klr question
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 9:49 am
my KLR has started getting a lot of oil in the Air Filter from
the crankcase breather tube. Any thoughts from you mechanics out
there on what might cause this.
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> my KLR has started getting a lot of oil in the Air Filter from > the crankcase breather tube. Any thoughts from you mechanics out > there on what might cause this.
> Do you ride pop wheelies a lot? > > Conall > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "joew_bellsouth" > wrote: > > my KLR has started getting a lot of oil in the Air Filter from > > the crankcase breather tube. Any thoughts from you mechanics out > > there on what might cause this.
On Thu, Feb 17, 2005 at 07:40:33PM -0000, Jerry wrote: : So many people claim that the KLR is one of the Best Adventure Tour : bikes, yet it seems from my readings that the bike is riddled with : problems. It's just old enough to be well understood. : What problems are You having? Let's see... my oil screen had some crud on it, and my exhaust tweets. I had trouble with the clutch switch once; I removed it later that day. Oh, yeah, and after about 23,000 miles I decided that the rear shock had had it (no damping), so I got that rebuilt with a new spring and gold valves and everything. : Did you find the problems easy to fix? Yep. And I'm also talking about the problems that I didn't have here -- I've done the doohickey (not the spring yet), stainless steel brake lines, and relocated the license plate. None of that was necessary for the proper functioning of the bike, but it makes the rider feel better, and that makes the whole package better. Because of "fixes" performed by the DPO, I've re-done the wiring in the tail section. That was pretty easy, too. I don't know about the jetting problems -- if anything, mine seems too rich. I haven't yet taken the carb apart. I'll probably do that this weekend to check and see if the jets were changed. : Were dealers willing to Help? I don't know -- the guys at my local dealer (4 brands) don't even know who makes the KLR-650, so I don't trust them to do anything more than order parts for me sometimes. I give them the part numbers. : Do you find the electrical switches cheap? Never bought any. : Are these problems common or rare? I don't know... I've only had 1 KLR. I think the exhaust tweet is pretty common. And I don't know if I'd consider mine to have been well-kept before I got it. Basically, the first owner bought it new and put around 1,800 miles on it over the course of two years. I don't think he changed _anything_. Then the second owner bought it in NY state somewhere, rode it all over the country (14,000 miles worth) for 6 weeks, and then I bought it. The second owner was CHEAP. When a screw fell out, he replaced it with whatever he could get his hands on at the time. Machine screws were replaced by sheet metal screws; wires got hard spliced (the disconnects were thrown away). I think he probably changed the oil a time or two, and he definitely bought tires at least once (K270s). In spite of all that, it runs like a champ. For a bike that's "riddled with problems", it seems pretty good to me. -- Cloyce A13 in Austin
Thor's Hammer! where do I start? Letz zee... Havin a real hard time keepin my weight in line. Tried that Cialas schtuff, and considering the magnitutde of the issues, figured I'd take a double dose - well I'm here to tell ya that after 8 hours it still hurt sometin awful. I wanna know who that guy in the mirror is! I ALWAYS turn the screwdriver/nutdriver/socketwrench 1/4 turn too much, and strip out whatever I'm doing - How do you stop that? Is there a Betty Ford Clinic for Over-Torquers?> What problems are You having?
I thought the Cialas would do the trick... But I guess not Ridin da bike seems a nice temporay fix, though> > Did you find the problems easy to fix?
Stopped takin Drugs a long time ago...> > Were dealers willing to Help?
Well, I DO draw the line at the kinky shite - won't catch me, like that Republican Judge in Arkansas, with electrical toyz.> > Do you find the electrical switches cheap?
From the posts on this list, I'd say I'm in the middle of the bell curve. Js> > Are these problems common or rare? >
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry" wrote: > > So many people claim that the KLR is one of the Best Adventure Tour > bikes, yet it seems from my readings that the bike is riddled with > problems. As outlined on sites like > http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html#knownissues. So, I have to ask, > How many are having these problems? I do mean beyound the "T" valve > for rainy times & the side stand switch. > > What problems are You having? > > Did you find the problems easy to fix? > > Were dealers willing to Help? > > Do you find the electrical switches cheap? > > Are these problems common or rare?
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry" wrote: > > So many people claim that the KLR is one of the Best Adventure Tour > bikes, yet it seems from my readings that the bike is riddled with > problems. As outlined on sites like > http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html#knownissues. So, I have to ask, > How many are having these problems? I do mean beyound the "T" valve > for rainy times & the side stand switch. > > What problems are You having? > > Did you find the problems easy to fix? > > Were dealers willing to Help? > > Do you find the electrical switches cheap? > > Are these problems common or rare?
and> Keep in mind, EVERY bike in existence has it's flaws, so it's not > just a KLR issue -- someone just took the time to compile a list
Yea, what he said. When you read the FAQ, and this very thorough board, you will find MANY "problems" about the KLR that will be talked about or addressed. All bikes have problems, but this bike has been around so damn long, is ridden by so many people (and they actually ride them) and has been found to be such a great "do it all" motorcycle that won't break the bank, that a lot of them ended up here to talk about anything and everything that we can do to make them as close to perfect for each rider. The KLR rocks for being so cheap, so bulletproof, so versatile, and having such a high fun factor. You just have to ride one for a thousand miles or so to fully understand. Yes, what I'm saying is "It's a KLR thing". MrMoose A8 (Barbie and Ken special)> post it.