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[Fred Hink]

[b]I am a dealer for K&L.  I can get cam chains from them and some other distributors.  I might need cam chain size and length to be able to find one.[/b] [b][/b]  [b]Fred[/b] [b][/b]   

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] professor.jim@... [b]To:[/b] DSN_klr650@egroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, August 17, 2000 12:43 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_klr650] Re: Fixes and alternate suppliers Jaime, K&L Supply (wholesale to dealers only) use to supply cam chains for motorcycles.  Check with Fred to see if they are still available.  You'll want to be sure that you can order the chains you want with a rivited master link.  You will need to count the number of links for each chain.  Hopefully, there are markings on the chain's side plates that show the chain's type (size). Definitely go with the best quality chain that you can buy.  I'll bet that you can get a superior chain at a price less than buying from a Kawi dealer.  If Fred can't help you, bring your chains to a local supplier for them to match up. Let us know how you make out. Professor    A9    Federal Way, WA. [USA] ++++++++++++++++++++++ ---  "Jaime Pertuz" wrote: > 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 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

[Toby Lampson]

Dear Borg- My A7 done sprung a leak.....yep, its outta the seal around the shaft the primary gear is on....... Right healthy sucker......size of a 50 cent piece overnight....... I done shook the shaft......no play at all! Anyone ever have this happen WITHOUT the bearing bein' bad too? Pleez say yes.......... Slide