dragging noise on start up

[RM]

On Thu, 13 Dec 2001, s2mumford wrote:

>Now hold on there Grandpa! >I ride like an idiot sometimes, true, but RM is a conservative rider.

Conservative in the dirt. Wide open throttle for 5-10 miles at a stretch on the freeway. CA241 is kinda hilly. I try to keep it under 5500rpm as much as I can. RM

[Russell Scott]

Yep, only Beemers have electronic analog to digital fuel flow throttle control convertors. Russell -----Original Message----- From: RM [SMTP:rm@...] Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 5:22 PM Cc: 'KLR Kountry' Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] Re: Hey, some of you guys are scaring the newbies!

On Wed, 12 Dec 2001, Russell Scott wrote: >Keep the oil changed and ride. Just because Stu and RM only know closed >or wide open throttle positions (the real reason their balancers >failed), Are you saying that the throttle tube is an analog engine control, and not a binary one? Checkout Dual Sport News at http://www.dualsportnews.com Be part of the Adventure! Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[steve pye]

-----Original Message----- From: bsetliff To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 9:19 AM

>Just curious, with all the talk of the doohickey problems, what am i >too expect out of my KLR?

There seems to be two schools of thought represented on this list : 1. How often can I polish, grease, tighten, upgrade and tune my KLR with my expensive cleaning products, special chamois cloths, newest aftermarket bits and hi-tech inch/pound micrometer gadgets. 2. Buy the KLR and ride the crap out it replacing only what breaks using a blunt screwdriver and vise-grips. I suggest an approach somewhere in between these extremes. There are a few listers who have had nasty experiences as a result of premature part failure ( i.e. balancer mechanisms), but the vast majority report these bikes to be bullet-proof. I believe you will find the KLR to be reliable and fun. Now that I have probably insulted everyone on the list with points 1 and 2, I am running for cover before the flame-fest starts!! Cheers, Steve A11

[Dreas Nielsen]

More of the same: my A12 has 28,000+ miles on it with never a tick, tack, or toe from the left side. Maybe after my V-Strom arrives in March and takes over commuter duties I'll open up the KLR and check out the balancer mechanism, but until then, at least, I'll just keep riding it every day. Dreas

> -----Original Message----- > From: The Mule [mailto:KLRMule@...] > > Just to put out there............. > My A14 was bought new in August of '99. I've put over 20,000 miles on > The Mule since. Haven't had any problems with balancer systems or > any other doohickeys so far. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "bsetliff" > > Just curious, with all the talk of the doohickey problems, what am i > > too expect out of my KLR? I just picked up a '99 model with 1300 > > miles, and the goal is to do some long distance adventure touring. > > During my research, I found that this seemed like THE bike to have > > for on/off road touring, unless I had tons o' money to spend on a > > Bimmer. Well? > > > > Some of you high-mileage guys care to comment? If I maintian it > > properly, is this thing going to provide miles and miles of > > enjoyment. I think it will, but some of the more rescent posts have > > me wondering.

[Conall O'Brien]

Hi Steve, I was wondering when you were going to chime in!! Pretty funny. Are the canadian bal. chains still cheaper? Or is that no longer true? Conall

>From: "Steve Pye" >To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> >Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Hey, some of you guys are scaring the newbies! >Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:18:05 -0400 > > >-----Original Message----- >From: bsetliff >To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com >Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 9:19 AM > > > >Just curious, with all the talk of the doohickey problems, what am i > >too expect out of my KLR? > >There seems to be two schools of thought represented on this list : > >1. How often can I polish, grease, tighten, upgrade and tune my KLR with my >expensive cleaning products, special chamois cloths, newest aftermarket >bits >and hi-tech inch/pound micrometer gadgets. > >2. Buy the KLR and ride the crap out it replacing only what breaks using a >blunt screwdriver and vise-grips. > >I suggest an approach somewhere in between these extremes. There are a few >listers who have had nasty experiences as a result of premature part >failure >( i.e. balancer mechanisms), but the vast majority report these bikes to be >bullet-proof. >I believe you will find the KLR to be reliable and fun. >Now that I have probably insulted everyone on the list with points 1 and 2, >I am running for cover before the flame-fest starts!! >Cheers, >Steve >A11 > > >

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[Greg Jones]

Hi Guys Hope some one can help. I have just replaced the clutch, as per the instructions in the archive. Put it all back together tried to start it and I get a noise while it's turning over and it sounds like something is binding or dragging, while the starter is running the LH side casing near the starter motor is getting warm, should it? cheers for any ideas Greg Jones '88 A1 ( 42K miles)

[Miata Myk]

>Its a trade-off, weight versus reliability, not an > easy thing to engineer.

The running joke with Lotus was that they are 'light enough to last at least the one race.."

[Ted Palmer]

Devon Jarvis wrote: [...]

> I could live with more, depending on how > easy it is to remove (or re-install) the balancer system.

Removing the balancers is not as easy as it sounds. The front balancer shaft is also the waterpump shaft. Mister_T Melbourne Australia