shock build up in el cajon

[rewardstream]

So, I take delivery of a new 2002 KLR [used to own a '95] and one week later battery dies. The dealer replaced it for free of course, but the following week, the battery's dead again. It turned out to be the rectifier, which was replaced for free as well. My dealer says it extremely rare for a rectifier to go, especially on a KLR. So I says to him "Hmm...its made in Thailand brother. I wonder if that's got anything to do with it?". Curious? Yeah me too. "Well" he says "a few years ago we had problems with any Kawi's assembled in the States. Over tightened bolts, poor paint quality, and poor assembly quality. It might be the same kinda thing." "But don't worry," he said "All the components are the same, its just assembled in Thailand.". Well, so far so good. But I have noticed one different thing about my new KLR compared to my last one [aside from less vibration and far better colours]. It goes like snot. Maybe there's a little Thai spice in there somewhere, but this thing is a ripper for a thumper [and I know - my other ride is a ZX11]. For what its worth, I broke it in by riding for about 50kms as the manual says, all delicate and shit. After that, I just let 'er rip, WFO, 7,000 rpms, varied the revs, and rode her hard. Slapped on a SuperTrapp IDS2 with 8 plates, and she's all go, lifting the wheel in 2nd under power. That's how you break in a bike, IMHO. Any other '02's [sorry, A16's I think] out there with anything to say? _Wolfy_

[bradmorris64]

Mine has been rock solid. And like you, after the break in period, I have been taking her up to 7000 before shifting when I pull onto a major road. Although I'd be really interested to hear your technique for getting the front wheel up in second gear. I struggle to get mine off the ground in first. The only way I can do it is to just get her rolling at idle speed, give her some gas back off, then give her full throttle, and even then it doesn't work every time. I know it sure drives my neighbor nuts, cause I always do it as soon as I pull onto the street, which happens to be right in front of his house. For all you cold weather riders, I rode 3 miles to work at 6:50 this morning. It was a toasty 9 degrees (f) or 13 below (c). I would have to say I found my threshold. I'll be limiting my riding to 20 (f) or above in the future. BRRRRRR. Brad J. Morris A16 Illinois

> > Any other '02's [sorry, A16's I think] out there with anything to say? > > _Wolfy_

[ATO137528@aol.com]

I'm not sure where my y2k was assembled, but I have been really suprised at how well it has held together. I abuse it...I admit it. That's why I bought it...to have fun. Of course, I love on it when I get it home, too. I routinely check for loose bolts and things that may have fallen off, but things are always snug and accounted for. (Excuse me while I run out to find something wooden to knock on...) The only problem I have had, fastener wise, was a stripped bolt/hole on one of the foot peg mounts. Oh, and some of the bolts and screws seem awfully soft (cheap) but they are hanging on tightly. Maybe TOO tightly...HOW am I gonna' get the top of the front brake fluid reservoir with that %&*#@ hogged out tiny little screw being so stubborn??? The KLR is unquestionably outdated, but my hat is off to whoever (whomever?) put the pieces together. Lamar A14 (waiting for my new pipe!) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[John Lyon]

--- ATO137528@... wrote: I'm not sure where my y2k was assembled Japan HOW am I gonna' get the top of the front brake fluid reservoir with that %&*#@ hogged out tiny little screw being so stubborn??? Replace with stainless steel ones and use anti-seize ASAP. Found them at ACE Hardware. John __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com

[Mark St.Hilaire, Sr]

> soft (cheap) but they are hanging on tightly. Maybe TOO tightly...HOW

am I

> gonna' get the top of the front brake fluid reservoir with that %&*#@

hogged

> out tiny little screw being so stubborn???

One of my first posts was entitled, "Compressed oatmeal?" I had exactly the same problem with the reservoir screws. I just hit the local hardware store for a drill / easy-out combo, (# 1, I think), and it easily came out. It easily came out because, as my subject suggested, Kawasaki fasteners are made of compressed oatmeal. See Jake Jakeman for a complete SS bolt and screw set, or your local hardware store. jake_sagebrush@... http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/sagebrush_machine_shop.html Wise men still seek Him... Mark St.Hilaire, Sr A15 HomePage: http://home.adelphia.net/~msaint/index.html KLR650 Pages: http://klr6500.tripod.com/ Valve Check & Adjustment Guide: http://klr6500.tripod.com/valves.html

[W.V. Doran]

Jim...Bob Bell was recommenced by Eldon Carl...He rebuilt both my forks and shock...The shock was hard annodised(sp),gold valve and a much heavier spring were installed according to my weight and riding style. The same can be done for you. The forks and shock look and perform perfectly. This work was done nearly 2 years ago so prices will most likely be higher??? or maybe not. I don't remember exactly but the cost for the shock was near $350. I felt it was a deal for the work done. I used the 619 AC a few weeks ago no problem...I hope this helps WVDoran Scottsdale, AZ --- TexasThumpin@... wrote:

> In a message dated 1/2/02 8:34:55 PM Central > Standard Time, > DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com writes: > > > > If you mean the one on the KLR... > > Yes...My shock was done by... > > Bob Bell > > Precision Concepts > > 1675 N. Johnson > > El Cajon, CA 92020 > > 619-593-7473 > > He preps Johhny Campbell's Baja Honda and is one > of > > the good guys. > > WVDoran > > Scottsdale, AZ > > > > What exactly does this guy do for your stock shock? > I need an easily > adjustable shock for my bike because I am always > changing weights. One day > I'll ride bare bike, next day I might put on all my > GIVI luggage. Next > weekend I may put my wife on the back with the GIVI > trunk. So, I need to be > able to easily adjust the shocks performance > parameters without disassembling > the rear subframe all the time. If someone can make > my stock shock totally > awesome, then my interest is very high. I look > forward to hearing about it. > > Jim > Texas Thumpin > > PS Isn't the area code for the San Diego area now > 858? Or did El Cajon manage > to avoid that mess? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > 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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