air pump questions

[Jud]

At 4k, the voltage regulator is probably dumping voltage to ground. The voltage should rise from idle until about 14-14.5 volts, at which point it will level out or fall off as the regulator cuts in.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Dooden" wrote: > > I have heard this before, but funny (maybe an electrical type can explain) when I attach my Fluke to the battery on my KLR at idle the voltage is higher than when rev'd to around 4k. > > I know voltage is different than amperage so I may have just guessed part of the reason ? > > Dooden > A15 Green Ape > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote: > > > > Most motorcycle charging systems don t start charging until a very fast idle. At idle they are actually discharging. > > > > Fred > > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > > > > > > From: DAVID CRITCHLEY > > Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 10:30 AM > > To: Rick B > > Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Air Pump Questions > > > > > > I run an air pump that way for my tyres. Same plug works for the electric vest. Always with the motor running. > > DC > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Rick B > > Date: Friday, July 22, 2011 0:04 > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Air Pump Questions > > To: mailto:DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com > > > > > I've got an 12v air pump to pump up my air mattress and was > > > wondering if it would be okay to add a cigarette lighter plug-in > > > to the bike and use it while the motor was running to fill my > > > matt > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >

[Keith]

I looks like my output shaft seal has failed after 33k on my 05. Returned home after a 6 hour trip to find oil coating the swing arm and rear tire. Lost a good bit of oil but caught in time. Wondering what kind of job am I looking when I replace it. I have heard this can be done without removing the case, but that seems wishful thinking. Am I correct?

[John Biccum]

This is an easy and inexpensive fix. You need two parts: The seal, or as Kawasaki calls it "COLLAR,25X32X3.0", part number 92143-1721. About $9. The second part is just an o-ring, "O-Ring 21.5mm" about $5. Part number 92055-1293. I bet the O-ring could be sourced locally for a dime or two L The hardest part of the job is removing the drive sprocket. Once that is off you can remove the old seal using a small screwdriver or similar (I use a cast-off dental tool). Ensure you also remove the old O-ring. Then install the new O-ring and press the new seal into place. If you don't have a seal driver a suitable sized socket can be used as a seal driver. There is one other part that has to be removed and reinstalled, this steel part is in between the seal and the O-ring. Both the Kawasaki and the Clymer manuals show these three parts with sufficient clarity to make the job easy to understand and accomplish. From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 10:26 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] output shaft seal replacement I looks like my output shaft seal has failed after 33k on my 05. Returned home after a 6 hour trip to find oil coating the swing arm and rear tire. Lost a good bit of oil but caught in time. Wondering what kind of job am I looking when I replace it. I have heard this can be done without removing the case, but that seems wishful thinking. Am I correct? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Needs Information]

Be sure to check the shaft itself when the seal and o-ring are removed. If there is a groove worn in the shaft that you can see or feel, all bets are off. You'll have to replace the shaft. The seal won't do its job if the shaft diameter isn't what it is supposed to be. Don't ask how I know, repairing such a groove on a Lotus crankshaft can break your bank. Steve