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cutting out/dying
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:37 pm
by Marsha
i've ridden my 2001 KLR650 for 5 yrs now with no major trouble, mostly
highway/higher speeds. Recently, after riding about 45 min, bike has
been cutting out. This has happened on 2 different occasions (over and
over, I'm getting better at re-starting it before I come to a
standstill). Sucks when you just passed a car and then it cuts out!
I read the FAQ's and this sounds like a problem others have had, once
fuel tank level is down. I'm confused cuz the FAQ info recommended not
installing a fuel filter. My bike definitely has one (I can see it) so
I assumed it came that way. Does it? I planned to change the filter,
but should I remove it altogether?
Signed, "not mechanically inclined but love my KLR" Marsha
cutting out/dying
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:20 pm
by Shane
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Marsha" wrote:
>
> i've ridden my 2001 KLR650 for 5 yrs now with no major trouble,
mostly
> highway/higher speeds. Recently, after riding about 45 min, bike
has
> been cutting out. This has happened on 2 different occasions (over
and
> over, I'm getting better at re-starting it before I come to a
> standstill). Sucks when you just passed a car and then it cuts out!
>
> I read the FAQ's and this sounds like a problem others have had,
once
> fuel tank level is down. I'm confused cuz the FAQ info recommended
not
> installing a fuel filter. My bike definitely has one (I can see it)
so
> I assumed it came that way. Does it? I planned to change the
filter,
> but should I remove it altogether?
>
> Signed, "not mechanically inclined but love my KLR" Marsha
You can leave off the filter, or put in a new one it really doesn't
matter as there is a filter in the fuel tank. The stock set up is a
screen on the end of the pick up tube. The problem with them is that
you can't see the debris as you can with an external filter. I use
one of those little 1/4" filters made for lawn mowers along with the
stock set up, sorta like a double condom effect. I do find bits of
crap in the external filter at times, so I will continue use. The
external is also a great way to quickly diagnose water in the fuel
since you will see the line inside where the water and fuel separate.
Which may be your problem now.
Shane
>
cutting out/dying
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:56 pm
by ocpianoman
+1 on replacing the extra fuel filter and I would make sure the one on
the petcock, inside the tank is clean too.
Another cause of cutting out might be the sidestand interlock switch.
It's located under a plastic cover on the left side of the bike and
connected to the kick stand with a cable. Some have bypassed it, some
have just removed the cable and others just leave it alone.
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Marsha" wrote:
>
> i've ridden my 2001 KLR650 for 5 yrs now with no major trouble, mostly
> highway/higher speeds. Recently, after riding about 45 min, bike has
> been cutting out. This has happened on 2 different occasions (over and
> over, I'm getting better at re-starting it before I come to a
> standstill). Sucks when you just passed a car and then it cuts out!
>
> I read the FAQ's and this sounds like a problem others have had, once
> fuel tank level is down. I'm confused cuz the FAQ info recommended not
> installing a fuel filter. My bike definitely has one (I can see it) so
> I assumed it came that way. Does it? I planned to change the filter,
> but should I remove it altogether?
>
> Signed, "not mechanically inclined but love my KLR" Marsha
>
ride in the black hills of south dakota
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:10 am
by Chris
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Saline wrote:
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>I just met Jeff tonight. He obviously doesn't know what he is talking
about. The riding around here is lame and the weather sucks. Today
was cold and raining and there is ALOT of traffic with little riding to
do. So there is no reason for anyone to visit. SARCASM!
The Black Hills are Frickin' awsome. Jeff's description is right on
the money. There can not be too many places around that could compare
to our climate and riding (over 4,000 miles worth. This is not an
exaggeration). I have had MANY days just like Jeff descibed, just not
enough of them. I'm working on it though. Jeff, it was great to meet
you tonight. I'll be in touch. Looking forward to riding with you.
Chris/hayduke