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[RobertWichert]

This is one for the record books. I swear that my horn is making a chirping noise at certain engine RPMs. Does it stopped or moving. What the heck? Got any ideas how to shut it up, other than throwing it away? Weird. -- Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

[RobertWichert]

So, is the horn WELDED to it bracket??  I'll be getting that thing off with a cutting torch, I think. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 9/24/2013 10:57 AM, RobertWichert wrote:

  This is one for the record books. I swear that my horn is making a chirping noise at certain engine RPMs. Does it stopped or moving. What the heck? Got any ideas how to shut it up, other than throwing it away? Weird. -- Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

[achesley43@ymail.com]

As I said, I wasn't doing a lab experiment ., just checking what the temperature was at the sending unit. No doubt that other stuff will work fine, as does adding a second radiator, Which has been done by people in this group. As a very old rider , I don't do any more than I feel needed to my bikes. Too many high mileage KLR's roaming the world with the stock system with no problems.  Years back, I done all kinds of stuff to my bikes just because it turned me on. Now, at 70 years old and over 400,000 miles under my belt,  I don't. My Bandit has over 70K miles and I've never even checked the valves yet. No one has had to adjust them on that motor yet. So, I take the chance that it will go over 100k without messing with them.  No so on the KLR. ;--) .  

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A 50/50 mixture put in fresh last year.  Start with 1 at the far left at start up and 6 to where the temp flag is just starting to show on the left side of the needle or about 12:30 on the gauge. Done the readings as close as I could to keeping the numbers evenly spaced.  1 = 81F  2 = 123F  3 = 151F   4 = 181F  5 and dead center and first time the fan came on. = 195.5F  6 =  205F.    These temps were taken with the Bike at an 1100 idle  on the centerstand using an infrared temp gun I used to use for compressor cylinder readings back in the days when I was compressor mechanic.  Temps shot right at the side of the temp sending unit at the bottom of the radiator.   The engine stayed between 204 and 206 with the fan coming on and off for the 10 minutes I left it running at this setting.   I would think that the coolant temp would be no more than 210F at the 1 o'clock position.   Now remember, this is not a lab test. just an information basics for inquiring minds.  LOL!  .; <><><><><><> <><><><><><>   Now do the same test and also check the top and bottom of the radiator and see what the temps are in those locations.   The top of the radiator will show the coolant temp going into the radiator (exiting the head/stat) and the bottom will show the coolant exit temp.  The difference is how much heat the radiator is shedding.  It also will be the difference in coolant temperature going into the bottom of the cylinder and stealing heat from around the combustion chamber.  The smaller the change in this area the better.  This is what Luc is referring to in an earlier post.  The T-Bob has the by-pass which adds coolant exiting the head (before the stat) to the coolant pump inlet.  This helps stabilize the coolant temp around the cylinder.  When the stat opens it allows coolant from the radiator to also enter the coolant pump inlet.  The T-Bob operation is a very well designed and thought out system.  It just flat out works!   If you google Wattman and Thermo-Bob you should be able to find his website.  A quick look there will show some very interesting data on the KLR cooling system.  He shared a lot of that data with this list back in 2005/6.   Wattman also sells a temperature gauge overlay that is calibrated for the KLR instrument cluster.  I have one of the first ones he sold, again offered on this list, back in fall of 2005 if I recall correctly.  That was for a Gen I KLR.  I don't know if he sells them for Gen II KLRs.   Best, Jeff Saline The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650 . . . . .   ____________________________________________________________ [b]Do THIS before eating carbs (every time)[/b] 1 EASY tip to increase fat-burning, lower blood sugar & decrease fat storage info.fixyourbloodsugar.com

[RobertWichert]

OK, so the chirping has stopped, because I removed the horn. Is there something better that will go in the same space, on the same bracket, or similar? Your thoughts and ideas are appreciated. Cheers! Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 9/24/2013 10:57 AM, RobertWichert wrote:

  This is one for the record books. I swear that my horn is making a chirping noise at certain engine RPMs. Does it stopped or moving. What the heck? Got any ideas how to shut it up, other than throwing it away? Weird. -- Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

[Fred Hink]

Either one of these will fit where your stock horn is (was). Nikko 2.5A Horn PIC 16-7453 12V 2.5A Black Chrome 24.95 105dB 3 1/2" Dia Single Horn [img]https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fimages%2Fx-click-but22.gif&t=1571809124&sig=kbtI4ihEyPDtvTVoN9XoJg--~E[/img] Nikko 3A Horn PIC 16-7454 12V 3A Black Chrome 39.95 112dB 3 7/8" Dia Single Horn [img]https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fimages%2Fx-click-but22.gif&t=1571809124&sig=kbtI4ihEyPDtvTVoN9XoJg--~E[/img] Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com [b]From:[/b] robert@... [b]Sent:[/b] Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:07 PM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Horn Makes Chirping Noise     OK, so the chirping has stopped, because I removed the horn. Is there something better that will go in the same space, on the same bracket, or similar? Your thoughts and ideas are appreciated. Cheers! Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 9/24/2013 10:57 AM, RobertWichert wrote:  

This is one for the record books. I swear that my horn is making a chirping noise at certain engine RPMs. Does it stopped or moving. What the heck? Got any ideas how to shut it up, other than throwing it away? Weird. -- Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

[david zawadzki]

Is the Nikko 3A noticeably louder then the stock? I heard someone say that the stock can be made louder is given more power. True or untrue? If true, how does one do that? Thank you fellas! -David

[u][/u] Either one of these will fit where your stock horn is (was). Nikko 2.5A Horn PIC 16-7453 12V 2.5A Black Chrome 24.95 105dB 3 1/2" Dia Single Horn [img]https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fimages%2Fx-click-but22.gif&t=1571809129&sig=mKaE82PPUGPBDFbviOAJDQ--~E[/img] Nikko 3A Horn PIC 16-7454 12V 3A Black Chrome 39.95 112dB 3 7/8" Dia Single Horn [img]https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fimages%2Fx-click-but22.gif&t=1571809129&sig=mKaE82PPUGPBDFbviOAJDQ--~E[/img] Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com