[dsn_klr650] klr engine reliability improvements

[tom stone]

Kurt directed me to this post in regard to the balancer chain. Hope it helps. http://www.listquest.com/lq/view.cgi?ln=klr650&mid=39500&sp=&q=%22balancer+chain%22&b=1&s=1&o=0&ci=c104307500

>From: "Jaime Pertuz" >To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com >Subject: [DSN_klr650] KLR engine reliability improvements >Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 17:03:19 -0000 > >DSN'ers, > > I've come across scattered postings at the ListQuest archives >regarding the KLR, and particularly pre 96 KLR's engine design >weaknesses (accidents waiting to happen???). > > That is, regarding the clutch and balancer chain tensioner. > > I'd like to know the complete story on that. Is there any post or >does anyone otherwise know the complete list of user fix-able design >flaws on the KLR?? > > I'm not talking performance upgrades, aftermarket parts etc. >I'm talking down right poor examples of engineering at the design >level such as the (from what I've read) balancer chain tensioner. > > I'd like to do all this stuff BEFORE I put my bike back together, so >I won't have to again for a long time. > > Mucho appreciation for any insight, >Jaime. > >

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