valve check = better mpg

[harvy-mushman@worldnet.att.net]

By different pipe, what do you mean, not a stock pipe? I have thought of getting an after market pipe, but didn't know what would sound the best. Any suggestions? I don't want that high pitched raspy sound, something loud yet low pitched in tone would be best. Tim KLR/VFR/Concours http://home.att.net/~timspage ---------- Message from ---------- ---------- on ---------- Get a different pipe, you will like it. Ron Criswell harvy-mushman@... wrote:

> Peter, > > My KLR (A-14) started that whistle noise too. I took it to the Dealer and inquired, and they said that it is some sort of issue in the muffler and wouldn't hurt anything. If anything, it's sort of annoying, but doesn't seem to be a problem. My brother and friend also bought an A-14 the same time I did in February of this year and theirs are making the same noise. All three of our bikes started the whistling around 9,000 miles or so. If you find there is a problem, or the muffler can be replaced under warranty please let me know. I've since ridden another 4,000 miles, including a ride to the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado, so I assume there is no mechanical issue, only one of acoustics. > > Tim > KLR/VFR/Concours > > >Brad, > >I too have that wheezing noise. It almost sounds like a whistling noise. It > >seems to happen on every exhaust fart, especially when warm. For some time I > >thought that it might be an improperly closing exhaust valve. At this point I > >think the wheezing noise might be an accustical issue with the exhaust system, . > >. having to do with the path through the ports in the muffler end. I can't > >think of anything else. It does not have an effect on performance on my A-14. > >Peter > >A - 14 > > > > > > > > > >Tumu Rock on 09/21/2000 03:14:27 AM > > > >To: stephen easter , DSN_klr650@egroups.com > >cc: (bcc: Pedro Valdes/MFG/CoulterUS) > > > >Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Noises driving me nuts > > > > > > > > > >On Wed, 20 Sep 2000 15:22:54 -0700 (PDT), stephen easter wrote: > > > > > > > > Has anyone experienced a wheezing/light tinny noise on light to > > mid acceleration? It seems to come from the engine and I have ruled > > out the drive chain although it is hard to pinpoint. It also seems > > more common as the engine gets warmer. Any thoughts out there? > > > > Brad A12 > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > > > >I've got rattle that driving me crazy too...I was hoping my valve adjustment > >would fix it but no such luck. Oil change, no luck. Check every bolt on the > >bike, no luck. Balancer chain adjust, no luck. Cam chain tensioner, no luck. > >Don't know if it's the same sound but keep us posted if you find the source > >cuz it just might be. I'll do the same. Next stop...magnetic drain plug. > > > >dat brooklyn bum > > > > > > > > > > > >_______________________________________________________ > >Say Bye to Slow Internet! > >http://www.home.com/xinbox/signup.html > > > > > >Visit the KLR650 archives at > >http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > >Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > >Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > > >Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > >To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Visit the KLR650 archives at > >http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > >Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > >Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > > >Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > >To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > > > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com

[Backroad Bill]

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, harvy-mushman@w... wrote:

> By different pipe, what do you mean, not a stock pipe? I have

thought of getting an after market pipe, but didn't know what would sound the best. Any suggestions? I don't want that high pitched raspy sound, something loud yet low pitched in tone would be best. Try Chrissy Hinde...........she has the sound you're looking for, I think. Sexy and deep.

[Jim Hyman]

Bum, My valve adjustment (@ 16k miles) yeilded a MUCH smoother running machine. I retorqued the cylinder head and all motor mounts at the same time. BTW, I set the valve clearances to the max Kawi specs. Shortly after buying my KLR (used), I retorqed the motor mounts and the overall vibration was reduced noticeably. Professor A9 Federal Way, WA. [USA] +++++++++++++++++++++++ --- Tumu Rock wrote:

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> Only drawback is the vibration seems more noticeable. Goes with the > throatier sound though so I'll take the trade off.