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[PhantomRider3@aol.com]

I've heard Kawi does a lousy job lubricating the swing arm bearings. Is this true? If so how long should you wait to tear the bike apart to get to them. Phantom Rider Beverly, MA (about 25 miles north of Boston, on the coast) 1985 K100 RS (80,000 miles) 1972 Yamaha CT1 175 (3,000+ miles, currently with some "issues") 2000 Kawasaki KLR 650 (more fun than I probably should be having) If you want to purchase the soon to famous KLR vavle adjustment VIDEO send me a check for 24.00. Ah bahgin (MA speak for a great deal) shipping is included and a portion of the proceeds go towards the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foudation. Drop me an email and you'll get my address. You can see still from the actual video at: http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/PhantomRiderValveCheckVideo.html To see all my nutty crazy mods go to: http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/PhantomRider.html Thanks again MotoMark for listing my junk!

[Robert Morgan]

YES it's true. If your smart you will do it as soon as you get it home! Morgan

----- Original Message ----- From: To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 1:01 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Swing arm bearings - DRY? > I've heard Kawi does a lousy job lubricating the swing arm bearings. Is this > true? If so how long should you wait to tear the bike apart to get to them. > > Phantom Rider > Beverly, MA (about 25 miles north of Boston, on the coast) > 1985 K100 RS (80,000 miles) > 1972 Yamaha CT1 175 (3,000+ miles, currently with some "issues") > 2000 Kawasaki KLR 650 (more fun than I probably should be having) > > If you want to purchase the soon to famous KLR vavle adjustment VIDEO send me > a check for 24.00. Ah bahgin (MA speak for a great deal) shipping is included > and a portion of the proceeds go towards the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer > Foudation. Drop me an email and you'll get my address. > > You can see still from the actual video at: > http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/PhantomRiderValveCheckVideo.html > To see all my nutty crazy mods go to: > http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/PhantomRider.html > Thanks again MotoMark for listing my junk! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

[Rich Kickbush]

Easy on the panic. There is some in there, enough to get you through the break-in, but not enough to get to the 1st recommended lube interval. But yeah, do it straight away and you know its done. I like to wonder about other things than whether there's enough lube in there or not. Rich

----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Morgan To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>; Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 1:03 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Swing arm bearings - DRY? > YES it's true. If your smart you will do it as soon as you get it home! > Morgan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 1:01 PM > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Swing arm bearings - DRY? > > > > I've heard Kawi does a lousy job lubricating the swing arm bearings. Is > this > > true? If so how long should you wait to tear the bike apart to get to > them. > > > > Phantom Rider > > Beverly, MA (about 25 miles north of Boston, on the coast) > > 1985 K100 RS (80,000 miles) > > 1972 Yamaha CT1 175 (3,000+ miles, currently with some "issues") > > 2000 Kawasaki KLR 650 (more fun than I probably should be having) > > > > If you want to purchase the soon to famous KLR vavle adjustment VIDEO send > me > > a check for 24.00. Ah bahgin (MA speak for a great deal) shipping is > included > > and a portion of the proceeds go towards the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer > > Foudation. Drop me an email and you'll get my address. > > > > You can see still from the actual video at: > > http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/PhantomRiderValveCheckVideo.html > > To see all my nutty crazy mods go to: > > http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/PhantomRider.html > > Thanks again MotoMark for listing my junk! > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

[Peter Berghs]

I concur with Rich's comments. I pulled my suspension apart at 10,000 km (mostly highway) and the bearings were still lubricated with no signs of wear but the factory sure is cheap with the grease. Best to pull it apart at or before the recommended interval. Peter B Rich Kickbush wrote:

> > Easy on the panic. There is some in there, enough to get you through the > break-in, but not enough to get to the 1st recommended lube interval. But > yeah, do it straight away and you know its done. I like to wonder about > other things than whether there's enough lube in there or not.

[Guest]

At around 9,000 I removed the swing arm and found that everything was dry and also some corrosion on the main bolt that holds the swingarm on. I did not need a sledge hammer as some other listers have experienced in removing the main bolt, but it was overdue for some lube!! My friend has a 00' KLR and I keep trying to tell him to take it apart now and get some lube in there.... My mileage was about 75% highway, but the 25% off road always involves deep mud and water holes. (see http://klr650.20m.com/members.htm for an example of the mud!) This is an easy job, can be done in a few hours. Rich 98' KLR E. Boston, MA.

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Peter Berghs wrote: > I concur with Rich's comments. I pulled my suspension apart at 10,000

[lightningboy1@worldnet.att.net]

Thanks to all who responded to my post. The experience and expertise on this list is a great asset to new KLR owners. Ray