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new kl600 owner
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2001 4:36 pm
by John Branson
I just purchased a 1985 KL600 with 4.5k miles, very nice shape but
not running, owner suspects a slipped timing chain. The guy is a
friend of mine, personally I doubt it's a timing chain problem with
that few miles on it.
Anyway...
Just wanted to tap the wealth of KLR knowledge and ask a few
questions...
What are the major differences between the 85/86 KL's and the later
KLR's? Excepting displacement of course.
Any advice, information, tips, comments, etc are greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Johnny B
new kl600 owner
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2001 9:17 am
by Ted Palmer
John Branson wrote:
> I just purchased a 1985 KL600 with 4.5k miles, very nice shape but
> not running, owner suspects a slipped timing chain. The guy is a
> friend of mine, personally I doubt it's a timing chain problem with
> that few miles on it.
It would be pretty unlucky to lose the tensioner at such a low
distance.
What makes the owner suspect the timing?
Checking the timing is not real hard. I suggest that you buy the
factory manuals.
[...]
> What are the major differences between the 85/86 KL's and the later
> KLR's? Excepting displacement of course.
Lots. Rear brake, swingarm, frame, subframe, seat, airbox, plastics
etc etc.
Mister_T
Melbourne Australia
nklr operation enduring freedom
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2001 9:46 pm
by Russell Scott
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To: Russell Scott
Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] NKLR Operation Enduring Freedom
What?
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