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bypassing cutch switch worked for a day
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:16 pm
by Don Marr
This started when I went down in deep sand on the left side. When I
got the bike up the left hand guard was jammed back against the clutch
handle completely compressing it. I pulled the hand guard back out
and tryed to start the bike. Confirmed in neutral, clutch out, no
joy. I did the cluch safety switch bypass as described in the FAQ and
Marknet. That worked for one day and now the KLR is silent again. I
have heard mention of the Safety Relay, but I have not found a good
explination of where it is located.
Help. The KLR is all that stands between me and going stir crazy on
an island that meassures 10X30 miles, and is mostly sand.
Don
KLR 650 in Bahrain
K1100LT in Coos Bay, OR
another question
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 9:16 pm
by wannabsmooth1
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "gwing86" wrote:
>
> I really do appreciate all the advice, help and info I have picked
> up in the KLR and dual sport groups. First it was what kind of bike
> to look for my riding needs. Then I received many tips on where to
> look and how much I might expect to pay for a good KLR. After I got
> my ride there were many maintenance and upgrade questions. There are
> some really unselfish folks in this group who have taken the time
> and effort to document their solutions to these issues. I have
> picked up a couple things on my own to add and hope to do so this
> winter but with the weather as good as it is I just can't make
> myself use any spare time for anything but riding. Yeah I know.
> That's a selfish attitude but I just can't myself.
>
> I do have another question. After the doohickey upgrade and some
> other adjustments my bike seems to run smoother and quieter. Now I
> hear a noise which seems to come out of the right side of the
> engine. It seems to be louder when I lean over the right side anyway
> and sounds kinda like marbles rattling around in a metal can. I only
> hear in a no load condition at 3400-3800 RPM. I suspect it is the
> camshaft chain. The question is, is it a critical condition or is it
> relatively safe to ride till we have bad weather and I can repair it
> when it's to bad to ride. Any thoughts are appreciated.
>
Camshaft chain is on the left, actually driven by the same sprocket as
the balancer chain - different set of teeth, tho. There's been an
issue from time to time in the past of the impeller in the water pump
being loose.
First, tho, I would rule out all loose screws, before going into the
engine. Several listers on another forum have reported the right
shroud attach screw is too long, and makes a nose like that as the
ends of it vibrates against things..........Try checking stuff like
that first. Sometimes aftermarket skid plates can act as reflectors, too.
all the best,
Mike
bypassing cutch switch worked for a day
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 12:36 am
by Don Marr
I am trying again. I sent this message and it seemed to die in the system.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Don Marr
Date: Feb 2, 2006 9:15 PM
Subject: Bypassing Cutch switch worked for a day
To: KLR List DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>
This started when I went down in deep sand on the left side. When I
got the bike up the left hand guard was jammed back against the clutch
handle completely compressing it. I pulled the hand guard back out
and tryed to start the bike. Confirmed in neutral, clutch out, no
joy. I did the cluch safety switch bypass as described in the FAQ and
Marknet. That worked for one day and now the KLR is silent again. I
have heard mention of the Safety Relay, but I have not found a good
explination of where it is located.
Help. The KLR is all that stands between me and going stir crazy on
an island that meassures 10X30 miles, and is mostly sand.
Don
KLR 650 in Bahrain
K1100LT in Coos Bay, OR
bypassing cutch switch worked for a day
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 1:05 am
by wannabsmooth1
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Don Marr wrote:
>
> I am trying again. I sent this message and it seemed to die in the
system.
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Don Marr
> Date: Feb 2, 2006 9:15 PM
> Subject: Bypassing Cutch switch worked for a day
> To: KLR List DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>
>
>
> This started when I went down in deep sand on the left side. When I
> got the bike up the left hand guard was jammed back against the clutch
> handle completely compressing it. I pulled the hand guard back out
> and tryed to start the bike. Confirmed in neutral, clutch out, no
> joy. I did the cluch safety switch bypass as described in the FAQ and
> Marknet. That worked for one day and now the KLR is silent again. I
> have heard mention of the Safety Relay, but I have not found a good
> explination of where it is located.
>
> Help. The KLR is all that stands between me and going stir crazy on
> an island that meassures 10X30 miles, and is mostly sand.
>
> Don
> KLR 650 in Bahrain
> K1100LT in Coos Bay, OR
>
Don,
the kickstand safety switch is sometimes the culprit. The marknet site
has instructions. Some people have been known to jumper the
connections so the system thinks the kickstand is always up.
all the best,
Mike