found on craigslist, i really can't explain this just read the ad.

[Darren Clark]

The sub frame might be broken. Take the side panels and seat off, look for cracks in the sub frame or broken bolts. If the sub frame gets pushed down (when it's broken), the muffler which it attached to it can get pushed inward. Darren Clark 2004 KLR-650

On 11.09.2011 6:22 PM, david zawadzki wrote: > Follow up to my "Stolen and then found" earlier post... > > The wait is over and i got the bike back. Just ordered the new ignition off > feabay and wonder if it will start. > The bike is looks like it got into a small fight and has a few cuts and > bruises. Overall im happy with the condition. > There is one problem though... > > 1.The muffler is touching the wheel and i dont know why. I try to lift the > muffler but it wont go anywhere. > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lG7U4QIBqJQJlWL3UN-TTuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > Close up > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lfVjWWnEGd1LOdXYPIYjLOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > 2. The shock seems to be sticking out too much. i dont remember how it was > before. maybe this is the cause of the problem? > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RdLEO84ZlO-Fmm5jZEB49uqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DZ7PodW5ecyy5kA_9FO5SuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > the shock itself looks ok > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/p0RTZKJ13WMZnQShlOiGNOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > > What do i do from here? > When i sit on the bike, it feels like the shock has some bounce. Its not > totally flat as if i was sitting on a piece of wood. > Should i adjust the shock? Turning clockwise only right? > > > Thanks for all your help, > David > > > > > On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM, david zawadzki wrote: > >> Hello Everybody, >> >> My 2007 KLR was stolen and found by the police. The bike is slightly beat >> up but overall in a pretty good condition. >> Some kid stole it and rode it for 200-300 miles. Looks like he was doing >> some wheelies because there are some scratches and the back tire is a bit >> worn out. >> My question is : how much engine damage can 200-300 miles of reckless >> driving cause? >> Progressive will give me 400$ less of the full settlement (GREAT!) if i >> decide to keep the bike so i kind of want to keep it. >> I need to buy a new ignition and hopefully the baby will start. >> >> >> Please give me any possible advice... >> >> -David >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com > Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Greg May]

Good morning David, I think I would take off the seat and check to see if the sub frame is been tweaked a bit, might just be the angle of the pic you posted but it would explain the loss of clearance between the muffler and tire.....have a great day.....Greg ________________________________ From: david zawadzki To: KLR Group DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Cc: David Z Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:22:19 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR 650 stolen then found- need advice Follow up to my "Stolen and then found" earlier post... The wait is over and i got the bike back. Just ordered the new ignition off feabay and wonder if it will start. The bike is looks like it got into a small fight and has a few cuts and bruises. Overall im happy with the condition. There is one problem though... 1.The muffler is touching the wheel and i dont know why. I try to lift the muffler but it wont go anywhere. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lG7U4QIBqJQJlWL3UN-TTuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink Close up https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lfVjWWnEGd1LOdXYPIYjLOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink 2. The shock seems to be sticking out too much. i dont remember how it was before. maybe this is the cause of the problem? https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RdLEO84ZlO-Fmm5jZEB49uqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DZ7PodW5ecyy5kA_9FO5SuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink the shock itself looks ok https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/p0RTZKJ13WMZnQShlOiGNOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink What do i do from here? When i sit on the bike, it feels like the shock has some bounce. Its not totally flat as if i was sitting on a piece of wood. Should i adjust the shock? Turning clockwise only right? Thanks for all your help, David

On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM, david zawadzki wrote: > Hello Everybody, > > My 2007 KLR was stolen and found by the police. The bike is slightly beat > up but overall in a pretty good condition. > Some kid stole it and rode it for 200-300 miles. Looks like he was doing > some wheelies because there are some scratches and the back tire is a bit > worn out. > My question is : how much engine damage can 200-300 miles of reckless > driving cause? > Progressive will give me 400$ less of the full settlement (GREAT!) if i > decide to keep the bike so i kind of want to keep it. > I need to buy a new ignition and hopefully the baby will start. > > > Please give me any possible advice... > > -David > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[pdstreeter@mmm.com]

david zawadzki asked:

>1.The muffler is touching the wheel and i dont know why. I try to lift the >muffler but it wont go anywhere. >2. The shock seems to be sticking out too much. i dont remember how it was

The sub frame is probably bent. You either need to bend it back, or buy a different one. I've bent one back in the past, so it can be done. The shock looks OK to me, I don't see anything wrong. Paul Streeter [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RobertWichert]

In your last picture, the frame tube to the left of the shock might seem to be bent. Try comparing side to side. If it is bent, the other one is also probably bent. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 11/9/2011 3:22 PM, david zawadzki wrote: > > Follow up to my "Stolen and then found" earlier post... > > The wait is over and i got the bike back. Just ordered the new > ignition off > feabay and wonder if it will start. > The bike is looks like it got into a small fight and has a few cuts and > bruises. Overall im happy with the condition. > There is one problem though... > > 1.The muffler is touching the wheel and i dont know why. I try to lift the > muffler but it wont go anywhere. > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lG7U4QIBqJQJlWL3UN-TTuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > Close up > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lfVjWWnEGd1LOdXYPIYjLOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > 2. The shock seems to be sticking out too much. i dont remember how it was > before. maybe this is the cause of the problem? > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RdLEO84ZlO-Fmm5jZEB49uqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DZ7PodW5ecyy5kA_9FO5SuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > the shock itself looks ok > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/p0RTZKJ13WMZnQShlOiGNOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > What do i do from here? > When i sit on the bike, it feels like the shock has some bounce. Its not > totally flat as if i was sitting on a piece of wood. > Should i adjust the shock? Turning clockwise only right? > > Thanks for all your help, > David > > On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM, david zawadzki > wrote: > > > Hello Everybody, > > > > My 2007 KLR was stolen and found by the police. The bike is slightly > beat > > up but overall in a pretty good condition. > > Some kid stole it and rode it for 200-300 miles. Looks like he was doing > > some wheelies because there are some scratches and the back tire is > a bit > > worn out. > > My question is : how much engine damage can 200-300 miles of reckless > > driving cause? > > Progressive will give me 400$ less of the full settlement (GREAT!) if i > > decide to keep the bike so i kind of want to keep it. > > I need to buy a new ignition and hopefully the baby will start. > > > > > > Please give me any possible advice... > > > > -David > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Fred Hink]

Looks like your missing a right footpeg bolt. Has this bike been flipped over backwards? The back fender looks a little bit chewed up. This may explain the bent subframe. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: david zawadzki Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 4:22 PM To: KLR Group Cc: David Z Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR 650 stolen then found- need advice Follow up to my "Stolen and then found" earlier post... The wait is over and i got the bike back. Just ordered the new ignition off feabay and wonder if it will start. The bike is looks like it got into a small fight and has a few cuts and bruises. Overall im happy with the condition. There is one problem though... 1.The muffler is touching the wheel and i dont know why. I try to lift the muffler but it wont go anywhere. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lG7U4QIBqJQJlWL3UN-TTuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink Close up https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lfVjWWnEGd1LOdXYPIYjLOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink 2. The shock seems to be sticking out too much. i dont remember how it was before. maybe this is the cause of the problem? https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RdLEO84ZlO-Fmm5jZEB49uqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DZ7PodW5ecyy5kA_9FO5SuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink the shock itself looks ok https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/p0RTZKJ13WMZnQShlOiGNOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink What do i do from here? When i sit on the bike, it feels like the shock has some bounce. Its not totally flat as if i was sitting on a piece of wood. Should i adjust the shock? Turning clockwise only right? Thanks for all your help, David

On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM, david zawadzki wrote: > Hello Everybody, > > My 2007 KLR was stolen and found by the police. The bike is slightly beat > up but overall in a pretty good condition. > Some kid stole it and rode it for 200-300 miles. Looks like he was doing > some wheelies because there are some scratches and the back tire is a bit > worn out. > My question is : how much engine damage can 200-300 miles of reckless > driving cause? > Progressive will give me 400$ less of the full settlement (GREAT!) if i > decide to keep the bike so i kind of want to keep it. > I need to buy a new ignition and hopefully the baby will start. > > > Please give me any possible advice... > > -David > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[david zawadzki]

It looks like the bike has been definitely dropped. I will take off the seat off and inspect the frame. If it's cracked I could probably weld it right? -David Z mobile: 646.267.1109 -please download our free single www.thevanguardband.com

On Nov 10, 2011, at 12:36 PM, "Fred Hink" wrote: > Looks like your missing a right footpeg bolt. Has this bike been flipped over backwards? The back fender looks a little bit chewed up. This may explain the bent subframe. > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > From: david zawadzki > Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 4:22 PM > To: KLR Group > Cc: David Z > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR 650 stolen then found- need advice > > Follow up to my "Stolen and then found" earlier post... > > The wait is over and i got the bike back. Just ordered the new ignition off > feabay and wonder if it will start. > The bike is looks like it got into a small fight and has a few cuts and > bruises. Overall im happy with the condition. > There is one problem though... > > 1.The muffler is touching the wheel and i dont know why. I try to lift the > muffler but it wont go anywhere. > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lG7U4QIBqJQJlWL3UN-TTuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > Close up > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lfVjWWnEGd1LOdXYPIYjLOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > 2. The shock seems to be sticking out too much. i dont remember how it was > before. maybe this is the cause of the problem? > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RdLEO84ZlO-Fmm5jZEB49uqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DZ7PodW5ecyy5kA_9FO5SuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > the shock itself looks ok > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/p0RTZKJ13WMZnQShlOiGNOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > What do i do from here? > When i sit on the bike, it feels like the shock has some bounce. Its not > totally flat as if i was sitting on a piece of wood. > Should i adjust the shock? Turning clockwise only right? > > Thanks for all your help, > David > > On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM, david zawadzki wrote: > > > Hello Everybody, > > > > My 2007 KLR was stolen and found by the police. The bike is slightly beat > > up but overall in a pretty good condition. > > Some kid stole it and rode it for 200-300 miles. Looks like he was doing > > some wheelies because there are some scratches and the back tire is a bit > > worn out. > > My question is : how much engine damage can 200-300 miles of reckless > > driving cause? > > Progressive will give me 400$ less of the full settlement (GREAT!) if i > > decide to keep the bike so i kind of want to keep it. > > I need to buy a new ignition and hopefully the baby will start. > > > > > > Please give me any possible advice... > > > > -David > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RobertWichert]

It's probably easier to weld it than to straighten it, IMHO. But both are possible. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 11/10/2011 11:17 AM, David Zawadzki wrote: > > It looks like the bike has been definitely dropped. I will take off > the seat off and inspect the frame. If it's cracked I could probably > weld it right? > > -David Z > mobile: 646.267.1109 > > -please download our free single > www.thevanguardband.com > > On Nov 10, 2011, at 12:36 PM, "Fred Hink" > wrote: > > > Looks like your missing a right footpeg bolt. Has this bike been > flipped over backwards? The back fender looks a little bit chewed up. > This may explain the bent subframe. > > > > Fred > > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > > > > From: david zawadzki > > Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 4:22 PM > > To: KLR Group > > Cc: David Z > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR 650 stolen then found- need advice > > > > Follow up to my "Stolen and then found" earlier post... > > > > The wait is over and i got the bike back. Just ordered the new > ignition off > > feabay and wonder if it will start. > > The bike is looks like it got into a small fight and has a few cuts and > > bruises. Overall im happy with the condition. > > There is one problem though... > > > > 1.The muffler is touching the wheel and i dont know why. I try to > lift the > > muffler but it wont go anywhere. > > > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lG7U4QIBqJQJlWL3UN-TTuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > > > Close up > > > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lfVjWWnEGd1LOdXYPIYjLOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > > > 2. The shock seems to be sticking out too much. i dont remember how > it was > > before. maybe this is the cause of the problem? > > > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RdLEO84ZlO-Fmm5jZEB49uqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DZ7PodW5ecyy5kA_9FO5SuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > > > the shock itself looks ok > > > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/p0RTZKJ13WMZnQShlOiGNOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > > > What do i do from here? > > When i sit on the bike, it feels like the shock has some bounce. Its not > > totally flat as if i was sitting on a piece of wood. > > Should i adjust the shock? Turning clockwise only right? > > > > Thanks for all your help, > > David > > > > On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM, david zawadzki > wrote: > > > > > Hello Everybody, > > > > > > My 2007 KLR was stolen and found by the police. The bike is > slightly beat > > > up but overall in a pretty good condition. > > > Some kid stole it and rode it for 200-300 miles. Looks like he was > doing > > > some wheelies because there are some scratches and the back tire > is a bit > > > worn out. > > > My question is : how much engine damage can 200-300 miles of reckless > > > driving cause? > > > Progressive will give me 400$ less of the full settlement (GREAT!) > if i > > > decide to keep the bike so i kind of want to keep it. > > > I need to buy a new ignition and hopefully the baby will start. > > > > > > > > > Please give me any possible advice... > > > > > > -David > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jim Fortner]

If it were me, I'd strip the entire bike down. Take the seat off the tank off. Get to where you can see the frame, sub-frame engine, radiator. Inspect. Make a parts list and repair/replace damaged parts. The damage looks pretty extensive from the pictures. Hopefully the damage is mostly cosmetic. Good luck, Jim

On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 1:17 PM, David Zawadzki wrote: > ** > > > It looks like the bike has been definitely dropped. I will take off the > seat off and inspect the frame. If it's cracked I could probably weld it > right? > > > -David Z > mobile: 646.267.1109 > > -please download our free single > www.thevanguardband.com > > On Nov 10, 2011, at 12:36 PM, "Fred Hink" wrote: > > > Looks like your missing a right footpeg bolt. Has this bike been flipped > over backwards? The back fender looks a little bit chewed up. This may > explain the bent subframe. > > > > Fred > > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > > > > From: david zawadzki > > Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 4:22 PM > > To: KLR Group > > Cc: David Z > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR 650 stolen then found- need advice > > > > Follow up to my "Stolen and then found" earlier post... > > > > The wait is over and i got the bike back. Just ordered the new ignition > off > > feabay and wonder if it will start. > > The bike is looks like it got into a small fight and has a few cuts and > > bruises. Overall im happy with the condition. > > There is one problem though... > > > > 1.The muffler is touching the wheel and i dont know why. I try to lift > the > > muffler but it wont go anywhere. > > > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lG7U4QIBqJQJlWL3UN-TTuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > > > Close up > > > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lfVjWWnEGd1LOdXYPIYjLOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > > > 2. The shock seems to be sticking out too much. i dont remember how it > was > > before. maybe this is the cause of the problem? > > > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RdLEO84ZlO-Fmm5jZEB49uqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DZ7PodW5ecyy5kA_9FO5SuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > > > the shock itself looks ok > > > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/p0RTZKJ13WMZnQShlOiGNOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > > > What do i do from here? > > When i sit on the bike, it feels like the shock has some bounce. Its not > > totally flat as if i was sitting on a piece of wood. > > Should i adjust the shock? Turning clockwise only right? > > > > Thanks for all your help, > > David > > > > On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM, david zawadzki fordavidz%40gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Hello Everybody, > > > > > > My 2007 KLR was stolen and found by the police. The bike is slightly > beat > > > up but overall in a pretty good condition. > > > Some kid stole it and rode it for 200-300 miles. Looks like he was > doing > > > some wheelies because there are some scratches and the back tire is a > bit > > > worn out. > > > My question is : how much engine damage can 200-300 miles of reckless > > > driving cause? > > > Progressive will give me 400$ less of the full settlement (GREAT!) if i > > > decide to keep the bike so i kind of want to keep it. > > > I need to buy a new ignition and hopefully the baby will start. > > > > > > > > > Please give me any possible advice... > > > > > > -David > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[david zawadzki]

Hello Gents, So i took the seat/tank off and the frame looks good. No cracks anywhere. I still cant figure out why the muffler is sitting so low. Is that how its supposed to be? Does anyone have a pic of their muffler? 1. Does the metal (extension) on the bolt need to be where it is? Im missing the second screw. https://picasaweb.google.com/104106506894972246961/November12201102?authuser=0&feat=directlink 2. This is the position and spacing between the tire and the muffler right now. Is this really how its supposed to be? I tried to find pics on web but no success. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RObRBB1xq2a3T8HWoofvDA?feat=directlink 3. I took off the muffler. Does not look bent. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fzLGPDgBZ3kkrOCQrB1_Bw?feat=directlink 4. I looked at the swingarm and shock and it looks ok https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lG7U4QIBqJQJlWL3UN-TTuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink 5. Take a look at the bike. can you see anything wrong? https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZRda8rRqOk5jiV9iNrBhfw?feat=directlink https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZRda8rRqOk5jiV9iNrBhfw?feat=directlink https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tLLHYx-d41rA4OgmwcvIKw?feat=directlink Thanks guys but i dont know what to do, David

On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 5:17 PM, Jim Fortner wrote: > If it were me, I'd strip the entire bike down. Take the seat off the tank > off. Get to where you can see the frame, sub-frame engine, radiator. > Inspect. Make a parts list and repair/replace damaged parts. The damage > looks pretty extensive from the pictures. Hopefully the damage is mostly > cosmetic. > > Good luck, > Jim > > On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 1:17 PM, David Zawadzki wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> It looks like the bike has been definitely dropped. I will take off the >> seat off and inspect the frame. If it's cracked I could probably weld it >> right? >> >> >> -David Z >> mobile: 646.267.1109 >> >> -please download our free single >> www.thevanguardband.com >> >> On Nov 10, 2011, at 12:36 PM, "Fred Hink" wrote: >> >> > Looks like your missing a right footpeg bolt. Has this bike been >> flipped over backwards? The back fender looks a little bit chewed up. This >> may explain the bent subframe. >> > >> > Fred >> > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com >> > >> > >> > From: david zawadzki >> > Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 4:22 PM >> > To: KLR Group >> > Cc: David Z >> > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR 650 stolen then found- need advice >> > >> > Follow up to my "Stolen and then found" earlier post... >> > >> > The wait is over and i got the bike back. Just ordered the new ignition >> off >> > feabay and wonder if it will start. >> > The bike is looks like it got into a small fight and has a few cuts and >> > bruises. Overall im happy with the condition. >> > There is one problem though... >> > >> > 1.The muffler is touching the wheel and i dont know why. I try to lift >> the >> > muffler but it wont go anywhere. >> > >> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lG7U4QIBqJQJlWL3UN-TTuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink >> > >> > Close up >> > >> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lfVjWWnEGd1LOdXYPIYjLOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink >> > >> > 2. The shock seems to be sticking out too much. i dont remember how it >> was >> > before. maybe this is the cause of the problem? >> > >> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RdLEO84ZlO-Fmm5jZEB49uqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink >> > >> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DZ7PodW5ecyy5kA_9FO5SuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink >> > >> > the shock itself looks ok >> > >> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/p0RTZKJ13WMZnQShlOiGNOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink >> > >> > What do i do from here? >> > When i sit on the bike, it feels like the shock has some bounce. Its not >> > totally flat as if i was sitting on a piece of wood. >> > Should i adjust the shock? Turning clockwise only right? >> > >> > Thanks for all your help, >> > David >> > >> > On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM, david zawadzki > fordavidz%40gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > > Hello Everybody, >> > > >> > > My 2007 KLR was stolen and found by the police. The bike is slightly >> beat >> > > up but overall in a pretty good condition. >> > > Some kid stole it and rode it for 200-300 miles. Looks like he was >> doing >> > > some wheelies because there are some scratches and the back tire is a >> bit >> > > worn out. >> > > My question is : how much engine damage can 200-300 miles of reckless >> > > driving cause? >> > > Progressive will give me 400$ less of the full settlement (GREAT!) if >> i >> > > decide to keep the bike so i kind of want to keep it. >> > > I need to buy a new ignition and hopefully the baby will start. >> > > >> > > >> > > Please give me any possible advice... >> > > >> > > -David >> > > >> > >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > >> > >> > >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud]

You seem to have plenty of clearance between tire and muffler. My130x80 D606 is about the same. A 5.10 K270 will rub on the muffler at less than full compression. Neither can I say that your muffler sits too low v. the tire. Although the angle of the photo makes it a little hard to tell, I would say it rides about as high as mine, which has stock links, but rides pretty tall on a fairly stiff spring. The muffler does not seem to tuck into the notch in the fender as well as mine does. Is the muffler perhaps not slid onto the header pipe as far as it needs to be?

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, david zawadzki wrote: > > Hello Gents, > > So i took the seat/tank off and the frame looks good. No cracks anywhere. I > still cant figure out why the muffler is sitting so low. Is that how its > supposed to be? > Does anyone have a pic of their muffler? > > 1. Does the metal (extension) on the bolt need to be where it is? Im > missing the second screw. > https://picasaweb.google.com/104106506894972246961/November12201102?authuser=0&feat=directlink > > > 2. This is the position and spacing between the tire and the muffler right > now. Is this really how its supposed to be? I tried to find pics on web but > no success. > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RObRBB1xq2a3T8HWoofvDA?feat=directlink > > 3. I took off the muffler. Does not look bent. > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fzLGPDgBZ3kkrOCQrB1_Bw?feat=directlink > > > 4. I looked at the swingarm and shock and it looks ok > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lG7U4QIBqJQJlWL3UN-TTuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > > 5. Take a look at the bike. can you see anything wrong? > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZRda8rRqOk5jiV9iNrBhfw?feat=directlink > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZRda8rRqOk5jiV9iNrBhfw?feat=directlink > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tLLHYx-d41rA4OgmwcvIKw?feat=directlink > > > Thanks guys but i dont know what to do, > David > > On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 5:17 PM, Jim Fortner wrote: > > > If it were me, I'd strip the entire bike down. Take the seat off the tank > > off. Get to where you can see the frame, sub-frame engine, radiator. > > Inspect. Make a parts list and repair/replace damaged parts. The damage > > looks pretty extensive from the pictures. Hopefully the damage is mostly > > cosmetic. > > > > Good luck, > > Jim > > > > On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 1:17 PM, David Zawadzki wrote: > > > >> ** > >> > >> > >> It looks like the bike has been definitely dropped. I will take off the > >> seat off and inspect the frame. If it's cracked I could probably weld it > >> right? > >> > >> > >> -David Z > >> mobile: 646.267.1109 > >> > >> -please download our free single > >> www.thevanguardband.com > >> > >> On Nov 10, 2011, at 12:36 PM, "Fred Hink" wrote: > >> > >> > Looks like your missing a right footpeg bolt. Has this bike been > >> flipped over backwards? The back fender looks a little bit chewed up. This > >> may explain the bent subframe. > >> > > >> > Fred > >> > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > >> > > >> > > >> > From: david zawadzki > >> > Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 4:22 PM > >> > To: KLR Group > >> > Cc: David Z > >> > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR 650 stolen then found- need advice > >> > > >> > Follow up to my "Stolen and then found" earlier post... > >> > > >> > The wait is over and i got the bike back. Just ordered the new ignition > >> off > >> > feabay and wonder if it will start. > >> > The bike is looks like it got into a small fight and has a few cuts and > >> > bruises. Overall im happy with the condition. > >> > There is one problem though... > >> > > >> > 1.The muffler is touching the wheel and i dont know why. I try to lift > >> the > >> > muffler but it wont go anywhere. > >> > > >> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lG7U4QIBqJQJlWL3UN-TTuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > >> > > >> > Close up > >> > > >> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lfVjWWnEGd1LOdXYPIYjLOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > >> > > >> > 2. The shock seems to be sticking out too much. i dont remember how it > >> was > >> > before. maybe this is the cause of the problem? > >> > > >> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RdLEO84ZlO-Fmm5jZEB49uqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > >> > > >> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DZ7PodW5ecyy5kA_9FO5SuqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > >> > > >> > the shock itself looks ok > >> > > >> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/p0RTZKJ13WMZnQShlOiGNOqKERlA8QxZ-Vpd7Mm9H-M?feat=directlink > >> > > >> > What do i do from here? > >> > When i sit on the bike, it feels like the shock has some bounce. Its not > >> > totally flat as if i was sitting on a piece of wood. > >> > Should i adjust the shock? Turning clockwise only right? > >> > > >> > Thanks for all your help, > >> > David > >> > > >> > On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM, david zawadzki >> fordavidz%40gmail.com> wrote: > >> > > >> > > Hello Everybody, > >> > > > >> > > My 2007 KLR was stolen and found by the police. The bike is slightly > >> beat > >> > > up but overall in a pretty good condition. > >> > > Some kid stole it and rode it for 200-300 miles. Looks like he was > >> doing > >> > > some wheelies because there are some scratches and the back tire is a > >> bit > >> > > worn out. > >> > > My question is : how much engine damage can 200-300 miles of reckless > >> > > driving cause? > >> > > Progressive will give me 400$ less of the full settlement (GREAT!) if > >> i > >> > > decide to keep the bike so i kind of want to keep it. > >> > > I need to buy a new ignition and hopefully the baby will start. > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > Please give me any possible advice... > >> > > > >> > > -David > >> > > > >> > > >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >