--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , wrote:
>
> Either shove a glove over the air intake or for more control remove the
> left
> side cover then the gloved hand can meter the amount of air intake
> opening.
> Depending on temperature and how the carb is set you want between fully
> covered and half way.
>
> Walt
Well, that is a dandy bit of info!
I was thinking it was more like a riddle/quandary of
either/or =ether-or (not).
I am not a fan of starting fluids (ether) but neither am I a fan of pushing
a cold, dead pig.
The problem with ether, it can easily be over used, and that is bad = bent
connecting rod. Perhaps someone here could suggest the proper way to ether
a KLR650. and what has been their personal experience using starting fluids.
revmaaatin.
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1f. Re: Carb question from a past poster
Posted by: "Jeff Khoury" jeff@... DsrtEgl
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:22 am ((PDT))
My method has always been to introduce it into the snorkel of the airbox,
wait a second or two, THEN crank.
By my estimation, this does a couple of things: First, since the fluid is in
the airbox, it has a better chance of vaporizing closer to a stochiometric
mixture. Second, the air filter will necessarily block raw liquid ether from
entering the carb.
-Jeff Khoury
From: "revmaaatin" < mjearl@... >
To: "DSN KLR650" <
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 8:42:42 AM
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Carb question from a past poster
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , wrote:
>
> Either shove a glove over the air intake or for more control remove the
> left
> side cover then the gloved hand can meter the amount of air intake
> opening.
> Depending on temperature and how the carb is set you want between fully
> covered and half way.
>
> Walt
Well, that is a dandy bit of info!
I was thinking it was more like a riddle/quandary of
either/or =ether-or (not).
I am not a fan of starting fluids (ether) but neither am I a fan of pushing
a cold, dead pig.
The problem with ether, it can easily be over used, and that is bad = bent
connecting rod. Perhaps someone here could suggest the proper way to ether a
KLR650. and what has been their personal experience using starting fluids.
revmaaatin.
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1g. Re: Carb question from a past poster
Posted by: "Tengai Mark Van Horn" tengai650@...
elevengai
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:22 pm ((PDT))
For some reason, my first try sending this via the web interface, my
message never made it to the list.
Anyway, I'm assuming he broke the cable and that the plunger & spring
in the carb are intact.
If so, cut the insulation from the cable. Then, cut the cable,
leaving about a foot of it going into the carb. Tie a finger loop in
the end of the cable. Manually pull and hold choke and start the
bike. Keep it held until the bike warms up a bit.
Mark
At 11:04 AM +0000 3/23/11, albatrossklr wrote:
O great gurus of all things KLR fuel systems, friend Jacob of
highlands has broken his choke and needs advice & perhaps a bit of
magic to help him start the KLR without a choke until he can receive
parts from the hinterlands.
I'll pass along all your good advice.
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2a. Re: Jumper cable quick connect?
Posted by: "Jim Fortner" jim.fortner@... langly944
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:24 am ((PDT))
Mark reminded me. I also used the two prong battery tender plug to connect
and run a heated jacket and gloves. Very sparingly since the KLR generates a
small amount of electrical power.
Jim
On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Doug Herr < doug@... > wrote:
>
>
> On Tue, 2011-03-22 at 12:33 -0500, Jim Fortner wrote:
> > I use the same two prong plug connected directly to the battery via
> > fuse as I use to connect the battery tender. Keep it simple.
>
> Starting amperage is not enough to pop that fuse?
>
> I think I saw a 15amp on mine. Maybe I put that in to handle just this
> very possibility, since it seems sort of large for just the battery
> tender itself. I might have also placed the 15 in there after
> experiments with the 12volt tire pump.
>
>
> --
> Doug Herr
> A16 in Oakland, California
>
>
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3a. Re: KLR 650 Exhaust Preferences
Posted by: "SM" s2mumford@... s2mumford
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:27 am ((PDT))
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "Mark Harris" wrote:
>
> Laser Duro from is nice and all stainless with no fiberglass to wear out.
> Good sound and Euro spark arrester. For trails requiring USFS spark
> arrester, I add a Mr. Sparky. Mark in No. Nevada, landsailing capital of
> the US
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
Is the Laser Pro Duro exhaust for the KLR 650 even available anymore?
I own two of them (one quiet and one "off-road"), but they both look like
they have been thrown off a cliff and beat with sledgehammers.
The mounting strap on one of them finally failed from age/metal fatigue at a
most inopportune moment, about 50 miles into a 200+ mile ride.
Thanks
CA Stu
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3b. Re: KLR 650 Exhaust Preferences
Posted by: "SM" s2mumford@... s2mumford
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:32 am ((PDT))
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "SM" wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "Mark Harris" wrote:
> The mounting strap on one of them finally failed from age/metal fatigue at
> a most inopportune moment, about 50 miles into a 200+ mile ride.
>
> Thanks
> CA Stu
>
Oops! Should read "1,200+ mile ride" (over 5 days).
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4a. Re: motorcycle lift
Posted by: "SM" s2mumford@... s2mumford
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:30 am ((PDT))
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , Gary Thacker wrote:
> >
>
> Some times these lifts are are referred
>
> >
http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-motorcycle-lift-91764.html
>
>
>
I have this exact lift, but I got it a bit cheaper than that! They go on
sale regularly.
For lifting the rear of the bike, I use a 4 ton bottle jack under the back
of the frame, while the front is secured on the table lift.
If I need the front wheel off, I use a Craftsman ATV lift.
Thanks
CA Stu A13
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5. trip east??
Posted by: "mark ward" nomad59@... nomad59@...
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:58 am ((PDT))
Hey ALL I'm still wondering Who I ran into on the road last summer, I THINK,
I was on highway 2, I was east of canada, crossed at 1000 Islands, (1000
Islands Want to go back and stop to see. google it.)
Any ways I cut across Upstate NY. vermont ect. to Bar harbor, And during a
Constuction jam up, I seen anouther KLR650, With a Moab sticker, and pulled
up to to say hey, then the trafic started.
Just Curious If 1 Of OUR GUYS???
Mark (W. Mi.)
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6a. Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
Posted by: " david.r.nichols@... " david.r.nichols@...
david.r.nichols@...
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:00 pm ((PDT))
I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a gas
tank for KLR's soon. From what I know Safari Tanks is an Australian company
that makes high capacity plastic tanks for a lot of motorcycles like IMS
does. It's unclear, but I think they will be making these for 2008 and newer
models, which would make sense because IMS has tanks for pre 2008's. Here is
the link to their announcement:
http://www.safaritanks.com.au/home/Latest/kawasaki-klr650-safari-tank-coming-soon.html
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6b. Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
Posted by: "Thomas Komjathy" klrsisfiddy@... klrsisfiddy
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:13 pm ((PDT))
Question. What is the advantage of swapping the original tank (shy of
corrosion)
for an IMS, or any other tank? Is the IMS that much larger in capacity?
TK
Thomas J. Komjathy, BS/P, MS/P
DSK L.L.C.
dskllc@...
________________________________
From: " david.r.nichols@... " < david.r.nichols@... >
To:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, March 23, 2011 4:33:45 PM
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a gas
tank
for KLR's soon. From what I know Safari Tanks is an Australian company that
makes high capacity plastic tanks for a lot of motorcycles like IMS does.
It's
unclear, but I think they will be making these for 2008 and newer models,
which
would make sense because IMS has tanks for pre 2008's. Here is the link to
their
announcement:
http://www.safaritanks.com.au/home/Latest/kawasaki-klr650-safari-tank-coming-soon.html
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6c. Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
Posted by: "revmaaatin" mjearl@... revmaaatin
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:20 pm ((PDT))
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "david.r.nichols@..."
wrote:
>
> I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a
> gas tank for KLR's soon.
SNIP
David,
that is a nice link.
It will be interesting to see if they make an improvement to a double
petcock version.
Fred-do you think it will be something you will carry?
or will it be direct sales?
revmaaatin.
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6d. Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
Posted by: "revmaaatin" mjearl@... revmaaatin
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:29 pm ((PDT))
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , Thomas Komjathy wrote:
>
> Question. What is the advantage of swapping the original tank (shy of
> corrosion)
> for an IMS, or any other tank? Is the IMS that much larger in capacity?
>
> TK
>
> Thomas J. Komjathy, BS/P, MS/P
> DSK L.L.C.
> dskllc@...
Tom-
Patton once berated a LT for filling his gas tank--after receiving
instructions to fill only to a certain capacity (forced rationing). The Lt
defended himself, replying, "I did so because the manual stated it helped
prevent corrosion."
Patton was furious, "Your Sherman tank is not going to last long enough for
the tank to corrode." So, I don't think it is anti-corrosion they are
selling. Maybe fuel range is their selling point; radiator protection is
not specifically mentioned so they don't have to 'warranty' something they
don't suggest.
According to their link:
The Safari Tank for the KLR650 will be approximately 30 liters in capacity,
an increase of around 50 per cent over the standard tank, giving a range of
approximately 500 - 550 kilometers.
Looking at the US 2009 brochure, it states the KLR650 has 6.1 gal capacity.
[you tell me if that is true. smile.]
and comparing the Safari info to 'math', we see that-
30 liters = 6.5990774 imperial gallons [UK] = 7.9251616 US gallons
So, you have to conclude/I suggest that the OEM AU model has a smaller
capacity than the US to get a 50% larger capacity= 7.925 gallons.
I speculate the OEM AU model is only 20L or
5.283441 US gallons/4.3994 imperial gallons
If you can believe the advertisements to be 100% true and accurate, then you
just might want that extra 10L of fuel in a gas tank and not in a gas can..
Albeit, a BIG tank is often overkill for most applications,
Last time I checked, I would rather carry gas than push a dry thirsty pig.
It is the operator that needs adjustment.
As Goldlocks stated about porrige, beds and KLR OEM gas tanks,
"This one is just right."
ymmv.
revmaaatin.
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6e. Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
Posted by: "Fred Hink" moabmc@... moabmc1
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:00 pm ((PDT))
Well let's see if this tank ever materializes first. Saying "there has been
a lot of demand" doesn't mean they are making or will make this tank. Heck,
I had "a lot of demand" for the Hypercharger in it's day. So take this with
a grain of salt.
If this tank is ever made and if it is any good and if it doesn't cost and
arm and a leg to have shipped to the US, I may be interested.
Fred
www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
From:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ] On
Behalf Of revmaaatin
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:21 PM
To:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ,
"david.r.nichols@..." wrote:
>
> I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a
gas tank for KLR's soon.
SNIP
David,
that is a nice link.
It will be interesting to see if they make an improvement to a double
petcock version.
Fred-do you think it will be something you will carry?
or will it be direct sales?
revmaaatin.
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6f. Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
Posted by: "RobertWichert" robert@... robertwichert
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:02 pm ((PDT))
Some people want bigger EVERYTHING.
Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068
===============================================
On 3/23/2011 3:29 PM, revmaaatin wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
> , Thomas Komjathy
> wrote:
> >
> > Question. What is the advantage of swapping the original tank (shy
> of corrosion)
> > for an IMS, or any other tank? Is the IMS that much larger in capacity?
> >
> > TK
> >
> > Thomas J. Komjathy, BS/P, MS/P
> > DSK L.L.C.
> > dskllc@...
>
> Tom-
> Patton once berated a LT for filling his gas tank--after receiving
> instructions to fill only to a certain capacity (forced rationing).
> The Lt defended himself, replying, "I did so because the manual stated
> it helped prevent corrosion."
> Patton was furious, "Your Sherman tank is not going to last long
> enough for the tank to corrode." So, I don't think it is
> anti-corrosion they are selling. Maybe fuel range is their selling
> point; radiator protection is not specifically mentioned so they don't
> have to 'warranty' something they don't suggest.
>
> According to their link:
>
> The Safari Tank for the KLR650 will be approximately 30 liters in
> capacity, an increase of around 50 per cent over the standard tank,
> giving a range of approximately 500 -- 550 kilometers.
>
> Looking at the US 2009 brochure, it states the KLR650 has 6.1 gal
> capacity. [you tell me if that is true. smile.]
> and comparing the Safari info to 'math', we see that-
> 30 liters = 6.5990774 imperial gallons [UK] = 7.9251616 US gallons
>
> So, you have to conclude/I suggest that the OEM AU model has a smaller
> capacity than the US to get a 50% larger capacity= 7.925 gallons.
>
> I speculate the OEM AU model is only 20L or
> 5.283441 US gallons/4.3994 imperial gallons
>
> If you can believe the advertisements to be 100% true and accurate,
> then you just might want that extra 10L of fuel in a gas tank and not
> in a gas can.
>
> Albeit, a BIG tank is often overkill for most applications,
> Last time I checked, I would rather carry gas than push a dry thirsty
> pig. It is the operator that needs adjustment.
>
> As Goldlocks stated about porrige, beds and KLR OEM gas tanks,
> "This one is just right."
> ymmv.
> revmaaatin.
>
>
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6g. Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
Posted by: "Mike Huber" minoman59@... sonofguadzilla
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:05 pm ((PDT))
Fred...It looks like they already have distributors here in the US....
United States - Eastern
Dual Sport Touring
2887 West Lamar Alexander Parkway
Friendsville, TN 37737
http://www.dualsporttouring.com
Email:
Dual Sport Touring
United States - Western
Safari Tanks USA
4040 Calle Platino #111
Oceanside, CA 92056
www.safaritanksusa.com
Email:
Safari Tanks USA
Mike Huber
Carlsbad, NM
To: mjearl@... ;
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
From: moabmc@...
Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:00:13 -0600
Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
Well let's see if this tank ever materializes first. Saying "there has been
a lot of demand" doesn't mean they are making or will make this tank. Heck,
I had "a lot of demand" for the Hypercharger in it's day. So take this with
a grain of salt.
If this tank is ever made and if it is any good and if it doesn't cost and
arm and a leg to have shipped to the US, I may be interested.
Fred
www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
From:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ] On
Behalf Of revmaaatin
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:21 PM
To:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ,
"david.r.nichols@..." wrote:
>
> I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a
gas tank for KLR's soon.
SNIP
David,
that is a nice link.
It will be interesting to see if they make an improvement to a double
petcock version.
Fred-do you think it will be something you will carry?
or will it be direct sales?
revmaaatin.
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6h. Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
Posted by: "Fred Hink" moabmc@... moabmc1
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:45 pm ((PDT))
Yes, I have contacted them already and they didn't know anything about this
tank. They are going to be getting back to me as soon as they find out from
the factory. I'll let you know what I find out.
I will be on the road for a few days but will be answering emails in the
evenings with my laptop.
Fred
www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
From: Mike Huber [mailto: minoman59@... ]
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 6:05 PM
To: Fred Hink; mjearl@... ;
dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
Fred...It looks like they already have distributors here in the US....
United States - Eastern
Dual Sport Touring
2887 West Lamar Alexander Parkway
Friendsville, TN 37737
<
http://www.dualsporttouring.com >
http://www.dualsporttouring.com
Email:
Dual Sport Touring
United States - Western
Safari Tanks USA
4040 Calle Platino #111
Oceanside, CA 92056
<
http://www.safaritanksusa.com >
www.safaritanksusa.com
Email: Safari Tanks USA
Mike Huber
Carlsbad, NM
_____
To: mjearl@... ;
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
From: moabmc@...
Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:00:13 -0600
Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
Well let's see if this tank ever materializes first. Saying "there has been
a lot of demand" doesn't mean they are making or will make this tank. Heck,
I had "a lot of demand" for the Hypercharger in it's day. So take this with
a grain of salt.
If this tank is ever made and if it is any good and if it doesn't cost and
arm and a leg to have shipped to the US, I may be interested.
Fred
www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
From:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ] On
Behalf Of revmaaatin
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:21 PM
To:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ,
"david.r.nichols@..." wrote:
>
> I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a
gas tank for KLR's soon.
SNIP
David,
that is a nice link.
It will be interesting to see if they make an improvement to a double
petcock version.
Fred-do you think it will be something you will carry?
or will it be direct sales?
revmaaatin.
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7.1. nklr
Posted by: "eddie" transalp1@... edgyver31906
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:29 pm ((PDT))
2008 CBR600RR rider:
"I was just riding along about 45mph when I heard a noise and then all this
oil started pouring out from under my bike."
Shop owner/mechanic, " You weren't doing a wheelie or anything?"
CBR, "No. I never wheelie."
***
Diagnosis: # 4 connecting rod broke so violently that it tore a palm-sized
hole in the front of the block.
We cranked the engine and it only took a few seconds for oil to come pouring
out the void and onto the work lift.
Raise your hand if you believe he was going 45mph.
In 1st gear and missed the 1-2 upshift maybe.
But, probably not just "riding along."
That's how my day began.
eddie
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7.2. Re: nklr
Posted by: "Mike Frey" mike21b@... mike17543
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:51 pm ((PDT))
Does the CBR have a tip-over kill switch? If not, has it ever been down?
Many otherwise bulletproof bikes die prematurely from running while
laying on their side. Kawasaki's ZRX is a good example.
Catastrophic connecting rod failure is the usual end result. Often, this
happens weeks or months after the bike has been crashed.
Mike
On 3/23/2011 6:29 PM, eddie wrote:
>
> 2008 CBR600RR rider:
> "I was just riding along about 45mph when I heard a noise and then all
> this oil started pouring out from under my bike."
>
> Shop owner/mechanic, " You weren't doing a wheelie or anything?"
>
> CBR, "No. I never wheelie."
>
> ***
> Diagnosis: # 4 connecting rod broke so violently that it tore a
> palm-sized hole in the front of the block.
> We cranked the engine and it only took a few seconds for oil to come
> pouring out the void and onto the work lift.
>
> Raise your hand if you believe he was going 45mph.
> In 1st gear and missed the 1-2 upshift maybe.
> But, probably not just "riding along."
>
> That's how my day began.
>
> eddie
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
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7.3. Re: nklr
Posted by: "Tengai Mark Van Horn" tengai650@...
elevengai
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:15 pm ((PDT))
I had a clutch shaft failure on a 2000 KLR650 engine. Part of the
shaft landed between the clutch basket gear and the crank gear when
the engine was on the power stroke, locking up the entire drive
train, and it blowing the con rod out the bottom. I was doing 80mph
and left a 450' long rear tire skid mark on I-80.
Mark
At 6:51 PM -0400 3/23/11, Mike Frey wrote:
>Does the CBR have a tip-over kill switch? If not, has it ever been down?
>
>Many otherwise bulletproof bikes die prematurely from running while
>laying on their side. Kawasaki's ZRX is a good example.
>
>Catastrophic connecting rod failure is the usual end result. Often, this
>happens weeks or months after the bike has been crashed.
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7.4. Re: nklr
Posted by: "eddie" transalp1@... edgyver31906
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:41 pm ((PDT))
I'm pretty sure the CBR does have a t.o. switch.
This example had no visible signs of having ever been down.
Actually, it is (was) a fairly clean bike.
I'm thinking he or possibly a previous owner ran it a bit low on oil then
over-revved the crap out of it at some point.
BOOM!
The rod decided to part company.
eddie
> [Original Message]
> From: Mike Frey < mike21b@... >
> To: List KLR <
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >
> Date: 3/23/2011 6:51:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] nklr
>
> Does the CBR have a tip-over kill switch? If not, has it ever been down?
>
> Many otherwise bulletproof bikes die prematurely from running while
> laying on their side. Kawasaki's ZRX is a good example.
>
> Catastrophic connecting rod failure is the usual end result. Often, this
> happens weeks or months after the bike has been crashed.
>
> Mike
>
> On 3/23/2011 6:29 PM, eddie wrote:
> >
> > 2008 CBR600RR rider:
> > "I was just riding along about 45mph when I heard a noise and then all
> > this oil started pouring out from under my bike."
> >
> > Shop owner/mechanic, " You weren't doing a wheelie or anything?"
> >
> > CBR, "No. I never wheelie."
> >
> > ***
> > Diagnosis: # 4 connecting rod broke so violently that it tore a
> > palm-sized hole in the front of the block.
> > We cranked the engine and it only took a few seconds for oil to come
> > pouring out the void and onto the work lift.
> >
> > Raise your hand if you believe he was going 45mph.
> > In 1st gear and missed the 1-2 upshift maybe.
> > But, probably not just "riding along."
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> > That's how my day began.
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> > eddie
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8. calling Fred Hink: NKLR
Posted by: "eddie" transalp1@... edgyver31906
Date: Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:49 pm ((PDT))
Fred,
My girlfriend just bought her 1st bike: A new/leftover 2009 Suzuki GS500F .
She adores the bike but wishes it didn't have the front fairing.
The plastic unbolts easily to leave the bike looking like the E model -
minus a headlight.
Suzuki wants $$$ for a simple 7 inch round headlight assembly.
Do you know where I could get one like came on the GS500E/SV650 only more
reasonably?
I checked eBay and keep coming up with slick- looking Chinese made parts
that turn out to take a 25W headlight and
warn they'll melt with anything bigger, etc...
Thanks in advance!
eddie hall
Columbus, GA
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