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new member, exhaust questions
Posted: Sun May 11, 2003 9:22 am
by jbstevens66
I'm a newcomer to group. I just purchased a '95 KLR with 5K on it.
After being away from motorcycles for quite a few years, I returned
to find showrooms full of cruisers and crotch rockets. I'm very glad
to have run across the KLR. My idea of what a motorcycle should be.
I'm looking forward to some serious exploring in Northern Wisconsin
this summer.
Anyway, coupla questions
1. How do I repack the exhaust (supertrapp) and what do I repack it
with?
2. I need to install a new rear tire. Is this a major hassle for a
DIY? Any thing I need to watch out for?
parts bike - duh....
Posted: Sun May 11, 2003 9:57 am
by Mark St.Hilaire, Sr
> Parting out the whole bike, I assume? I'd be interested in both the front
> and rear wheels...
I always remeber something 2 seconds after I click the Send button:
The wheels with the related stuff; sprocket carrier and spacers!
Thanks,
Mark
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new member, exhaust questions
Posted: Sun May 11, 2003 10:03 am
by Devon Jarvis
jbstevens66 wrote:
>Anyway, coupla questions
>
>1. How do I repack the exhaust (supertrapp) and what do I repack it
>with?
>
>2. I need to install a new rear tire. Is this a major hassle for a
>DIY? Any thing I need to watch out for?
>
>
Supertrapp makes "silent sport" packing that works really well in their
exhaust cans. Any non-notor-related fiberglass is usually spun too thin
and burns up or blows out.
Changing the rear tire is no more difficult than on any other
chain-drive, disc-brake motorcycle. Before you take off the wheel, take
a long, hard look at the rear brake and see how the pads and rotor fit
together, so you put it back correctly.
You basically loosen the axle nut with the bike still on the ground, get
the rear wheel off the ground, pull the axle, slide the wheel a little
bit forward so you can take the chain off the sprocket, and pull the
wheel straight off. No need to remove the caliper or touch the chain
adjustors or chainguard. Once you remove the wheel, DO NOT touch the
rear brake lever. You can put a straightblade screwdriver between the
pads and firmly, but very slowly, pry the pads apart another 2-3mm so
it's easier to slip the rotor back in when you're done. Or not, most
times I don't need to do this.
As far as getting the tire on and off, everyone has their tips and
tricks. It takes a LONG time to explain, but 3-4 minutes to show someone.
Devon