[dsn_klr650] chain adjuster plate? do other models fit kl r?

[Bogdan Swider]

> Mark, > > I lost one of the backer plates shortly after buying my used KLR. > My solution to preventing this was to substitute a nyloc locking > nut for the 2nd (rearmost) nut on each chain adjuster bolt. I > believe that the thread pitch is 8mm X 1.25. Be sure to use two > wrenches to tighten both chain adjuster nuts together, after > completing chain adjustment. > > Professor A9 Federal Way, Wa. [USA] >

Jake Jakeman sells nyloc chain adjuster nuts for the klr and many other useful things. He recommends you trash the other nut and only use the nyloc. He's been ridding that way for years; his bike's on about 47k miles. He's at Sagebrush Machine 435 387 5575. OK to call evenings & weekends. Bogdan