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--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Reichel, Harry" wrote:

> I just bought a 1998 KLR650 and need to fix it up a little bit. I

went to

> the dealer and the prices for new parts he had are higher than

prices on my

> BMW! > > I am looking for advice on buying cheap new/used parts. > > Any suggestions as to where I should search? > > With Thanks

What kind of parts are you looking for? Some have aftermarket that are better, like fork springs.

I have purchased my fair share of parts for the A3 I'm restoring ( the past year) and my best source was from this webring. Post a list of all the parts you need. A lot of these folks have stuff sitting around thier garage.. Ebay over a period of time has KLR stuff also. Really all depends on what "parts" you need. Thats a broad subject... But if you are looking for body plastic, I get first dibs on anything blue and white from the listers. I've been here longer. ) Bill, A3 in Texas

----- Original Message ----- From: "Reichel, Harry" To: "'KLR Group'" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 1:36 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Parts Question > I just bought a 1998 KLR650 and need to fix it up a little bit. I went to > the dealer and the prices for new parts he had are higher than prices on my > BMW! > > I am looking for advice on buying cheap new/used parts. > > Any suggestions as to where I should search? > > With Thanks > > > 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/ > >

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Bill Holton" wrote:

> I have purchased my fair share of parts for the A3 I'm restoring

And I had thought I'd heard it all by now..... Bill (currently restoring a 1982 Macy's toasteroven, a 1981 Technics stereo from Radio Shack, and a 1984 Honda Nighthawk)

> > I have purchased my fair share of parts for the A3 I'm restoring > > And I had thought I'd heard it all by now..... > > > Bill > (currently restoring a 1982 Macy's toasteroven, a 1981 Technics > stereo from Radio Shack, and a 1984 Honda Nighthawk) >

Not sure what your trying to say. Have you done some restoration on your bike? Mine sat up in a barn for a few years, so it had some major problems. what have you heard?

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Bill Holton" wrote:

> > > what have you heard?

I guess what I think is that it's a matter of semantics. A KLR does not warrant restoration for any reason that I can think of; however, it does warrant repair, possibly extensive if that's the case. No offense meant; where I come from you restore Triumphs, Nortons, BMWs, Ariels, Harleys even, Vincents, or Condors...but not KLRs. So I wish you a successful repair job.

> I guess what I think is that it's a matter of semantics. A KLR does > not warrant restoration for any reason that I can think of; however, > it does warrant repair, possibly extensive if that's the case. > > No offense meant; where I come from you restore Triumphs, Nortons, > BMWs, Ariels, Harleys even, Vincents, or Condors...but not KLRs. >

Maybe my choice of words was off, but it feels like a restore to me when I'm grinding off rust from the frame, muffler, and other parts and matching up gray rustoleum to cover. Not sure where you live, but the humid Houston climate can rust a vehicle quickly if not maintained. Still looking for a way to "restore" the body plastic to its original condition. I've tried a host of products and yet to improve it. Maybe not enough elbow grease yet. - Bill

At 6:14 AM -0600 1/16/02, Bill Holton wrote:

>Still looking for a way to "restore" the body plastic to its original >condition. I've tried a host of products and yet to improve it. Maybe not >enough elbow grease yet.

Yup, it takes a lot of elbow greese. You can use a motorized tool, but be careful. The key to success with your plastic restoration (or any polishing) is to use a series of abrasives from coarse to ultra-fine. If the plastic is really bad, start with something as coarse as 320 sandpaper, then move on to 600, then 1500, and then to polishing compounds like rubbing compound or Turtlewax Polishing Compound, followed by jeweler's rouge or Wenol Metal Polish (or equivalent), and finally car wax. It's a process, but your plastic will turn out looking absolutely new. Mark B2 A2 A3

Eva, It's the second cable that connects to the throttle grip. One is a 'pull' cable; this opens the throttle to accelerate. The other is the 'release' cable. It's one of those safety-crat thingies. Should the throttle stick open, if you roll the grip in the OFF direction (top away from you), the release cable will pull the throttle closed. The part number is: 54012-1328 FWIW - To find part numbers for the bike, go to: www.buykawasaki.com Go to the Vehicle Information link at the top of the page, then View Parts Diagrams. Work yourself through the links to get to your bike and the part(s) you want to find. Once you find your parts, write down their number. Now go to Ron Ayers Motorsports at: http://www.ronayers.com They offer decent discounts. Enter your parts in the parts search link. As an example, that part: Part Number: 54012-1328 Description: CABLE-THROTTLE, Price: $13.31 If their system does not include all of the parts you need, use the phone number provided in their link and call to see about pricing. Hope this helps. Guy A16 '95 Concours Richmond, VA At 08:52 PM 7/10/03 -0000, mugga112001 wrote:

>what's a throttle release cable? Someone's asked me to help them >find one for their 98 klr but I don't know what that is. Can you >help? Thanks > >eva > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ

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