1993 klr650

[Dennis Angus]

How about a mixture of the two. -----Original Message----- From: njtc@... [mailto:njtc@...] Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 11:03 AM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] WD40 in a Scott Oiler I find that using the usual lube as supplied with the oiler (with a flow rate of one drop per minute)keeps the chain looking pristine, without the need to even do periodic wipe-offs. My riding is mainly street with the odd dirt/gravel road, so does not make the chain get really grotty anyway. If WD40 were compatible, the flow rate would have to be cut right back since as you say it would be more likely to be flung straight off. The instructions say a flow rate of one drip per minute with the 'regular' lube so it would take some trial and error to find a rate which would work with a runnier fluid. Gromit A13 Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... Let's keep this list SPAM free! Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com

[Jim Barthell]

I had my oiler set at 1 drop per minute and found the reservoir lasted about 1000 miles between refills, Also rear rim was pretty grimy after 1000 miles. I like the idea of WD40 but have never attempted it. Jim Barthell

> -----Original Message----- > From: Dennis Angus [mailto:dangus@...] > Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 1:26 PM

> > How about a mixture of the two. > > -----Original Message----- > From: njtc@... [mailto:njtc@...] > Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 11:03 AM

> I find that using the usual lube as supplied with the oiler (with a > flow rate of one drop per minute)keeps the chain looking pristine, > without the need to even do periodic wipe-offs.

[Tom Simpson]

-----Original Message----- From: Jim Barthell To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Date: Sunday, August 13, 2000 5:17 PM Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] WD40 in a Scott Oiler

> >I had my oiler set at 1 drop per minute and found the reservoir lasted

about

>1000 miles between refills, Also rear rim was pretty grimy after 1000

miles.

> >I like the idea of WD40 but have never attempted it.

Per the recomendation of the BMW dealer that sold me mine, I run simple ATF at about a drop every 45 seconds. When I put my next chain on, a high tensile strength Tsubaki non O-ring chain, I will add a bit of STP. The back of my bike is at little risk of rusting. -Tom '96 KLR 650 44,900 miles

[Rich Kickbush]

Dennis Angus wrote:

> How about a mixture of the two. >

I'm trying to get away from having to use the Scott product - I'm sure its good, but its rare. ATF is the obvious choice, but I'm assuming that would meld with dirt to create a wonderfully abrasive paste when you go off-road (is this true? I have never run ATF, on or off-road) The idea behind the WD40 was something that would NOT attract dirt, yet still ease some of the chain / sprocket contact. Also, any fling-off would be less of a problem, as WD 40 doesn't stick around too long. My guess is, I would need to up the flow rate because of this. This is all theory, and its looking like I have to try it and see. Why won't the Touring tank work with the KLR? (the one that supposedly fits behind the licence plate...) Rich

> -----Original Message----- > From: njtc@... [mailto:njtc@...] > Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 11:03 AM > To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] WD40 in a Scott Oiler > > I find that using the usual lube as supplied with the oiler (with a > flow rate of one drop per minute)keeps the chain looking pristine, > without the need to even do periodic wipe-offs. My riding is mainly > street with the odd dirt/gravel road, so does not make the chain get > really grotty anyway. > > If WD40 were compatible, the flow rate would have to be cut right > back since as you say it would be more likely to be flung straight > off. The instructions say a flow rate of one drip per minute with > the 'regular' lube so it would take some trial and error to find a > rate which would work with a runnier fluid. > > Gromit A13 > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com

[Tom Simpson]

Rich Kickbush wrote:

> > Dennis Angus wrote: > > > How about a mixture of the two. > > > > I'm trying to get away from having to use the Scott product - I'm sure its > good, but its rare. ATF is the obvious choice, but I'm assuming that would > meld with dirt to create a wonderfully abrasive paste when you go off-road > (is this true? I have never run ATF, on or off-road) The idea behind the > WD40 was something that would NOT attract dirt, yet still ease some of the > chain / sprocket contact. Also, any fling-off would be less of a problem, > as WD 40 doesn't stick around too long. My guess is, I would need to up the > flow rate because of this. This is all theory, and its looking like I have > to try it and see. Why won't the Touring tank work with the KLR? (the one > that supposedly fits behind the licence plate...)

ATF does not build up on the chain at all. As it is flung off it leaves the chain nice and shiny, actually. Cant think of a way to improve on it aside from adding a little STP as mentioned earlier. -Tom '96 KLR 650

[Craig Faison]

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, Toby Lampson wrote:

> Chao- > They're fine. Like all 95' and older models two mods are > recommended. The balancer chain adjuster parts and the > refined clutch basket are important......... > Slide

Can anyone point me to a link with details on these mods, or email me some detail? I've looked on the KLR web page, but can't find the info. I'm curious what the consequences of not doing these mods could be and what the cost of doing them (doing work myself) might be. thanks, Craig Faison cfaison@...