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[Priest Kemper]

2003 KLR650 My left turn signal works just fine, but my right one is stuck with indicator light that is on but does not blink. Any ideas? Thanks, Priest

[Michael Martin]

The flasher is load sensitive. If a bulb is burned out, the remaining one isn't enough load to make the flasher actuate. My guess is one of the RH bulbs is burned out. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY ________________________________ From: Priest Kemper To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 12:08:13 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Turn Signal STUCK 2003 KLR650 My left turn signal works just fine, but my right one is stuck with indicator light that is on but does not blink. Any ideas? Thanks, Priest [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Mark Harfenist]

I've got a 2007 KLR and a 2008 DL650. The Strom has lots more power and is far more comfortable on pavement in almost every way--suspension, handling, brakes, vibration, etc. For me, at 6-1, it needed up-and-back risers and a peg lowering kit (you might like this last if you don't already tend to scrape pegs). I also use an Airhawk on long trips, which helps give my legs a bit more room. Some people change the OE seat for a DL1000 seat, which also gives more height. If you really need a bench seat, take the OE seat with its pan to a good upholstery shop and have them make one. Or contact seat manufacturers directly and ask. Surely you're not unique (?). The dealer should negotiate all prep fees right out of the picture. Current wisdom says you give them an ultimatum on this, be prepared to walk (not discuss), and see what happens. I didn't do this, being in a tremendous hurry at the time, but I did get $300 in discounts and merchandise credits. Any dealer should do at least this or more to make a sale. Note that they normally try to switch the terms on you at the last minute, so warn them that if they do you'll be gone before they have a chance to invent excuses. Try not to be in a hurry, and try not to feel obligated or shop without options. In the end, the $1000 difference in price between the two bikes is relatively minor compared to the amount of time you'll spend with either one. Buy the bike you want. Hope that helps. Mark