recharging aaa batteries (non-klr)

[k650dsn@aol.com]

Did I subscribe to the DR list by accident? Gino --- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Kurt Simpson \(Editor Dual Sport

> The DR is very definitely smoother and its comfort can be enhanced

greatly with a

> "modified" Corbin.... > > Kurt

[Peter Dahlheimer, MD]

mine shakes a little bit, but the mirrors aren't useless, just a little blurry. something's wrong, i think. as for the gps, i'd take those batteries out and wire it up to the bike before you break the gps. my teeth, thankfully, don't come out. good luck. _pete -----Original Message----- From: Dan Oaks [mailto:formtech@...] Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 11:35 AM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Vibration I recently purchased two new dual sports motorcycles to use in promoting our MC parts and video business. One is a KLR650, the other is a Suzuki DR650. While I prefer the ride of the KLR, it vibrates something terrible. The DR is smooth as a multi-cylinder road bike. Examples: 1) There is no time while the engine is running (from idle to 60mph) that you can see anything in the rear view mirrors. 2) A GPS on an expensive shock mount shakes so bad at road speeds that it shuts down because the batteries rattle apart and lose connection. 3) On road rides it vibrates so bad that you have to either clench your teeth or open your mouth to stop your teeth from chattering to the point of annoyance. Can't open your mouth in Florida during Love-Bug season! The Suzuki , although much less comfortable otherwise, demonstrates none of these characteristics. Other comparisons are listed on : http://www.dirtly.com Is this normal for a KLR? Do I need to swap the KLR engine for the Suzuki engine? Do you guys remove your teeth before going on a long ride? Am I being a wimp? BIERDO 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

[Robert T. Heywood]

Just because we are talking about this subject, does not mean it is problem. I have a 99 KLR and the mirrors get blurry at a certain harmonic convergence with the engine BUT it's no big deal. Chill Dudes!!

[Dale_Johnson@ahm.honda.com]

I have a Y2K KLR and have no significant vibration problems. --Snip--

> I have a 99 KLR and the mirrors get blurry at a certain >harmonic convergence with the engine BUT it's no big deal.

Ditto

> >Chill Dudes!!

I am running a Kenda 270 rear and Kenda 760 front with 35psi in both Dale Y2K KLR with 16000 miles

[scottobme@aol.com]

I have owned both a 98 DR 650 and now a 2001 KLR 650 and the difference in vibrations as far as I can see is this: The DR is overall a smoother powerplant and the bike has various anti-vibration dampening devices such as rubber mounted footpegs, bar end weights etc...So overall the vibration is a little less. But in my opinion, this gap is small, but noticeable if you are looking for it. The only real gripe of my brand spanking new A15 is the mirror vibration. The visibility in the mirrors is far superior on the DR with the KLR having various levels of fuzziness depending on RPM (Fred's going to help me fix this he just doesn't know it yet ). Yes, the left mirror does vibrate substantionally more than the right on my A15. Go figure. Safety feature built in by KHI so you MUST look around to ensure the lane is empty prior to lane change One thing I did notice on my DR that made a big difference was tire choice. Yep, those street biased tires like the gripster, sahara 3 or stockers were smooth , smooth , smooth compared to running MT21s or Kendas. The excess vibration from the road via the tires can make the bike "feel" more buzzy. Each machine could also have it's own quirks at various RPM's on various road surfaces, etc... that really makes comparisons difficult. If anything seems extreme, maybe something is wrong with the bike. Just my opinion..... Scott Bower Redondo Beach, CA A15 http://users1.50megs.com/sjbower">http://users1.50megs.com/sjbower

[Dreas Nielsen]

> I recently purchased two new dual sports motorcycles to use in promoting > our MC parts and video business. One is a KLR650, the other is a Suzuki > DR650. While I prefer the ride of the KLR, it vibrates something > terrible. > > Examples: > 1) There is no time while the engine is running (from idle to 60mph) > that you can see anything in the rear view mirrors. > > Is this normal for a KLR?

No. My mirrors are blurry passing through 3,000 RPM, but reasonably clear otherwise. There is some vibration that can be felt in the grips and sometimes in the pegs, but nothing objectionable. Vibration is greater in a new bike, but should smooth out after a few thousand miles. At no point is there--or should there be--anything like the teeth-rattling shaking you describe. It sounds as though there is something substantially wrong with your bike. Dreas

[Dennis Angus]

Some things to check: [1] Find a picture of Richard Simmons, stand in front of a mirror and check for a resemblance. If none go to [2]. [2] Look under your rims and see if a black membrane is attached. Without this membrane the horrendous vibration you describe will happen. If you aren't sure about this check your brakes, if flames come from under your rims see your dealer. [3] Locate your motor window. If this window is clear this may be the problem. Vibration is sometimes caused by a clear window. Clear window is sometimes followed by loud bang. See your dealer. [4] If you still can't figure it out, go back to [1] Are you positive there's no resemblance? DAngus A-11 -----Original Message----- From: Dan Oaks [mailto:formtech@...] Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 9:35 AM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Vibration I recently purchased two new dual sports motorcycles to use in promoting our MC parts and video business. One is a KLR650, the other is a Suzuki DR650. While I prefer the ride of the KLR, it vibrates something terrible. The DR is smooth as a multi-cylinder road bike. Examples: 1) There is no time while the engine is running (from idle to 60mph) that you can see anything in the rear view mirrors. 2) A GPS on an expensive shock mount shakes so bad at road speeds that it shuts down because the batteries rattle apart and lose connection. 3) On road rides it vibrates so bad that you have to either clench your teeth or open your mouth to stop your teeth from chattering to the point of annoyance. Can't open your mouth in Florida during Love-Bug season! The Suzuki , although much less comfortable otherwise, demonstrates none of these characteristics. Other comparisons are listed on : http://www.dirtly.com Is this normal for a KLR? Do I need to swap the KLR engine for the Suzuki engine? Do you guys remove your teeth before going on a long ride? Am I being a wimp? BIERDO 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

[TLrydr@aol.com]

I installed bar ends off a old EX 500 Kaw on my Y2K KLR, I also have the Acerbis hand guards, If your handle bars vibrate, THIS IS THE ANSWER, I am sure the heavyer weight ones work best, I had to find a 31/2 inch metric bolt to fit in the hand guards, Get the heavy weight steel ones...... I gave up trying to keep the KLR as light as i could, With the crash guard Hand guards, PVC tool kit , Tank bags , saddle bags, I am going to load it up and take it to a weigh station just to see what the porker weighs, LOL, Mike

[Darcy]

Is it possible to over tighten the balance chain? I did an oil Change and adjusted the balance chain and it seems like the bike has more engine vibration...its possible that i may have a asjusted the chain twice by mistake in one evening :'(..could this be possible or am i imagining things? If so do i just ride till it smooths out? Thank you in advance Darcy

[Fred Hink]

What year is your KLR and has the Doohickey ever been changed? When you adjust the counter balancer adjuster, it is a spring that takes up the slack in the chain and the doohickey that is the lever that locks down this adjustment. You can t manually adjust the chain tension unless you take off the engine cover. If you notice an increase in noise after you make this adjustment, more than likely your doohickey has broken and is letting your counter balancer chain run loose. I would check your doohickey ASAP if it has never been replaced. Driving your KLR with a broken counter balancer adjuster is very risky at best. I wouldn t drive it until you make sure your counter balancer chain is adjusted properly. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: Darcy Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 9:08 AM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] vibration Is it possible to over tighten the balance chain? I did an oil Change and adjusted the balance chain and it seems like the bike has more engine vibration...its possible that i may have a asjusted the chain twice by mistake in one evening :'(..could this be possible or am i imagining things? If so do i just ride till it smooths out? Thank you in advance Darcy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]