30 yr wench on klr nklr

[E Hines]

My 2003 kept coming loose from the back of the speedometer.   I have not had a problem since I tightened with a good set of pliers....... [b]From:[/b] martha2001au [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Sat, December 5, 2009 6:32:33 PM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] speedo   Hi, i have a 6 month old KLR, 1500 on the clock, and the speedo has stopped working. I'll get it fixed under warranty but I was curious if this was a common problem. Thanks Col

[D Critchley]

On my 08 the trip odometer quit at 8760 km in Norhern Ontario, Luckily the main odometer and the speedometer kept going. It was replaced under warranty, but since I had just started a cross-Canada trip there was 21560 km on the clock when it was done. Now I have an 08 which has crossed Canada, (Ucluelet to St Johns' Nfld) and back that has 6890 km on the speedo. Must have done a lot of wheelies. DC martha2001au wrote:

> > > Hi, > i have a 6 month old KLR, 1500 on the clock, and the speedo has stopped > working. I'll get it fixed under warranty but I was curious if this was > a common problem. > Thanks > Col > >

[fasteddiecopeman]

Col, Check the speedo cable where it attaches to the speedo-head. If it's separated, use blue Loctite on it, then tighten it. Ed

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "martha2001au" wrote: > > Hi, > i have a 6 month old KLR, 1500 on the clock, and the speedo has stopped working. I'll get it fixed under warranty but I was curious if this was a common problem. > Thanks > Col >

[Rick McCauley]

My 2003 had the same problem   Rick A17 [b]From:[/b] E Hines [b]To:[/b] martha2001au [b]Cc:[/b] DSN DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> [b]Sent:[/b] Sat, December 5, 2009 10:57:13 PM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] speedo   My 2003 kept coming loose from the back of the speedometer.   I have not had a problem since I tightened with a good set of pliers...... . [b]From:[/b] martha2001au [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Sat, December 5, 2009 6:32:33 PM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] speedo  

Hi, i have a 6 month old KLR, 1500 on the clock, and the speedo has stopped working. I'll get it fixed under warranty but I was curious if this was a common problem. Thanks Col

[Rick McCauley]

I was at a "Kawasaki" dealershipa couple weeks ago. Just out of curiosity I started to ask about trading my KLR, which is in excellent shape. I was told by the owner my KLR was an undesirable motorcycle because it has 21,000 miles on it.   Rick A17 [b]From:[/b] D Critchley [b]To:[/b] martha2001au [b]Cc:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Sun, December 6, 2009 8:56:38 AM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] speedo On my 08 the trip odometer quit at 8760 km in Norhern Ontario, Luckily the main odometer and the speedometer kept going. It was replaced under warranty, but since I had just started a cross-Canada trip there was 21560 km on the clock when it was done. Now I have an 08 which has crossed Canada, (Ucluelet to St Johns' Nfld) and back that has 6890 km on the speedo. Must have done a lot of wheelies. DC martha2001au wrote:

>  > > Hi, > i have a 6 month old KLR,

1500 on the clock, and the speedo has stopped

> working. I'll get it fixed under warranty but I was curious if this was > a common problem. > Thanks > Col > >

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[Rick McCauley]

He is probably telling you the truth as he sees it. 

 

I think what he means is most motorcycles I sell won t accumulate that mileage in their lifetime so most of my buyers will think that motorcycle is worn out

 

My A16 is still thumping after 65K miles but I would not expect any dealer to want it on trade.

 

[b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]Rick McCauley [b]Sent:[/b] Monday, December 07, 2009 6:11 AM [b]To:[/b] dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] speedo

 

 

I was at a "Kawasaki" dealershipa couple weeks ago. Just out of curiosity I started to ask about trading my KLR, which is in excellent shape. I was told by the owner my KLR was an undesirable motorcycle because it has 21,000 miles on it.

 

Rick

A17

 

[b]From:[/b] D Critchley pentax@shaw.ca> [b]To:[/b] martha2001au colmooney@gmail.com> [b]Cc:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Sun, December 6, 2009 8:56:38 AM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] speedo On my 08 the trip odometer quit at 8760 km in Norhern Ontario, Luckily the main odometer and the speedometer kept going. It was replaced under warranty, but since I had just started a cross-Canada trip there was 21560 km on the clock when it was done. Now I have an 08 which has crossed Canada, (Ucluelet to St Johns' Nfld) and back that has 6890 km on the speedo. Must have done a lot of wheelies. DC martha2001au wrote:

>  > > Hi, > i have a 6 month old KLR, 1500 on the clock, and the speedo has stopped > working. I'll get it fixed under warranty but I was curious if this was > a common problem. > Thanks > Col > >

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[fasteddiecopeman]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Steve wrote:

> > Ok, the 30mm wrench idea is out the door. Thanks all of you > for the knowledge and wit, > I'm now in the market for a 30 yr wench! > Do they make one of those that can "change" > a front sprocket on my 2005? > Steve B. > A19

Why YES, with her TEETH!!! And, they 'grow' NEW ones EVERY year (NOT teeth, 30 yr wenches)! Ed ;>)

[fasteddiecopeman]

Rick, Undesirable as it is, I'm willing to give you $190.47 for it...! ;>) Ed

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Rick McCauley wrote: > > I was at a "Kawasaki" dealershipa couple weeks ago. Just out of curiosity I started to ask about trading my KLR, which is in excellent shape. I was told by the owner my KLR was an undesirable motorcycle because it has 21,000 miles on it. > > Rick > A17

[transalp 1]

[i]Don't you know motorcycles are worn out once they go over 10,000 miles?  [/i]   Seriously? 21k made it undersirable in your dealerships eyes? Geez.   I can show him examples of how wrong that is. Two customers come to mind. They use my friend's independent shop for regular maint. One has a 93'(?) ZX6 that from 20 feet away, could easily be mistaken for a nearly new bike. It runs perfectly, doesn't smoke, rattle or do anything odd. I'd ride it anywhere. That Kaw. has over 80,000 miles on the clock with only standard maintenance, new fork springs, rear shock & clutch. The other bike is a 3 year old Hayabusa. It's owner commutes from Columbus, Ga. to Atlanta and back on it. Last time I saw  it, it had 106,000 miles and was going fine.   eddie    

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] ramachm12@... [b]To: [/b]dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] 12/7/2009 9:11:27 AM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] speedo I was at a "Kawasaki" dealershipa couple weeks ago. Just out of curiosity I started to ask about trading my KLR, which is in excellent shape. I was told by the owner my KLR was an undesirable motorcycle because it has 21,000 miles on it.   Rick A17 [b]From:[/b] D Critchley [b]To:[/b] martha2001au [b]Cc:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Sun, December 6, 2009 8:56:38 AM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] speedo On my 08 the trip odometer quit at 8760 km in Norhern Ontario, Luckily the main odometer and the speedometer kept going. It was replaced under warranty, but since I had just started a cross-Canada trip there was 21560 km on the clock when it was done. Now I have an 08 which has crossed Canada, (Ucluelet to St Johns' Nfld) and back that has 6890 km on the speedo. Must have done a lot of wheelies. DC martha2001au wrote: >  > > Hi, > i have a 6 month old KLR, 1500 on the clock, and the speedo has stopped > working. I'll get it fixed under warranty but I was curious if this was > a common problem. > Thanks > Col > > ------------------------------------ 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 To visit your group on the web, go to:     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/ Your email settings:     Individual Email | Traditional To change settings online go to:     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/join     (Yahoo! ID required) To change settings via email:     DSN_KLR650-digest@yahoogroups.com     DSN_KLR650-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:     DSN_KLR650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:     http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/