extra frame circa 2004 from military

[Joseph Jones]

Welcome; The parts you are looking for I think I seen all of the on E-Bay last night. That is one option.. Joe A18 SE KY --- Mike Frey wrote:

> Hi Tom, welcome to the list. I'm pretty new to the > KLR also, and guess what? > My wife and I have the same bikes! I think there are > at least 3 more people > on list with both KLR-650 and Sherpa. > > My street ride is a ZRX-1200. I ride the KLR a lot > more often! > > Bakersfield... wow.... I would love to ride my KLR > up to Johnsondale and > beyond. But, my bike(s) are here in PA. We have a > house in Lemoore (Kings > County), but the only vehicle out there is a Toyota > Corolla. > > If I ever spend much more time in CA, you betcha > I'll have a KLR out there > too. I'd love to do Death Valley and the Sierras. > Someday soon, I'm going > to.... > > Mike > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tom Hayslett" > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 9:42 AM > Subject: [DSN_klr650] New KLR Rider > > > > Hi everyone/ I've been reading the posts here for > a few weeks - just > picked > > up an '02 A16 yesterday. I also have a '96 > GPZ1100 ABS and the wife has a > > Super Sherpa '03. It's been difficult for us to > ride together therefore > the > > new KLR for me. The bike was an insurance > recovery (stolen) and appears > to > > be great engine and frame wise but the cosmetics > need some work. > > > > I've already checked with my local stealer and > RonAyers.com - I'm hoping > > maybe someone on the list will have some of these > parts laying around > they'd > > be willing to sell. Looks like I'll need a gas > tank for an 02, the > radiator > > shrouds and front fairing are pretty bad also. > Side panels might be > > replaced depending on how they clean up. > > > > I'm not a new rider - I've had several dirt bikes > (the last being a Yamaha > > DT400) but it's been a few years since I've been > on the trails. I live in > > Bakersfield, CA (the 'Bake' is in the name for a > GOOD reason) - anyway I'm > > looking forward to being an active member of the > list (and learning the > > KLR). > > > > > > > > Tom Hayslett > > A16 - Ugly for now > > thayslett@... > > > > > > > > > > [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 > > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at > www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris > Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > >

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[Matt]

Also look at the prices at dual-star's surplus parts page, the ebay bidding can often go higher than dual-star's prices. --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Hayslett" wrote:

> Hi everyone/ I've been reading the posts here for a few weeks -

just picked

> up an '02 A16 yesterday. I also have a '96 GPZ1100 ABS and the

wife has a

> Super Sherpa '03. It's been difficult for us to ride together

therefore the

> new KLR for me. The bike was an insurance recovery (stolen) and

appears to

> be great engine and frame wise but the cosmetics need some work. > > I've already checked with my local stealer and RonAyers.com - I'm

hoping

> maybe someone on the list will have some of these parts laying

around they'd

> be willing to sell. Looks like I'll need a gas tank for an 02,

the radiator

> shrouds and front fairing are pretty bad also. Side panels might

be

> replaced depending on how they clean up. > > I'm not a new rider - I've had several dirt bikes (the last being

a Yamaha

> DT400) but it's been a few years since I've been on the trails. I

live in

> Bakersfield, CA (the 'Bake' is in the name for a GOOD reason) -

anyway I'm

> looking forward to being an active member of the list (and

learning the

> KLR). > > > > Tom Hayslett > A16 - Ugly for now > thayslett@e... > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[sergio de oliveira]

Welcome. I become a menber couple weeks ago & the group did help me to fix my crankcase. I did get a fairing on ebay, & I did buy it from the same people as Joe A18 SE KY mention. The fairing was new ( A+++ ). Seems to still have good people around. Sergio A14 PA. PS: sorry for my english, I'm not from your wonderfull country. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jim]

Sergio, In what wonderfull country so you live? Perhaps we can have an international KLR group ride in your backyard someday soon. --Jim (sleeps in CA but willing to ride) A-15

> Seems to still have good people around. > Sergio A14 PA. > PS: sorry for my english, I'm not from your wonderfull country.

[Stu Mitchell]

Hey,

 

OK  - finally got all my baselining done (or most of it).  So, I went riding yesterday.  Bike felt great, nice balance, easy power, not “touchy” – ride, steering, braking, etc

 

I rode at fairly low speeds – been 25 years since I have been on a bike on the street., even some time spent just “bonding” practicing in a big parking lot.

 

Here’s the question – Is it common for the temp to swing from 11:00 to 1:00 fairly easily?  I flushed/changed coolant and even added some WaterWetter.

 

Bike is a 2002 KLR 650 – w/6300 miles and virtually stock. All I have done are fluids, tires, pads. 

 

Thanks

 

[b][i]Stu[/i][/b]

[b][i]o#>o[/i][/b]

[b][i]  [/i][/b]

[Jeff Saline]

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yesterday.  Bike felt great, nice balance, easy power, not “touchy” – ride, steering, braking, etc       I rode at fairly low speeds – been 25 years since I have been on a bike on the street., even some time spent just “bonding” practicing in a big parking lot.       Here’s the question – Is it common for the temp to swing from 11:00 to 1:00 fairly easily?  I flushed/changed coolant and even added some WaterWetter.       Bike is a 2002 KLR 650 – w/6300 miles and virtually stock. All I have done are fluids, tires, pads.        Thanks       Stu   o#>o <><><><><><> <><><><><><>   Stu,   That is very common.  The fix is to install a Thermo-Bob made by Wattman.  You can do a google search to find his website.  The T-Bob will make the temp very stable and also increase it to about 195 degrees F.  Wattman developed the T-Bob in 2005-6 while an active member of this site.  It is well worth the money.   Best, Jeff Saline The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650 . . . .   ____________________________________________________________ [b]New BlackBerry® Z10[/b] Discover the BlackBerry Z10, built to keep you moving. Get it today. BlackBerry.com

[Desert Datsuns]

Yep, the temp can swing by large amounts depending on your speed. It's "normal" for the KLR. Ryan Phoenix, AZ Stu Mitchell wrote:

> > > Hey, > > > > OK - finally got all my baselining done (or most of it). So, I went > riding yesterday. Bike felt great, nice balance, easy power, not > touchy ride, steering, braking, etc > > > > I rode at fairly low speeds been 25 years since I have been on a bike > on the street., even some time spent just bonding practicing in a big > parking lot. > > > > Here s the question Is it common for the temp to swing from 11:00 to > 1:00 fairly easily? I flushed/changed coolant and even added some > WaterWetter. > > > > Bike is a 2002 KLR 650 w/6300 miles and virtually stock. All I have > done are fluids, tires, pads. > > > > Thanks > > > > */Stu/* > > */o#>o/* > > */ /* > > > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com http://www.avg.com> > Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3222/6192 - Release Date: 09/23/13 >

[achesley43@ymail.com]

 On both of my KLR's , The temp gauge swings pretty good depending on air temp and engine speed and load and bike speed. As long as your fan comes on just a bit to the right of center and brings the needle back to the left just a touch and the fan turns off, I would not worry about it. Too many KLR's roaming about with pretty high mileage on them and no problems.  On the normal hot days down here in South Louisiana, My temp gauge stay at center or just right of center when going though towns, especally after coming in off the hiways and running about 50 to 60 mph.  I've been meaning to do a temp reading vs needle location for many years now but have just never done it. I have an Infrared temp gun I can point right at the sending unit location to get the actual temp.  Andy in Jennings.  Amazed that I finally turned 34,500 miles on my '00 and my first KLR,  a '92, I did 31,200 in first year I had it. But it was my only bike back  then. 

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

 

OK  - finally got all my baselining done (or most of it).  So, I went riding yesterday.  Bike felt great, nice balance, easy power, not touchy ride, steering, braking, etc

 

I rode at fairly low speeds been 25 years since I have been on a bike on the street., even some time spent just bonding practicing in a big parking lot.

 

Here s the question Is it common for the temp to swing from 11:00 to 1:00 fairly easily?  I flushed/changed coolant and even added some WaterWetter.

 

Bike is a 2002 KLR 650 w/6300 miles and virtually stock. All I have done are fluids, tires, pads. 

 

Thanks

 

[b][i]Stu[/i][/b]

[b][i]o#>o[/i][/b]

[b][i]  [/i][/b]

[Luc Legrain]

Ok, regarding the Thermo Bob let me put it another way, how about if the only way to cool an engine was with a bucket of water ? You run your car/bike till the Temp. gauge reaches operating temperature and then throw a bucket of cold (er) water on the engine ? that's basically what is happening on the stock KLR . The cooling system on ANY vehicle is designed to keep the engine at optimum temp, to have good combustion . I am sure Mr. Saline could explain this better than I can . [b]From:[/b] "achesley43@..." [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:54 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] RE: New KLR Rider    On both of my KLR's , The temp gauge swings pretty good depending on air temp and engine speed and load and bike speed. As long as your fan comes on just a bit to the right of center and brings the needle back to the left just a touch and the fan turns off, I would not worry about it. Too many KLR's roaming about with pretty high mileage on them and no problems. On the normal hot days down here in South Louisiana, My temp gauge stay at center or just right of center when going though towns, especally after coming in off the hiways and running about 50 to 60 mph. I've been meaning to do a temp reading vs needle location for many years now but have just never done it. I have an Infrared temp gun I can point right at the sending unit location to get the actual temp.  Andy in Jennings.  Amazed that I finally turned 34,500 miles on my '00 and my first KLR,  a '92, I did 31,200 in first year I had it. But it was my only bike back  then.  ---In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, wrote:Hey,  OK  - finally got all my baselining done (or most of it).  So, I went riding yesterday.  Bike felt great, nice balance, easy power, not touchy ride, steering, braking, etc  I rode at fairly low speeds been 25 years since I have been on a bike on the street., even some time spent just bonding practicing in a big parking lot.  Here s the question Is it common for the temp to swing from 11:00 to 1:00 fairly easily?  I flushed/changed coolant and even added some WaterWetter.  Bike is a 2002 KLR 650 w/6300 miles and virtually stock. All I have done are fluids, tires, pads.   Thanks  [b][i]Stu[/i][/b][b][i]o#>o[/i][/b][b][i]  [/i][/b]

[achesley43@ymail.com]

 Oiay.,   just for grins, I started my bike up from cold and run it till the fan was regulating the temperature of the coolant. A 50/50 mixture put in fresh last year.  Start with 1 at the far left at start up and 6 to where the temp flag is just starting to show on the left side of the needle or about 12:30 on the gauge. Done the readings as close as I could to keeping the numbers evenly spaced.  1 = 81F  2 = 123F  3 = 151F   4 = 181F  5 and dead center and first time the fan came on. = 195.5F  6 =  205F.   These temps were taken with the Bike at an 1100 idle  on the centerstand using an infrared temp gun I used to use for compressor cylinder readings back in the days when I was compressor mechanic.  Temps shot right at the side of the temp sending unit at the bottom of the radiator.  The engine stayed between 204 and 206 with the fan coming on and off for the 10 minutes I left it running at this setting.   I would think that the coolant temp would be no more than 210F at the 1 o'clock position.Now remember, this is not a lab test. just an information basics for inquiring minds.  LOL!  .; 

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

 

OK  - finally got all my baselining done (or most of it).  So, I went riding yesterday.  Bike felt great, nice balance, easy power, not touchy ride, steering, braking, etc

 

I rode at fairly low speeds been 25 years since I have been on a bike on the street., even some time spent just bonding practicing in a big parking lot.

 

Here s the question Is it common for the temp to swing from 11:00 to 1:00 fairly easily?  I flushed/changed coolant and even added some WaterWetter.

 

Bike is a 2002 KLR 650 w/6300 miles and virtually stock. All I have done are fluids, tires, pads. 

 

Thanks

 

[b][i]Stu[/i][/b]

[b][i]o#>o[/i][/b]

[b][i]  [/i][/b]