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[zootpatutie]

I'm currently running a 100/90 headlight. Wanted to upgrade. Available is 130/90. Anyone running this wattage, and any problems with heat? Todd A9

[Jim Hyman]

Todd, I have several concerns about the 130/90 watt bulb. The main potential problem is the wiring harness & switches on the KLR. There have been numerous messages about the quality & capacity of the stock setup. If you have already run heavier guage wire from the battery to the switches AND you are using a heavy duty headlite relay, you might be okay, safety wise. The danger is in trying to 'push' too much amperage thru an inadequatly sized wire. Excess heat (in the wire) is generated in this case and you run the risk of melting the wiring harness, causing a fire, frying you're electrical system, etc. If you've already upgraded your electrical system, you may have a problem with the headlite drawing too much power for the stock charging system. The rated output for the KLR is 14 amps (@14 volts) at 8000 rpm. This works out to 196 watts at 500 rpm OVER redline! At 'normal' engine speeds, the alternator's output is less. I wouldn't wanna bump start my beast because the battery was slowly being drawn down. Excess heat from the headlite? I don't know if this would be a problem. Eric J. has a link from his website to "Daniel Stern Lighting" which has in-depth info about various headlite solutions. Daniel Stern Lighting website: http://lighting.mbz.org/ Professor Federal Way, Wa. [USA] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ --- , "zootpatutie" wrote:

> I'm currently running a 100/90 headlight. Wanted to upgrade.

Available is 130/90. Anyone running this wattage, and any problems with heat?

> Todd > A9

[jlabateklr]

Does the KLR headlamp use an H4 bulb?

[Fred Hink]

YES

----- Original Message ----- From: "jlabateklr" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2002 9:20 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] headlight bulb > Does the KLR headlamp use an H4 bulb? > > > > 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/ > > >

[John Lyon]

You can also use a 9003 bulb. I like the Sylvania Cool Blue, much better than the stock blub IMO. It is about 14 bucks at most auto part stores. http://www.sylvania.com/auto/cool/ --- jlabateklr wrote:

> Does the KLR headlamp use an H4 bulb?

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[Guest]

Fred, What is the cost of the Mikuni carb for the KLR? I bet that is one part I can cross to the KLX with no problem. (at least I hope so) What are some basic differences from the CV that would make having the Mikuni desirable? Marshall in Slidell, La 95 KLXC3 "Blackhorse" (in honor of those who served)

[Fred Hink]

The Mikuni performance carb kit sells for about $215 and includes the 38mm RS carb, throttle and cable. This kit includes extra main and pilot jets, fuel line and clamps. The instructions are pretty simple but complete. This carb kit will make a big difference in throttle response and low speed power. I doubt that there will be much power gained on the top end but trail riding will be much improved with this carb over the OEM CV carb. The reason the CV is used for a street bike over most dirt bikes is because it makes the bike respond smoother and moderates your throttle inputs so the bike reacts slower. Good for a street bike but bad for a dirt bike when you need power RIGHT NOW. Vacuum operated slides just don't react fast enough at slow speeds to open quick enough to give you much power instantly. I don't have my catalogs in front of me now but I bet there is a different carb kit for the KLX. There is a different carb kit for the earliest KLRs and the late model KLRs mostly because of the different throttle cable lengths. I would imagine the carbs are the same. I am looking forward to Devon's dyno results. If you need this Mikuni carb kit, let me know. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com ***It's NEW AGAIN*** Utah Motorcycle Rally May 30 - June 2 http://www.canyonlandsmotorclassic.com

----- Original Message ----- From: "marshall" To: "Fred Hink" Cc: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 1:40 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] headlight bulb > Fred, > > What is the cost of the Mikuni carb for the KLR? I bet that is one part I > can cross to the KLX with no problem. (at least I hope so) > What are some basic differences from the CV that would make having the > Mikuni desirable? > > Marshall in Slidell, La > 95 KLXC3 "Blackhorse" (in honor of those who served) > >

[marshall]

Fred, Thanks for the response. More top end speed is not what I am looking for. Performance would be nice but my main concern in changing would be to make the bike more dependable. If changing to the Mikuni carb would mean my machine required any less maintenance, I would definitely be interested. Does the Mikuni eliminate the vacuum diaphragm? How hard is it to get the Mikuni "dialed in" ? Thanks for all your help. Marshall

[Fred Hink]

Changing to a Mikuni carb won't mean any less maintenance but it will mean you won't ever have to worry about a diaphram tearing or leaking again, since the Mikuni doesn't use a diaphram. The Mikuni is easier to "dial-in" for several reasons. First the main jet is more easily accessable. There is a big nut on the bottom of the float bowl that lets you change the main jet without pulling the float bowl off. Changing the needle position on the Mikuni is much easier and the rest of the adjustments are about the same. There is even a remote choke kit so that you don't loose your handlebar mounted choke lever. One problem just recently brought up was a vacuum port needed for the petcock. I don't know if that has been addressed on this list yet. I have sold a number of these carb kits and not really sure what others have done about this. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com Utah Motorcycle Rally May 30 - June 2 http://www.canyonlandsmotorclassic.com

----- Original Message ----- From: "marshall" To: "Fred Hink" Cc: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 9:59 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] headlight bulb > Fred, > > Thanks for the response. More top end speed is not what I am looking for. > Performance would be nice but my main concern in changing would be to make > the bike more dependable. If changing to the Mikuni carb would mean my > machine required any less maintenance, I would definitely be interested. > > Does the Mikuni eliminate the vacuum diaphragm? > > How hard is it to get the Mikuni "dialed in" ? > > Thanks for all your help. > > Marshall >

[Devon Jarvis]

I have a 36mm Mikuni roundslide on my '81 SR500, basically a smaller size of the same carb in the KLR650 WHite Bros kit. The SR500 uses a vacuum operated fuel tap, similar to the KLR, BUT the SR switch has a PRIME setting to bypass the vacuum-operated function. The previous owner was using PRIME as a manual fuel switch because the Mikuni didn't have a vacuum port. I got the correct position for the port from the newer 36mm carb on my other SR, then drilled and tapped a hole in the body (easy, the body is cast from a VERY soft alloy). I threaded in a fitting for the vacuum hose, using PC-7 epoxy as threadlocker for a permanent installation. This whole procedure took less time than removing a KLR650 carb, so if you remember to do it BEFORE you fit the Mikuni it doesn't add much time. If White Bros is selling a KLR650-specific kit, I expect the carb to have a vacuum fitting. The kit I bought two years back for my '78 SR500 was properly equipped. It was just the older 36mm that was already on my 81 SR500 which wasn't set up. As on the other carbs, I will be replacing the bowl screws with stainless socket-head cap screws and lockwashers (and greasing the threads) before I install the carb. Devon A15 Fred Hink wrote:

> > Changing to a Mikuni carb won't mean any less maintenance but it will mean > you won't ever have to worry about a diaphram tearing or leaking again, > since the Mikuni doesn't use a diaphram. The Mikuni is easier to "dial-in" > for several reasons. First the main jet is more easily accessable. There > is a big nut on the bottom of the float bowl that lets you change the main > jet without pulling the float bowl off. Changing the needle position on the > Mikuni is much easier and the rest of the adjustments are about the same. > There is even a remote choke kit so that you don't loose your handlebar > mounted choke lever. One problem just recently brought up was a vacuum port > needed for the petcock. I don't know if that has been addressed on this > list yet. I have sold a number of these carb kits and not really sure what > others have done about this. > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > Utah Motorcycle Rally May 30 - June 2 > http://www.canyonlandsmotorclassic.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "marshall" > To: "Fred Hink" > Cc: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 9:59 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] headlight bulb > > > Fred, > > > > Thanks for the response. More top end speed is not what I am looking for. > > Performance would be nice but my main concern in changing would be to make > > the bike more dependable. If changing to the Mikuni carb would mean my > > machine required any less maintenance, I would definitely be interested. > > > > Does the Mikuni eliminate the vacuum diaphragm? > > > > How hard is it to get the Mikuni "dialed in" ? > > > > Thanks for all your help. > > > > Marshall > > > > 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/