another stupid engine sound question

[R. Kaub]

Is there any dimensional difference that counts between standard and o-ring chain? Put another way, if stranded someplace, could a non o-ring chain be put on the OEM (o-ring) sprockets to get home? Or are the sprockets different widths for standard and o-ring chains? Thanks. Bob Kaub

[texklr]

Motorcycle Mag listed the following site for chain info: www.ustsubaki.com

[InWoods13@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/22/02 4:04:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jimmie@... writes: www.ustsubaki.com >> Just picked up an RK O-Ring. (& Sunstar 15-43 sprockets) Not tried RK before, basically chose it as a good deal of KLR folk seem to have had good luck with it. So far, so good...will know more in 10k miles. All best. Scott A14 "thunderdog" Sorrento, Fl

[klryyz]

I'm about to change my chain. Going with a masterlink type. I usually just buy whatever the dealer has there, but you guys have so much good info in your noggins, I thought you might have a preference for chain type. Any preferences? John in T.O. A11 (or is it C11? I just read the FAQ)

[cchuckie51]

found one more thing you need in tool kit the hard way lost my chain to day was 2 hours from home riding along great an alof a sudden i heard this noise woke me up i thought i blow the engine pulled in clutch rolled over to side of road reved engine it was ok got of bike an there it was an empty rear sprocket so pushed bike up hill to a spot an my girl freind called her nephew an by the grace of god he was only 10 minutes away at a freinds house we told him what happened an he access to a truck ramps an tie downs he picked up bike an took to my girl freinds mom's house a 1/2 hour away. so she took me home on her bike don't like sitting on back at all so in the future will be getting a master link as a spare i did pick up the chain just thought i would share this chuck

[Walter Mitty]

A rivet style master link will usually eliminate that problem. cchuckie51 wrote: found one more thing you need in tool kit the hard way lost my chain to day was 2 hours from home riding along great an alof a sudden i heard this noise woke me up i thought i blow the engine pulled in clutch rolled over to side of road reved engine it was ok got of bike an there it was an empty rear sprocket so pushed bike up hill to a spot an my girl freind called her nephew an by the grace of god he was only 10 minutes away at a freinds house we told him what happened an he access to a truck ramps an tie downs he picked up bike an took to my girl freinds mom's house a 1/2 hour away. so she took me home on her bike don't like sitting on back at all so in the future will be getting a master link as a spare i did pick up the chain just thought i would share this chuck Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jim]

I suggest checking your muffler mounts bolts all the way around starting at the head, behind the rear master cylinder reservior, and up under the rear rack. --Jim A-15

> Last week going home, I noticed that the bike seemed louder. Pulled > over to have a listen...it seemed to be louder...was runing a little > uneven and there was a slight changing coming from the general area of > the engine...although, it didn't die, i'm concerned that there is > something wrong with the motor...this is a 2002 with 12k+ miles... > Stopped riding it till I can get it to the shop...I know, my details > aren't very good but, asny idea has to what could be wrong?? > > Could it be a burnt or bent value??? What would that sound like? > > Any ideas???? > > THANKS! > > Fred

[John Kokola]

Clip link? --John Kokola

> -----Original Message----- > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com]On > Behalf Of cchuckie51 > found one more thing you need in tool kit the hard way lost my chain > to day