another klr newbie
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2000 10:44 am
Hello there. I have posted a few times before but maybe a bit too
hastily and never really introduced myself. My name is Robb Seurkamp
and I live in the Baltimore area.
I recently purchased a Y2KLR650 for commuting and eventually some
weekend off roading, not sure where I am going to go around here yet.
I enjoy reading your posts and getting your responses.
Hope you can help me with another question. Should a KLR ping when it
is new? I remember reading somewhere that the valves might "stick"
when it is breaking in. I have almost completed the first half of
break in, 495 miles. The engine seems to make the most protest when I
nail the throttle from a stop, or rolling on the throttle a little
harder than usual from @2750-3500 rpm. It is not like I am a big guy
and causing the bike to have to work hard, unlike some of the listers
here, I am 5' 10" 160. I was thinking of running high octane on the
next tank to see if it goes away. Any other suggestions?
Also another quick one. What is involved in the 500 mile service? The
dealer is still trying to get me my manual from the dealer it
transferred the bike from.
Thanks a bunch.
Robb
Y2KLR 495 miles(so close to the next part of break in I can taste
it!!)