[dsn_klr650] nklr bogdan?

[Scherer, Michael]

Check the axle. Mine was loose when I brought the bike home from the shop brand new. It was clunking when I was testing the brake. Biker Mike -----Original Message----- From: boblfun@... [mailto:boblfun@...] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 8:32 AM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Noisy Front End or Noisy Something Time to tap into the knowledge and experience of this group again. You guys are awesome and it's appreciated. I have a 98 KLR that I purchased with about 6,000 miles on it. The bike was immaculate and according to the previous owner, never ridden off road. If you saw the bike you'd believe it. The bike is completely stock accept for some new Maxxis tires that made a big difference in the off road riding. I plan to do some more of the necessary mods this winter (i.e., skid plate, fork brace, radiator guard, etc.). I do however have an immediate concern about the front end. I do some pretty hard riding up here in New England. Lots of rocks, ruts, fallen trees, stumps, etc. Lately the front end is giving me a clunking feeling through the handlbars almost as though my front end is loose. Last night some of my riding buddies picked up the front of the bike and gave it a shake. They assured me it's not the front end. Some suggested maybe the front brake caliper, maybe sloppy springs or maybe just other stuff shaking around. I'm definitely feeling something and it's got me a little concerned. I go about 260 lbs. We ride pretty hard. Most of the guys in the group are on XR650s, DR650s or KLX650s so you get the picture. Has anybody had a similar experience with the front end? Is there something else that might be loose that's causing the clunking sensation in the handlebars while I'm riding real rough or on washboard terrain? Is it just all the "stuff" that's mounted up front (speedometer, tachometer, fairing, headlight, etc.)? Could it be the radiator or reservoir shaking loose? Is there some other things mounted underneath that I can't see that should be looked at? Or finally, am I just being paranoid? I'm about ready to go to my trusted after hours mechanic for an opinion. We got a big ride in Maine coming up in October and I don't want any problems. Any help you guys could offer would be greatly appreciated. I've really picked up some excellent information from this group and appreciate the help I'm sure you'll give me with this. Thanks, 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

[Kurt Simpson]

> Has anybody had a similar experience with the front end?

Yes, the stem bearing was loose. That would be my guess...same symptoms... Kurt

[Jim Cunningham]

I recently had this same problem on my A2, and unfortunately did not find out what it was until it was too late. I had been feeling/hearing this for some time when I took off on a long ride with another KLR rider. I mentioned this and this rider told me the KLRs are notorious for having the steering column tightened (the one you see when you remove the handlebars and take off the big nut)come loose. He had the same problem on his A9. You have to have a special spanner wrench to tighten it. At this point in my trip I could not get to any place to have it tightened (Sunday!) and we proceeded to ride some really rough backcountry. To make a long story short, my steering bearings are trashed now. Anyway, I bet if you get this tightened, your problem will go away. -----Original Message----- From: Scherer, Michael [mailto:MScherer@...] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 7:26 AM To: 'boblfun@...'; DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] Noisy Front End or Noisy Something Check the axle. Mine was loose when I brought the bike home from the shop brand new. It was clunking when I was testing the brake. Biker Mike -----Original Message----- From: boblfun@... [mailto:boblfun@...] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 8:32 AM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Noisy Front End or Noisy Something Time to tap into the knowledge and experience of this group again. You guys are awesome and it's appreciated. I have a 98 KLR that I purchased with about 6,000 miles on it. The bike was immaculate and according to the previous owner, never ridden off road. If you saw the bike you'd believe it. The bike is completely stock accept for some new Maxxis tires that made a big difference in the off road riding. I plan to do some more of the necessary mods this winter (i.e., skid plate, fork brace, radiator guard, etc.). I do however have an immediate concern about the front end. I do some pretty hard riding up here in New England. Lots of rocks, ruts, fallen trees, stumps, etc. Lately the front end is giving me a clunking feeling through the handlbars almost as though my front end is loose. Last night some of my riding buddies picked up the front of the bike and gave it a shake. They assured me it's not the front end. Some suggested maybe the front brake caliper, maybe sloppy springs or maybe just other stuff shaking around. I'm definitely feeling something and it's got me a little concerned. I go about 260 lbs. We ride pretty hard. Most of the guys in the group are on XR650s, DR650s or KLX650s so you get the picture. Has anybody had a similar experience with the front end? Is there something else that might be loose that's causing the clunking sensation in the handlebars while I'm riding real rough or on washboard terrain? Is it just all the "stuff" that's mounted up front (speedometer, tachometer, fairing, headlight, etc.)? Could it be the radiator or reservoir shaking loose? Is there some other things mounted underneath that I can't see that should be looked at? Or finally, am I just being paranoid? I'm about ready to go to my trusted after hours mechanic for an opinion. We got a big ride in Maine coming up in October and I don't want any problems. Any help you guys could offer would be greatly appreciated. I've really picked up some excellent information from this group and appreciate the help I'm sure you'll give me with this. Thanks, 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

[racing43rd@aol.com]

Jim In the unlikely event this happens again you can do a quick fix by inserting a screwdriver in the slot that the wrench would fit in and TAPPING the handle of the screwdriver with a rock. Just don't get it too tight. When you get back to civilization you can torque it properly. Ed Windsor Oh

[Tumu Rock]

On Fri, 25 Aug 2000 08:06:44 -0600, Jim Cunningham wrote: I recently had this same problem on my A2, and unfortunately did not find out what it was until it was too late. I mentioned this and this rider told me the KLRs are notorious for having the steering column tightened (the one you see when you remove the handlebars and take off the big nut)come loose. To make a long story short, my steering bearings are trashed now. Anyway, I bet if you get this tightened, your problem will go away. I fear this may be a problem on my bike. Same symptoms, done some off-roading, tightened bearing...still clunks. Does this mean my bearings are shot? Is this easy to visually verify if you remove the handlebars/triple clamp? dat brooklyn bum _______________________________________________________ Say Bye to Slow Internet! http://www.home.com/xinbox/signup.html

[racing43rd@aol.com]

Mike, to check the bearings If you have a center stand roll the bike onto it and get the front off the ground. Push the handlebar one way then the other. if you feel it "grab" in the middle (it may be a gentle "grab") you need bearings, if it does not you do not. If you don't have a center stand you should be able to pull the bike toward yourself while standing alongside and balance it on the side stand (it sounds harder than it is) and perform the same test. Ed Windsor Oh

[Kevin]

I remember him posting a message saying he was going to Mexico.

----- Original Message ----- From: Kurt Simpson To: 'EGROUP KLR650' DSN_klr650@egroups.com>; Sanders, Eric Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 5:31 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] NKLR Bogdan? > > > Where in the world is Bogdan Santiago ??? > > > > Eric > > I've been wondering the same thing...Bogwan where are you? > > Kurt > > > > 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 > > >