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Don't just assume the shoulder goes to the inside. Put the sprocket on and then roll the chain over both sprockets and either put the master link in temporarily or have an assistant hold the chain in place and sight down the chain from the rear (back wheel on and in alignment is assumed) and make sure it is not running off to one side. This "shoulder" (on only one side) could indicate that the vertical plane of the sprocket is offset to one side.

> -----Original Message----- > From: Tom Roper [SMTP:sroper@...] > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 4:21 PM > To: KLR 650 list > Subject: [DSN_klr650] sprocket ?? > > Have new 02 and bought a 16T sprocket. Just pulled OEM sprocket off, is > different from aftermarket one. OEM has shoulders on both sides, new one > only has shoulder on one side. Does it matter as long as shoulder goes > inside? Dealer ordered this new sprocket, expected it to be right. > Tom Roper > '98 Concours > '02 KLR 650 > Mo. > > > > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ >

Uh, right. Tom, when I replied to you directly I forgot the part about me calling Fred and asking the same question, and he told me he sent a sprocket that was for 87-02. It was exactly as you describe, a big shoulder on one side, but there was a thin flange on the nut side which I guess would take the place of the shim that Walt mentioned. Devon A15 Walter Lesnowich wrote:

> > > Have new 02 and bought a 16T sprocket. Just pulled OEM sprocket off, is > > different from aftermarket one. OEM has shoulders on both sides, new one > > only has shoulder on one side. Does it matter as long as shoulder goes > > inside? Dealer ordered this new sprocket, expected it to be right. > > Tom Roper > > '98 Concours > > '02 KLR 650 > > Mo. > > > > It sounds like you have a sprocket for an 87-89 KLR. > You need a sprocket for a 96-02 KLR. The 90-95 > sprocket can also be used as it just has two extra holes > in it that you don't need. The sprocket you have can be > used if you use a shim or else the nut will not contact the > sprocket when you tighten it up. > > Walt > A14 "War Horse" > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

NO, No , NO The KLR has used three different sprockets over it's lifetime. The first sprockets were for the first models up to the 89 model. Then there was a change from the 90 to 95 model. (they changed the shaft spline and the spacing on the two bolts that secure the locking plate) Then in 96 Kawasaki did away with the two bolts and locking plate and went with the mighty nut and locking washer to hold the sprocket on. The splines of the counter shaft are the same for the two later model sprockets. I hope this might help straighten out any confusion. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

----- Original Message ----- From: "Devon Jarvis" To: "KLR650 group" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 4:43 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] sprocket ?? > Uh, right. Tom, when I replied to you directly I forgot the part about > me calling Fred and asking the same question, and he told me he sent a > sprocket that was for 87-02. It was exactly as you describe, a big > shoulder on one side, but there was a thin flange on the nut side which > I guess would take the place of the shim that Walt mentioned. > > Devon > A15 > > > Walter Lesnowich wrote: > > > > > Have new 02 and bought a 16T sprocket. Just pulled OEM sprocket off, is > > > different from aftermarket one. OEM has shoulders on both sides, new one > > > only has shoulder on one side. Does it matter as long as shoulder goes > > > inside? Dealer ordered this new sprocket, expected it to be right. > > > Tom Roper > > > '98 Concours > > > '02 KLR 650 > > > Mo. > > > > > > > It sounds like you have a sprocket for an 87-89 KLR. > > You need a sprocket for a 96-02 KLR. The 90-95 > > sprocket can also be used as it just has two extra holes > > in it that you don't need. The sprocket you have can be > > used if you use a shim or else the nut will not contact the > > sprocket when you tighten it up. > > > > Walt > > A14 "War Horse" > > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Be part of the Adventure! > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

Hey Bill, oddly enough this same question about this same bike came up on another list recently. I will attach 2 replies for ya; CA Stu PS I wouldn't mind having one myself. -----Original Message----- I've been passing a Ducati 900 SS parked in a driveway with a for sale sign on it, every night as I head to the Safeway for my bottle of wine and some meat and vegies. It's been in the paper, it started at $5500, then $5200, then $4500. I stopped tonight and the guy was out there in the driveway. He said he would take $4100 in a minute, so on the way home I spotted my friend James, who NEEDS a streetbike like that. I took him over there to check it out. It is in OK shape, low mileage, been over lightly on the right hand side one time. We started it up and it sounds real nice, James rode it around the wet streets for a little while. I left him there, maybe he'll make a deal on it. It seemed like a nice deal to me. I guess it's the CR model, there wasn't any carbon fiber on it. It has a tiny crack in the fairing which you could repair in about two minutes, and a little bit of corrosion around the motor cases that looked like the bike sat outside some of its life. It has 5240 miles on it. Good deal? Or no? ________________________________________________________________________ RE: ducati 900SS The Ducati 900SS is considered by some to be the quintessential sporting v-twin. It's not the fastest or the quickest bike around. If you're looking for these attributes in a bike find a nice Japanese model, you'll be happier and richer. The 900SS has a long legged nature that many find extremely comfortable and enjoyable for sport riding at "The Pace". I have a '91 900SS and it's a keeper. You'll know your hooked if you start making excuses to ride. They are a blast - light and a good choice for any apex laden stretch of blacktop. They typically don't like droning around in traffic below 30 mph. At speed they have good mid-range torque and are a perfect mix of light weight and stability. The bike in the picture may have been crashed at some point. The bike appears to have a replacement fairing with non-standard graphics. Buyer beware. Ask the seller for an explanation and have a competent mechanic have a look at it. Further, the oil level window looks rather dark - like the oil level is over filled, but this may just be the quality of the photo or the angle it was taken. The bike also looks like a fully faired 900SS CR, because the forks do not appear to be adjustable. The folk tops appear to lack the adjustment components. The SP number plate on the top of the triple clamps also does not appear to be present. The front fender is also red instead of carbon fiber, again typical of the CR. Make sure you know what you're buying. Their is a difference in price between the SP and the CR - the CR being the lower of the two. See the next paragraph for a quick overview of why. You can also check pricing at www.kbb.com. Here's a quick run down to get an idea of the 900SS models and their differences. The Ducati 92-93 900SL are the most desirable of the 900SS line. U.S. models were yellow, while European models had red body work. They are essentially identical to the later SP spec bikes with the exception of the Marvic wheels and the mono posta rear seat. Next, the '91 900SS has the lowest import number of 255 brought to the U.S. with about half of that number then being exported to Japan. The late year 91s and 92-93 models had a number of minor modifications -- use of the brembo gold line brakes being the most visible, but lacked the later SP carbon fiber. Otherwise they are very similar mechanically to the later SPs. The 94-97 900SS SP (called the Superlight in Europe, even after 93) - pick a year - is also probably a good bet. They have the adjustable suspension, aluminum swing arm, 5.5 inch rear wheel, and a light sprinkling of carbon fiber. The SP has a number plate on the upper triple clamp identifying which bike in the year's run it is. If it does not have the plate it may be a Cafe Racer (CR) being passed off as a higher spec Sports Production (SP) - depends on the honesty of the seller. Having a full versus half fairing will not provide accurate identification of which type of model it is. The SPs came in both flavors - the half fairing being an option. Too confuse things even more, the later 96-97 CRs had a full fairing option. The 900SS CRs lack the adjustable suspension, have lower grade brakes, lack the carbon fiber in stock trim, have a steel swing arm, and a 5 inch rear wheel. The 98 FE comes in silver only - 300 made - nice. The FE is the same spec as the SP with major one exception, it has the same basic engine as the later 900SSie only without the fuel injection. The later 900SSie have fuel injection, better suspensions, revised steering geometry and new style body work - some like it, some hate it. Buy what works for you. In stock trim they will handle better than the older models - the 916 was the benchmark used. Older 91-98 Ducati 900SS models require a certain amount of commitment from their owners to resolve shortcoming in some OEM parts. Voltage regulators / rectifiers, clutch slave cylinders, clutch plates, coils, plug wires, rubber brake and clutch lines and stock brake pads all typically are replaced quickly. Most used bikes for sale will have many of this items addressed, but check when making a purchasing decision. Valves need to be checked and adjusted at regular factory intervals. MDB collets will stabilize the valve train requiring fewer adjustments, but don't skip the checks - cheap insurance. Timing belts need regular replacement - every 6K if you ride hard or 12K if you don't bounce off the rev limiter regularly. Don't go more than two years without belt replacement even if you're a low mileage rider. Stators will go in the 20-30K range - an easy fix. Valves must be replaced at 40K - severe engine damage will follow shortly if this is not done. The basic foundation of the bike is very robust, and is a favorite for someone looking for something they can keep for the long term and personalize to their tastes. Options go from mild to wild, but K&N filters, pipes, 39 tooth rear sprocket, and jetting / chip mods (for the ie models) are most common. Nothing sounds better than a well tuned duck. Buy a solid bike with as many of the goodies you want on it as you can afford. Its cheaper that way. Here are a couple more sites worth checking into: http://arch.home.texas.net/ http://www.geocities.com/ducatisuite/home http://www.alexortner.com/ http://www.ebbot.net/ducati/superlight/ http://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-motorcycles/ducati.htm I hope this helps... Happy hunting, Frank '91 900SS -----Original Message----- Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 08:27:25 -0000 From: "JOHN" Subject: ducati 900SS i would like some personal opinion for the ducati 900SS i found one and i m going to marry ) here is the pic http://www.bikepics.com/pics/duc-900ss-96-bikepics-12216.jpg i would like to hear some point of view from some 900ss owners thanks.... -------------------------------------------------------- Re: [DRC] ducati 900SS John, The 900SS is a great bike with wonderful power delivery for the street. You can do 200+ mile days and live to tell about it. The one in your photo has the forks from a CR, not the adjustable ones from an SP. The SP had a 1/2 inch wider rear wheel, aluminum swing arm (that's prone to cracking) instead of steel and adjustable front forks. Also the front rotors are cast iron instead of stainless. All this makes for a bike that's worth a little more, but not very different to ride at a moderate street pace. The fork does make a difference when you push it. Chris Kelly from this list has some great info on his web site about the 900's BTW. Overall, the bike is just plain fun to ride. Not as fast as some, and there is some vibration, but it is of a pleasant low frequency type, not a tingling buzz. Every time I think I want a 748, ST4, R1, RC51 etc, I just go for another ride on the 900SS. Ride Safe, Clayton '95 900SSSP