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[wiselp]

I have found (and heard form others) that the starter button is a fickle little number. It often takes me multiple tries to get it to engage, although it always does eventually. Sometimes I just push it and rock it some. I don't know if that is normal or not...I chaulk it down to "the charm." (this is all the quirky stuff I am too lazt to try to fix)

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "fmocke" wrote: > > My klr650 has a starting problem.Sometimes when i push the start > button, the start engine won't run.Trying 2 min. later it works > again.Cleaning the contacts (start button, emergency shut down)did not > help.Anyone familiar with this problem? >

[matteeanne@yahoo.com]

It's the "wont start in gear because the kickstand is down" relay. Either in the clutch handle or on the kickstand. You can bypass these switches, but I just cleaned these areas real good and it works fine now. Sean Brown Looking for the perfect gift for the wife/Mom/or "the person who has everything?" www.brownsbirdestates.com To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 7:40:12 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: starting I have found (and heard form others) that the starter button is a fickle little number. It often takes me multiple tries to get it to engage, although it always does eventually. Sometimes I just push it and rock it some. I don't know if that is normal or not...I chaulk it down to "the charm." (this is all the quirky stuff I am too lazt to try to fix)

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, "fmocke" wrote: > > My klr650 has a starting problem.Sometimes when i push the start > button, the start engine won't run.Trying 2 min. later it works > again.Cleaning the contacts (start button, emergency shut down)did not > help.Anyone familiar with this problem? > __________________________________________________ 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]

[cdearl1]

Have you cleaned and tightened your battery terminals? Sometimes they vibrate loose. Charles http://dualsportmotorcycling.com/

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "fmocke" wrote: > > My klr650 has a starting problem.Sometimes when i push the start > button, the start engine won't run.Trying 2 min. later it works > again.Cleaning the contacts (start button, emergency shut down)did not > help.Anyone familiar with this problem? >

[Randall Marbach]

I had a similar problem on my A17....Push the button and mostly it would start and other times it would just make a clicking sound.. got to a point where it would not start, but just click...turns out it was a defective starter relay... replaced it and havent had a problem since.. HTH Randy from Burbank ----- Original Message ---- From: fmocke To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 12:48:21 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] starting My klr650 has a starting problem.Sometimes when i push the start button, the start engine won't run.Trying 2 min. later it works again.Cleaning the contacts (start button, emergency shut down)did not help.Anyone familiar with this problem? 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 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

[dooden]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jacobus De Bruyn wrote:

> > I am sorry to have mislead you, but I just found out > the snot is not working as I thought it would, dirt > sticks to the chain and sprockets, making a nice black > abrasive mass. So sand sticking to the chain is in > direct propertion to the amount of grease and or other > sticky substances that may come out of a can. > Solution? A Scott oiler, or very frequent > applications of oil, I am not so convinced of WD40, as > my present chain is not O-ring. Jake

WD40 would not be your friend with a non O-Ring chain, it could actually rinse away the grease that is in the rollers. I bought a non O-ring chain last fall/end of summer to get me through till spring, rode it some this past summer also, but noticed I had to adjust the darn thing almost daily(commuting 100+ a day), but only paid like $15~$18 for the chain though some supplier at work. Have since replaced with bulk chain (O-ring of course) and a master link (chain we used to replace Polaris ATV stock chains) back when I was working at the shop. I did use chainsaw bar oil on the non o-ring, but still 55+ for an hour even that did'nt like to stay on for long. Dooden A15 Green Ape