spark plug question?

[Judson D. Jones]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "dumbazz_650" wrote:

> > Mike Torst had the motion-pro on his, and though he kept it well > lubed, the pull on his wsa nearly twice what mine was (eom). > When he tried the pull on my '95, he was dumbfounded that his should > have so much more drag. He swore right there he was gonna swap it > out for the oem. > > Not a scientific study, just two datapoints, har har har. > MarkB >

The clutch action of KLRs seems to vary quite a bit without much regard for cable routing, condition or manufacture. Mine got stiffer when I replaced a slightly balky oem cable with a new, freshly-lubed Terminator. OTOH, I installed a terminator on another guy's bike and it works like butter. I'm surprised that Paul Streeter can work his clutch all by himself, even with a brand new cable. An over-tightened lever pivot bolt can jam things up, but once that's out of the equation, and the cable is routed well, what's left? Springs? (Streeter's bike is of uncertain provenance, and might have heavy ones) Some quirk of adjustment? Something internal?

[CA Stu]

> An over-tightened lever pivot bolt can jam things up, but once

that's out of the

> equation, and the cable is routed well, what's left? Springs?

(Streeter's bike is

> of uncertain provenance, and might have heavy ones) Some quirk of > adjustment? Something internal?

I installed an EBC kit on my '99. The springs are freekin' heavy! If I had to do it all over, I'd get the platres from EBC(way cheaper than OEM) and buy OEM springs... Thanks CA Stu

[klr6501995]

somebody here on the list passed this on to me. And here follows my order for two cables. Order Information: 54011-0001 - qty. 2 - $12.48 Subtotal: $12.48 Shipping: $7.00 Total: $19.48

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Eric" wrote: > > I know for some other applications that the factory dealer is the > best place to get a clutch cable (some aftermarket ones tend to be > pretty poor quality...) ...is this true for the KLR 650? Also- > where's the best place to get new fork boots? Thanks! > ~Eric S.

[Judson D. Jones]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "CA Stu" wrote:

> > > An over-tightened lever pivot bolt can jam things up, but once > that's out of the > > equation, and the cable is routed well, what's left? Springs? > (Streeter's bike is > > of uncertain provenance, and might have heavy ones) Some quirk of > > adjustment? Something internal? > > I installed an EBC kit on my '99. The springs are freekin' heavy! > If I had to do it all over, I'd get the platres from EBC(way cheaper > than OEM) and buy OEM springs...

[bigfatgreenbike]

ATO137528@... wrote:

> My POS >stocker frayed and broke....like so many of the stock parts that once >debilitated my ride. > >

It's funny you say that. I've replaced many parts on my KLR, most (but not all) from riding it places it wasn't designed for. But (knock on wood) the original clutch cable is still working well at 33,000mi. Every couple oil changes, I use one of those little cable luber fittings that you stick the little straw into from a WD40 or chain lube can. I flush it with WD40 intil it runs out the bottom, then blow it out with air, then another squirt of WD40. So far so good. Actually, the clutch slips on my A15 if the motor's cold, so it looks like the cable might actually outlast the plates and springs. Devon

[mark ward]

A few years ago I was on a trip and the clutch cable snapped, the little ball by the actuator (By left foot) came off. LUCKY I was in 2nd and a fire dept., was a block away. I used there tools (Hammer vise, grinder) and a small Nut, Smashed the nut on the cable, then ground it down until it fit in the slot. A day later we passed a KAW dealer, I tried to buy a new cable, (mine an 07) NOT IN STOCK (of course) after making several calls to other stores, it was suggested, Maybe!! the cable from an 2010 would work? As we looked at it we could not find any Difference, JUST THE PART NUMBERS (LAST 4), were different. Does anyone Know, is there any difference in the last 10 yrs????? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Mike Frey]

Yes, that's one range hotter than the standard. With NGK plugs, lower number equals hotter plug. From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Criswell Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 12:45 PM To: Undisclosed recipients: Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Spark plug question? Sent from my iPad I am putting new spark plugs in my Concours not my KLR......but would apply to either I suppose. Instead of taking my old plug to the dealer (which were NGK DR8EA) and saying "gimme some of these" I said "Gimme plugs for a 2001 Concours. He gave me....NGK DR7EA's. The book says for my model, standard riding NGK DR8EA's, low speed riding NGK DR7EA's, high speed riding NGK DR9EA's. I suppose these are fine. I rarely ride above 80 mph, but like to kit it out on the on ramp....but do ride in slower city traffic??? Just curious, I guess these are a little hotter? Criswell

[Jud]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, mark ward wrote:

> Does anyone Know, is there any difference in the last 10 yrs????? >

Could be, but I don't know why there would.