nklr kvf 650 specs.

[lightningboy1@worldnet.att.net]

I'm new to this list and have been in lurk mode for awhile. I don't own a KLR at present, but have a good friend who does. His bike starts and runs great when cold, but after riding for a while and stopping sometimes the starter will not work. After some wiggling of the kickstand, the clutch, ignition key, etc., the bike will start and run fine. Someone suggested to him that it is the interlock system that prevents the bike from being driven with the stand down that is the problem. Is this the culprit? Has anyone had this problem and how did you solve it? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Ray.

[Barry Pedersen]

In another age, Kawi put dual range transmissions on their enduros (dual-sports). I wonder what happened to that idea. --- Steve Pye wrote:

> I know this has been mentioned here before but I > can't help thinking about > this new ATV from kawi as the basis for a > dual-purpose motorcycle. One of my > co-workers brought in a brochure last night and the > specs got me thinking > again. Some highlights: > 1. 8 valve 90 degree v-twin with twin carbs. > 2. Electric start with manual back-up. > 3. Dual range transmission. > 4. Two 12v DC accessory outlets. > > Hmmm.....how would that translate? > 1. Nice torquey v-twin ( 90 degree = perfect primary > balance) with the > potential for lots more horse power than the single. > 2. Electric starter AND a kick starter > 3. Dual range transmission, interesting thought for > a dual-purpose > motorcycle. Although, I'd personally be happy with a > nice 6-speed instead. > 4. Two ( count em!!) 12v DC accessory oulets. Can > you say heated vest and > GPS , without chopping into your wiring harness! > > The KVF weighs 605 lbs. Lose the 4 wheel drive gear, > two wheels and > suspension bits and about two-thirds of the body > work and any engineer worth > his salt should be able to get the weight below 350 > lbs. > > Hey Kawasaki.... I'd buy it! > > Steve > > > > 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 > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

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[Dale Johnson]

http://www.dualsportnews.com/klr/safeswitch.html how did you solve it?

> > Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Dale

[Kurt Simpson]

> and stopping sometimes the starter will not work. After some > wiggling of the kickstand, the clutch, ignition key, etc., the bike > will start and run fine. Someone suggested to him that it is the > interlock system that prevents the bike from being driven with the > stand down that is the problem. Is this the culprit? Has anyone had > this problem and how did you solve it? >

Common issues Ray, most of us disconnect the sidestand and neutral safety switches for this reason... Kurt