two up! oh boy...

[Al Cooper]

I am preparing my 04 KLR for a trip down the GDT next summer and in my reading of others adventures and read of several who have experienced clutch failure on this ride. Is there a time when need to be replaced or is the failures mentioned due to abuse. In other words, should I replace my 20,000+ clutch as a precautionary move?

[Horton Oliphant]

Some route a new cable along side the original, with the ends sealed of course, so it is already to hook up if needed. The other option is to take a new one rolled up in your packs. Doesn't take much to take a new one with you even if you have just replaced the one on the bike. Alan Henderson A13 Iowa Al Cooper wrote:

> I am preparing my 04 KLR for a trip down the GDT next summer and in my > reading of others adventures and read of several who have experienced clutch > failure on this ride. Is there a time when need to be replaced or is the > failures mentioned due to abuse. In other words, should I replace my > 20,000+ clutch as a precautionary move? > >

[Horton Oliphant]

Some route a new cable along side the original, with the ends sealed of course, so it is ready to hook up if needed. The other option is to take a new one rolled up in your packs. Doesn't take much to take a new one with you even if you have just replaced the one on the bike. Alan Henderson A13 Iowa Al Cooper wrote:

> I am preparing my 04 KLR for a trip down the GDT next summer and in my > reading of others adventures and read of several who have experienced clutch > failure on this ride. Is there a time when need to be replaced or is the > failures mentioned due to abuse. In other words, should I replace my > 20,000+ clutch as a precautionary move? > >

[Ernie Campbell]

i think he meant the clutch not the cable. Michelle Campbell N-Vee Brittanys http://www.nveebrittanys.com Versatile Britts http://www.versatilebritts.com

----- Original Message ----- From: Horton Oliphant To: klr Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 3:41 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Clutch duribility Some route a new cable along side the original, with the ends sealed of course, so it is already to hook up if needed. The other option is to take a new one rolled up in your packs. Doesn't take much to take a new one with you even if you have just replaced the one on the bike. Alan Henderson A13 Iowa Al Cooper wrote: > I am preparing my 04 KLR for a trip down the GDT next summer and in my > reading of others adventures and read of several who have experienced clutch > failure on this ride. Is there a time when need to be replaced or is the > failures mentioned due to abuse. In other words, should I replace my > 20,000+ clutch as a precautionary move? > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[David Bell]

This answer is only referring to the clutch cable, not the clutch itself. I would like to know also how long a clutch lasts, realizing that it is highly variable and depends on type of riding. After reading most of "The Road Gets Better From Here" (hope I got the title right) I decided that if I ever cross Siberia, I'm taking a new set of clutch plates and know how to change them. ________________________________ From: Horton Oliphant To: klr DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 9, 2008 2:56:12 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Clutch duribility Some route a new cable along side the original, with the ends sealed of course, so it is ready to hook up if needed. The other option is to take a new one rolled up in your packs. Doesn't take much to take a new one with you even if you have just replaced the one on the bike. Alan Henderson A13 Iowa Al Cooper wrote:

> I am preparing my 04 KLR for a trip down the GDT next summer and in my > reading of others adventures and read of several who have experienced clutch > failure on this ride. Is there a time when need to be replaced or is the > failures mentioned due to abuse. In other words, should I replace my > 20,000+ clutch as a precautionary move? > >

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Al Cooper" wrote:

> > I am preparing my 04 KLR for a trip down the GDT next summer and in my > reading of others adventures and read of several who have experienced clutch > failure on this ride. Is there a time when need to be replaced or is the > failures mentioned due to abuse. In other words, should I replace my > 20,000+ clutch as a precautionary move? >

Your 20,000 mile clutch ought to be fine. The problem with replacing it prophylactically, is that you can fry a new clutch just as bad as an old one, if you stick your bike in the mud. Take the rev's misfortunes as an object lesson and don't go down the same road.

[Jeff Saline]

On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 15:14:25 -0500 "Al Cooper" writes:

> I am preparing my 04 KLR for a trip down the GDT next summer and in > my > reading of others adventures and read of several who have > experienced clutch > failure on this ride. Is there a time when need to be replaced or > is the > failures mentioned due to abuse. In other words, should I replace > my > 20,000+ clutch as a precautionary move?

<><><><><><><> <><><><><><><> Al, I'm thinking the GDT is the same as the GDR and if it is I have the experience of one trip on it in 2004. I think if you gear down so you aren't having to slip the clutch a bunch to move you should be fine. I've got 27,000 smiles on my KLR and I regularly ride stuff as tough as the GDR during the normal riding season. I would make sure my fluids were fresh and everything was operating correctly but I wouldn't change the clutch. Now a new clutch cable might be worth it at the start of the trip. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Visa, MasterCard, AMEX & Discover. Compare Offers & Apply Online. Click here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2Oq3ttKCjdgSaJhfGzYjKbaGfsznPt3FQwmIvHT55RX1iNO/

[Al Cooper]

Thanks Jeff, I have a 14 tooth countershaft sprocket that I am planning on using. Al Cooper Medina, Ohio

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Saline" To: Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 6:50 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Clutch duribility > On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 15:14:25 -0500 "Al Cooper" > writes: >> I am preparing my 04 KLR for a trip down the GDT next summer and in >> my >> reading of others adventures and read of several who have >> experienced clutch >> failure on this ride. Is there a time when need to be replaced or >> is the >> failures mentioned due to abuse. In other words, should I replace >> my >> 20,000+ clutch as a precautionary move? > <><><><><><><> > <><><><><><><> > > Al, > > I'm thinking the GDT is the same as the GDR and if it is I have the > experience of one trip on it in 2004. I think if you gear down so you > aren't having to slip the clutch a bunch to move you should be fine. > I've got 27,000 smiles on my KLR and I regularly ride stuff as tough as > the GDR during the normal riding season. I would make sure my fluids > were fresh and everything was operating correctly but I wouldn't change > the clutch. Now a new clutch cable might be worth it at the start of the > trip. > > Best, > > Jeff Saline > ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal > Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org > The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota > 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT > ____________________________________________________________ > Take a break - you deserve it. Click here to find a great vacation. > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2gGU5PJir9ZcPxOvLluWP25tmhmfSQ7G8jI6qEPBbM28XCq/ >

[aphampton628]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud Jones" wrote:

> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Al Cooper" wrote: > > > > I am preparing my 04 KLR for a trip down the GDT next summer and

in my

> > reading of others adventures and read of several who have

experienced clutch

> > failure on this ride. Is there a time when need to be replaced or

is the

> > failures mentioned due to abuse. In other words, should I replace my > > 20,000+ clutch as a precautionary move? > > > > Your 20,000 mile clutch ought to be fine. The problem with replacing

it prophylactically, is

> that you can fry a new clutch just as bad as an old one, if you

stick your bike in the mud.

> Take the rev's misfortunes as an object lesson and don't go down the

same road.

>

http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/abject+lesson.html Alan

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "aphampton628" wrote:

> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud Jones" wrote: > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Al Cooper" wrote: > > > > > > I am preparing my 04 KLR for a trip down the GDT next summer and > in my > > > reading of others adventures and read of several who have > experienced clutch > > > failure on this ride. Is there a time when need to be replaced

or

> is the > > > failures mentioned due to abuse. In other words, should I

replace my

> > > 20,000+ clutch as a precautionary move? > > > > > > > Your 20,000 mile clutch ought to be fine. The problem with

replacing

> it prophylactically, is > > that you can fry a new clutch just as bad as an old one, if you > stick your bike in the mud. > > Take the rev's misfortunes as an object lesson and don't go down

the

> same road. > > > > http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/abject+lesson.html > > Alan >

Alan, I am sure he meant object lesson. as in, "The rev is the object of my greatest admiration, but don't follow his lead or the road he picks", unless you are wanting a lesson you won't forget.... :~0 revmaaatin.