klr dies will not say at idle

[dshugars123]

I'm curious as to what has been effective ways to give the KLR a diet. Does the IMS tank weigh less? Is there much difference with an aftermarket exhaust? Anything else? Thanks in advance.

[Bryan]

The other day I was coming home from work, all of a sudden my KLR 650 dies while sitting at a light. I started it back up and took off, it ran fine while on the throttle but as soon as I would stop it wouldn't stay at idle and would die. I finally got it started again and took off and finally made it home. So I took the stocker battery out and noticed the water level was at the minimum line. So I added distilled water and got the level back up to just below max. I put the battery on a 2 amp charge all night, it definately was taking a charge. I also went ahead and cleaned the air filter loosened the tank and pulled the spark plug and cleaned it up. The next morning I put it all back together and it started right up and ran fine. Anyhoo I guess the dam battery was the culprit. So the next time the KLR will not stay at idle check the battery (lesson learned). Thanks, Bryan Dolan

> KLR 650 (A19) > Spring, TX