run/stop switch woes

[sheilandken]

I saw a post once about removing the California emmissions equipment from the KLR. I searched for it again with no luck. Does anyone have the instructions for how to do that? Thanks, Ken Columbia River Gorge.

[J. Simoneaux]

Funny you mention that,Julie. I odored the new switch from Ron Ayers(internet) and got it in a week. My local dealer is Ron Ayers Motorsports. When ever I go down there to get stuff it always takes 2-3 weeks. They stock nothing. WTF? Anyway, I put on the new switch and now it isn't firing. I found a CDI unit from a guy on the list whos parting out a 2001 I think. I'll let you know how the transaction goes. So far he seems like a stand-up guy. If that doesn't fix it, the only thing left is the coil. There is some info in the archives on how to bypass it. I don't remember the wire colors off hand so I won't attempt to advise you on this. I took the old switch apart and looked at it really closely along with the instructions from the archives so if it happens out in the sticks I think I could do it without frying anything and get back home. I would recomend this highly. Knowledge is power and you never know when it might crap out in the future. I've got a new set of tires and a new seat waiting. I can't wait to get her up and running again, and its been so pretty here lately. Its killing me to see all the bikes on the road. Wish me luck!! I hope your dealer gets your bike back to you quickly. Joe S. in NC steveups wrote on 4/9/03 9:10 pm:

>Joe, > I ordered the part from >Fred but he had to order it >from Kaw. As far as by pass, I >didn't look into that (yet). > After I ordered it and it was >on its way. I decided to see if >it was covered under >warranty. Have 1 month to >go on warranty. So I took the >KLR and dumped it in their >lap to fix. I should have back >next week. It takes forever >for my Kaw dealer to get >parts. If you do find a way to >by pass it let me know. > Ride safe, >Julie >----- Original Message ----- >From: "J. Simoneaux" > To: >"steveups" > >Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 >11:51 PM >Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] >run/stop switch woes > > >> Julie, actually that does >make me feel a little >better.You know how it goes, >> misery loves company! >LOL I ordered mine from Ron >Ayres and I knew going in >> it would take a long time to >get. Then I realized that I >should have checked >> with Fred and I could have >gotten it in about three >days. I did go back and >> look on his site but couldn't >find the switch. I figured he >couldn't get it. >> Have you figured out a >way to bypass it. I blew the >main fuse twice and decided >to quit while I was ahead. I >hope it was soon enough. >Take Care Joe S. >> >> ----- Original Message >----- >> From: "steveups" > >> To: "sim_n_o" > >> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, >2003 9:06 AM Subject: Re: >[DSN_klr650] run/stop switch >woes >> >> >> > If it is comforting to you >at all, I broke that same >switch Sunday. My >> > fellow riders were able to >bump start the bike to get >me in. Then ordered >> > the part from Fred @ >arrowhead. But it will take >about 10 days to get it >> > from Kaw. >> > >> > Julie >> >> >> >

Joe Simoneaux