stripped oil drain hole part 3...

[JRC]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "fasteddiecopeman" wrote:

> Gene, > Just because HD sponsors dragbikes with "V twin" engines - they AIN'T

HD motors!!!

> > > A few facts: The fastest motorcycle on the earth is a Harley. > > In the NHRA the Harley V Twin won last year and is

winning this

> > year. Beating Suzuki * > > all the others.

Actually, drag bikes are built to differing specifications based on engine type. The goal is to equalize them and create more competition and fan interest. V-twins are allowed more displacement than four- cylinder engines. So, saying one brand is faster due to the performance of one NHRA bike is a bit of an overstatement.

[Ed Chait]

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Peplinski" To: ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 7:49 AM Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New generation of KLR's > WHO CARES! this is a KLR tech site, nobody gives a SHIT about HD vs > Suzuki. > End it! To probably many of us, this list encompasses a bit more than a "KLR tech site." Maybe you should switch to decaf. ed A17

[ron criswell]

Yep that is the funny thing about when you go rooting for your own favorite brand. I asked a guy once who was racing a Top Fuel bike how much of his motor was still Suzuki. The valve covers was all. As far as Harley being able to be faster than any 4 cylinder Jap bike out there. Hmmmmm ......... they didn't do too well against them at Daytona. Harley's own dirt track but have for years and they seem to own AMA also. Their motor is suited for that kind of racing. The Japanese have proven if they want a title bad enough and go after it, they will win it eventually. Criswell

On Sunday, August 28, 2005, at 08:58 PM, fasteddiecopeman wrote: > Gene, > Just because HD sponsors dragbikes with "V twin" engines - they AIN'T > HD motors!!! > >> A few facts: The fastest motorcycle on the earth is a Harley. >> In the NHRA the Harley V Twin won last year and is winning >> this >> year. Beating Suzuki * >> all the others. >> (Quarter mile drag bikes) >> Ergo, a Harley is built for cruzing and if needed it can be built up >> for >> speed and will be as fast or faster than any 4 cylinder Jap bike out >> there. > > Again, it WASN'T a HD built up for speed - it's a hand made Vance & > Hines (I think) V- > twin engine that LOOKS a bit like a V-rod. > >> I love my KLR. I also loved my Fatboy and Ultra Classic. >> >> Gene > > Glad you liked your Harleys. > Ed > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[Stuart Mumford]

> -----Original Message-----

Subject: Re: Re: New generation of KLR's

> > Yep that is the funny thing about when you go rooting for your own > favorite brand. I asked a guy once who was racing a Top Fuel bike how > much of his motor was still Suzuki. The valve covers was all. As far as > Harley being able to be faster than any 4 cylinder Jap bike out there. > Hmmmmm ......... they didn't do too well against them at Daytona. > Harley's own dirt track but have for years and they seem to own AMA > also. Their motor is suited for that kind of racing. The Japanese have > proven if they want a title bad enough and go after it, they will win > it eventually. > > Criswell

Hi Ron, I wonder when the Japanese are going to set their sights on Dakar? If I remember correctly, didn't Peterhansel used to ride Yamahas a few years ago? That has devolved into little more than a KTM commercial as of late... Cheers CA Stu

[Mike Peplinski]

I disagree. By definition, this site is KLR, not a forum for motorcycle opinions. In case you haven't noticed there are regular forums for this. IF you want to discuss my coffee habits, we can do so ON A DIFFERENT SITE!

>From: "Ed Chait" >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>,"Mike Peplinski" >Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New generation of KLR's >Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 12:51:09 -0700 > > >----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Peplinski" > >To: ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 7:49 AM >Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New generation of KLR's > > >>WHO CARES! this is a KLR tech site, nobody gives a SHIT about HD vs >>Suzuki. >>End it! > > >To probably many of us, this list encompasses a bit more than a "KLR tech >site." > >Maybe you should switch to decaf. > >ed >A17 > >

[Ed Chait]

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Peplinski" To: ; DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 2:59 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: New generation of KLR's >I disagree. By definition, this site is KLR, not a forum for motorcycle > opinions. In case you haven't noticed there are regular forums for this. > IF > you want to discuss my coffee habits, we can do so ON A DIFFERENT SITE! > While the central focus of this list is KLR's, the discussion are occasionally going to stray a bit from that focus. I daresay that this would be a real boring and repetitive list if the only topic of discussion was KLR technical issues. You're going to be a bit frustrated if that is your expectation. I don't think you really have much control over this, although the list administrator does. What you do have control over is your delete key. ed A17

[Rick McCauley]

Hi Mike. I believe Fred's rules say we can post non KLR topics if we include NKLR in the subject line. I have enjoyed many subjects here. There are also many that do not interest me. I just delete them on go one. Just relax, delete what you don't want, and enjoy the rest. Best regards Rick A17 Mike Peplinski wrote: I disagree. By definition, this site is KLR, not a forum for motorcycle opinions. In case you haven't noticed there are regular forums for this. IF you want to discuss my coffee habits, we can do so ON A DIFFERENT SITE! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[dolomoto@peoplepc.com]

Assistance?!? Damn skippy, at this point I'm about ready to change engines. Naahh, just kidding. I think I'm a little more screwed though. I fooled with the insert trying to get it backed out. I was hoping I had a few threads left to mess with but I just barely touched it and "thonk" it went inside the engine. !!! (sigh) I think I'll hog out the hole to get the insert out...then.... Re-tap for bigger plug? Get it welded and retapped for the stock plug? Change engines? I think I'll stew on this a day or two. Maybe I'll have some divine intervention. Austin 89 KLR

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 8:31 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: stripped oil drain hole part 3... > WADR (with all due respect) I think it's time to get some............ > assistance.......... with this repair project. Even if you repair the > threads, if they're not square with the gasket sealing surface, you're > going to have a leaking drain plug. > > Chris Krok or Fred: Drain plug thread repair kit, tools, procedure???? > > Jim A17 > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, wrote: >> Parts one and two included me seeing that the bolt hole had been > stripped out previously and a previous owner had went hilbilly on the > KLR and hogged the hole out to accept a 5/8th od bolt. I tried an > "upsized" plug but couldn't even get it started. >> >> Then a helicoil kit was recommended. Where in the HELL do you get a > kit? I tried Autozone and Advance Auto and all they had were the > helicoils. I tried two local distributors of fasteners (they supply > most of the local auto and machine shops). Both places told me the > helicoil doesn't really come in a kit and the separate pieces (tap, > helicoil, drill bit) woul cost me nearly 100 bucks. I think I was > being hosed until the first shop pretty much talked me out of the > helicoil since I would just be using it once. That fella recommended > me to the second place. >> >> I walked out with a threaded repair insert to fit a 5/8 hole and > would accept a 1/2" bolt. There's a few threads left in the bolt hole > so I thought this would be the ticket. >> >> And it was. I carefully and with just a little patience get the > insert threaded into the damage hole. I screwed it in to where I > needed it and used a small punch the set the pins. >> >> As I smugly installed the new 1/2" drain plug I had a vague > recollection of the guy at the parts counter where I got the insert > recommending red Loctite. Awww, shoot, this is going so well that I > just don't think Loctite is needed. >> >> Do you see where this is going? >> >> As I just snugged the new drain plug into the insert my smugness > turned to outright frustration as I realized the insert was turning > with the drain plug. !!!! >> >> So here I sit with a 1/2" drain plug in the floor and the threaded > insert screwed halfway into the crankcase. >> >> How the dickens am I gonna get that back out? I set the pins but > obviously I should've used a smaller punch as the way I did it did not > get the pins set into the undamaged threads, hence the rotation. >> >> Ideas on getting that threaded insert back outta the hole? >> >> Austin >> 89 KLR >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >