wolfman tank panniers

[l3rian.long]

Hi All, I have a potential buyer for my 2001 KLR 650 (http://newjersey.craigslist.org/mcy/200663104.html). After a test ride his only concern was the clutch. There is too much play at the clutch lever, about an inch. He feels it may be indicative of clutch wear and that it will need replacing soon. With less than 9k on the bike I think the cable just needs to be adjusted. How can we fairly determine who is right? Thanks in advance, Brian

[Jim]

Brian, Adjust the clutch cable then let him ride it again. The clutch on the KLR is not a weak point and at 50,000 miles I notice no slippage on mine despite much abuse and running Mobile 1 auto oil ;^). If be balks look for another buyer. --Jim A-15

> Hi All, > > I have a potential buyer for my 2001 KLR 650 > (http://newjersey.craigslist.org/mcy/200663104.html). After a test > ride his only concern was the clutch. There is too much play at the > clutch lever, about an inch. He feels it may be indicative of clutch > wear and that it will need replacing soon. With less than 9k on the > bike I think the cable just needs to be adjusted. > > How can we fairly determine who is right? > > Thanks in advance, > > Brian >

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "l3rian.long" wrote:

> > Hi All, > > I have a potential buyer for my 2001 KLR 650 > (http://newjersey.craigslist.org/mcy/200663104.html). After a test > ride his only concern was the clutch. There is too much play at the > clutch lever, about an inch. He feels it may be indicative of clutch > wear and that it will need replacing soon. With less than 9k on the > bike I think the cable just needs to be adjusted. > > How can we fairly determine who is right?

I think it goes the other way: a wearing clutch uses up free play. At least I suspect that is why I can't seem to maintain free play in my cable. (Please correct me if I'm mistaken here). Adjust the play.

[Brian Babin]

Thanks to all that responded, positive and negative. At he present time it looks like a viable option for transfering weight from the rear to the front. Wolfman or aerostich Hmmmmmmm Brian Babin Canada, A15