[dsn_klr650] need help

[Judson D. Jones]

Most octane boosters are pretty nasty stuff, toxic, messy to carry, and expensive, too. I don't know why you'd even consider messing with them on a KLR, which under most conditions will run on regular, and if it won't, will certainly be fine on any premium pump gas. I like to run an octane booster when I can't get race gas on 100 avgas for my '78 LeMans, but it's really a pain to deal with.

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, david gay wrote: > Hey list, Do the bottles of octane booster help at all? Or is it better to just use 97 or such octane gas. I haven't notice much of a problem withn My A12, but a bubby of mine gets a lots of pinging out his 1984 GS-850L. We were wondering whether to start using better gas or use the small boottles of the the octane boosters availible. Thanks, Dave A12 cuf_oohay_666 wrote:same here in california. I need to run 91 (dont have 92). I dont know > if this is just a winter gas thing. didn't have to run 91 last year > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Zachariah Mully > wrote: > > > > The one thing I noticed was the awful amount of pinging I got while > > running 87 octane gas. I had assumed it was simply the MTBE gas we > get > > here in DC, but then I filled up with 89 in PA and it was pinging > badly > > under acceleration at 80mph. My last refill, I put in 92, and that > > seemed to help the high speed acceleration, I only got a little bit > of > > pinging on an uphill 90+ mph pass. > > > > FWIW. > > > > Z > > DC > > A5X > > A12X > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jay Hummer]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Devon Jarvis wrote:

> > > > After hearing the report I'm glad that I didn't make it to

the ride.

> > > Its been years since I did any real offroad riding, and I would

be

> > > content to just ride the state forest roads. Breaking off

footpegs,

> > > bending rims and such sounds a bit too rough for me. > > > > Not to rub it in, but it was a great ride. I'm sorry I > missed out on Sunday because there was some optional trails > that I would have enjoyed. But Saturday was pretty mellow > and fun offroading, lots of jeep trails and fire roads. > Basically State Forest roads. Only one water crossing was > necessary (the rest were optional) and noone had problems > with it. > > Zack and Tumu's footpeg incidents were (how do I say this > politely?) potentially avoidable. And the dented rims > occurred on a bike that was lowered 1 1/2 inches but still > had the stock spring on the shock. No other bikes on the > ride were lowerd that much, and noone else dented rims that > I know of. The rear rim was definitely repairable, and the > front was dented less. > > Devon > A15

Richard's rims were dented because he was running less than 20 psi in his tires on a rocky jeep trail. I'm not so skilled of a rider, and I managed to stay upright and undamaged all weekend. Mark's smart enough and considerate enough to split up the group when necessary to provide appropriate riding for all. No need to let Zack, Devon and Tumu's heroics scare you off. Jay in PA A15

[Jay Hummer]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Devon Jarvis wrote:

> > > > After hearing the report I'm glad that I didn't make it to

the ride.

> > > Its been years since I did any real offroad riding, and I would

be

> > > content to just ride the state forest roads. Breaking off

footpegs,

> > > bending rims and such sounds a bit too rough for me. > > > > Not to rub it in, but it was a great ride. I'm sorry I > missed out on Sunday because there was some optional trails > that I would have enjoyed. But Saturday was pretty mellow > and fun offroading, lots of jeep trails and fire roads. > Basically State Forest roads. Only one water crossing was > necessary (the rest were optional) and noone had problems > with it. > > Zack and Tumu's footpeg incidents were (how do I say this > politely?) potentially avoidable. And the dented rims > occurred on a bike that was lowered 1 1/2 inches but still > had the stock spring on the shock. No other bikes on the > ride were lowerd that much, and noone else dented rims that > I know of. The rear rim was definitely repairable, and the > front was dented less. > > Devon > A15

Richard was running 18 psi in his tires on a rocky jeep trail. That's how his rims got dents. I'm not a very skilled rider and I managed to stay upright and undamaged both days. Mark's smart enough and considerate enough to split up the group when necessary to provide appropriate riding for all. No need to be scared off by Zack, Devon & Tumu's heroic efforts! Jay in PA A15

[Tom O'Hara]

Hi I need some help. I got a basketcase '94 KLR 650. The carb was all a part an I need to know how many turns out should I set the mixture screw to start? Thanks Tom R.S.M., CA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

[Bogdan Swider]

1 1/2 will work fine. Bogdan

> Hi I need some help. I got a basketcase '94 KLR 650. > The carb was all a part an I need to know how many > turns out should I set the mixture screw to start? > Thanks > Tom > R.S.M., CA > >

[Keith Saltzer]

2 turns out from seated. MrMoose A8 (Barbie and Ken special)

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Tom O'Hara wrote: > Hi I need some help. I got a basketcase '94 KLR 650. > The carb was all a part an I need to know how many > turns out should I set the mixture screw to start? > Thanks > Tom > R.S.M., CA > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software > http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

[Tom O'Hara]

I need some advise! Set the mixture screw at 2 turns, runs@ 1500 rpms, but dies when choke is is turned off or throttle is opened at all. Dirt or Diapharm ? How do you check the diaphram ? Thanks in advance of any help. Tom R.S.M. CA. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

[kcuf_oohay_666]

Is this a stock carb? did it run ok before you turned the mixture screw out 2 turns? Could be a vacuum leak. to check the diaphram you need to remove the plastic cap at the top of the carb. 4 screws. makes sure you have some time to mess with it. it may take several hours and a few 4 letter words your first time trying to reinstall it

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Tom O'Hara wrote: > I need some advise! Set the mixture screw at 2 turns, > runs@ 1500 rpms, but dies when choke is is turned off > or throttle is opened at all. Dirt or Diapharm ? How > do you check the diaphram ? > > Thanks in advance of any help. > > Tom > R.S.M. CA. > >

[ricketts@nmsu.edu]

I just bought a 1995 KLR 650 and discovered (after buying it!) that the carb seems to be overflowing with gas. I suspect the float valve isn't seating. Anyone have similar problems? Any words of advice/wisdom would be appreciated. Paul

[Chris]

I noticed while wrenching yesterday something that I forgot to check out in the manual. On the left side of the carb, there is a white plastic hose barb up at the top of the carb housing. Any idea what this is for? There was no hose on mine. I'm going to feel pretty stupid if this is the fuel line and I popped it off while monkeying around with the tank yesterday. Have a field day if this is the case .