[dsn_klr650] i'm back! (for now)

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>> > Thanks. As little as possible, I hope. I need to do the following: 1. > Re-hone the cylinder and replace the rings, assuming that the piston and > cylinder are within tolerances. 2. Re-lap the valves and replace the valve > oil seals, again assuming everything is otherwise within tolerances. 3. > Replace the timing chain, balancer chain, and all associated chain guides > and parts. 4. Replace the clutch springs, assuming the clutch plates and > friction disks still have some meat on them. 4. Repack the rear suspension > pivot bushings. 5. Replace the fork seals. Maybe, just maybe I'll rebuild > the carby too, but it seams to be working just fine, so I might just leave > it alone. Of course there will be a ton of other things I've overlooked, > and who knows what's what until I crack that case open. It couldn't have > come at a worse time either, since I really need my bike for transport. > But, I'm getting sick of adding 800 mL of oil every tankful of gas, and I > have had to adjust the counter-balancer way too often lately, indicating > that it is near worn out. I've been riding it every day though, and other > than burning a lot of oil, it doesn't show any sign of letting me down. I > was kind of hoping that it would last me through next spring when I graduate > and buy myself a new bike as a graduation present, but I don't think it will > make it that far. > > Jeff > >>

Since you are going to have the patient open, you might as well get all the info from Elden Carl and build an engine like his with the Falicon crank, post 95 cam and clutch basket, and upgraded counter balancer adjuster. Gino