[dsn_klr650] electrical problem

[Jaime Pertuz]

Hello all, 1st, thanks to Fred for prompt response on my stator question. Ok, some ??'s Hope y'all can help. By the way,I've got a 93 KLR w/ 16k miles. I've got my engine apart and would prefer not to have to open it up again any time soon. I've stumbled upon some posts as to the KLR's design/engineering weaknesses (as per Fred and Eldon) such as the balancer chain tensioner. Does anyone know themselves, or if there are any posts listing the KLR weakness and fixes/upgrades?? I'd like to get everything now while I've got it apart. Even if for example my cam chain is still within lower service limits, I'm thinking I'd rather put in a new one now, if it's gonna mean I won't have to take the bike apart again for a long time. Also: Does anyone know any alternate supply sources for balancer and cam chains?? Are there any Tsubaki,DID, RK, etc. aftermarket, better than OEM chains for the KLR? I know that tsubaki makes cam chains for ATV's (saw in Dennis Kirk catalog). Otherwise, any mechanical engineers out there who could size the KLR cam and balancer chains, so that maybe I can get them (only equal or better specs.- tensile strength etc.)from an engineer / industrial machine equipment supplier? I don't imagine Kawasaki's engine chains are very special and in fact suspect the factory chains are of relatively poor quality for their high dealer price. I've also seen mention somewhere of getting parts via Canada. How, where can I do this?? Appreciate any help Jaime St. Paul MN

[Scott Blakney]

Fred was right-on like you said, even if he has retro-tendencies! By the way, when I first tried on my Darien Jacket and Pants two years ago I felt I'd been ripped-off, they were so stiff. The collar gave me an instant raw spot. I love the hell out of the suit now. My advice is to wash it right away. It may cause you to have to Scotchguard it again, but I think the collar will be softer faster that way, and the overall stiffness will be less. ScottB

>From: k650dsn@... >To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com >Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Electrical Problem >Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 22:26:18 -0000 > >--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote: > > I would suspect a loose connection at the battery terminals, >solenoid connections or at the starter. Make sure your battery is >fully charged and your terminal connections are clean and tight. >There has also been problems with the starter push button that you >might check if everything else checks out good. > > > > Let us know if this fixes your problem. > > > > Fred > > > >Do you really want electrical advice from a guy who owns nothing but >kick start bikes? Just kidding. Fred is right on. Also check your >side stand safety switch and clutch safety switches while you are at >it. The are most likely not the cause of your current problem, but >worth by-passing nonetheless. > >Gino > > > > >Visit the KLR650 archives at >http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 >Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... >Let's keep this list SPAM free! > >Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 >To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > >

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