odometer needed

[Michael Martin]

Chris, Here's how I did a pressure test on my other bike. I believe the system on the KLR operates the same way. Look towards the bottom of this page. http://home.insightbb.com/~mmartin36/Pressure.htm Mike Martin, Louisville, KY ________________________________ From: Chris Norloff I'm also rigging up a way to pressurize the coolant system to test it. Half-inch PVC pipe fits well into the coolant hoses, so disconnect them from the water pump, connect them with a U-shaped PVC pipe, attach a valve stem, and see if it will hold a little pressure (no more than 10psi I'm thinking -- I'll check what it's rated for). That'll tell me if I have a leak somewhere else. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Chris Norloff]

Yes, I would remove the water pump from the pressure test only to determine if I have a leak other than the pump (known leak, parts are on order). I'm thinking through what I can do now -- cause I'd sure hate to be surprised when I put it all back together. thanks, Chris Jeff Saline wrote:

> On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:23:41 -0500 Chris Norloff > writes: > >> Update: I drained the oil used for the test run (where I noted the >> coolant dripping out of the water pump weep hole). The oil >> definitely >> looked cloudy/milky when I drained it. But even after sitting >> overnight, there was no visible oil/coolant separation. I poured it >> into >> a clear jug, and there's still no visible oil/coolant separation -- >> so >> now I'm wondering if what I saw was froth left over from running the >> >> engine with too much oil in it. >> >> I clearly need water pump seals, which Fred is expressing to me >> (thanks >> Fred!). But I'm wondering if I'm NOT getting coolant into the oil. >> Wednesday night's test run should tell. >> >> I'm also rigging up a way to pressurize the coolant system to test >> it. >> Half-inch PVC pipe fits well into the coolant hoses, so disconnect >> them >> from the water pump, connect them with a U-shaped PVC pipe, attach a >> >> valve stem, and see if it will hold a little pressure (no more than >> >> 10psi I'm thinking -- I'll check what it's rated for). That'll tell >> me >> if I have a leak somewhere else. >> >> Thanks for the help, >> Chris >> > <><><><><><><><><><> > <><><><><><><><><><> > > Chris, > > Make sure the coolant system has fluid in it when you do your pressure > test. The less air you use the better as compressed air will act as a > spring. If you can include the radiator and cap in your test the cap can > act as a pressure relief valve in case you get a bit too much pressure in > the system. > > For whatever it's worth... if you disconnect the hoses from the coolant > pump you are taking one of the prime areas for leaks out of the test. > > Best, > > Jeff > ____________________________________________________________ > Put your loved ones in good hands with quality senior assisted living. Click now! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTJkoJqPARlvNelAMMPHy6oasXoz4e7sA8Avg0Cl26vFPfTbtdRGEI/ > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >

[Chris Norloff]

That's great! I didn't know you could do it through the overflow hose -- that's nice. Chris Michael Martin wrote:

> Chris, > > Here's how I did a pressure test on my other bike. I believe the system on the KLR operates the same way. Look towards the bottom of this page. > > http://home.insightbb.com/~mmartin36/Pressure.htm > > Mike Martin, > Louisville, KY > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Chris Norloff > > > > I'm also rigging up a way to pressurize the coolant system to test it. > Half-inch PVC pipe fits well into the coolant hoses, so disconnect them > from the water pump, connect them with a U-shaped PVC pipe, attach a > valve stem, and see if it will hold a little pressure (no more than > 10psi I'm thinking -- I'll check what it's rated for). That'll tell me > if I have a leak somewhere else. > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >

[Chris Norloff]

Update: I pressurized the coolant system without the water pump (while waiting for the new parts). One or two strokes with a bicycle pump put enough pressure for the radiator cap to release, and I could hear bubbling in the overflow tank. A quick check with a new low-pressure tire gauge said it was only 2 or 3 psi. That just doesn't sound right, as I haven't had any cooling problems. The real test will be when I get the new seals installed in the water pump. Chris Chris Norloff wrote:

> Yes, I would remove the water pump from the pressure test only to > determine if I have a leak other than the pump (known leak, parts are on > order). I'm thinking through what I can do now -- cause I'd sure hate to > be surprised when I put it all back together. > > thanks, > Chris > > > Jeff Saline wrote: > >> On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:23:41 -0500 Chris Norloff >> writes: >> >> >>> Update: I drained the oil used for the test run (where I noted the >>> coolant dripping out of the water pump weep hole). The oil >>> definitely >>> looked cloudy/milky when I drained it. But even after sitting >>> overnight, there was no visible oil/coolant separation. I poured it >>> into >>> a clear jug, and there's still no visible oil/coolant separation -- >>> so >>> now I'm wondering if what I saw was froth left over from running the >>> >>> engine with too much oil in it. >>> >>> I clearly need water pump seals, which Fred is expressing to me >>> (thanks >>> Fred!). But I'm wondering if I'm NOT getting coolant into the oil. >>> Wednesday night's test run should tell. >>> >>> I'm also rigging up a way to pressurize the coolant system to test >>> it. >>> Half-inch PVC pipe fits well into the coolant hoses, so disconnect >>> them >>> from the water pump, connect them with a U-shaped PVC pipe, attach a >>> >>> valve stem, and see if it will hold a little pressure (no more than >>> >>> 10psi I'm thinking -- I'll check what it's rated for). That'll tell >>> me >>> if I have a leak somewhere else. >>> >>> Thanks for the help, >>> Chris >>> >>> >> <><><><><><><><><><> >> <><><><><><><><><><> >> >> Chris, >> >> Make sure the coolant system has fluid in it when you do your pressure >> test. The less air you use the better as compressed air will act as a >> spring. If you can include the radiator and cap in your test the cap can >> act as a pressure relief valve in case you get a bit too much pressure in >> the system. >> >> For whatever it's worth... if you disconnect the hoses from the coolant >> pump you are taking one of the prime areas for leaks out of the test. >> >> Best, >> >> Jeff >> ____________________________________________________________ >> Put your loved ones in good hands with quality senior assisted living. Click now! >> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTJkoJqPARlvNelAMMPHy6oasXoz4e7sA8Avg0Cl26vFPfTbtdRGEI/ >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >> Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >

[dooden]

See post # 189838

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "John Biccum" wrote: > > My KLR speedo is still working fine but the odometer is stuck at 52,600 > miles. > > > > I found a nice speedo/odometer on eBay but the shipping was listed at > $49.95!. The seller had removed the gage from the cluster so it could not > weigh more than a few ounces.maybe the shipping cost was listed in error. > Perhaps it was intended to be $4.95? Using the eBay system I mailed the > seller (redlandray305) and asked if the shipping was really $49.95 or if he > intended to charge $4.95. > > > > Here is his reply, verbatim: > > > > "The shipping is correct....let me give you a scenario, suppose you where to > win this auction for $ 1.17. Do you auctually think I'm willing to sell this > item for $ 1.17 ? Do the math" > > > > > > Caveat emptor listers when dealing with this clown on eBay. Interestingly > enough he has a perfect 100% feedback score. > > > > Does anyone have a spare odometer that they want to part with? I count on > an accurate odometer to tell me when to refuel and when to perform > maintenance. > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Chris Norloff]

Yay! Got the new water pump seals installed, and it's looking good. The first batch of oil still came out milky-looking, but again there was no oil/water separation line when I let it sit. Figuring it must just be froth or condensation, I took the bike for a ride. When I drained the oil afterwards it came out looking good. And no leaks from the water pump! Thanks for all the help, Chris And now the speedometer stopped working... sheesh. The cable's good, so I guess it's in the front hub. Haven't had the front wheel off recently. Chris Norloff wrote:

> Update: I pressurized the coolant system without the water pump (while > waiting for the new parts). > > One or two strokes with a bicycle pump put enough pressure for the > radiator cap to release, and I could hear bubbling in the overflow tank. > A quick check with a new low-pressure tire gauge said it was only 2 or 3 > psi. That just doesn't sound right, as I haven't had any cooling problems. > > The real test will be when I get the new seals installed in the water pump. > > Chris > > > Chris Norloff wrote: >> Yes, I would remove the water pump from the pressure test only to >> determine if I have a leak other than the pump (known leak, parts are on >> order). I'm thinking through what I can do now -- cause I'd sure hate to >> be surprised when I put it all back together. >> >> thanks, >> Chris >> >> >> Jeff Saline wrote: >> >>> On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:23:41 -0500 Chris Norloff >>> writes: >>> >>> >>>> Update: I drained the oil used for the test run (where I noted the >>>> coolant dripping out of the water pump weep hole). The oil >>>> definitely >>>> looked cloudy/milky when I drained it. But even after sitting >>>> overnight, there was no visible oil/coolant separation. I poured it >>>> into >>>> a clear jug, and there's still no visible oil/coolant separation -- >>>> so >>>> now I'm wondering if what I saw was froth left over from running the >>>> >>>> engine with too much oil in it. >>>> >>>> I clearly need water pump seals, which Fred is expressing to me >>>> (thanks >>>> Fred!). But I'm wondering if I'm NOT getting coolant into the oil. >>>> Wednesday night's test run should tell. >>>> >>>> I'm also rigging up a way to pressurize the coolant system to test >>>> it. >>>> Half-inch PVC pipe fits well into the coolant hoses, so disconnect >>>> them >>>> from the water pump, connect them with a U-shaped PVC pipe, attach a >>>> >>>> valve stem, and see if it will hold a little pressure (no more than >>>> >>>> 10psi I'm thinking -- I'll check what it's rated for). That'll tell >>>> me >>>> if I have a leak somewhere else. >>>> >>>> Thanks for the help, >>>> Chris >>>> >>>> >>> <><><><><><><><><><> >>> <><><><><><><><><><> >>> >>> Chris, >>> >>> Make sure the coolant system has fluid in it when you do your pressure >>> test. The less air you use the better as compressed air will act as a >>> spring. If you can include the radiator and cap in your test the cap can >>> act as a pressure relief valve in case you get a bit too much pressure in >>> the system. >>> >>> For whatever it's worth... if you disconnect the hoses from the coolant >>> pump you are taking one of the prime areas for leaks out of the test. >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> Jeff >>> ____________________________________________________________ >>> Put your loved ones in good hands with quality senior assisted living. Click now! >>> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTJkoJqPARlvNelAMMPHy6oasXoz4e7sA8Avg0Cl26vFPfTbtdRGEI/ >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >>> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >>> Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >> List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >> Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > >