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Hi Rainer, Thank you for the information. That is what I thought. I love your watches!! The Tauchmeister 1937 I bought from you is the most accurate watch I own. It runs at +1.5-2.0 seconds in 24 hrs. That is better than my 25j Swiss movements I own. I am sure I'll be buying more from you in the near future. I may have to sell some of my watches I don't wear much and replace them with your models. I know there a few more I like very much!!! Thank you, George Roubicek-WIS geopatr@... http://www.vendio.com/?ref_id=2d5361f82a76283cb4bc9810 -----Original Message----- From: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 2:21 PM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Digest Number 5369 There are 25 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Doohickey tools & experience in Va Beach area? From: "motorcycle_guy2004" 2. Doohickey and spring From: "james" 3. Re: Re: Motorcycle Skills Test for License From: ron criswell 4. Re: KLR650 with sidecar From: "George Basinet" 5. good morning From: Randy.Hoskins@... 6. Re: KLR wont run unless choked From: Jim 7. A-17 for sale or trade From: "scottybm2" 8. Re: tires??/ From: "Dooden" 9. Re: KLR wont run unless choked From: "WEST HOVLAND" 10. Handlebar vibes From: "cosmoboj" 11. Re: Doohickey and spring From: "Mark St.Hilaire, Sr" 12. Re: DSN_KLR650 RANT! From: "monahanwb" 13. Re: A-17 for sale or trade From: Zachariah Mully 14. Re: tires??/ From: robert bowman 15. Re: Flip-up helmets (NKLR) From: "Paul" 16. Re: A-17 for sale or trade From: "cosmoboj" 17. What is up with DUNLOP 604 TIRES? From: "nakedwaterskier" 18. good morning From: swamp-yankee@... 19. Re: Re: tires??/ From: denis@... 20. Re: KLR wont run unless choked From: "johnsondesigns2004" 21. Re: Welding and sidecars From: "Judson D. Jones" 22. Re: Public Service Reminder (NKLR) From: "Steve Hersant" 23. Re: HELP! Handlebars twisted From: "Judson D. Jones" 24. Re: KLR wont run unless choked From: "Judson D. Jones" 25. Re: Flip face hats From: "Andrus Chesley" ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 13:22:42 -0000 From: "motorcycle_guy2004" Subject: Doohickey tools & experience in Va Beach area? Hi all, I recently purchased a 2000 KRL 650 with 31,000 miles and want to do the dohickey mod as soon as possible before any serious trips, etc. PO maintained the bike very well, but didn't do this mod. Are there any listers in the Virginia Beach area (w/in 100 miles or so) who have the tools I could borrow and perhaps some "I've-done-it" guidance? Suggestions for local trails are appreciated as well. Thanks in advance & feel free to conact me off-list (tomnoffsinger@...). Tom Noffsinger Chesapeake, VA '00 KLR 650 '04 FJR 1300 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 09:03:37 -0400 From: "james" Subject: Doohickey and spring I want to buy the doohickey and upgraded spring. Where can these be had? I want to change these parts out before I run into problems. Thanks. James [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 08:36:18 -0500 From: ron criswell Subject: Re: Re: Motorcycle Skills Test for License Nose wheelies hurts my nose. Criswell Eric Lee Green wrote:
> mccallchris wrote: > > >Do a lot of nose wheelies while exclaiming loudly, "whoa, that one > >got away from me!" > > > > > If you can do this on a KLR 650 with the stock brakes, I hereby nominate > you for the "Iron Fist Awards" granted to those whose forearms make > Popeye's look tiny :-). > > -E > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ
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________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 4 Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 07:07:47 -0700 From: "George Basinet" Subject: Re: KLR650 with sidecar Glenn, good morning. Very nice set up. Especially the 'Earles' fork type front end. George Escondido, Ca
----- Original Message ----- From: "Glenn" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 9:11 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] KLR650 with sidecar To those of you who have interest.. J rgen Schwendemann from Germany e-mailed me some photos of his KLR with a sidecar attached. It is all custom made and fixed to a 1989 KLR650. There are 8 pictures here: http://www.klr650.net/archives/sidecar/ A sidecar is not appealing to me, but to each his own. --- ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 5 Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 09:11:35 -0500 From: Randy.Hoskins@... Subject: good morning old photos about you? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 6 Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 10:39:54 -0400 From: Jim Subject: Re: KLR wont run unless choked Saturday, July 31, 2004, 12:29:22 PM, johnsondesigns2004 wrote: j> 2000 klr650 runs at high idle only when choked. new gas in the tank, j> new oil change, new antifreeze/water. when I turn the throttle even >From previous posts it sounds like you just bought this bike and had it shipped to you? Did the previous owner mention that the bike had sat for awhile? Sounds like your carb is gunked up. j> secondary fuel line is clogged? or something else? i am at the point j> where the next thing i do is tear the carb off and tear it apart just j> to see if there is some garb on the inside.. i dont know anything j> about these carbs so i am worried i might screw it up. if there is Pick up a Clymer manual and go at it. I just got through doing the same thing and it's not very difficult. Get some ZIP Lock bags for small parts, a can of carb cleaner and I used a can of compressed 'computer' air (no air compressor) to blow out jets and orifices. Wear some safety glasses when squirting anything in the carb - sometimes you get some blow back and you don't want to get carb cleaner or gas in your eyes! The only tricky part is the diaphragm - but be patient (it took me a few times to get mine back in correctly) and you'll be fine. And of course if you run into problems post to the list. Oh yeah - is there a fuel filter on the bike? ------------------------------------------ jim - A12 - somewhere in central NC ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 7 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 14:47:33 -0000 From: "scottybm2" Subject: A-17 for sale or trade Yeah, I know, I don't want to sell it, but this Texas heat is killing me with full riding gear, and I won't ride without it. I have this '03 model, great shape with new D-604's, Kawasaki high windshield, tank bag, soft saddlebags, JC Whitney trunk, custom built guards for the bags, throttle lock, just a nice bike with a couple small scratches. Not beat to death, I used this mostly on the street and highways, back and forth to work. 5900 miles, with 3 oil changes and dealer service. I have a clear Oregon title, but the bike is currently in Texas City, TX, about 45 miles South of Houston. Looking to get around $3800, but will be reasonable, or I'll trade up for a nice Jeep Wrangler. E-mail me off list if interested, I can send pics of anything you might want to see. Scotty ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 8 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 14:53:33 -0000 From: "Dooden" Subject: Re: tires??/ Recently mounted the said Kenda K270's. 50/50 tire would be fair, these tires have slowed my street riding down alot, they flex pretty fairly in corners, rear end can break out upon moderate braking, feedback feels as if they do not like to lean much, with the Ultra Heavy/HD tubes the gyro effect pushes the bike back upright. But for my riding they work good sofar, offroad grip is amazing for a tire thats legal on the road, if the going gets really muddy air them down to about 20~22 psi, normally just run them about 26~28 psi and leave them there. Dooden A15 Green Ape --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Glenn" wrote: > You can get a set of Kenda K270's for $62 DELIVERED. That is front > AND rear. 3.25/21 and 5.10/17 > You can't beat that deal with a stick! > Over-all I would say they are a great choice for 50/50 tires, and if > you are on a budget the purchase will be painless. > > -Glenn > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, denis@t... wrote: snip ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 9 Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 08:17:06 -0700 From: "WEST HOVLAND" Subject: Re: KLR wont run unless choked My A15 recently would not run at idle without the choke, would backfire on decel like CA Stu around a campfire. I checked for vacuum leaks and fuel blockages. I finally disassembled the air cutoff valve on the carb, checked the diaphragm and blew compressed air (lightly) into the tiny orifices. Not seeing anything obviously wrong, I bolted Grasshopper back together and viola, it ran fine. Maybe this could be your problem. West ----- Original Message ----- From: "johnsondesigns2004" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 9:29 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] KLR wont run unless choked > ok, try this AGAIN! i have posted several times in the last 2 days > and none of the post are actually being posted.. > > 2000 klr650 runs at high idle only when choked. new gas in the tank, > new oil change, new antifreeze/water. when I turn the throttle even > the slightest bit it dies, same thing when i turn the choke off or > even down a little.. is there a possability that a vacume line or > secondary fuel line is clogged? or something else? i am at the point > where the next thing i do is tear the carb off and tear it apart just > to see if there is some garb on the inside.. i dont know anything > about these carbs so i am worried i might screw it up. if there is > another way or something else that might be obvious to the trained > mechanic please let me know. this bike only has 670 miles on it, > would be a shame to let it rot any longer without riding it because > of a (maybe) simple issue. > > please e-mail direct to me, as i mentioned, NONE of my posts are > making it to the message area.. hope this one does. > > A17 Circus Bear ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 10 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 16:06:51 -0000 From: "cosmoboj" Subject: Handlebar vibes Hello, I'd noticed recently increased vibration in my hands while riding my A12. After checking the usual suspects it turns out that the mounts at the very end of the bars for the acerbis (rally pro I think) guards took a bit of tightening up, even though they felt quite secure.I'm convinced that vibe level is down. So if you have the renthal/acerbis combo and vibes seem to be increasing, check those fasteners,especially the end plug doodads......cosmo ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 11 Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 12:16:54 -0400 From: "Mark St.Hilaire, Sr" Subject: Re: Doohickey and spring > I want to buy the doohickey and upgraded spring. > Where can these be had? I want to change these > parts out before I run into problems. Hi, here's the procedure to do the job, which starts with the source for the parts: http://klr6500.tripod.com/doohickey.htm Mark --------------------------------------- KLR650 Motorcycle Website: http://klr6500.tripod.com/ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 12 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 16:19:44 -0000 From: "monahanwb" Subject: Re: DSN_KLR650 RANT! --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, trent johnson wrote: > Today I made two seperate posts to the list. Neiter of wich made it to actually being posted! whats the deal? I see that other people have made posts that made it all around (before and after) the same time i made my posts..What gives? I would suggest wearing a sprig of Rosemary in your shirt pocket. You're being bombarded by some form of black magic or evil spirit. The rosemary will prevent the evil from working. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 13 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 12:40:37 -0400 From: Zachariah Mully Subject: Re: A-17 for sale or trade scottybm2 wrote: > Yeah, I know, I don't want to sell it, but this Texas heat is > killing me with full riding gear, and I won't ride without it. I > have this '03 model, great shape with new D-604's, Kawasaki high > windshield, tank bag, soft saddlebags, JC Whitney trunk, custom > built guards for the bags, throttle lock, just a nice bike with a > couple small scratches. Not beat to death, I used this mostly on > the street and highways, back and forth to work. 5900 miles, with 3 > oil changes and dealer service. I have a clear Oregon title, but > the bike is currently in Texas City, TX, about 45 miles South of > Houston. What riding gear do you have? Have you tried the new mesh riding gear? And when it gets really hot, you should take a look at an evaporative solution (like the Joe Rocket Phoenix liner, or Aerostitch evapodanna). Selling your bike because you might have the wrong riding gear isn't the best reason I've heard :) Z DC A5X A12X ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 14 Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 10:37:37 -0600 From: robert bowman Subject: Re: tires??/ On Saturday 31 July 2004 13:41, Denis wrote: > Are the Dunlop D606's any good? Most people have said that there pretty > good, but cost a lot. I've found them on-line for around $125 a set and > was wondering if there's a better place to get them on-line. This is sort of a 'me too' post. The best price I found was Southwest Moto after you factor in the shipping other places charge. They are in nowhere, NM, too, but I got fast delivery to Montana. http://motorcyclepitstop.com/mivastore/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=00 4&Category_Code=D606 Just put a set of D606's on my DR last week, and yesterday was the first real test. I don't think you will like them for the highway. They seem to turn in fast, and have the additional noise and vibration from aggressive knobbies. Rocky, heavily rutted and washboarded FS roads are entertaining, too. I was real tired coming off a mountain in the dark last night and I wasn't the happiest person in the world with the little weaves and bobbles as the front knobs deflected off stuff. Just seemed a little more pronounced than other tires I've run. I may wind up with something less aggressive on the front. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 15 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 16:45:36 -0000 From: "Paul" Subject: Re: Flip-up helmets (NKLR) --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Shanks" wrote: > I would like any real world feedback about flip-up helmet crash > performance. I wear glasses and my full-face helmet is something of > a pain to use. I just don't trust my open-face Shoei because a large > number of crashes affect the face and chin area. > > A local parts and accessory shop has had some HJC's come in after > crashes with major scrapes down the sides that saved the wearer. I > am dubious about the plastic chinbar latches, however. Any info > would be helpful. I can't vouch for the crash performance since it's never been "crash tested" but I bought my wife an HJC SY-MAX and she likes it a lot. To my knowledge SNELL does not approve any flip up helmet but think about it, anything in front of your face is better than nothing. Rhumor has it that the SY-MAX will get SNELL approval next year. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 16 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 16:49:07 -0000 From: "cosmoboj" Subject: Re: A-17 for sale or trade --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Zachariah Mully wrote: > scottybm2 wrote: > > Yeah, I know, I don't want to sell it, but this Texas heat is > > killing me with full riding gear, and I won't ride without it. I > > have this '03 model, great shape with new D-604's, Kawasaki high > > windshield, tank bag, soft saddlebags, JC Whitney trunk, custom > > built guards for the bags, throttle lock, just a nice bike with a > > couple small scratches. Not beat to death, I used this mostly on > > the street and highways, back and forth to work. 5900 miles, with 3 > > oil changes and dealer service. I have a clear Oregon title, but > > the bike is currently in Texas City, TX, about 45 miles South of > > Houston. > > What riding gear do you have? Have you tried the new mesh riding gear? > And when it gets really hot, you should take a look at an evaporative > solution (like the Joe Rocket Phoenix liner, or Aerostitch evapodanna). > Selling your bike because you might have the wrong riding gear isn't the > best reason I've heard :) > > Z > DC > A5X > A12X I now wear a sprig of rosemary in my Killimanjaro and seem noticably cooler....cosmo ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 17 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 17:37:30 -0000 From: "nakedwaterskier" Subject: What is up with DUNLOP 604 TIRES? They are supposed to be the best but I cannot find them.... It's All In The Tires Our personal dual sport is a Kawasaki KLR650, which has been extensively modified into a racy "super motard" and rides on Dunlop D604s. These Dunlops are H-rated for 130 mph, and while they'll take you safely down a fire trail, they're better at embarrassing overpowered sportbikes on a twisty paved road. Our Dunlop-shod KLR corners at unbelievable lean angles without dragging anything but your knee (optional). The point is that these 650 dual sports are so versatile and free of vices, you can easily tailor one to your personal style. It's all in the tires.--R.T. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 18 Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 13:17:25 -0500 From: swamp-yankee@... Subject: good morning take it easy! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 19 Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 12:46:45 -0600 (MDT) From: denis@... Subject: Re: Re: tires??/ Do you still have them? Denis On Sun, 1 Aug 2004, mwl_95623 wrote: > I have a brand spankin' new set of Dunlop 604's (front and rear) > still in the box from swmototires.com. I never mounted them because > I've gotten more into the offroad thing and have moved to a more > dirt oriented tire. > > If anyone's interested I'll sell the set for $100; shipping included. > If anyone lives close to Placerville, California and is willing to > pick them up I'll sell for $80. If interested, be sure to reply to > the following address: > > mwl_95623@... > > Matt > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "dumbazz650" > wrote: > > > snip > > Dunlop D607 are new, but should be ~same as the replaced 604s, > > about $175 set. > > HTH, > > MarkB > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 20 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 18:38:46 -0000 From: "johnsondesigns2004" Subject: Re: KLR wont run unless choked thanks to those of you who replied. yesterday a buddy and Jake helped me do the carb kit upgrade on my A17, I didnt notice much of a difference in performance (could be the way i ride tho), but i did notice a cooler running temp. This will help me with the A14 Choke only running probs as i now know what the insides of this carb look like and it dont seem to be tooo difficult. i suppose i better do the carb kit on the A14 while i have it apart. and no JIM it doesnt have a filter installed and yes it has been sitting a while.. i can figure that because it is a 2000 with only 669 miles on it.. i have seen these carbs on e-bay for between 5 and 25$ and never gave it a second thought!.. maybe i should buy on just to have it handy in case mine falls off or something:\ thanks again for the info.. once i get this sucker appart and get lost as to what to do next you will definitely be hearing from me again on this subject. A17 Circus Bear --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Jim wrote: > Saturday, July 31, 2004, 12:29:22 PM, johnsondesigns2004 wrote: > j> 2000 klr650 runs at high idle only when choked. new gas in the tank, > j> new oil change, new antifreeze/water. when I turn the throttle even > > From previous posts it sounds like you just bought this bike and had > it shipped to you? Did the previous owner mention that the bike had > sat for awhile? > > Sounds like your carb is gunked up. > > j> secondary fuel line is clogged? or something else? i am at the point > j> where the next thing i do is tear the carb off and tear it apart just > j> to see if there is some garb on the inside.. i dont know anything > j> about these carbs so i am worried i might screw it up. if there is > > Pick up a Clymer manual and go at it. I just got through doing the > same thing and it's not very difficult. Get some ZIP Lock bags for > small parts, a can of carb cleaner and I used a can of compressed > 'computer' air (no air compressor) to blow out jets and orifices. > Wear some safety glasses when squirting anything in the carb - > sometimes you get some blow back and you don't want to get carb > cleaner or gas in your eyes! > > The only tricky part is the diaphragm - but be patient (it took me a > few times to get mine back in correctly) and you'll be fine. > > And of course if you run into problems post to the list. > > Oh yeah - is there a fuel filter on the bike? > > ------------------------------------------ > jim - A12 - somewhere in central NC ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 21 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 20:13:40 -0000 From: "Judson D. Jones" Subject: Re: Welding and sidecars Or a big white chucklehead boxer-lab mutt, who barks and jumps up and down every time I start a bike. One of there days, I'll put the Jawa/Velorex rig back on the road. If I can coax him into the sidecar without having to pick him up, maybe I'll take him for a ride. If he can learn to stay put, maybe more than one ride. But I absolutely will not put a Snoopy helmet on him, won't put a sidecar on the KLR, and will not pull a trailer behind a bike. --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, ron criswell wrote: > You obviously don't have a big yellow lab that gives you dirty looks every time you ride off. Mine tells me he would like to > have his ears flapping in the breeze. > > Criswell > > denvowell@a... wrote: > > > A sidecar on a KLR? IT JUST AIN'T RIGHT.Thats all I have to say about that. > > Dennis A18 the big Red 1 > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 22 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 20:15:04 -0000 From: "Steve Hersant" Subject: Re: Public Service Reminder (NKLR) --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "monahanwb" wrote: > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Conall" wrote: > > I didn't want to risk > > gettin' stung so I slowed to a stop and ejected the still alive > > flying insect machine with a flick of the finger and it flew off. > > Go figure. Could have blinded me. > > It happens. Unfortunately, it happens way too often to me. > > > I like to ride with the window open. I am stil recovering from one > that went into my face then down into my chest through my open jacket > and shirt. > > Years ago while riding a BSA Starfire 250 (I think that is what it was > called) up near Lake Berryessa a bee flew into my mouth while I was > enjoying switchback turns for the (almost) first time in my life. I > spit the f*cker out but was stung before I could evict the bussard. I always drive and ride with some antihistamine tablets (like for hayhever etc) with me. I've had some bad reactions and a bee sting can be fatal if you go into shock from an allergic reaction. One of my dogs went into shock after a rattler bite last year. I wonder if antihistamines are a valid thing to take for a snake bite? The vet told us allergic reactions to the venom are more trouble than the venom itself. Any more expert medical opinions are welcomed ! Steve ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 23 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 20:19:04 -0000 From: "Judson D. Jones" Subject: Re: HELP! Handlebars twisted As soon as your knee heals, kick the joker's ass. --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Tom Rothoehler wrote: > Thanks! I loosened everything and it looks straighter, but I'm going to > have to wait for my knee to heal a bit before getting back on. > > Cheers! > > Tom > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Michael White [mailto:mdwhite@o...] > Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 1:49 PM > To: 'Tom Rothoehler' > Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] HELP! Handlebars twisted > > Tom: > > It sounds like your fork tube have twisted, it is a simple mater > to rectify, from the sounds of it there probably isn't any damage it is > a matter of loosing up the bolts on the triple trees just enough to move > the fork tubes, might be best to have the funny guy help you > realign the handlebars then without moving any of what you have just set > straight tighten all of the bolts on the triple tree (or fork tube > mounts) > > Thanks > > > > Michael D. White > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tom Rothoehler [mailto:tom@a...] > Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 4:21 PM > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] HELP! Handlebars twisted > > Hey guys, > > My passenger decided it would be funny to goof off around a slow turn > and ended up dumping the KLR into a hedge. A couple scratches, banged > up knee etc. and the bike is fairly ok. The only thing is the > handlebars (themselves are not bent) are twisted relative to the tire. > I don't know too much about that sort of stuff. Is it easy to fix? > > Thanks for any and all help, \ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 24 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 20:35:41 -0000 From: "Judson D. Jones" Subject: Re: KLR wont run unless choked First guess is a blocked pilot jet, and maybe more. With that kind of mileage, the bike has spent a lot of time sitting, leaving plenty of time for varnish to form. Before you take the carb apart, try a can of Seafoam in the gas. let the bike run for a while and see if it improves. If that doesn't do it, fill the float bowl with gas, drain off some of it, and pour in a little Yamaha carb cleaner (recommended mix is 3parts gas to 1 part carb cleaner, to give you an idea how much gas to drain out.) Use a small funnel to pour it down the fuel line. Let it sit overnight. Did wonders for my gummed-up XL600R. If you still have to get into the carb, find the CVK40 page (find the link in the FAQ) before you start. --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "johnsondesigns2004" wrote: > ok, try this AGAIN! i have posted several times in the last 2 days > and none of the post are actually being posted.. > > 2000 klr650 runs at high idle only when choked. new gas in the tank, > new oil change, new antifreeze/water. when I turn the throttle even > the slightest bit it dies, same thing when i turn the choke off or > even down a little.. is there a possability that a vacume line or > secondary fuel line is clogged? or something else? i am at the point > where the next thing i do is tear the carb off and tear it apart just > to see if there is some garb on the inside.. i dont know anything > about these carbs so i am worried i might screw it up. if there is > another way or something else that might be obvious to the trained > mechanic please let me know. this bike only has 670 miles on it, > would be a shame to let it rot any longer without riding it because > of a (maybe) simple issue. > > please e-mail direct to me, as i mentioned, NONE of my posts are > making it to the message area.. hope this one does. > > A17 Circus Bear ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 25 Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 21:19:58 -0000 From: "Andrus Chesley" Subject: Re: Flip face hats I had one till I was going thru Wyoming a few weeks back. HJC kind that cost about 265 in the local honda shop. I never did like it really. Still had to take my glasses off to put it on or take it off. Then the padding really put the glasses at an adnormal posistion. Second was the cutout's for speakers in the ear pads. They had some little foam w/velcro to stop up the hold if you didn't use speakers. I never could get these adjusted in about 3000 miles of riding to get it where it didn't bother my ears after an hour or so. Why I HAD one? Well, I was kinda not happy with my sore ears up there coming into Wyoming I think, starting on a trip from Louisiana to Washington State and put the helment on the rear view mirrow, bumped it, it fell off right on the left side of the visor, broke it all to heck. Duck taped it till I got to the first store , little yamaha place in a small town. They just happen to have a full face HJC for 179 out the door. Yes yes yes. You should of seen the look in her eyes when I told her ya'll can have that hat, throw it away, put a new shield on it and keep it, what ever. Me and it or finished. The new hat was more comfy, fitted the glassed better, quiter, and was broke in where it didn't bother me after 3 days on the road. Andy in Louisiana R1150GSA KLR650 DRZ400S ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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