[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Norm Keller" wrote: > >>> Q. Is this ignition sealing spray (silicone? >dielectric grease?) >>> > an automotive product or >do you find it at a place where they sell > >> electrical things? >> >> It comes in a spray can usually marked "ignition sealer" or >> > similar. Automotive parts stores carry the stuff. > >> Jeff mentioned that he uses hair spray which looks like the same >> > stuff. > >> The only thing I wonder about is why he carries hair spray on a >> > KLR trip........vanity I suppose. > >> (running for cover) (giggle) >> >> Norm >> > > Norm, > I wondered why Jeff had the hairspray in the shop when I was there > the last time, but now I know. He generously carries it for the > Canadian KLR riders...or was it broken-down helo pilots.... > However, with one match, and a can of hairspray, you can make a > pretty good torch to scare a polar bear. (It must be so, they did it > on "LOST" last week.) > > I'll give NAPA a call and see if they have the ignition sealer. > revmaaatin > > > > > > > > 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 > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >
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I can tell you guys don't really understand the Biker Thing. A Real
Biker would carry ignition sealing spray everywhere and also use it
to treat Helmet Head at every watering hole stop. That would go along
with wearing a spare drive chain as a belt, of course.
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On Oct 28, 2006, at 9:11 AM, revmaaatin wrote:
The part in last week's "Lost" that tickled me was picking up the hitchhiker in Bridgeville ( a tiny burg on Hwy. 36, but some great KLR roads terminate there) Then they mentioned going to Eureka, and that perked my ears even more. That they ended up in a pot farm confirmed it. They were in my backyard (or at least pretending to be, as Hwy. 36 looks nothing like the road they used.) At least they got the raining part right. Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA - http://www.knowlesville.com/matt/motorcycles '99 Sprint ST - for going fast and far (2CZUSA) '01 KLR650 (A15) - for exploring the North Coast backroads '97 KLX300 & '01 Lakota - for playing in the dirt '79 KZ400 - just because it was the first vehicle I ever owned> (It must be so, they did it > on "LOST" last week.) >
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A spare drive chain as a belt? My HD riding brother-in-law uses one to attach to his wallet, which, coincidentally is usually empty. Lots of security for a twelve inch by 5 inch piece of ratty cowhide with nothing in it. As with most HD applications, it's the look man. Just what he needs, more weight on his back pocket to ensure the "plumber crack" is exposed even while riding.
Don
Douglas Bouley wrote:
I can tell you guys don't really understand the Biker Thing. A Real
Biker would carry ignition sealing spray everywhere and also use it
to treat Helmet Head at every watering hole stop. That would go along
with wearing a spare drive chain as a belt, of course.
revmaaatin wrote:
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] --------------------------------- We have the perfect Group for you. Check out the handy changes to Yahoo! Groups. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Norm Keller" wrote: > >>> Q. Is this ignition sealing spray (silicone? >dielectric grease?) >>> > an automotive product or >do you find it at a place where they sell > >> electrical things? >> >> It comes in a spray can usually marked "ignition sealer" or >> > similar. Automotive parts stores carry the stuff. > >> Jeff mentioned that he uses hair spray which looks like the same >> > stuff. > >> The only thing I wonder about is why he carries hair spray on a >> > KLR trip........vanity I suppose. > >> (running for cover) (giggle) >> >> Norm >> > > Norm, > I wondered why Jeff had the hairspray in the shop when I was there > the last time, but now I know. He generously carries it for the > Canadian KLR riders...or was it broken-down helo pilots.... > However, with one match, and a can of hairspray, you can make a > pretty good torch to scare a polar bear. (It must be so, they did it > on "LOST" last week.) > > I'll give NAPA a call and see if they have the ignition sealer. > revmaaatin > > > > > > > > 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 > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >
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--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Saline wrote:
It was until dedicated spuddoneers figured out that WD40 chucks a spud just as far without gumming up the combustion chamber. And no one will ever look askance at a man with WD40 in his kit.> > > Hair spray is the propellant of choice for spud guns. : ) >
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--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Don S wrote:
to wear helmets so, they go to great lengths to ensure their bouffants are neatly coiffed. By the looks of some of them, I think they may be using epoxy based hair sprays. Seventy five mile an hour and not a hair out of place. Lookin' good I tell ya.> > Hi rev. > > You may be confusing Canadian riders with our Minnesota brothers. They aren't required
And you should see their women. Jud in MN>
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A check valve clearances seemed to be worth while, since it was almost down to that point with tank and stuff off for the wiring. 18,000 km no change from last check.
My dash voltmeter runs off the hot city light wire and indicated voltage used to drop almost a volt when high beam was turned on. I have a switch to allow high beam to be turned off. I assumed that this was simply a reflection of the KLR's modest charging system output and gave it no more thought.
Now that the head light power is drawn directly from the starter solenoid junction (battery) the voltmeter does not drop noticeably (engine at fast idle 2,000 RPM+) when the head light is turned on.
Conclusion: the Vd must be in the circuit between the starter solenoid (battery) and output of the ignition switch. If the VD due to the stock head light circuit was in the dimmer switch or other wiring after the ignition switch, this Vd would not be reflected at the city light wire.
I have not bothered to do Vd tests to determine where the drop was located because the solution to the Vd issue would be the same- install the heavier wires and relays.
I find it interesting that the Vd is apparently in the circuit, battery to ignition switch output. I wonder that there are not more ignition switch failures if this is typical. It is also possible that the Vd is in the wire but it would simply be too much trouble to determine that.
Wondering if others have looked deeper re Vd on the KLR? Just idle curiosity.
Following the measurements and installation of the relays, I concur with others who recommend this modification.
If anyone would like help doing this mod. just email and we can walk through it.
This is not rocket science. Anyone can do the mod. with a bit of coaching. Since it can be done as a "plug and play" modification, there's no chance of having the bike out of commission.
I remember coaching a Baptist Pastor through his first electrical project by email. Re & re & doing an internal upgrade to the starter on a Gold Wing. It went well. I don't know if he is Northern or Southern Baptist as someone told me that the Northern Baptists are smarter...... Rev?
Norm
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--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Norm Keller" wrote:
& doing an internal upgrade to the starter on a Gold Wing. It went well. I don't know if he is Northern or Southern Baptist as someone told me that the Northern Baptists are smarter...... Rev?> > I remember coaching a Baptist Pastor through his first electrical project by email. Re & re
Only one thing wrong with those Southern Baptists: They don't hold 'em under long enough.>
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Blake, I think the lacquer left behind by the hair spray does the sealing as that's what does the sealing when using the ignition spray.
Norm
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We have a couple of local retards in the neighborhood who were playing
with spud guns. A good time was had by all until they ran out of
potatoes. One of these genius' had the brilliant idea of substituting
screwdrivers for the potatoes. Worked pretty good too until he shot
his friend through the chest just missing his heart. Other than a
collaped lung the kid turned out okay. Other than intellegence wise
that is.
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud Jones" wrote: > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Saline wrote: > > > > > > Hair spray is the propellant of choice for spud guns. : ) > > > > It was until dedicated spuddoneers figured out that WD40 chucks a spud just as far without > gumming up the combustion chamber. And no one will ever look askance at a man with > WD40 in his kit. >
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