Wilsons Sandbox

> The KLR can be made into almost anything. One of the most > utilitarian and versatile bikes ever. Just makes me wonder what could > have been if Kaw put some serious $ behind R&D to develop it?

What're you talking about, man? They DID put a lot of R&D $$$ into it... ...in 1984. They're just waiting to recoup their investment. On the subject of jetting, I drilled my slide, shimmed the needle, and rejetted according to the list wisdom about 7 years ago. Mileage went into the toilet (well, relatively -- from about 48 to about 42). Yeah, it's probably something else, but it hasn't been bad enough to make me want to take it all apart again. When I do I'll just put it all back to stock. It's not like it wasn't satisfactory then. -- Cloyce A13 in Portland

Is this the right silicone to use when replacing the cylinder head cover gasket? Ultra Black RTV Gasket Maker, 80ml http://www.canadiantire.ca/storelocator/store_locator.jsp?CTC_INPUT_POSTAL%3C%3Estore_no=0118&CTC_INPUT_POSTAL%3C%3Epostal_code=L3B0A1+&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443309214&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396677525&bmForm=form_make_my_ctc_store&bmFormID=1330630250518&bmUID=1330630250518 Crash

If you are replacing the gasket and just need something to lightly tack it down around the areas where the cam end plugs are, sure. Remember: Less is more when it comes to sealant on a cam cover gasket. What you add now will have to be scraped off the gasket for reuse later. Any great excess can ooze out inside the engine and find it's way into places where you don't want dried gasket material going. Keep in mind that gasket maker is _not_ intended to be used in place of an actual gasket in this case. Trying to seal a cam cover without the real gasket would not have a happy ending. =) eddie

> [Original Message] > From: snowcrash007 > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 3/1/2012 2:35:31 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Gasket question > > Is this the right silicone to use when replacing the cylinder head cover

gasket?

> > Ultra Black RTV Gasket Maker, 80ml

On Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:35:25 -0000 "snowcrash007" writes:

> Is this the right silicone to use when replacing the cylinder head > cover gasket? > > Ultra Black RTV Gasket Maker, 80ml > > > Crash

<><><><><><> <><><><><><> Crash, You shouldn't need any gasket maker with valve cover installation. Some folks like to put the cover on dry. I like to put a very thin application of Hylomar if the gasket is old. Some folks like a light application of grease. Whatever you use, I think, should be non hardening so later removal will be easy and keep the gasket clean for further use. I've also had very good results using Hylomar on the cover bolt seals to stop oil weeps from that area. Make sure you don't over torque the cover bolts. If I recall correctly the torque that works is 55 INCH pounds. Do not convert to foot pounds and try to use a foot pound torque wrench. That is one of the things that encourages disaster. 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 . . ____________________________________________________________ Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! http://www.juno.com/freeemail?refcd=JUTAGOUT1FREM0210