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[mark ward]

Hey I installed the new BEEEEEFY rear shock and TKC-80's. Now the tank slapping started again. It was gone for quite some time, now back again, when I hit 65+ it starts and at 75 WHOA hang on. Feet forward on highway pegs and leaning forward stops it at 70+-. I love the rear shock in turns ETC TEC. it's just a speeds i now have issues, I had John B.'s at 70+- and he runs thae same shocks and tires. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Khoury]

Sounds like too much weight on the rear vs front. Try adjusting your loading, stiffening the rear suspension or lowering the forks in the clamps a bit. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "mark ward" To: "List KLR" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 1:17:42 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Tank slap @ 70+ Hey I installed the new BEEEEEFY rear shock and TKC-80's. Now the tank slapping started again. It was gone for quite some time, now back again, when I hit 65+ it starts and at 75 WHOA hang on. Feet forward on highway pegs and leaning forward stops it at 70+-. I love the rear shock in turns ETC TEC. it's just a speeds i now have issues, I had John B.'s at 70+- and he runs thae same shocks and tires. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RobertWichert]

The head bearings made the biggest difference on my bike, although I can see how a light front wheel could cause it too. If you haven't tightened your head bearings, it's worth a try. Also low tire pressures (below 20 psi for me) causes the same problem. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 10/22/2012 1:27 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote: > > Sounds like too much weight on the rear vs front. Try adjusting your > loading, stiffening the rear suspension or lowering the forks in the > clamps a bit. > > -Jeff Khoury > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "mark ward" > > To: "List KLR" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > > Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 1:17:42 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Tank slap @ 70+ > > Hey > > I installed the new BEEEEEFY rear shock and TKC-80's. > > Now the tank slapping started again. > > It was gone for quite some time, now back again, when I hit 65+ it > starts and at 75 WHOA hang on. > > Feet forward on highway pegs and leaning forward stops it at 70+-. > > I love the rear shock in turns ETC TEC. it's just a speeds i now have > issues, > > I had John B.'s at 70+- and he runs thae same shocks and tires. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Khoury]

I suggested that because he mentioned shifting weight forward calmed it down. I had the same thing when I loaded my panniers with too much weight behind the rear axle. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "RobertWichert" To: "Jeff Khoury" Cc: "mark ward" , "List KLR" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 1:45:26 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Tank slap @ 70+ The head bearings made the biggest difference on my bike, although I can see how a light front wheel could cause it too. If you haven't tightened your head bearings, it's worth a try. Also low tire pressures (below 20 psi for me) causes the same problem. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 =============================================== On 10/22/2012 1:27 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote: Sounds like too much weight on the rear vs front. Try adjusting your loading, stiffening the rear suspension or lowering the forks in the clamps a bit. -Jeff Khoury ----- Original Message ----- From: "mark ward" < nomad59@... > To: "List KLR" < DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 1:17:42 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Tank slap @ 70+ Hey I installed the new BEEEEEFY rear shock and TKC-80's. Now the tank slapping started again. It was gone for quite some time, now back again, when I hit 65+ it starts and at 75 WHOA hang on. Feet forward on highway pegs and leaning forward stops it at 70+-. I love the rear shock in turns ETC TEC. it's just a speeds i now have issues, I had John B.'s at 70+- and he runs thae same shocks and tires. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RobertWichert]

Yes, a light front wheel would certainly be prone to that. For sure. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 10/22/2012 1:56 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote: > > I suggested that because he mentioned shifting weight forward calmed > it down. I had the same thing when I loaded my panniers with too much > weight behind the rear axle. > > -Jeff Khoury > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "RobertWichert" > > To: "Jeff Khoury" > > Cc: "mark ward" >, "List KLR" > DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 1:45:26 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Tank slap @ 70+ > > The head bearings made the biggest difference on my bike, although I > can see how a light front wheel could cause it too. > > If you haven't tightened your head bearings, it's worth a try. > > Also low tire pressures (below 20 psi for me) causes the same problem. > > Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > =============================================== On 10/22/2012 1:27 PM, > Jeff Khoury wrote: > > Sounds like too much weight on the rear vs front. Try adjusting your > loading, stiffening the rear suspension or lowering the forks in the > clamps a bit. > > -Jeff Khoury > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "mark ward" < nomad59@... > > > To: "List KLR" < DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > > Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 1:17:42 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Tank slap @ 70+ > > Hey > > I installed the new BEEEEEFY rear shock and TKC-80's. > > Now the tank slapping started again. > > It was gone for quite some time, now back again, when I hit 65+ it > starts and at 75 WHOA hang on. > > Feet forward on highway pegs and leaning forward stops it at 70+-. > > I love the rear shock in turns ETC TEC. it's just a speeds i now have > issues, > > I had John B.'s at 70+- and he runs thae same shocks and tires. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[tch@peoplepc.com]

And especially one with "only" 22 PSI. I run 30 PSI Front/35 PSI Rear with no issues. -----Original Message-----

>From: RobertWichert >Sent: Oct 22, 2012 6:56 PM >To: Jeff Khoury >Cc: mark ward , List KLR DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> >Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Tank slap @ 70+ > >Yes, a light front wheel would certainly be prone to that. For sure. > > >Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C >+1 916 966 9060 >FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > > > > >=============================================== > >On 10/22/2012 1:56 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote: >> >> I suggested that because he mentioned shifting weight forward calmed >> it down. I had the same thing when I loaded my panniers with too much >> weight behind the rear axle. >> >> -Jeff Khoury >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "RobertWichert" > >> To: "Jeff Khoury" > >> Cc: "mark ward" > >, "List KLR" >> DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > >> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 1:45:26 PM >> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Tank slap @ 70+ >> >> The head bearings made the biggest difference on my bike, although I >> can see how a light front wheel could cause it too. >> >> If you haven't tightened your head bearings, it's worth a try. >> >> Also low tire pressures (below 20 psi for me) causes the same problem. >> >> Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C >> +1 916 966 9060 >> FAX +1 916 966 9068 >> >> =============================================== On 10/22/2012 1:27 PM, >> Jeff Khoury wrote: >> >> Sounds like too much weight on the rear vs front. Try adjusting your >> loading, stiffening the rear suspension or lowering the forks in the >> clamps a bit. >> >> -Jeff Khoury >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "mark ward" < nomad59@... >> > >> To: "List KLR" < DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >> > >> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 1:17:42 PM >> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Tank slap @ 70+ >> >> Hey >> >> I installed the new BEEEEEFY rear shock and TKC-80's. >> >> Now the tank slapping started again. >> >> It was gone for quite some time, now back again, when I hit 65+ it >> starts and at 75 WHOA hang on. >> >> Feet forward on highway pegs and leaning forward stops it at 70+-. >> >> I love the rear shock in turns ETC TEC. it's just a speeds i now have >> issues, >> >> I had John B.'s at 70+- and he runs thae same shocks and tires. >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >------------------------------------ > >List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com >Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map >Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links > > >

TC

[Skypilot]

Try turning the new shock to its lightest posision. if it is try cranking it up all the way. tell us what this did

> > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "RobertWichert" > To: "Jeff Khoury" > Cc: "mark ward" , "List KLR" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 1:45:26 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Tank slap @ 70+ > > > The head bearings made the biggest difference on my bike, although I can see how a light front wheel could cause it too. > > If you haven't tightened your head bearings, it's worth a try. > > Also low tire pressures (below 20 psi for me) causes the same problem. > > > Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > > > > > =============================================== On 10/22/2012 1:27 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote: > > > > > > > > Sounds like too much weight on the rear vs front. Try adjusting your loading, stiffening the rear suspension or lowering the forks in the clamps a bit. > > -Jeff Khoury > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "mark ward" < nomad59@... > > To: "List KLR" < DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 1:17:42 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Tank slap @ 70+ > > Hey > > I installed the new BEEEEEFY rear shock and TKC-80's. > > Now the tank slapping started again. > > It was gone for quite some time, now back again, when I hit 65+ it starts and at 75 WHOA hang on. > > Feet forward on highway pegs and leaning forward stops it at 70+-. > > I love the rear shock in turns ETC TEC. it's just a speeds i now have issues, > > I had John B.'s at 70+- and he runs thae same shocks and tires. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[James W. Flower]

I want to thank everyone who weighed in on this, we're following up on all your tips. This is a great group!

[dooden]

First thing I would check would be the steering head bearings. If really loose you will hear a clunk, say when the front tire goes over a speedbump or down a curb maybe. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, mark ward wrote: > > Hey > > I installed the new BEEEEEFY rear shock and TKC-80's. > > Now the tank slapping started again. > > It was gone for quite some time, now back again, when I hit 65+ it starts and at 75 WHOA hang on. > > Feet forward on highway pegs and leaning forward stops it at 70+-. > > I love the rear shock in turns ETC TEC. it's just a speeds i now have issues, > > I had John B.'s at 70+- and he runs thae same shocks and tires. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[RobertWichert]

It doesn't have to "CLUNK" to make the head shake. Snug 'er up! Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 10/23/2012 3:59 PM, Dooden wrote: > > First thing I would check would be the steering head bearings. > > If really loose you will hear a clunk, say when the front tire goes > over a speedbump or down a curb maybe. > > Dooden > A15 Green Ape > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , mark ward wrote: > > > > Hey > > > > I installed the new BEEEEEFY rear shock and TKC-80's. > > > > Now the tank slapping started again. > > > > It was gone for quite some time, now back again, when I hit 65+ it > starts and at 75 WHOA hang on. > > > > Feet forward on highway pegs and leaning forward stops it at 70+-. > > > > I love the rear shock in turns ETC TEC. it's just a speeds i now > have issues, > > > > I had John B.'s at 70+- and he runs thae same shocks and tires. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]