was) a fairly clean bike. I'm thinking he or possibly a previous owner ran it a bit low on oil then over-revved the crap out of it at some point. BOOM! The rod decided to part company. eddie > [Original Message] > From: Mike Frey > To: List KLR DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 3/23/2011 6:51:21 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] nklr > > Does the CBR have a tip-over kill switch? If not, has it ever been down? > > Many otherwise bulletproof bikes die prematurely from running while > laying on their side. Kawasaki's ZRX is a good example. > > Catastrophic connecting rod failure is the usual end result. Often, this > happens weeks or months after the bike has been crashed. > > Mike > > On 3/23/2011 6:29 PM, eddie wrote: > > > > 2008 CBR600RR rider: > > "I was just riding along about 45mph when I heard a noise and then all > > this oil started pouring out from under my bike." > > > > Shop owner/mechanic, " You weren't doing a wheelie or anything?" > > > > CBR, "No. I never wheelie." > > > > *** > > Diagnosis: # 4 connecting rod broke so violently that it tore a > > palm-sized hole in the front of the block. > > We cranked the engine and it only took a few seconds for oil to come > > pouring out the void and onto the work lift. > > > > Raise your hand if you believe he was going 45mph. > > In 1st gear and missed the 1-2 upshift maybe. > > But, probably not just "riding along." > > > > That's how my day began. > > > > eddie > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com > Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links > > > Messages in this topic (59) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 8. calling Fred Hink: NKLR Posted by: "eddie" transalp1@... edgyver31906 Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:49 pm ((PDT)) Fred, My girlfriend just bought her 1st bike: A new/leftover 2009 Suzuki GS500F . She adores the bike but wishes it didn't have the front fairing. The plastic unbolts easily to leave the bike looking like the E model - minus a headlight. Suzuki wants $$$ for a simple 7 inch round headlight assembly. Do you know where I could get one like came on the GS500E/SV650 only more reasonably? I checked eBay and keep coming up with slick- looking Chinese made parts that turn out to take a 25W headlight and warn they'll melt with anything bigger, etc... 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