[dsn_klr650] nklr mi-2 motorcycle chase sceen

[Verle Nelson]

----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Lewis" To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2000 2:11 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] valve adjustment procedure > Hello listers, > Well tomorrow me and my bud are going to do the valve adjustments > on my A 8 and his A 11. Could someone please remind me of the > "famed" procedure that was outlined on this list? I don't remember who it > was but his is always refered to as the clearest, most concise procedure; > along with the shop manual(which I do have). Thanks and wish us much > success!!! Perhaps this is what you are looking for: http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page27.html There should be caveats. 1) Take precautions to ensure you don't/can't drop parts in the engine cavity. 2) Read the instructions carefully. Do not remove the entire cam chain tenshioner but only the cap, washer and spring. 3) You do not have to remove the cams to replace shims. Lift the cams only enough to get the shims out with a little ingenuity. You may also want to check this one: http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page31.html Verle Nelson Cedaredge, CO

[Verle Nelson]

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> Wow! You guys are freaking me out with your posts on valve adjustment! > Change the shims without removing the cam?? Hell, not only did I have to > pull the cam, I couldn't get the shims out without pulling the entire > bucket/shim assembly out of the head! > Please don't tell me I did something fatally wrong, at the time it seemed > like the only way to get the shim out of the bucket. Is this a common > complaint or would you think I may have had something else wrong? > Also, what's up with not removing the cam chain tensioner? I thought it

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> to be removed(after pulling the main bolt,washer and spring) in order to > 'reset' the ratchet to maintain proper chain tension upon reassembly. Are > you guys skipping this step because you don't take the cams out and > therefore don't release tension from the chain, or am missing something? > I have to "go back in" next week once my dealer ships in the proper shims

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> any pointers appreciated.

There is nothing wrong with removing the cams if you understand cam timing well enough to put it back together correctly and have the manual to guide you. I think most people on this list have been able to remove shims by merely lifting the cam. Various methods of removing shims have been described; some involved magnets. I was able to remove mine with a jewelers screw driver for lifting and tweezers. If you do remove the cam chain tensioner, then I believe you have to reset the ratchet. If you only remove the cap and spring, then resetting is not necessary whether or not you remove the cams. No big deal. I preferred to remove my shims in a delicate manner that did not disturb cam timing. Next time you need shims, try Fred. He was much quicker and less expensive than my dealer even though I'm otherwise very pleased with my dealers parts department. Verle Nelson Cedaredge, CO

[Arne Larsen]

----- Original Message ----- From: Anton Perdices Subject: [DSN_klr650] RE: NKLR MI-2 Motorcycle chase sceen > Folks, > If you want to see a really good motorcycle chase seen using dual > sport bikes specifically the new Triumph Tiger and the BMW either 1100 or > 1500 GS check out the movie Romeo Must Die starring Jet Li. This one is alot > better cause it is very real and the stunts seem like they can be done in > real life with no wires camera tricks etc. Plus a bonus when one of the > riders is revealed. Check it out. I don't know if it's on video yet. I was going to say the same thing and mostly agree... =-) Haven't seen too many people soar 120' on a heavy DS with one hand on the bars while unloading a full clip or two from a mac-10... that said, the scene was excellent! Cheers, Arne