hard to start - non klr

[MERK]

Hey Guys, Does anyone have (or know of) a side photo of a KLR *without* it`s tank and bodywork? Basically the bike stripped to the frame. Any assistance appreciated! **MERK**........Deeds Speak!!

[arejay_73]

Hey guys Thanks for all the help it's not as hopless as thought! Great tips can't wait to get home from work to play. And Mark you are always seeming to do interesting things to the bike, why get rid of the dyno kit???? Do it like me,,,, ride it like you stole it! That's why they sell replacement parts. Ride hard, get wet, don't put it up till you just can't go anymore! R.J. A-18

[CHUCK]

Hi I have a 98 that has set around for awhile and the clutch is frosen anyone have an idea how to break it loose with out taking things apart? Thanks Chuck Presnail

[mantis0880]

hello, anyone have info on the klr 600 1st and 2nd gear swap? thanks dave

[Harry Seifert]

from the KLR of Buddy Seifert This just in off the scanner.........2,000 acre fire in Coyote Canyon, with no estimate of time of containment. Went from 50 acres to 1500 acres in about 20 minutes. Traveling in a northerly direction into Riverside County. 20 CDF engines, at least 10 handcrews, 3 choppers from SD County and all available SoCal aircraft committed so far, unsure of Riverside and Federal resources. CDF and Sheriffs have evacuated the Lost Valley Boy Scout Camp as of an hour ago. Fire seems to be kicking ass and taking no prisoners at this time. Now that I'm retired, I'm not sure if I miss all this fun or not. I'll have to wait until I catch my first whiff of smoke, I guess. Glad it's not in Julian. Buddy

[PauL M. Bober]

To whom it may concern, Several months ago, you sent me a COBRA ISDE/4 STROKE EXHAUST to replace the one that blew out on my KLR motorcycle. I told you that it looked like the baffle had beaten it s way out of the aluminum canister that covered it. The new COBRA ISDE/4 STROKE EXHAUST that you sent me, which now only has 1200 miles on it, has two dimples already. The dimples are close to where the baffle rests inside the canister. I will keep you posted on the degradation of the unit. Is this a common problem? Do I need to invest in a different after market exhaust for my otherwise stock motorcycle? PauL PauL M. Bober [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[John Sgroi]

hey all My klr has recently been sputtering and losing power when I am going over 4o mph or so. I have not ridden the bike in a few weeks due to the arrival of a new daughter. The bike has been sitting under a tree in the weather and has been rained on. My gut feeling tells me the carb needs cleaning, it has fresh gas and I have cleaned the spark plug. any other ideas?? thanks in advance for the info...john

[dumbazz650]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "John Sgroi" wrote:

> > hey all > My klr has recently been sputtering and losing power when I am

going over 4o

> mph or so. I have not ridden the bike in a few weeks due to the

arrival of a

> new daughter. The bike has been sitting under a tree in the weather

and has

> been rained on. My gut feeling tells me the carb needs cleaning, it

has

> fresh gas and I have cleaned the spark plug. any other ideas??

thanks in

> advance for the info...john

John, Try this... first, drain the carberator bowl via the small drain screw on the righthand side near the bottom. Close off screw after draining the carb. Warm the bike up and take it for a ride. On an empty street, take it up to speed where it starts sputtering again. Now, put the choke lever to the full ON position. Does it still sputter? Run worse? Run better? If it runs better (less sputtering) with the choke on, it means the main jet is probably clogged. After a few miles, stop the bike and open the gas cap. If you hear air rushing into the tank -it probably means you have a clogged tank vent. The clogged vent creates a vacuum that greatly reduces the fuel flow to the carb. Good luck, CA Mark

[Judson D. Jones]

Drain the float bowl. --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "John Sgroi" wrote:

> > hey all > My klr has recently been sputtering and losing power when I

am going over 4o

> mph or so. I have not ridden the bike in a few weeks due to the

arrival of a

> new daughter. The bike has been sitting under a tree in the

weather and has

> been rained on. My gut feeling tells me the carb needs

cleaning, it has

> fresh gas and I have cleaned the spark plug. any other ideas??

thanks in

> advance for the info...john

[Harry Seifert]

from the KLR of Buddy Seifert Dammmmmn, am I embarrased> Mickey's little hand was doin' sumthin in his pants and I slightly miscalculated the start of Tech V in Julian. TECH V IN JULIAN IS ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 23rd. Thanks to the brilliance of Mark B, I discovered the nefarious rodents little trick. Tech V in Julian, August 23rd at 0800 (or there abouts) with an Elden Carl led ride after lunch. All for the same price. FREE. Now I must find a large granite boulder to rent asunder with the constant banging of my forehead. See you on the 23rd. embarassedly, buddy