--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "louisxander1" wrote: > > Hi all, I've bought an 2004 A19 with 1600km on the clock on Tuesday. > The previous owner never done the first service, so I had it done on > Wednesday. There is a sound like a knock when revving up from idle, > and also when accelerating. Kawa dealer says it is ballancer shaft > coming into play? Is that right? > Valves and tensioner. > On how much km's much I do first valve check, and then also tensioner > when? > > regards > > Louis - South Africa > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 11:19:47 -0000 From: "squatpuke" Subject: KLR650 vs. XR650L . . I bet this forum NEVER sees these types of questions... : ) Anyway, I'm looking to get into the DS scene and will either buy a new KLR650 or XR650L...I guess I'm just looking for opinions between the KLR650 and the XR650L as far as 'out of the box' riding...primarily I will use the bike for communting but will take it off road frequently as well. I live at 7000' and it gets cold and snowy here as well. I'm 6'2" and 270lbs and I've heard the Kawa will bottom out with even medium sized dudes. How does the Kawa work right off the floor...do most people rejet and swap out mufflers? The Kawa is also 5 benjamins cheaper than the honda. Why? What kind of gas-milage can I expect? and how many miles longevity on the engine. There seems to be TONS of support for both bikes on the internet. Please help me decide. Thanks. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 13:11:25 -0000 From: "Jud Jones" Subject: Re: doo_hickey help! --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "klr4me2" wrote: > > I need to replace the doohickey on my A18. After studying several > web "walk thru's" and considering my limited mechanical skills, I > believe I could do more harm than good by tackling this job on my own. > I don't trust my dealer (and prob couldn't afford him!). Is there > anyone with experience (and tools) that I could pay to assist / > supervise? > > I'd love to gain the experience of working on the internals, but can't > afford to screw this job up! I'm in the North Atlanta area. Thank > you. Wait for a tech day in your area; you will be able to get hands-on assistance from lots of able practitioners. I believe there will be a large gathering not too far from you (NC or E. TN) next summer. Check out KLR650.net and search for "Ducktown". ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 4 Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 07:55:25 -0800 From: Ron Criswell Subject: Re: KLR650 vs. XR650L Either bike will do similar things. The Kawa is best for long, long HWY jaunts to get to the fire roads. The Honda is better in the dirt. The Kawa is water cooled and they run for a long time 60,000, 70,000, 80,000 miles on quite a few bikes. The Honda is aircooled so might not be the greatest for hot, slow rides. I have added progressive springs to the forks of my KLR and would like at least to replace the rear spring as it does bottom in hard, rough riding. I have heard fork emulators are good also. The Honda doesn't have the infamous muffler tweet which is really unique. You can hear one and know what it is even before you see the bike. Harley guys can only dream of such a unique sound. Think 1964 VW with a blown headgasket. Another good choice is the Suzuki DR 650 which I think from what I've heard would take it over the Honda. Am I right Zac? Criswell On Friday, November 4, 2005, at 03:19 AM, squatpuke wrote: > . > . > I bet this forum NEVER sees these types of questions... : ) > > Anyway, I'm looking to get into the DS scene and will either buy a new > KLR650 or XR650L...I guess I'm just looking for opinions between the > KLR650 and the XR650L as far as 'out of the box' riding...primarily I > will use the bike for communting but will take it off road frequently > as well. I live at 7000' and it gets cold and snowy here as well. > > I'm 6'2" and 270lbs and I've heard the Kawa will bottom out with even > medium sized dudes. > > How does the Kawa work right off the floor...do most people rejet and > swap out mufflers? > > The Kawa is also 5 benjamins cheaper than the honda. Why? > > What kind of gas-milage can I expect? and how many miles longevity on > the engine. > > There seems to be TONS of support for both bikes on the internet. > > Please help me decide. > > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 5 Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 09:37:24 -0500 From: "J T" Subject: Re: KLR650 vs. XR650L I'm 6'2" and 200 lbs., and have ridden all three bikes on extended trips, including the DR650. The KLR is the best "fit," by far. But the other two bikes are considerably better in the dirt, in my opinion, with the (slight) edge probably going to the Suzuki. Bear in mind: the stock gas tanks are much smaller on the Honda and Suzuki--I think about 2.8 gallons plus a half gallon or so of reserve. But larger aftermarket tanks are available for both... >From: Ron Criswell >To: "squatpuke" >CC: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR650 vs. XR650L >Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 07:55:25 -0800 > >Either bike will do similar things. The Kawa is best for long, long HWY >jaunts to get to the fire roads. The Honda is better in the dirt. The >Kawa is water cooled and they run for a long time 60,000, 70,000, >80,000 miles on quite a few bikes. The Honda is aircooled so might not >be the greatest for hot, slow rides. I have added progressive springs >to the forks of my KLR and would like at least to replace the rear >spring as it does bottom in hard, rough riding. I have heard fork >emulators are good also. The Honda doesn't have the infamous muffler >tweet which is really unique. You can hear one and know what it is even >before you see the bike. Harley guys can only dream of such a unique >sound. Think 1964 VW with a blown headgasket. > >Another good choice is the Suzuki DR 650 which I think from what I've >heard would take it over the Honda. Am I right Zac? > >Criswell >On Friday, November 4, 2005, at 03:19 AM, squatpuke wrote: > > > . > > . > > I bet this forum NEVER sees these types of questions... : ) > > > > Anyway, I'm looking to get into the DS scene and will either buy a new > > KLR650 or XR650L...I guess I'm just looking for opinions between the > > KLR650 and the XR650L as far as 'out of the box' riding...primarily I > > will use the bike for communting but will take it off road frequently > > as well. I live at 7000' and it gets cold and snowy here as well. > > > > I'm 6'2" and 270lbs and I've heard the Kawa will bottom out with even > > medium sized dudes. > > > > How does the Kawa work right off the floor...do most people rejet and > > swap out mufflers? > > > > The Kawa is also 5 benjamins cheaper than the honda. Why? > > > > What kind of gas-milage can I expect? and how many miles longevity on > > the engine. > > > > There seems to be TONS of support for both bikes on the internet. > > > > Please help me decide. > > > > > > > >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 >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 6 Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 15:56:25 -0000 From: "John Mellquist" Subject: Re: Valves, tensioner? I had similar symptoms with my A19. Fortunately, it turned out to be nothing more than loose bolts on the skid plate! John Napa, CA --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "louisxander1" wrote: > > Hi all, I've bought an 2004 A19 with 1600km on the clock on Tuesday. > The previous owner never done the first service, so I had it done on > Wednesday. There is a sound like a knock when revving up from idle, > and also when accelerating. Kawa dealer says it is ballancer shaft > coming into play? Is that right? > Valves and tensioner. > On how much km's much I do first valve check, and then also tensioner > when? > > regards > > Louis - South Africa > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 7 Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 16:31:30 -0000 From: "Jim" Subject: Re: doo_hickey help! Everyday is Tech-Day with the help of the various KLR sites, a manual(s), preparation (study task before starting and be aware of potential pitfalls; parts, tools, consumables, etc.), good work area, ample time, and *patience*. The job is done when you're done. You can do it. The more you do the more confidence you'll have and the better you'll get. Happy wrenching. [If only we all had a dedicated workshop with all the amenities.] Jim A17 --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud Jones" wrote: > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "klr4me2" wrote: > > > > I need to replace the doohickey on my A18. After studying several > > web "walk thru's" and considering my limited mechanical skills, I > > believe I could do more harm than good by tackling this job on my own. > > I don't trust my dealer (and prob couldn't afford him!). Is there > > anyone with experience (and tools) that I could pay to assist / > > supervise? > > > > I'd love to gain the experience of working on the internals, but can't > > afford to screw this job up! I'm in the North Atlanta area. Thank > > you. > > Wait for a tech day in your area; you will be able to get hands-on assistance from lots of > able practitioners. I believe there will be a large gathering not too far from you (NC or E. > TN) next summer. Check out KLR650.net and search for "Ducktown". > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 8 Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 16:32:44 -0000 From: "Andrus Chesley" Subject: Re: Centerstands Mine comes from Fred, which ever one he was selling when I wanted one a year or so back. Africa I think or something like that. Have never had a problem with it, have Grade 8 bolts in it. But have not hit anything at speed with it but have slid over logs and such with no problems. I guess if I did have a problem I'd weld the centerstand brackets to the bike and then the footpeg brackets ot the centerstand. As for getting the bike on the center stand, most times I just lean my bike way over on the side stand and put the centerstand down and just rock the bike on the stand from the side. Much easier than pulling the bike on the stand. I do 99% of my riding alone and when roaming south louisiana marshlands many times your not gonna find anything with in walking distance to prop your bike up on to change out a front flat or rear flat. you just have to lay it down on the ground and go to work in it. But lucky me as I've been able to fix my last two flats without removing the wheel from the bike. '43 Andy in Louisiana '00 KLR650 '02 R1150GSA ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 9 Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 16:54:10 -0000 From: "klr650guy" Subject: Dangerous Windsheilds Good Day All Some FYI information here. In my younger day I had a Honda CL 350 twin. Rode if for a couple of years, then some one showed what you can do in the dirt on a motorcycle. So I played around some in the dirt, but nothing serious on that bike. Took a trip accross the states, equiped with saddle bags and a bar mounted windsheild. When I got home took the bike out into the dirt some. While climbing a hill, I stood up on the pegs and as the bike rotated upward that windsheild came up and touched me on the neck. Had I been going just a little faster, or had that hill been a little steeper . . . So, for you that want to put a taller windsheild on this dirt worthy motorcycle, consider your riding sytle. And be aware that something like this can happen. As for me, and the way I ride, stock is fine. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 10 Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:53:04 -0000 From: "a2revolu" Subject: Re: Valves, tensioner? --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "louisxander1" wrote: > > Hi all, I've bought an 2004 A19 with 1600km on the clock on Tuesday. > The previous owner never done the first service, so I had it done on > Wednesday. There is a sound like a knock when revving up from idle, > and also when accelerating. Kawa dealer says it is ballancer shaft > coming into play? Is that right? > Valves and tensioner. > On how much km's much I do first valve check, and then also tensioner > when? > > regards > > Louis - South Africa > I think it 800km's for first valve check which is included in the first service where I live. The first service locally runs between 195 and 240 dollars, which is way way way too much (especially considering that what they say they check and adjust may never be done. PS I think the 2005 is the A19. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 11 Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 18:34:04 -0000 From: "rr2933" Subject: KLR Motor My 01 klr threw a balancer chain and chewed up some of the drive teeth on the crank.Yes,the doo-hicky was replaced so the chain must have broke. Anyone have any bottom end parts or even a complete engine for sale? Ron.Omaha. 402-397-3371,rrosberg@... for any help. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 12 Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 13:50:44 -0500 From: "Lesley" Subject: Re: Dangerous Windsheilds That is a good point. I have the taller Kawi windshield and I like it. However, for off-road I take the windshield off (only takes screwdriver and a couple of minutes). The last time I went out to the Ganaraska Forest I'm very glad I took the windshield off, it would definitely have been in the way. My .02 worth Lesley 2005 KLR 650 ----- Original Message ----- From: "klr650guy" <> While climbing a hill, I stood up on the pegs and as the bike rotated > upward that windsheild came up and touched me on the neck. > Had I been going just a little faster, or had that hill been a little > steeper . . . > So, for you that want to put a taller windsheild on this dirt worthy > motorcycle, consider your riding sytle. And be aware that something > like this can happen. > As for me, and the way I ride, stock is fine. > > > > > > 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 > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 13 Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 19:00:40 -0000 From: "Gabe" Subject: Re: KLR Motor Saw this one on ebay. Some folks seem to be skeptical as to whethter or not this seller is hawking parts from stolen bikes, but I see no reason to beleive that. He has a picture of the VIN (though not quite legible) on the listing. I can offer no info on the condition of motor or the reputability of the seller. That being said, it might be what you are looking for. As always, YMMV. Gabe A19 --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rr2933" wrote: > > My 01 klr threw a balancer chain and chewed up some of the drive teeth > on the crank.Yes,the doo-hicky was replaced so the chain must have > broke. Anyone have any bottom end parts or even a complete engine for > sale? Ron.Omaha. 402-397-3371,rrosberg@a... for any help. > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 14 Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 19:07:09 -0000 From: "liquidstickman" Subject: dash replacment Hey everybody, Does enybody know if the digital dash from a suzki "dr" can be transplanted to a klr? I'm looking for a good digital replacment for the stock unit on my ancient 87. If anybody has any other ideas or suggestions i would like to hear from you. Thanks ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 15 Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 11:22:14 -0800 (PST) From: Jim Link Subject: Re: Re: Valves, tensioner? I have an 05 and my book says A19? is the 04 A19 or the 05? --- a2revolu wrote: > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "louisxander1" > wrote: > > > > Hi all, I've bought an 2004 A19 with 1600km on the > clock on Tuesday. > > The previous owner never done the first service, > so I had it done on > > Wednesday. There is a sound like a knock when > revving up from idle, > > and also when accelerating. Kawa dealer says it is > ballancer shaft > > coming into play? Is that right? > > Valves and tensioner. > > On how much km's much I do first valve check, and > then also tensioner > > when? > > > > regards > > > > Louis - South Africa > > > I think it 800km's for first valve check which is > included in the > first service where I live. The first service > locally runs between 195 > and 240 dollars, which is way way way too much > (especially considering > that what they say they check and adjust may never > be done. PS I think > the 2005 is the A19. > > > > > > 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 > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > DSN_KLR650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > > __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 16 Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 14:33:14 -0500 From: Mike Frey Subject: Re: Re: Valves, tensioner? A18 - 2004 A19 - 2005 A20 - 2006 And, at the rate we're going..... A29 - 2015 Mike A18 Jim Link wrote: >I have an 05 and my book says A19? is the 04 A19 or >the 05? > >--- a2revolu wrote: > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 17 Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 11:38:59 -0800 (PST) From: Jim Link Subject: Re: Rear Tires? A couple of Guys and myself are running Duro's.. we like em' --- Rick McCauley wrote: > I just buy the Dunlop K750 OEM tire. $53 bucks at > the local dealer. > Good for a year and that's fine with me. > > Next opinion !> > Rick A17 > > "Guy B. Young II" wrote: > When it comes to oil, politics, religion, AND tires, > there is never a clear winner or one that can be > considered the "best." I can, however, make a > recommendation from my own experience, but whether > they are the "best choice" for you is something that > you will have to (eventually) decide on your own. > > Personally, for my type of riding in this neck of > the, uh - woods, I prefer the Continental TKC80. > It's a 50/50 tire that really works well on the > street, and pretty decent in the rough stuff. My > previous one lasted approx. 8000 miles, 90% of which > was street riding. > > Of course, if you ask another owner you will get an > entirely different opinion.
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digest number 6810
My owners manual states at the back KL650-A19. Maybe the manual is an 05 and newer than the motorcycle!
Sorry.
Regards
Louis - South Africa
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Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Digest Number 6810
There are 25 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Valves, tensioner?
From: "Rodney Copeland"
2. KLR650 vs. XR650L
From: "squatpuke"
3. Re: doo_hickey help!
From: "Jud Jones"
4. Re: KLR650 vs. XR650L
From: Ron Criswell
5. Re: KLR650 vs. XR650L
From: "J T"
6. Re: Valves, tensioner?
From: "John Mellquist"
7. Re: doo_hickey help!
From: "Jim"
8. Re: Centerstands
From: "Andrus Chesley"
9. Dangerous Windsheilds
From: "klr650guy"
10. Re: Valves, tensioner?
From: "a2revolu"
11. KLR Motor
From: "rr2933"
12. Re: Dangerous Windsheilds
From: "Lesley"
13. Re: KLR Motor
From: "Gabe"
14. dash replacment
From: "liquidstickman"
15. Re: Re: Valves, tensioner?
From: Jim Link
16. Re: Re: Valves, tensioner?
From: Mike Frey
17. Re: Rear Tires?
From: Jim Link
18. Mefo MFE99 Sport Explorer Tires?
From: "rrrocketron64"
19. Re: Re: Valves, tensioner?
From: sylvain gilbert
20. Re: Rear Tires?
From: Rick McCauley
21. Re: Re: Valves, tensioner?
From: "W.V. Doran"
22. Re: NKLR - AeroStich Kanetsu Electric Vest
From: "W.V. Doran"
23. Where to buy IMS gas tank with shrouds
From: pdstreeter@...
24. Re: Re: kn air filter
From: Analog Aardvark
25. RE: Re: kn air filter
From: "Michael Silverstein"
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 10:35:57 -0000
From: "Rodney Copeland"
Subject: Re: Valves, tensioner?
Most everything you want to know about the KLR is here:
http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html
Many dealers are a bit misleading about what services they perform and
the crap about the balancer shaft comin into play sounds like nonsense.
Maybe your idler lever has crashed already.
Doesn't seem likely at those few miles.
I'm thinkin it may be the auto compression release.
Good luck,
Rod
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