postponed trip

[will gilmore]

What will happen to this list if we find out that Kawa has solved most of our problems and issues with the 2008?

[Jim]

Who would want to buy one if that was the case? Think how boring life would be. What would a KLR owner do on a rainy day if there weren't upgrades and issues to deal with? What would you spend your money on if you weren't having to plan a Doo, new springs, lowering links, stator, or other upgrades? People on this list have a deep seated need, a genetic requirement, to tinker. Take away our outlet to fulfill that need, and life as we know it would end. Jim

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Will Gilmore" wrote: > > What will happen to this list if we find out that Kawa has solved most > of our problems and issues with the 2008? >

[L Lovering]

Tongue in cheek. I'm sure every single one of us on the list will rush right out and buy one, problem solved, no more list. Right. Not!! Hope everyone else is out riding, like I should be. Cheers, Lesley A19 Up here in Canada Will Wrote: What will happen to this list if we find out that Kawa has solved most of our problems and issues with the 2008? Recent Activity a.. 36New Members b.. 25New Photos Visit Your Group Health Zone Look your best! Groups to help you look & feel great. Yahoo! News Space News Get the latest space related news Yahoo! Groups Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" wrote:

> > Who would want to buy one if that was the case? Think how boring life > would be. What would a KLR owner do on a rainy day if there weren't > upgrades and issues to deal with? What would you spend your money on > if you weren't having to plan a Doo, new springs, lowering links, > stator, or other upgrades? People on this list have a deep seated > need, a genetic requirement, to tinker. Take away our outlet to > fulfill that need, and life as we know it would end. > > Jim >

Boys, It is only speculative that the new KLR will be problem free. I would suspect that there will be some who will figure out how to improve the improved in short order. As for me, I think it will be fun to watch and cheer-on the best KLR engineers in the world! (and KHI gets all this wisdom/experience for free)

[Kevin]

I just reassembled the carb on my trusty '95 KLR after installing a new diaphragm, slider and doing the 22 mod. (Got the slider/diaphragm assembly for a '95 Sportster from a Harley dealer for $40 instead of $140 from Kawasaki, then drilled out the hole to 7/64".) This was my first time to work on a carb. I was absolutely thrilled when the bike started and ran GREAT after I put everything back together. I drove around for a few blocks, about 5 minutes, reveling in my mechanical prowess. As I returned to my driveway, the motor died. Now, it will only start after extended cranking with the throttle wide open. It runs rough below 2,000 rpms, although it's fine above that. It will die at a stoplight if I don't pay attention. Sadly, these symptoms are very similar to the ones that existed before I embarked on this carb adventure. However, the bike wouldn't even start then, and now it does. Any ideas what is going on? When the carb was off the bike, I soaked all parts in carb cleaner and blew them out with compressed air. What could account for the motor running better than ever for a few minutes, then reverting to this troublesome state? Kevin

[RobertWichert]

Just a guess, but crap in the tank could do that. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 4/29/2011 11:54 AM, Kevin wrote: > > I just reassembled the carb on my trusty '95 KLR after installing a > new diaphragm, slider and doing the 22 mod. (Got the slider/diaphragm > assembly for a '95 Sportster from a Harley dealer for $40 instead of > $140 from Kawasaki, then drilled out the hole to 7/64".) This was my > first time to work on a carb. I was absolutely thrilled when the bike > started and ran GREAT after I put everything back together. I drove > around for a few blocks, about 5 minutes, reveling in my mechanical > prowess. As I returned to my driveway, the motor died. > > Now, it will only start after extended cranking with the throttle wide > open. It runs rough below 2,000 rpms, although it's fine above that. > It will die at a stoplight if I don't pay attention. Sadly, these > symptoms are very similar to the ones that existed before I embarked > on this carb adventure. However, the bike wouldn't even start then, > and now it does. Any ideas what is going on? > > When the carb was off the bike, I soaked all parts in carb cleaner and > blew them out with compressed air. What could account for the motor > running better than ever for a few minutes, then reverting to this > troublesome state? > > Kevin > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[dat brooklyn bum]

Is the "plastic choke thingy" intact and operating properly? Is the gas in the tank fresh? Is there a kink in the vacuum line on the carb? Do you have a fuel filter installed? da Vermonster

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Kevin" wrote: > > I just reassembled the carb on my trusty '95 KLR after installing a new diaphragm, slider and doing the 22 mod. (Got the slider/diaphragm assembly for a '95 Sportster from a Harley dealer for $40 instead of $140 from Kawasaki, then drilled out the hole to 7/64".) This was my first time to work on a carb. I was absolutely thrilled when the bike started and ran GREAT after I put everything back together. I drove around for a few blocks, about 5 minutes, reveling in my mechanical prowess. As I returned to my driveway, the motor died. > > Now, it will only start after extended cranking with the throttle wide open. It runs rough below 2,000 rpms, although it's fine above that. It will die at a stoplight if I don't pay attention. Sadly, these symptoms are very similar to the ones that existed before I embarked on this carb adventure. However, the bike wouldn't even start then, and now it does. Any ideas what is going on? > > When the carb was off the bike, I soaked all parts in carb cleaner and blew them out with compressed air. What could account for the motor running better than ever for a few minutes, then reverting to this troublesome state? > > Kevin >

[Shane]

Hey Kevin I just yesterday returned from a 6000 mile trip on one of my KLR's. I had the same conditions out West with bad fuel. Try starting her with the chhoke on at least half. I had to run many miles with half choke to keep from trashing my piston. I did find that buying lower octane fuel helped a lot. Probably because of the price little of the good stuff is leaving the tanks. I would first address the fuel as an issue. Drain the tank, as well as the carb. In my shop I use a small fuel bottle with known good fuel and simply attach it directly to the carb's fuel connection. That will narrow things down quickly. Shane

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Kevin" wrote: > > I just reassembled the carb on my trusty '95 KLR after installing a new diaphragm, slider and doing the 22 mod. (Got the slider/diaphragm assembly for a '95 Sportster from a Harley dealer for $40 instead of $140 from Kawasaki, then drilled out the hole to 7/64".) This was my first time to work on a carb. I was absolutely thrilled when the bike started and ran GREAT after I put everything back together. I drove around for a few blocks, about 5 minutes, reveling in my mechanical prowess. As I returned to my driveway, the motor died. > > Now, it will only start after extended cranking with the throttle wide open. It runs rough below 2,000 rpms, although it's fine above that. It will die at a stoplight if I don't pay attention. Sadly, these symptoms are very similar to the ones that existed before I embarked on this carb adventure. However, the bike wouldn't even start then, and now it does. Any ideas what is going on? > > When the carb was off the bike, I soaked all parts in carb cleaner and blew them out with compressed air. What could account for the motor running better than ever for a few minutes, then reverting to this troublesome state? > > Kevin >

[Andrus]

Well, after calling up a store near the Buffalo River at Harriet, I was advised to give it some time. Big time flooding of camping grounds and lots of branches down on the back roads. Sigh! Had the KLR ready to go play. So, Instead of going, I worked on my signal light indicator circuit and finally got it working good with diodes from Radio Shack. Life is good.

[Bill Ahrens]

I just helped a friend fix an ATV. Had the same symptoms. Went home, looked at parts fiche, he had assembled the diaphragm / needle in the incorrect order. Ran fine until the needle stuck in up position. Then like crap. Check carb assembly. Maybe .. Bill Ahrens Race Chairman Emeritus Tucson Sailing Club _____ From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 11:55 AM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] What now? I just reassembled the carb on my trusty '95 KLR after installing a new diaphragm, slider and doing the 22 mod. (Got the slider/diaphragm assembly for a '95 Sportster from a Harley dealer for $40 instead of $140 from Kawasaki, then drilled out the hole to 7/64".) This was my first time to work on a carb. I was absolutely thrilled when the bike started and ran GREAT after I put everything back together. I drove around for a few blocks, about 5 minutes, reveling in my mechanical prowess. As I returned to my driveway, the motor died. Now, it will only start after extended cranking with the throttle wide open. It runs rough below 2,000 rpms, although it's fine above that. It will die at a stoplight if I don't pay attention. Sadly, these symptoms are very similar to the ones that existed before I embarked on this carb adventure. However, the bike wouldn't even start then, and now it does. Any ideas what is going on? When the carb was off the bike, I soaked all parts in carb cleaner and blew them out with compressed air. What could account for the motor running better than ever for a few minutes, then reverting to this troublesome state? Kevin _____ size=1 width="100%" noshade color="#9d9da1" align=center> No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1209 / Virus Database: 1500/3604 - Release Date: 04/29/11 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]