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[John Branson]

I just purchased a 1985 KL600 with 4.5k miles, very nice shape but not running, owner suspects a slipped timing chain. The guy is a friend of mine, personally I doubt it's a timing chain problem with that few miles on it. Anyway... Just wanted to tap the wealth of KLR knowledge and ask a few questions... What are the major differences between the 85/86 KL's and the later KLR's? Excepting displacement of course. Any advice, information, tips, comments, etc are greatly appreciated. Thanks Johnny B

[Ted Palmer]

John Branson wrote:

> I just purchased a 1985 KL600 with 4.5k miles, very nice shape but > not running, owner suspects a slipped timing chain. The guy is a > friend of mine, personally I doubt it's a timing chain problem with > that few miles on it.

It would be pretty unlucky to lose the tensioner at such a low distance. What makes the owner suspect the timing? Checking the timing is not real hard. I suggest that you buy the factory manuals. [...]

> What are the major differences between the 85/86 KL's and the later > KLR's? Excepting displacement of course.

Lots. Rear brake, swingarm, frame, subframe, seat, airbox, plastics etc etc. Mister_T Melbourne Australia

[Russell Scott]

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