do i need a new thermostat?

[relemcke]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Eric L. Green" wrote:

> In cool weather, my temp gauge barely budges off the bottom, moving

just a

> tiny bit past the line at the bottom. If I idle at a traffic light

or

> etc., the temp gauge goes up, until it goes near the top and the

fan

> clicks on. Is this an indicator that my thermostat is giving up the

ghost?

> (KLR A-15). If so, what parts, other than the thermostat itself, do

I need

> in order to replace it? I assume there's some gasket or something,

but

> looking at buykawasaki.com, I don't see one! > Eric, my 98 does the same. Changed the thermostat, still does the

same, at 5/8 scale the fan comes on.

> -E

[Norberto Reyes]

Hello list, Just received my latest package from Arrowhead with Renthal aluminum handlebars. There are a couple of posts here that I saved regarding this removal/replacement procedure. Before I start this project, would someone confirm my understanding of the procedure and/or supply any additional details: 1. Drill out (to enlarge) the internal diameter of the Renthal bars to accomodate the bar end weights? 2. Use an exacto knife or similar item to cut off the ends of the gel grips? Is this necessary, or can I just cut a hole on the ends large enough to hold the bar end weights? Thanks for all responses, Norberto [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]