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robinvaneyk
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Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:27 pm

you guys were right (again)

Post by robinvaneyk » Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:20 pm

First of all thanks to all who responded to my question of why my KLR was running crappy and backfiring. THe majority of you said to adjust the valves. You then went further and posted links to how I can do this, valve calc., youTube video, etc. So I took the plunge and did it. My bike runs smooth and like new. You guys were right again. By the way, when I went into the dealership to trade in my old shims for the ones I needed, (they traded me strait across) I saw that the dealership is charging $567.00 for a tune up with valve adjustment. So here is a question: what kind of tools would you buy with 500.00? Once again thanks for the advice. Robin P.S. I'll buy a shim set from the guy who sold my doo hickey thing. It was from this group.

Greg May
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you guys were right (again)

Post by Greg May » Fri Apr 29, 2011 5:08 am

One each of a 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2" torque wrench if you don't have any of the above, many tanks of gas and cold beer for after every ride....have a great Friday.....Greg ________________________________ From: robinvaneyk To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, April 29, 2011 1:13:38 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] You guys were right (again) First of all thanks to all who responded to my question of why my KLR was running crappy and backfiring. THe majority of you said to adjust the valves. You then went further and posted links to how I can do this, valve calc., youTube video, etc. So I took the plunge and did it. My bike runs smooth and like new. You guys were right again. By the way, when I went into the dealership to trade in my old shims for the ones I needed, (they traded me strait across) I saw that the dealership is charging $567.00 for a tune up with valve adjustment. So here is a question: what kind of tools would you buy with 500.00? Once again thanks for the advice. Robin P.S. I'll buy a shim set from the guy who sold my doo hickey thing. It was from this group. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Fred Hink
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you guys were right (again)

Post by Fred Hink » Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:49 am

Would that guy happen to be me? Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com Robin P.S. I'll buy a shim set from the guy who sold my doo hickey thing. It was from this group. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

revmaaatin
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bismarck, sd klr rider

Post by revmaaatin » Sat Apr 30, 2011 1:11 pm

List, Leaving central SD, riding 200 miles N on Moday morning via the KLR650 for 3 days of training in Bismarck, ND if it STOPS snowing. grrrrr. Forecast is 58ishF. Window look-see says more snow. Wind G60 Anyway, Looking for a 'KLR-friend' in the event I (even go via bike) and/or should need help/maintenance, etc. PM me if that might be you. revmaaatin.

fasteddiecopeman
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you guys were right (again)

Post by fasteddiecopeman » Sat Apr 30, 2011 9:27 pm

$500? Do you already have a DECENT air compressor? Ed
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "robinvaneyk" wrote: > > So here is a question: what kind of tools would you buy with 500.00? > > Once again thanks for the advice. > > Robin > > P.S. I'll buy a shim set from the guy who sold my doo hickey thing. It was from this group. >

David Walker
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you guys were right (again)

Post by David Walker » Sun May 01, 2011 1:08 pm

Harbor Freight has their 1000 pound M/C lift on sale for 300 bucks.. wish I had 300 bucks.. ________________________________ From: fasteddiecopeman To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, April 30, 2011 9:24:59 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: You guys were right (again) $500? Do you already have a DECENT air compressor? Ed
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "robinvaneyk" wrote: > > So here is a question: what kind of tools would you buy with 500.00? > > Once again thanks for the advice. > > Robin > > P.S. I'll buy a shim set from the guy who sold my doo hickey thing. It was from >this group. > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

John Biccum
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you guys were right (again)

Post by John Biccum » Sun May 01, 2011 5:27 pm

That is the lift I have, I HIGHLY recommend it...but the wheel vise is woefully bad. Their is a seller on e-Bay that sells a very worthy upgrade for $40 some dollars. -----Original Message----- From: David Walker Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 14:07 To: fasteddiecopeman; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: You guys were right (again) Harbor Freight has their 1000 pound M/C lift on sale for 300 bucks.. wish I had 300 bucks.. ________________________________ From: fasteddiecopeman To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, April 30, 2011 9:24:59 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: You guys were right (again) $500? Do you already have a DECENT air compressor? Ed
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "robinvaneyk" wrote: > > So here is a question: what kind of tools would you buy with 500.00? > > Once again thanks for the advice. > > Robin > > P.S. I'll buy a shim set from the guy who sold my doo hickey thing. It was from >this group. > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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