backwards clutch switch???

[Todd Kuss]

OK guys, I know the klr is not the quietest or most refined machine on the planet, but I am wondering if someone else has solved this minor irritation. Right at 4100 rpms I get a tinny, metallic (or maybe plastic) sounding sort of buzz, It comes out from behind the fairing, is it tach related??? is it radiator guard related? or the plastic brush guard on the other side? is it top end balancer or cam chain noise? it is subtle, but there consistenly. I have tried to make it go away by playing with the guarding to reduce its vibration, but it is still there. This bike is new with only 360 miles, and I have babied it the best I can. It seemed to show up about 200 miles ago. Has anyone heard this same noise or solved the problem? please help if you can. Todd, Chaska MN a16, 02 zr800.

[Todd Kuss]

thanks Jake, now that I think about it the black tube is the location from where the sound seems to eminate. thanks very much for the help. I will also look into the headlight area. Todd OK guys, I know the klr is not the quietest or most refined machine on the planet, but I am wondering if someone else has solved this minor irritation. Right at 4100 rpms I get a tinny, metallic (or maybe plastic) sounding sort of buzz, It comes out from behind the fairing, is it tach related??? is it radiator guard related? or the plastic brush guard on the other side? is it top end balancer or cam chain noise? it is subtle, but there consistenly. I have tried to make it go away by playing with the guarding to reduce its vibration, but it is still there. This bike is new with only 360 miles, and I have babied it the best I can. It seemed to show up about 200 miles ago. Has anyone heard this same noise or solved the problem? please help if you can. Todd, Chaska MN a16, 02 zr800.

[Mark Wilson]

The zipper pulls on my tank bag rattle, and make irritating noises sometimes. It took me a while to find out where the noise was coming from. MotorMark

----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Kuss" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 8:20 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] a16, irritating noise at 4100 rpm > OK guys, I know the klr is not the quietest or most refined machine on the planet, but I am wondering if someone else has solved this minor irritation. Right at 4100 rpms I get a tinny, metallic (or maybe plastic) sounding sort of buzz, It comes out from behind the fairing, is it tach related??? is it radiator guard related? or the plastic brush guard on the other side? is it top end balancer or cam chain noise? it is subtle, but there consistenly. I have tried to make it go away by playing with the guarding to reduce its vibration, but it is still there. This bike is new with only 360 miles, and I have babied it the best I can. It seemed to show up about 200 miles ago. Has anyone heard this same noise or solved the problem? please help if you can. Todd, Chaska MN > a16, 02 zr800.

[haverkortbrothers]

Hey Todd, I had the exact same issue - a rattle at 4100rpm. 100rpm over or under and it was fine. I thought it was comming from behind the cowling or maybe under the tank, but it turns out that my steering head was loose. Good luck, Tyson

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Todd Kuss" wrote: > OK guys, I know the klr is not the quietest or most refined machine on the planet, but I am wondering if someone else has solved this minor irritation. Right at 4100 rpms I get a tinny, metallic (or maybe plastic) sounding sort of buzz, It comes out from behind the fairing, is it tach related??? is it radiator guard related? or the plastic brush guard on the other side? is it top end balancer or cam chain noise? it is subtle, but there consistenly. I have tried to make it go away by playing with the guarding to reduce its vibration, but it is still there. This bike is new with only 360 miles, and I have babied it the best I can. It seemed to show up about 200 miles ago. Has anyone heard this same noise or solved the problem? please help if you can. Todd, Chaska MN > a16, 02 zr800.

[Tony Cornett]

I have about 4100 on mine and it also accumulated a few noises. I just finished a 500 mile ride Saturday. On Sunday I strippeed down the bike for a good cleaning check the plug and waxing. Today on my commute to work 20 miles one way, there was hardly any noises. TC

----- Original Message ----- From: "haverkortbrothers" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 11:08 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: a16, irritating noise at 4100 rpm > Hey Todd, > > I had the exact same issue - a rattle at 4100rpm. 100rpm over or > under and it was fine. I thought it was comming from behind the > cowling or maybe under the tank, but it turns out that my steering > head was loose. > > Good luck, > Tyson > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Todd Kuss" wrote: > > OK guys, I know the klr is not the quietest or most refined > machine on the planet, but I am wondering if someone else has solved > this minor irritation. Right at 4100 rpms I get a tinny, metallic > (or maybe plastic) sounding sort of buzz, It comes out from behind > the fairing, is it tach related??? is it radiator guard related? > or the plastic brush guard on the other side? is it top end balancer > or cam chain noise? it is subtle, but there consistenly. I have > tried to make it go away by playing with the guarding to reduce its > vibration, but it is still there. This bike is new with only 360 > miles, and I have babied it the best I can. It seemed to show up > about 200 miles ago. Has anyone heard this same noise or solved > the problem? please help if you can. Todd, Chaska MN > > a16, 02 zr800. > > > 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/ > > >

[monahanwb]

Probably a roach clip fell down in the headlight somewhere. (please, nobody ask me what a roach clip is)

[RM]

On Mon, 10 Jun 2002, monahanwb wrote:

>Probably a roach clip fell down in the headlight somewhere. > >(please, nobody ask me what a roach clip is)

Mellowing out the forks again?

[Jim Hyman]

I download the KLR650 wiring diagram for the 2000 (A14) and 2001 (A15) from Tammy's "Project KLR650" web site. This is the wiring diagram from the KLR650 A14/A15 supplemental manual. File size is 1 MB. A close look at the safety switch sub-system shows NO CHANGES from the setup in the earlier KLRs. There are the same 3 wires that go to the clutch lever safety switch. This doesn't guarantee that there hasn't been a change, but this wiring diagram shows the same safety switch wiring as the 1995 (A9) and earlier models, including the diode assembly, side stand switch, starter circuit relay, and clutch lockout/safety switch. I don't know if there are any wiring changes for the 2002 (A16) models. I haven't seen posts that listers have had problems with implementing the safety switch bypass on the newer models. If there are any Seattle area listers with A15 or A16 models, I'll be happy to check out their "safety" wiring & report back to the list. Gawd, I love confusing people with the facts. Professor A9 [and proud of my doohickey!!] ---------------- -- original message: Hall Smith wrote:

> > > > > > List, > > > > > > Never seen this before. Only way bike will start is in Neutral > > > with clutch released !!?? apply clutch and the started stops. > > > Any suggestions?? > > > It's a real bitch if stalled at an intersection, must find

neutral

> > > before restart. > > > > > > Thanks > > > Hall

---------------- Devon replied:

> > If your clutch was mechanically stopping the motor from turning, > > you would hear horrible expensive noises. > > > > Your clutch safety switch and/or your sidestand switch are > > malfunctioning. Some people have adjusted or cleaned the clutch > > switch, some (like me) have simply bypassed them. > > > > Devon > > A15

-------------------- btlynx replied to Devon:

> this is the same as all the a15 and aboves i believe mine is the > same can only be started with clutch not pulled in and in neutral > i thought mine was bad too and posted this one the group seems > people with older klrs (and still with saftys attached) could start > in any gear as long as the clutch was pulled in. > i went to the dealer and they were actually just getting a klr ready > for sale (was cool got to meet a new guy who should be joining the > list soon) and his does exactly the same. > just bypass the switches is the best thing.