doohickey and waterpump seal replacement.

[Michael Silverstein]

That seems like reasonable behavior. Thanks, Mike A18

> -----Original Message----- > From: Lujo Bauer [mailto:lbauer@...] > Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 11:46 AM > To: Michael Silverstein > Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Not the typical tire question... > > > > I'm a couple of years removed from running K270s, but it seems to me > that I could reliably touch down my side cases without too > much trouble. > At that point the bike didn't feel like it was riding on > rails, but it > wasn't sliding, either. > > -Lujo > > Michael Silverstein wrote: > > Hmm... Is that leaned way over road-racer style or just plodding > > along? I guess my question is really how hard do you have > to push them > > before they start to slide? Thanks, Mike A18 > >

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[lskbike]

FYI...I just installed a new water pump oil seal and mechanical seal. After doing that I switched sides and replaced the "doohickey". The bike is an 02 KLR 650 with only 1,600 miles on it. The prior owner let it sit more than riding it. I suppose that is why the original mechanical water pump seal began leaking. Doohickey report: The stock doohickey and spring were in excellent shape, but as others have said before, the stock doohickey sure is "cheap"! I am glad I replaced it with one of Eagle Mike's upgraded units. I just feel better knowing it is there. Thanks Mike! Thanks also to Mark's great instructions on both of these projects. I was surprised how easy the jobs were. I think anyone with average or better mechanical skills could do these jobs! Just read Mark's instructions carefully a couple of times. Move very cautiously and deliberately...read each step as you do it. Larry K. Southeastern Indiana