valve tapping noise

[Steve Abel]

Has anyone out there installed a foot crank on their KLR650 ? A mechanic tells me it can be done easily. Sounds like it could come in hand sometime. If it can be done, how difficult is it ?

[punkynsquirt@cs.com]

Hi Steve: I'll be watching for any answer indicating there is such a thing for post 1995 models. I have asked a similar question and been told that a kick start kit was available from Kawasaki for models up to 1995 and that kit won't work on newer models. If you have an older model, the Kawa part # 99-995-1007. I understand they are nearly impossible to find anymore -- unless used. I would love to have one for the newer models to use on my upcoming intercontinental tour. Maybe one of these genius engineers will come up with one. They are always coming up with something else new we can spend our money on. Good luck. Lew Waterman Punky & Lew's Americas Motopaseo

[wingrj@aol.com]

Foot crank <-> Kick starter Yes, I have one. When I first decided I wanted a KLR, that was one of the options I required. I searched out a dealer that would install one. I ended up buying a 1990 KLR. Well worth the extra money. I.E., within 3 months of that 1st KLR, a cell in the batt went dead. It was under warenty, and the dealer said I can drop off the bike now and they would get to it by Thursday of nest week. 'Forget you' was my responce, I'll bring it in next Thursday and you can look at it then. I ended up kickstarting the bike for a week, and yes, it was the batt, they replaced it free of charge. The other times I use the kickstarter is when the die hard DP riders give me a hard time about the electric start DP, and I proceed to start up (one kick) with the kickstarter. I have had some other problems envolving low batt voltages and end up using the kickstarter to get the bike running. In my opinion, the foot crank option is well worth it. NOTE: 1995 KLR is the last year to fit the optional kickstarter, as the clutch basket is now smaller in dia. (the kickstarter teeth won't reach) and a bit beafer. I'm on my second KLR, having put 65,000 miles on the first. I sought out a 1995 to be able to swap out the kickstarter assembly. Good Luck

[Harry Thames]

Has anyone ever needed a kick starter on their KLR? How hard is it to crank with the kicker? Does Mr. Elden Carl have a kick starter on any of his KLRs? Harry Thames South Carolina

[JIM JAMES]

when mine don't start, i kick hell out of it. cuss it too. then it starts. james

>Has anyone ever needed a kick starter on their KLR?

[wingrj@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/2/00 19:31:11, jfjames@... writes:

>when mine don't start, i kick hell out of it. cuss it too. then it starts. >james > >>Has anyone ever needed a kick starter on their KLR?

A while back on the xmission list, someone detailed the procedure to kickstart the KLR650. After reading and trying this procedure, I'm able to routinely kick start the KLR in one kick. Let me see if I can describe that routine here. Set your carberation setting to the condition of the bike; choke if it is cold, no choke if the bike is warm, whatever. Slowly crank the foot crank with your foot until you feel the compression stroke. Once you feel the compression, stop. Gently apply pressure until you feel a release. At that point release the crank and let it come to the top of the stroke. This release is the action of the automatic compression release on the exhaust cam. NOTE: Raise the right foot peg to it's topmost swiveled position, otherwise the top of your foot may hit the peg at the bottom of the footcrank stroke. With the crank at the top of the stroke, crank like hell. Mine, 9 time out of 10, has been able to start on that stroke. Viewed best in the text font 'Courier' ___ /___\ (!* *!) __\^-^/__ / ___ \ _/ |___| \_ (__\=/ \=/__) O=|_[ ]_|=O \.---./ | = = | | =.-.= | !_|| ||_! =|| ||= | | | | _____`-'_____ Wish I could go through life like I go through traffic

[Krieger, Larry]

was your mobil old and tired? i always find new oil has this effect for a while . .. -----Original Message----- From: PEDRO.VALDES@... [mailto:PEDRO.VALDES@...] Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 2:19 PM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Valve Tapping Noise Thanks for the input on this subject guys, (Kurt and Bob). I feel more at ease knowing the fact that these engines are noisy by design. I do tend to get sickly into diagnostics and preventive maintenance beyond what is required. Thanks for hitting the "reset button". Peter A-14 One more thing. After switching from Mobil 1 15w-50 synthetic to Honda HP 20w-50; gear shifting is a lot smoother and even quieter. 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