idle mixure screw adjustment

[Chris Norloff]

I love my Russell seat. Very expensive, but worth it. It gets a little warm sitting on it in the summer, so I find a beaded seat cover helps. The rain cover they sold with it ($40) is a joke - sort of a large shapeless shower cap. It won't stay on the seat when trailering or riding, but probably would if it's just parked. I think the seat is worth it. Chris -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ross Lindberg Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 8:33 AM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Seat Question

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "zx111990" wrote: > > I love riding my KLR, but i have problems with my lower back on longer > rides. Is the any seats sold that have some kind of back support or > are there any other options? > > Thanks in advance for any help. > > Larry > 2003 KLR 650 > Someone not too long ago mentioned Russel Seats. I looked them up on the web and they seem to have a seat that would fit your needs. They are expensive, but I'm sure you get what you pay for. They also have the option of a backrest for the driver (even on a KLR). It might be worth a look. I'm even considering one for next season. Ross Lindberg Fertile, MN

[chris kelty]

Does a 2004 seat fit on a 2009 bike ??

[Horton Oliphant]

It does if you use enough duct tape. Sorry, I couldn't pass it up. I have no idea. Alan Henderson A13 Iowa

On 10/16/2010 6:30 PM, chris kelty wrote:   Does a 2004 seat fit on a 2009 bike ??

[Fred Hink]

I'm sure you meant this to go to the whole list. I have had numerous KLR carbs apart and all have had their air screws set from Kawasaki around 7/8 turn out but they are all a little different. The range that the pilot jet is effective is between 1/2 and 3 turns. Outside of those settings and it would be best if you changed your pilot jet. Less than 1/2 turn would need a size smaller jet and more than 3 turn would benefit from a size larger pilot jet. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com -------------------------------------------------- From: "Malaga900" Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 8:58 AM To: "Fred Hink" Subject: Re: Idle mixure screw adjustment

> I thought the factory setting was at 2 1/2 turns (for a 2003) and that was > considered lean. Recommendations were for 3 turns in what I had read. I > set mine at 2 1/2 and then discovered the clogged breather hose so I never > messed with it again and everything runs great. I did buy a small > ratcheting screw driver that puts the blade at 90 degrees to the bottom of > the carb, but the bits that came with the package were to long. (I'm sure > with a bit of redneck engineering you could make it work, but Fred's air > screw sounds like an easier way to go.) > > If someone is certain about the factory settings, let us know. > > Paul > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote: >> >> I'd start with about 1 1/2 to 2 turns out. I sell an adjustable air >> screw that you can turn with your fingers, if that would help you adjust >> your mixture. >> >> See where your stock air screw is set at. Most will be set from Kawasaki >> from around less than one to closed. Most air screws should be set from >> 1/2 turn to 3 turns. If you need to adjust your air screw outside of >> these limits, then you will have to change your pilot jet too. >> >> Fred >> http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com >> >> >> >> >> From: Craig Kahler >> Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2010 9:29 AM >> To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Idle mixure screw adjustment >> >> >> >> Last night I removed the plug from the mixture adjustment screw. I >> want to try to solve the low speed surging problem my 07 has always had. >> It does not look possible to adjust this screw with the engine >> warmed up and running, as my hands would be all over the hot exhaust. >> Any suggestions on how to adjust this screw with the engine >> running? >> How many turns out is typical for proper adjustment? >> Craig Kahler >> > >

[Fred Hink]

[b]From:[/b] moabmc@... [b]Sent:[/b] Monday, October 18, 2010 9:09 AM [b]To:[/b] phreedeom@... [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Seat Question The difference is that the 08 and later KLR has an extra mounting point on the front side of the seat and the 07 and earlier doesn't.  You could put an early model on a late model KLR and it will fit, the only "issue" may be that the seat is loose in the front.  Putting a late model seat on an early model KLR could scratch the tank where this front mounting point is on the seat. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com     [b]From:[/b] phreedeom@... [b]Sent:[/b] Saturday, October 16, 2010 5:30 PM [b]To:[/b] dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Seat Question   Does a 2004 seat fit on a 2009 bike ??

[Eddie]

  If the slotted front mounting point is the drawback, I could see a Dremel removing it and a small block of rubber glued in it's place, yes? =) eddie    

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] moabmc@... [b]To: [/b]DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] 10/18/2010 11:11:05 AM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Seat Question [b]From:[/b] moabmc@... [b]Sent:[/b] Monday, October 18, 2010 9:09 AM [b]To:[/b] phreedeom@... [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Seat Question The difference is that the 08 and later KLR has an extra mounting point on the front side of the seat and the 07 and earlier doesn't.  You could put an early model on a late model KLR and it will fit, the only "issue" may be that the seat is loose in the front.  Putting a late model seat on an early model KLR could scratch the tank where this front mounting point is on the seat. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com