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--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "glennlpf" wrote: > > I have an '09 (and an FJR1300) and I noticed that if you stall the KLR that you HAVE to put it in neutral to re-start it. Not so with my FJR. Upon initial startup, this isn't a big deal, but if you stall it at a light (which I do more seldom now than when I first got the bike), you have to hunt around for neutral before it will restart. On my FJR, I just kick it over no matter what gear I'm in (as long as the clutch is pulled in, of course). > > The differences in the clutch between the two bikes occasionally catches me off guard and I'll stall the KLR at a stop. They are very different kinds of rides and I really enjoy both of them for what they are good for. I live in East Tennessee and we have loads of great riding for both types of bikes here. > > So, my question is: What wire needs to be jumpered or cut to disable this "function?" > > I don't mind the kick-stand interlock or the clutch interlock, but the "it hasta be in neutral before it will restart" interlock is just plain annoying. And annoying to the drivers behind me as I furiously hunt for and overshoot neutral. Also, I imagine this could be a pain out on the trail on a hill or something. > > Do other years do this or is this something "new for '09?" >

> > I have an '09 (and an FJR1300) and I noticed that if you stall the KLR

> > The differences in the clutch between the two bikes occasionally catches

> > So, my question is: What wire needs to be jumpered or cut to disable this

> > I don't mind the kick-stand interlock or the clutch interlock, but the "it

> > Do other years do this or is this something "new for '09?" >

> I have an '09 (and an FJR1300) and I noticed that if you stall the > KLR that you HAVE to put it in neutral to re-start it. Not so with > my FJR. Upon initial startup, this isn't a big deal, but if you > stall it at a light (which I do more seldom now than when I first > got the bike), you have to hunt around for neutral before it will > restart. On my FJR, I just kick it over no matter what gear I'm in > (as long as the clutch is pulled in, of course). > > The differences in the clutch between the two bikes occasionally > catches me off guard and I'll stall the KLR at a stop. They are > very different kinds of rides and I really enjoy both of them for > what they are good for. I live in East Tennessee and we have loads > of great riding for both types of bikes here. > > So, my question is: What wire needs to be jumpered or cut to > disable this "function?" > > I don't mind the kick-stand interlock or the clutch interlock, but > the "it hasta be in neutral before it will restart" interlock is > just plain annoying. And annoying to the drivers behind me as I > furiously hunt for and overshoot neutral. Also, I imagine this > could be a pain out on the trail on a hill or something. > > Do other years do this or is this something "new for '09?"

> > The KLR remains one of the best values of $/smiles. > or is it smiles divided by dollars? > Ride it for what it is. > A genuine cult smile maker. > smile. > > revmaaatin. >

> > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Rick McCauley wrote: > > > > I think many people imagine a HP increase after a mod is done. > > Like glass packs on your car. Sounds louder, so it must be faster. > > In reality glass packs resricted flow, even though they were straight thru. > > The internal fins caused flow restricting turbulence. > > I think we all would like a little more oomph from the KLR, but in reality, > > it isn't there, without things like a hotter cams, bigger piston, higher compression etc. > > Even then it is still a 650 single. It's long life potetial makes up for its power shortage in > > my opinion. And when you think about it, the KLR is just as fast as all but the fastest of cars. > > It just isn't fast for a motorcycle. > > > > Rick > > A17 > > > > > ahhhh! > The all elusive chase for KLr HP--a continuing discussion. > = An exercise in pouring money down a rat hole. > > H.P or CC's matters not when having an earth/vehicle/motorcycle incident (= falling down). Your body mass cares not that it was 35Hp or 105 hp bike when it spits you out at 75mph. +/- etc. Bones break at low/high speed; sometimes they don't. > > What will matter is how well you are dressed, > and/or your ability to ride the bike until all violent motions stops. > Training classes at MSF will help. > > Perhaps the best farkle you can buy is protective clothing. I have found mine to me most helpful. > > The KLR remains one of the best values of $/smiles. > or is it smiles divided by dollars? > Ride it for what it is. > A genuine cult smile maker. > smile. > > revmaaatin. >

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Saline wrote: > > On Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:11:21 -0000 "glennlpf" > writes: > > I have an '09 (and an FJR1300) and I noticed that if you stall the > > KLR that you HAVE to put it in neutral to re-start it. Not so with > > my FJR. Upon initial startup, this isn't a big deal, but if you > > stall it at a light (which I do more seldom now than when I first > > got the bike), you have to hunt around for neutral before it will > > restart. On my FJR, I just kick it over no matter what gear I'm in > > (as long as the clutch is pulled in, of course). > > > > The differences in the clutch between the two bikes occasionally > > catches me off guard and I'll stall the KLR at a stop. They are > > very different kinds of rides and I really enjoy both of them for > > what they are good for. I live in East Tennessee and we have loads > > of great riding for both types of bikes here. > > > > So, my question is: What wire needs to be jumpered or cut to > > disable this "function?" > > > > I don't mind the kick-stand interlock or the clutch interlock, but > > the "it hasta be in neutral before it will restart" interlock is > > just plain annoying. And annoying to the drivers behind me as I > > furiously hunt for and overshoot neutral. Also, I imagine this > > could be a pain out on the trail on a hill or something. > > > > Do other years do this or is this something "new for '09?" > <><><><><><><> > <><><><><><><> > > No experience here with the 08s and 09s but I bet there is an adjustment > on the clutch switch to allow you to fix this issue. Maybe take a look > at the switch and see if you can gently move it. On the earlier versions > it's easily adjustable which is good as it can sometimes need adjustment > from normal wear and tear. > > Best, > > Jeff Saline > ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal > Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org > The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota > 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT > > > > . > ____________________________________________________________ > Direct VA-Home loans > What are your VA mortgage benefits? Get quick and concrete numbers. > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=p1dhR-0kC7dyuR6Py0tZQgAAJ1DWfJIDP-R0_NC3mMpGFS0kAAQAAAAFAAAAALQEoT4AAAMlAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAclKQAAAAA= >

----- Original Message ----- From: "kjedick" To: "n9udl" , "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 6:52:25 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Starter interlock _____ From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of n9udl Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 7:32 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Starter interlock My KLR 09 will start in gear just fine. --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, "glennlpf" wrote: > > I have an '09 (and an FJR1300) and I noticed that if you stall the KLR that you HAVE to put it in neutral to re-start it. Not so with my FJR. Upon initial startup, this isn't a big deal, but if you stall it at a light (which I do more seldom now than when I first got the bike), you have to hunt around for neutral before it will restart. On my FJR, I just kick it over no matter what gear I'm in (as long as the clutch is pulled in, of course). > > The differences in the clutch between the two bikes occasionally catches me off guard and I'll stall the KLR at a stop. They are very different kinds of rides and I really enjoy both of them for what they are good for. I live in East Tennessee and we have loads of great riding for both types of bikes here. > > So, my question is: What wire needs to be jumpered or cut to disable this "function?" > > I don't mind the kick-stand interlock or the clutch interlock, but the "it hasta be in neutral before it will restart" interlock is just plain annoying. And annoying to the drivers behind me as I furiously hunt for and overshoot neutral. Also, I imagine this could be a pain out on the trail on a hill or something. > > Do other years do this or is this something "new for '09?" > No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.29/2455 - Release Date: 10/24/09 06:43:00 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

On Oct 24, 2009, at 6:11 PM, glennlpf wrote: > I have an '09 (and an FJR1300) and I noticed that if you stall the > KLR that you HAVE to put it in neutral to re-start it. Not so with > my FJR. Upon initial startup, this isn't a big deal, but if you > stall it at a light (which I do more seldom now than when I first > got the bike), you have to hunt around for neutral before it will > restart. On my FJR, I just kick it over no matter what gear I'm in > (as long as the clutch is pulled in, of course). . > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]