[dsn_klr650] stearns wal mart atv seat cover for klr s

[Jake Wilson]

I have motor oil leaking from the rubber plug that seals the timing chain adjustment bolt. It just started to leak today after adjusting the timing chain slack I have an 08' KLR with approx 7500 miles on the odo. Amongst other maint tasks I was doing (engine oil change, air fliter cleaning, drive chain clean and lube), I removed that plug to do the timing chain adjustment and several hours later I noticed a couple ounces (maybe less) of oil under the bike, which came out between the plug and the case, so I wiped it down, degreased the rubber plug, pushed it back into place...it's still leaking What's up with this? Do I need a new rubber plug, or? Jake Reddick Fla.

[Tengai Mark Van Horn]

That rubber plug really doesn't seal anything. It's basically little more than a garnish, but also keeps road grit from getting in there. What you have is a leaky o-ring on the adjustment screw. Replacement of this o-ring requires removal of the generator cover. I doub't you lost a couple ounces in that time, unless the o-ring seriously got messed. A tiny bit of liquid spreads to look like more. Put a cup under the leak and get a better assessment. If it's only weeping a tiny bit of oil, I wouldn't sweat it. I would wait to replace the o-ring until I had the cover off for other reasons (like upgrading the doohickey). Mark At 7:13 AM +0000 8/18/09, Jake Wilson wrote:

>I have motor oil leaking from the rubber plug that seals the timing >chain adjustment bolt. It just started to leak today after >adjusting the timing chain slack

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>What's up with this? Do I need a new rubber plug, or?

[Jeff Saline]

On Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:13:54 -0000 "Jake Wilson" writes:

> I have motor oil leaking from the rubber plug that seals the timing > chain adjustment bolt. It just started to leak today after > adjusting the timing chain slack > > > I have an 08' KLR with approx 7500 miles on the odo. Amongst other > maint tasks I was doing (engine oil change, air fliter cleaning, > drive chain clean and lube), I removed that plug to do the timing > chain adjustment and several hours later I noticed a couple ounces > (maybe less) of oil under the bike, which came out between the plug > and the case, so I wiped it down, degreased the rubber plug, pushed > it back into place...it's still leaking > > What's up with this? Do I need a new rubber plug, or? > > Jake > Reddick Fla.

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[Jake Wilson]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jake Wilson" wrote:

> > I have motor oil leaking from the rubber plug that seals the timing chain adjustment bolt. It just started to leak today after adjusting the timing chain slack > > > I have an 08' KLR with approx 7500 miles on the odo. Amongst other maint tasks I was doing (engine oil change, air fliter cleaning, drive chain clean and lube), I removed that plug to do the timing chain adjustment and several hours later I noticed a couple ounces (maybe less) of oil under the bike, which came out between the plug and the case, so I wiped it down, degreased the rubber plug, pushed it back into place...it's still leaking > > > What's up with this? Do I need a new rubber plug, or? > > > > > Jake > Reddick Fla. >

~~~Thought I'd update this post. Thanks to Mark and Jeff for replying, and their suggestions on how to go about affecting a repair. Here's a pic of the pan I'm using to collect the oil that is leaking http://tinyurl.com/phfmlv Here's a close up pic of the catch pan http://tinyurl.com/q7g7kn As the verbiage under the photo states, the amount of oil you see was collected in 12 hours time (approx.), so it's a significant leak in my book Don't think I'm complaining, much, about this bike and the associated problems I've had with it, which haven't been many. But maybe it's time to review those little naggling faults. Okay, purchased new 11/07', the model is an 08' KLR. Within the first 12 months of ownership, all four turnsignal stalks have been replaced, twice, by KHI via the local dealer. Seems there was a problem with the vendor that made the rubber stalks as they would break apart w/o any real intervention, so new stalks were made and distributed to the dealers to replace which I had done and I should also mention, I had 3 of 4 stalks break before replacement. Then I get another recall notice that the replacement turn signal stalks are prone to breaking as well so, bring it back for another set of four replacements, which I did I had a fork seal start to leak early in it's life which the local dealer took care of for me. No biggie, shit happens. Then later on, the odometer trip meter reset jams and wont reset. At first KHI told the local dealer to see if they could lubricate to get it to function (nada) so KHI authorized a replacement. Another problem taken care of under warranty Somewhere early in my tenure with this bike, there was mention of mufflers falling off and the fix was to loc-tite the mounting bolts, which I did, but later I got an official recall notice that they wanted to replace muffler hanger hardware (I think the same fasteners I loc-tited earlier) and also they wanted me to drop off the bike so they could inspect the wiring harness for shorts and or fraying, under the fuel tank, so I dropped the bike off for inspection (no wiring problems on my bike) and they installed the exhaust fastener kit while they had it in for the wiring inspection If I'm not mistaken, that's been it for problems with this unit for 21 months of ownership and approx. 8 K miles of riding. Obviously I don't ride it much but I have other two wheelers to ride. IMO, I've taken very good care of this bike. She's parked indoors (garage) when I'm not riding it. I've done oil and oil filter changes religiously every 2 K miles, kept up with drive chain cleaning and lubing, changed tires when needed as well as maintained (topped off w/distilled water) the wet cell battery and cleaned and lubed the foam air filter. Getting back to the leaking o-ring (balance tensioner bolt) on this KLR. I have the skill set to repair this but I need to put this bike on my lift like I need another hole in my head. My series 3 Lambretta is tying my lift up at the moment with a few mods being done http://tinyurl.com/mo9u5j So I guess I'll put the rear shock and rear wheel back on the lammy so I can roll her off the lift (while I'm waiting for lammy parts) and place the KLR on to set about correcting the oil leak. Not sure yet how I'll tackle the leak. Mark said I might be able to get away with withdrawing the bolt and applying grease. That would be easier and quicker than Jeff's suggestion of removing the left side or generator cover? to withdraw the bolt and o-ring for a better look see at the problem Way back when I bought all the tools and parts to install Eagle Mike's doohickey so that's an option as well. My only lament is having to make this repair in the first place. I like this bike I really do, but I'd much rather ride it than have to repair a spurious oil leak Jake Reddick Fla.

[k650]

I see your bike is an 08 so that should rule out a hardened or cracked O-ring due to age. On the chance a piece of grit got between the O-ring and bore hole causing the leak I would try flushing with WD40 or similar then loosen the bolt flush again, bottom the bolt and repeat above a few times before final torque and see if that might dislodge the grit and cure the leak. Sure beats disassembly. If you do need to remove the cover to repair the leak I suggest using a new lubed O-ring and check the bore hole carefully for any imperfection that may have caused the O-ring to be damaged. Walt

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jake Wilson" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 1:18 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR oil leak, need help > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jake Wilson" wrote: >> >> I have motor oil leaking from the rubber plug that seals the timing chain >> adjustment bolt. It just started to leak today after adjusting the >> timing chain slack >> >> >> I have an 08' KLR with approx 7500 miles on the odo. Amongst other maint >> tasks I was doing (engine oil change, air fliter cleaning, drive chain >> clean and lube), I removed that plug to do the timing chain adjustment >> and several hours later I noticed a couple ounces (maybe less) of oil >> under the bike, which came out between the plug and the case, so I wiped >> it down, degreased the rubber plug, pushed it back into place...it's >> still leaking >> >> >> What's up with this? Do I need a new rubber plug, or? >> >> >> >> >> Jake >> Reddick Fla. >> > > > > > ~~~Thought I'd update this post. Thanks to Mark and Jeff for replying, > and their suggestions on how to go about affecting a repair. > > > Here's a pic of the pan I'm using to collect the oil that is leaking > > > http://tinyurl.com/phfmlv > > > Here's a close up pic of the catch pan > > > http://tinyurl.com/q7g7kn > > > As the verbiage under the photo states, the amount of oil you see was > collected in 12 hours time (approx.), so it's a significant leak in my > book > > > Don't think I'm complaining, much, about this bike and the associated > problems I've had with it, which haven't been many. But maybe it's time > to review those little naggling faults. > > > Okay, purchased new 11/07', the model is an 08' KLR. Within the first 12 > months of ownership, all four turnsignal stalks have been replaced, twice, > by KHI via the local dealer. Seems there was a problem with the vendor > that made the rubber stalks as they would break apart w/o any real > intervention, so new stalks were made and distributed to the dealers to > replace which I had done and I should also mention, I had 3 of 4 stalks > break before replacement. Then I get another recall notice that the > replacement turn signal stalks are prone to breaking as well so, bring it > back for another set of four replacements, which I did > > > I had a fork seal start to leak early in it's life which the local dealer > took care of for me. No biggie, shit happens. Then later on, the > odometer trip meter reset jams and wont reset. At first KHI told the > local dealer to see if they could lubricate to get it to function (nada) > so KHI authorized a replacement. Another problem taken care of under > warranty > > > Somewhere early in my tenure with this bike, there was mention of mufflers > falling off and the fix was to loc-tite the mounting bolts, which I did, > but later I got an official recall notice that they wanted to replace > muffler hanger hardware (I think the same fasteners I loc-tited earlier) > and also they wanted me to drop off the bike so they could inspect the > wiring harness for shorts and or fraying, under the fuel tank, so I > dropped the bike off for inspection (no wiring problems on my bike) and > they installed the exhaust fastener kit while they had it in for the > wiring inspection > > > If I'm not mistaken, that's been it for problems with this unit for 21 > months of ownership and approx. 8 K miles of riding. Obviously I don't > ride it much but I have other two wheelers to ride. IMO, I've taken very > good care of this bike. She's parked indoors (garage) when I'm not riding > it. I've done oil and oil filter changes religiously every 2 K miles, > kept up with drive chain cleaning and lubing, changed tires when needed as > well as maintained (topped off w/distilled water) the wet cell battery and > cleaned and lubed the foam air filter. > > > Getting back to the leaking o-ring (balance tensioner bolt) on this KLR. > I have the skill set to repair this but I need to put this bike on my lift > like I need another hole in my head. My series 3 Lambretta is tying my > lift up at the moment with a few mods being done > > > http://tinyurl.com/mo9u5j > > > So I guess I'll put the rear shock and rear wheel back on the lammy so I > can roll her off the lift (while I'm waiting for lammy parts) and place > the KLR on to set about correcting the oil leak. Not sure yet how I'll > tackle the leak. Mark said I might be able to get away with withdrawing > the bolt and applying grease. That would be easier and quicker than > Jeff's suggestion of removing the left side or generator cover? to > withdraw the bolt and o-ring for a better look see at the problem > > > Way back when I bought all the tools and parts to install Eagle Mike's > doohickey so that's an option as well. My only lament is having to make > this repair in the first place. I like this bike I really do, but I'd > much rather ride it than have to repair a spurious oil leak > > > > > > Jake > Reddick Fla. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > 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/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > >

[sh8knj8kster]

Epilogue- I backed the tensioner bolt out 2 turns, spritzed w/aerosol carb cleaner chased with a small amount of compressed air. Did the same with the oily rubber plug to clean and dry it. The carb cleaner blew the plug up (made it swell). Fitting it was difficult, I went for a ride, came back and the plug must have fell off. I can only assume the carb cleaner was not good fopr the plug but it did allow the o-ring to make a perfect seal as it hasn't leaked since. Problem solved Jake Reddick Fla.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "k650" wrote: > > I see your bike is an 08 so that should rule out a hardened > or cracked O-ring due to age. On the chance a piece of grit > got between the O-ring and bore hole causing the leak I > would try flushing with WD40 or similar then loosen the bolt > flush again, bottom the bolt and repeat above a few times > before final torque and see if that might dislodge the grit > and cure the leak. Sure beats disassembly. > > If you do need to remove the cover to repair the leak I > suggest using a new lubed O-ring and check the bore hole > carefully for any imperfection that may have caused the > O-ring to be damaged. > > Walt > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jake Wilson" > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 1:18 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR oil leak, need help > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jake Wilson" wrote: > >> > >> I have motor oil leaking from the rubber plug that seals the timing chain > >> adjustment bolt. It just started to leak today after adjusting the > >> timing chain slack > >> > >> > >> I have an 08' KLR with approx 7500 miles on the odo. Amongst other maint > >> tasks I was doing (engine oil change, air fliter cleaning, drive chain > >> clean and lube), I removed that plug to do the timing chain adjustment > >> and several hours later I noticed a couple ounces (maybe less) of oil > >> under the bike, which came out between the plug and the case, so I wiped > >> it down, degreased the rubber plug, pushed it back into place...it's > >> still leaking > >> > >> > >> What's up with this? Do I need a new rubber plug, or? > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Jake > >> Reddick Fla. > >> > > > > > > > > > > ~~~Thought I'd update this post. Thanks to Mark and Jeff for replying, > > and their suggestions on how to go about affecting a repair. > > > > > > Here's a pic of the pan I'm using to collect the oil that is leaking > > > > > > http://tinyurl.com/phfmlv > > > > > > Here's a close up pic of the catch pan > > > > > > http://tinyurl.com/q7g7kn > > > > > > As the verbiage under the photo states, the amount of oil you see was > > collected in 12 hours time (approx.), so it's a significant leak in my > > book > > > > > > Don't think I'm complaining, much, about this bike and the associated > > problems I've had with it, which haven't been many. But maybe it's time > > to review those little naggling faults. > > > > > > Okay, purchased new 11/07', the model is an 08' KLR. Within the first 12 > > months of ownership, all four turnsignal stalks have been replaced, twice, > > by KHI via the local dealer. Seems there was a problem with the vendor > > that made the rubber stalks as they would break apart w/o any real > > intervention, so new stalks were made and distributed to the dealers to > > replace which I had done and I should also mention, I had 3 of 4 stalks > > break before replacement. Then I get another recall notice that the > > replacement turn signal stalks are prone to breaking as well so, bring it > > back for another set of four replacements, which I did > > > > > > I had a fork seal start to leak early in it's life which the local dealer > > took care of for me. No biggie, shit happens. Then later on, the > > odometer trip meter reset jams and wont reset. At first KHI told the > > local dealer to see if they could lubricate to get it to function (nada) > > so KHI authorized a replacement. Another problem taken care of under > > warranty > > > > > > Somewhere early in my tenure with this bike, there was mention of mufflers > > falling off and the fix was to loc-tite the mounting bolts, which I did, > > but later I got an official recall notice that they wanted to replace > > muffler hanger hardware (I think the same fasteners I loc-tited earlier) > > and also they wanted me to drop off the bike so they could inspect the > > wiring harness for shorts and or fraying, under the fuel tank, so I > > dropped the bike off for inspection (no wiring problems on my bike) and > > they installed the exhaust fastener kit while they had it in for the > > wiring inspection > > > > > > If I'm not mistaken, that's been it for problems with this unit for 21 > > months of ownership and approx. 8 K miles of riding. Obviously I don't > > ride it much but I have other two wheelers to ride. IMO, I've taken very > > good care of this bike. She's parked indoors (garage) when I'm not riding > > it. I've done oil and oil filter changes religiously every 2 K miles, > > kept up with drive chain cleaning and lubing, changed tires when needed as > > well as maintained (topped off w/distilled water) the wet cell battery and > > cleaned and lubed the foam air filter. > > > > > > Getting back to the leaking o-ring (balance tensioner bolt) on this KLR. > > I have the skill set to repair this but I need to put this bike on my lift > > like I need another hole in my head. My series 3 Lambretta is tying my > > lift up at the moment with a few mods being done > > > > > > http://tinyurl.com/mo9u5j > > > > > > So I guess I'll put the rear shock and rear wheel back on the lammy so I > > can roll her off the lift (while I'm waiting for lammy parts) and place > > the KLR on to set about correcting the oil leak. Not sure yet how I'll > > tackle the leak. Mark said I might be able to get away with withdrawing > > the bolt and applying grease. That would be easier and quicker than > > Jeff's suggestion of removing the left side or generator cover? to > > withdraw the bolt and o-ring for a better look see at the problem > > > > > > Way back when I bought all the tools and parts to install Eagle Mike's > > doohickey so that's an option as well. My only lament is having to make > > this repair in the first place. I like this bike I really do, but I'd > > much rather ride it than have to repair a spurious oil leak > > > > > > > > > > > > Jake > > Reddick Fla. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > 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/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[eddie self]

MY SEAT IS AWESOME,WAS A LITTLE TRICKY TO GET ON ,MAYBE 2 INCHES DID NOT COVER HORN OR FRONT BUT THE STRAPS HOOKED UP PERFECT AND TODAY'S 75 MILE RIDE WAS ALOT SOFTER ON MY BACK I GIVE IT AN A# PLUS IT REALLY FIT TIGHT ON SIDES BUT DIDNT QUITE COVER THE FRONT ,BUT THAT WAS NOT A PROBLEM FOR ME EDDIE

----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Cc: DSN KLR650 Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 12:41 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Stearns Wal Mart ATV Seat Cover for KLR s Mine's on the shelf, sounds like it's time to install it! Chicobro Jeff Khoury wrote: > > > Eddie, > > I want to write and thank you for posting this. I looked at the item > online and read the reviews. It looked nice in the photos so I said > "What the heck" and ordered it. After all, what did I really have to > lose, $20.00? > > It arrived about a week later, and I ran out and immediately installed > it. It took about 30 minutes of fidgeting with it to get it in place > the way I wanted it, and then the moment of truth. I sat on the bike > and immediately noticed a difference. The seat feels firmer and wider > with it on there. It did increase seat height by about 1/2". I have a > 32" inseam, so when I'm wearing boots, my heels BARELY touch the > ground. It also added what feels to be 1" to total width which is a > welcome addition as well. It felt a little funny the first few rides I > took with it on there, but I've gotten used to it now. > > The proof in the pudding came Sunday. I spent most of the day riding > all over Los Angeles, putting in about 250 miles. The difference was > astounding. No more hotspot on my tailbone. No more hotspots on my hip > joints. A slight shift here and there kept me comfortable riding > around all day. I only wish I had it for that 1200 mile Big Sur trip I > just got back from. > > I wholeheartedly recommend this to the list members. It is far > superior to a sheepskin and I can't say how it compares to a Corbin, > but it is vastly better than the stock seat alone. > > I've had two people comment on it... one said he liked the "tread > pattern". > > IMHO, it would be a bargain at twice the price. And no, I don't work > for Wal-Mart or Stearns. > > -Jeff Khoury > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "eddiebmauri" > > To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > > Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:20:39 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Stearns Wal Mart ATV Seat Cover for KLR s > > OK, y'all,,,,, for some time I have heard great things about the > Stearns ATV seat cover that is said to fit well over the KLR's stock > seat. I have seen a few of them on KLR's, the KLR riders who had them > all swear by the seat covers. A poor man's Corbin if you will. Anyway, > the problem was in locating the seat cover at Wally World. It seems > that this is a seasonal item. Good news, the season has opened. I was > able to order one on-line for about $20 including shipping! > > http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10727537 > http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10727537> > > I'll let you all know how good they are once it arrives and I try it. > But, come on, for $20 it is one of the least expensive farkles that I > have bought. > > Eddie (03' KLR "la poderosa") > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]