cam bearing / cap

[Bill]

Gosh, I'm sure you've heard this before but.... I just finished my first major ride with the KLR. I went 2000 miles in five days. From Houston to the Big Bend area, into the Mexican desert for a day, and all over the area. My first day and my last days consisted of 600 road miles. My butt may as well be iron cause It ain't got much feeling. But hey, I rode with traffic averaging 70-80 mph with no problem. When I wanted to pass the KLR had the guts to get where I wanted to be. When I got lost in Mexico and ended up on some cattle trail...80 miles from the nearest decent sized city...the KLR got me up and over every hill and mountain I decided to climb. I'm more in love with the bike then when I left. It screamed down every road I encountered without any difficulty. For those of you in Texas, I located a 54 mile gravel / dirt road through, for the most part, a gorgeous canyon. If you're interested let me know.

[Porter H. Watson]

Did you do that roller coaster section from Lajitas north to few miles before Presidio? Whoa that was fun!! Was there last winter, and got so damn cold riding in from Del Rio I went straight to hot springs even before campsite.---PHW

On Fri, 22 Jun 2001 21:36:32 -0000, Bill wrote: > Gosh, I'm sure you've heard this before but.... I just finished my > first major ride with the KLR. I went 2000 miles in five days. > From Houston to the Big Bend area, into the Mexican desert for a day, > and all over the area. My first day and my last days consisted of > 600 road miles. My butt may as well be iron cause It ain't got much > feeling. But hey, I rode with traffic averaging 70-80 mph with no > problem. When I wanted to pass the KLR had the guts to get where I > wanted to be. When I got lost in Mexico and ended up on some cattle > trail...80 miles from the nearest decent sized city...the KLR got me > up and over every hill and mountain I decided to climb. I'm more in > love with the bike then when I left. It screamed down every road I > encountered without any difficulty. For those of you in Texas, I > located a 54 mile gravel / dirt road through, for the most part, a > gorgeous canyon. If you're interested let me know. > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > on the road(almost) and lovin' it!! _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/

[Fred Hink]

http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/03/13/adventure-bike-comparison-test-videos/3/ Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote:

> > http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/03/13/adventure-bike-comparison-test-videos/3/ > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

Thanks Fred. The featured rider was really making the KLR look good! We should all note that the KLR rider was not at his first rodeo. If I understand the reports correctly, they all change bikes at interval, allowing each rider equal seat time for each machine. That in itself validates our own view of our beloved pig. Why is that important? More as a reminder of what we compare and contrast; riders ability vs. machine, etc. is critical when we see some of the films. A good rider can make any machine 'work' and that rider showcased the KLR nicely. When it is given a thumbs up by multiple riders, you know someone is doing their homework. What I would like to have known was did they do any upgrades or did they ride a 'stock' bike(s)? Here is one more 'link' for the collection and discussion. This link is a trailer for the Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route or "BDR" that features Colorado; previously mapped in this series is a BDR of Washington and Utah. (Features a KLR briefly in the trailer; extensively in the full length film) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkS-XI4w61s Just so you know, the trailer is 3:05min and the feature is over 60m. Jeff Saline and I (and a host of others) watched the feature film last week in Rapid City, SD, sponsored by numerous local motorcycle businesses. The film features numerous riders, different machines and differing ability--all EXTENSIVELY overloaded with very nice TOURTECH equipment and KLIM riding gear. The least experienced rider rode a KLR; motorcycle equipment list = 8 bikes to start, current production motorcyles included a KLR650, GS1200, Yamaha Tenere, KTM990(?) and others (perhaps a Triumph 800Tiger, a BMW GS800 and or GS650, DL650/1000 Vstrom.) I think each bike was different. The KLR's riders lack of off-road experience worked against him, but the machine did just fine. It showcased that a person of minimal experince tutored by others can begin to ride. The movie producer present did suggest, that it might be better to gain a little experience before attempting such a ride; (no kidding Sherlock). One of the expensive bikes spit his rider off and gave injury. = bad luck more than any thing else. shrug. I believe the 'adventure load' illustrated and demonstrated that each bike carried was a lot more than most of us would attempt. At this film showing, there were a lot of street riders that did not ride or own a DS machine. One of the films 'producers' present stated 'KLR' when asked what was the best bang for the buck when asked 'where do I start'. Mind you, owners/reps of the local Honda, Harley, Suzuki, Kawasaki, KTM and Yamaha dealerships were all represented at the film. The KLR riders in the crowd chuckled and the BMW riders wet their pants. Yep. KLR. Just as a note, 1. the film is probably NOT going to be much fun for someone that does not ride. 2. Many of the features/terrain are the same/similar to those experienced in the Great Divide Ride as it passes through Colorado. and one more bedtime story--that is machine vs. rider's ability; Last fall I began hunting for a more dirt worthy bike to compliment my pig with lipstick. smile. I found a 2001 DRZ that had been tricked up and farkled. We rode across gravel, rocks, roots, and ruts, and found it 'odd'--lots of suspension upgrade and almost unrideable at speeds below 40mph. = so stiff, it had no suspension. My friend Craig noted, that the bike had $100's of dollars spent on its suspension, "95% of the riders in the world could not ride that DRZ400 to its full potential. Terrain and sighting distance would not allow the bike to be ridden at its current design/build potential. Craig (a long time enduro rider since the early 60's) noted: The owner probably read an article in a magazine and built his machine like the authors without thinking much about how he was going to use the bike." It was now, more poser than rider; the suspension was set up for high-speed Baja, not the Black Hills jeep trails and fire roads. Item of note: the seller previously owned a KLR but said it was not suitable, = could not ride the KLR where 'we' do routinely, but he could spend $100's of dollars that made him think he could ride. shrug. Oh, he wasn't riding anymore, he was selling. shrug again. and I wasn't buying...at least not that one. revmaaatin.

[SniperOne]

"What I would like to have known was did they do any upgrades or did they ride a 'stock' bike(s)?" In the article they state the additions to the KLR were: Touratech skidplate ($130.80) Zega Pro panniers ($1247.20) Headlight Guard ($81.70) Continental TKC80 tires ($248.98) SniperOne From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of revmaaatin Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2013 5:48 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Preaching to the Choir --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "Fred Hink" wrote:

> >

http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/03/13/adventure-bike-comparison-test-videos/3 /

> > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

Thanks Fred. The featured rider was really making the KLR look good! We should all note that the KLR rider was not at his first rodeo. If I understand the reports correctly, they all change bikes at interval, allowing each rider equal seat time for each machine. That in itself validates our own view of our beloved pig. Why is that important? More as a reminder of what we compare and contrast; riders ability vs. machine, etc. is critical when we see some of the films. A good rider can make any machine 'work' and that rider showcased the KLR nicely. When it is given a thumbs up by multiple riders, you know someone is doing their homework. What I would like to have known was did they do any upgrades or did they ride a 'stock' bike(s)? Here is one more 'link' for the collection and discussion. This link is a trailer for the Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route or "BDR" that features Colorado; previously mapped in this series is a BDR of Washington and Utah. (Features a KLR briefly in the trailer; extensively in the full length film) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkS-XI4w61s Just so you know, the trailer is 3:05min and the feature is over 60m. Jeff Saline and I (and a host of others) watched the feature film last week in Rapid City, SD, sponsored by numerous local motorcycle businesses. The film features numerous riders, different machines and differing ability--all EXTENSIVELY overloaded with very nice TOURTECH equipment and KLIM riding gear. The least experienced rider rode a KLR; motorcycle equipment list = 8 bikes to start, current production motorcyles included a KLR650, GS1200, Yamaha Tenere, KTM990(?) and others (perhaps a Triumph 800Tiger, a BMW GS800 and or GS650, DL650/1000 Vstrom.) I think each bike was different. The KLR's riders lack of off-road experience worked against him, but the machine did just fine. It showcased that a person of minimal experince tutored by others can begin to ride. The movie producer present did suggest, that it might be better to gain a little experience before attempting such a ride; (no kidding Sherlock). One of the expensive bikes spit his rider off and gave injury. = bad luck more than any thing else. shrug. I believe the 'adventure load' illustrated and demonstrated that each bike carried was a lot more than most of us would attempt. At this film showing, there were a lot of street riders that did not ride or own a DS machine. One of the films 'producers' present stated 'KLR' when asked what was the best bang for the buck when asked 'where do I start'. Mind you, owners/reps of the local Honda, Harley, Suzuki, Kawasaki, KTM and Yamaha dealerships were all represented at the film. The KLR riders in the crowd chuckled and the BMW riders wet their pants. Yep. KLR. Just as a note, 1. the film is probably NOT going to be much fun for someone that does not ride. 2. Many of the features/terrain are the same/similar to those experienced in the Great Divide Ride as it passes through Colorado. and one more bedtime story--that is machine vs. rider's ability; Last fall I began hunting for a more dirt worthy bike to compliment my pig with lipstick. smile. I found a 2001 DRZ that had been tricked up and farkled. We rode across gravel, rocks, roots, and ruts, and found it 'odd'--lots of suspension upgrade and almost unrideable at speeds below 40mph. = so stiff, it had no suspension. My friend Craig noted, that the bike had $100's of dollars spent on its suspension, "95% of the riders in the world could not ride that DRZ400 to its full potential. Terrain and sighting distance would not allow the bike to be ridden at its current design/build potential. Craig (a long time enduro rider since the early 60's) noted: The owner probably read an article in a magazine and built his machine like the authors without thinking much about how he was going to use the bike." It was now, more poser than rider; the suspension was set up for high-speed Baja, not the Black Hills jeep trails and fire roads. Item of note: the seller previously owned a KLR but said it was not suitable, = could not ride the KLR where 'we' do routinely, but he could spend $100's of dollars that made him think he could ride. shrug. Oh, he wasn't riding anymore, he was selling. shrug again. and I wasn't buying...at least not that one. revmaaatin. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Fred Hink]

The cap is not available from Kawasaki. Slight scoring on most cam bearings is pretty common. Unless your bearings are loose, I wouldn t worry about it. Has your engine ever run low on oil or run excessively dirty oil for a length of time? Do the cam lobes look bright and smooth? Excess heat from lack of oil or very dirty oil will turn lobes and cam bearings dark before they start galling and pitting. If you take a fingernail across the cam caps and cams can you feel the scoring? Can you post a picture of what you have found? Slight to one person can be different to another. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: RobertWichert Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:26 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Cam bearing / cap Upon disassembly my right side cam bearing / cap shows some slight wear / scoring. Is this part replaceable without line boring? Thanks! Robert P. Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]