brush/hand guards...

[klr650_ryder]

Hello Y'all Just putting up a post that I read all the talk about the doohickey problems. So I decided not to take the chance and ordered the kit from Arrowhead. I also ordered progressive springs at the same time for my 05' A19. I installed the kit and the springs Sat. night in my air conditioned shop. (Boy was that nice). I did the job in a lot less time than I thought it would, About 2 hrs for both. The only thing I didn't have a repair manual on the KLR so I used my mechanical knowledge to do the torqueing. So I was wondering if you could give me some feed back on if I used the right specs. Flywheel- 150 ft.lbs. side covers- 80 In.lbs. shifter about till it felt good and adjusting screw. 70in.lbs. I took the bike for a ride when it was all done and the new springs mad a difference in the handling. I did have to try a couple different spacers the next day for my size and riding style. P.S. Litte tip I almost made a mistake and popped the side cover for the Doohickey cange before draining the oil. I said Holy crap that would've made a mess. So anybody going to do the change don't forget the oil drain. I laughed about it later. Don A19 NJ

[Blake Sobiloff]

On Jul 4, 2005, at 1:53 PM, klr650_ryder wrote:

> I installed the kit and the springs Sat. > night in my air conditioned shop.

So, how was your doohickey? In one piece? Free-moving? Did the spring have good tension?

> The > only thing I didn't have a repair manual on the KLR so I used my > mechanical knowledge to do the torqueing. So I was wondering if you > could give me some feed back on if I used the right specs.

Check the FAQ for pointers to Mark's KLR pages, and head over to http://www.multisurfacemotorcycling.com/>. Both sites have instructions on how to do the doohickey replacement, and those instructions (at least Eldon's, IIRC) tell you the proper torques. -- Blake Sobiloff San Jose, CA (USA)

[klr650_ryder]

Thanks for the info on were to find the info on the install. I should have asked that earlier. But I went at it on a wing and a prayer. I didn't think 2 hrs. was bad for that. My doohickey came out everything intact and spring was still there. I was actually debating the spring replacement since it was still intact but decided from the stories I should just go ahead and change it. I have about 1,500 miles on it so I didn't suspect it being bad but just wanted to do it to avoid down time. thanks again for the info Don A19 NJ

[Jay]

What are some good brush guards that will work with Renthal Desert/vintage bars? j