wtb rear brake caliper, gen i

DSN_KLR650
mark ward
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my 1st klr650

Post by mark ward » Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:48 pm

Don't know IF, the Doo was changed. If you can have the KLR down 3 (+-) days, Open it up and see for your self, If not Oder the parts, and in 3 days (+-) Finish the job.  
[b]From:[/b] Paul Whatley [b]To:[/b] Martin Earl [b]Cc:[/b] rutkoskig@...; DSN KLR650 DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> [b]Sent:[/b] Wednesday, April 23, 2014 7:51 PM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] My 1st KLR650   Hello Earl, You and others were most helpful back in January when I bought my first bike, a 2006 KLR the owner delivered from Indianapolis to OKC on his way to Texas. Thanks for your help. I wouldn't ride much until I took the MSF class at OSU OKC. It was worth every penny, although the temperature was in the mid 30s with winds gusting to 33. On the plus side only nine riders showed up so everyone had their own bike and got plenty of individual instruction. I've put about 400 miles on it mostly on a twenty mile round trip commute on back roads. The former / second owner was unaware of the doohickey issue and doesn't know whether it has been replaced. With 10,000 and change on the bike I've been on pins and needles. Planning to order Eagle Mikes doohickey and torsion spring soon. Cheers Paul Martin Earl wrote:   and the advice you did not 'ask' for --cough.but the promise extracted from me by my friends after being off the bike from 1976-2003...and buying a 2001 KLR650,the promise was to attend-- Motorcycle Saftey Foundation riding instruction; [oh horrors, who would need that!]http://www.msf-usa.org/ If you rode a lot, you might enroll in the advanced course; otherwise, go back to the MSF Basic RiderCourse. In the state of South Dakota, it is offered through the SD Safety Council.Some states it is a community college gig. Your local bike shop will have details, as well as the link above will show you where to enroll by inserting your zip code. This highly valued instruction is offered just about everywhere.Whatever it cost--it will be the best money you can spend on your bike. and other nuggest of wisdom-- If you have not seen this: ATGATT=all the gear, all the time.Buy the best quality riding gear you can afford and wear it. When the KLR is about to take a dirt nap, get away from it. If you have lever protectors, and have moved the L mirror to the clutch perch and bought FRED's mirror isolators, you probably won't break anything.However, if you are still under the bike when it goes horizontal, it will leave a mark. IRT to good riding gear, My ER doc talking to me after the bike spit me out, "You Best dressed customer, ever.  Please pass me the scissors."'Hey, this gear has zippers!' and so it goes. Note: When you buy a helmet, do yourself a favor and buy a spare visor. Helmets are often deleted/super seceded from a manufactures line and the availability of a particular visor(s) will  dry up shortly after that. sigh. revmaaatin.On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 6:43 AM, wrote: Bought a 2000 KLR 650 w/ 4000mi on OD 3 days ago joined MCI motor cycle club in NJ had all fluids air&oil filters changed, new plug safety check done by local mech.  & took my 1st street ride to the gas station in 20 years 8mi round trip felt GREAT! 1. what aprox mpg will i get?  2. can I view a owners manual for 2000 on line somewhere? 3. best sight to VIEW cam tension repair? seeing works better than reading for me when possible   4.best value for online parts or is OEM a Must?      this bike appears all orig. with 2 new tires   can't wait to turn wrenches on this & ride again.  TKS  Glenn

zootpatutie
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wtb rear brake caliper, gen i

Post by zootpatutie » Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:37 am

 Need a rear caliper for a 2006 KLR650.   Slides on mine are too worn to let the pads glide correctly.  Anyone with a spare?  Temps about to hit 70 and Selah's decommissioned. Thanks, Todd

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