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Paul Whatley
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doohickey spring end

Post by Paul Whatley » Thu May 29, 2014 3:58 pm

I understand and it wasn't taken as such. I sent the pic so you could confirm it for the subject matter expert / skeptic. [b]From:[/b] "mark ward nomad59@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> [b]To:[/b] "DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>; GMac999 [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, May 29, 2014 3:54 PM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Doohickey spring end   OH I wasn't questioning you, it was total sarcasm towards the guy that said NEVER, yet also never said he has ever had a KLR., and others like him. with NO experience, yet have lots of OPINIONS, they believe is KNOWLEDGE.  I told him, I have talked to people THAT HAVE A KLR all the time, that did have a bad D.H. My Doo was ok but the spring was shot. On Thursday, May 29, 2014 3:56 PM, "'GMac999' gmac999@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
  When I got my '95 the first thing I did was change the doohickey. The previous owner had never adjusted it. When I pulled the cover off and loosened the bolt, it fell off. It had split in half where it goes around the shaft. GregM -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 2:42 PM To: DSN KLR650; Paul Whatley Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Doohickey spring end Nomad59, I have more than 10 broken Balancer Lever Adjusters in my possession. Both the old style, pre-2007 and the new, upgraded sintered metal ones in the post-2007 models. A majority of the pre-07 s were bad welds, but I have two that the outer portion of the adjuster was totally missing. I replaced my first doohickey in 2001 and I have sponsored 30 or so Tech Days at my office/shop. I think that I qualify as somewhat experienced, although not as experienced as some, Jeff Saline comes easily to mind. On May 29, 2014, at 11:33 AM, Paul Whatley pwhatfourever@... [DSN_KLR650] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > Yes, I am positive the doohicky is indeed cracked. I have a close up > pic on my camera. ;-) > > Now attached. Not the best image, neither is my life, but its all I got! :-) You should be able to see the cracked/broken spot on the right side of the doohickey adjustment slot, toward top of photo. > > > Paul > > > ________________________________ > From: mark ward > To: "DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>; > "pwhatfourever@..." ; Jeff > Saline > Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 11:48 AM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Doohickey spring end > > > > Are you SURE, the D.H. was cracked? I talked to a guy a few days ago that said, He has never heard of one actually breaking. > > NOTE: of all the bikes he said he has owned, he did NOT mention a KLR. > > I just love, (SARCASM) "EXPERTS" WITH NO ACTUAL HANDS ON EXPERIENCE. > > > > > > On Thursday, May 29, 2014 11:59 AM, "Jeff Saline salinej1@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, 29 May 2014 08:50:41 -0500 "Paul Whatley pwhatfourever@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> writes: >> >> Btw I did Eagle Mikes doohickey upgrade with torsion spring Memorial Day weekend without a glitch. 10,800 miles on this bike. Doohickey was cracked and spring was broken but still attached on one end... The other end just the loop was gone. I'm ordering a magnetic drain plug. >> >> Paul >> <><><><><><> >> <><><><><><> >> >> Paul, >> >> Many owners find the end of the spring in the oil pickup screen behind the right side cover. >> >> Best, >> >> Jeff Saline >> The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota >> 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650 >> . >> . >> . >> . >> . >> . >> . >> >> >> __________________________________________________________ >> Do THIS before eating carbs (every time) >> 1 EASY tip to increase fat-burning, lower blood sugar decrease fat >> storage info.fixyourbloodsugar.com >> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > Posted by: Paul Whatley > ------------------------------------ > > 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 > Members Map > https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=21 ... 004d0fa9f1 > 732283bb6f&msa=0 =38.522384,-109.489746&spn=6.831383,9.624023Yahoo > Groups Links > > > ------------------------------------ Posted by: Harry Seifert ------------------------------------ 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 Members Map https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=21 ... bb6f&msa=0 =38.522384,-109.489746&spn=6.831383,9.624023Yahoo Groups Links
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GMac999
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doohickey spring end

Post by GMac999 » Thu May 29, 2014 5:57 pm

Mine the spring was still in one piece. I put Eagle Mike s kit in there and needed the medium spring. Since then he s come out with the torsion spring, which I now have waiting to install.

 

GregM

 

[b]From:[/b] mark ward [mailto:nomad59@...] [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, May 29, 2014 3:55 PM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; GMac999 [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Doohickey spring end

 

OH I wasn't questioning you, it was total sarcasm towards the guy that said NEVER, yet also never said he has ever had a KLR., and others like him. with NO experience, yet have lots of OPINIONS, they believe is KNOWLEDGE. 

 

I told him, I have talked to people THAT HAVE A KLR all the time, that did have a bad D.H.

 

My Doo was ok but the spring was shot.

 

On Thursday, May 29, 2014 3:56 PM, "'GMac999' gmac999@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

 

When I got my '95 the first thing I did was change the doohickey. The previous owner had never adjusted it. When I pulled the cover off and loosened the bolt, it fell off. It had split in half where it goes around the shaft. GregM -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 2:42 PM To: DSN KLR650; Paul Whatley Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Doohickey spring end Nomad59, I have more than 10 broken Balancer Lever Adjusters in my possession. Both the old style, pre-2007 and the new, upgraded sintered metal ones in the post-2007 models. A majority of the pre-07 s were bad welds, but I have two that the outer portion of the adjuster was totally missing. I replaced my first doohickey in 2001 and I have sponsored 30 or so Tech Days at my office/shop. I think that I qualify as somewhat experienced, although not as experienced as some, Jeff Saline comes easily to mind. On May 29, 2014, at 11:33 AM, Paul Whatley pwhatfourever@... [DSN_KLR650] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > Yes, I am positive the doohicky is indeed cracked. I have a close up > pic on my camera. ;-) > > Now attached. Not the best image, neither is my life, but its all I got! :-) You should be able to see the cracked/broken spot on the right side of the doohickey adjustment slot, toward top of photo. > > > Paul > > > ________________________________ > From: mark ward > To: "DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>; > "pwhatfourever@..." ; Jeff > Saline > Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 11:48 AM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Doohickey spring end > > > > Are you SURE, the D.H. was cracked? I talked to a guy a few days ago that said, He has never heard of one actually breaking. > > NOTE: of all the bikes he said he has owned, he did NOT mention a KLR. > > I just love, (SARCASM) "EXPERTS" WITH NO ACTUAL HANDS ON EXPERIENCE. > > > > > > On Thursday, May 29, 2014 11:59 AM, "Jeff Saline salinej1@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, 29 May 2014 08:50:41 -0500 "Paul Whatley pwhatfourever@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> writes: >> >> Btw I did Eagle Mikes doohickey upgrade with torsion spring Memorial Day weekend without a glitch. 10,800 miles on this bike. Doohickey was cracked and spring was broken but still attached on one end... The other end just the loop was gone. I'm ordering a magnetic drain plug. >> >> Paul >> <><><><><><> >> <><><><><><> >> >> Paul, >> >> Many owners find the end of the spring in the oil pickup screen behind the right side cover. >> >> Best, >> >> Jeff Saline >> The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota >> 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650 >> . >> . >> . >> . >> . >> . >> . >> >> >> __________________________________________________________ >> Do THIS before eating carbs (every time) >> 1 EASY tip to increase fat-burning, lower blood sugar decrease fat >> storage info.fixyourbloodsugar.com >> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > Posted by: Paul Whatley > ------------------------------------ > > 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 > Members Map > https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212558560286766214899.0004d0fa9f1 > 732283bb6f&msa=0 =38.522384,-109.489746&spn=6.831383,9.624023Yahoo > Groups Links > > > ------------------------------------ Posted by: Harry Seifert ------------------------------------ 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 Members Map https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212558560286766214899.0004d0fa9f1732283bb6f&msa=0 =38.522384,-109.489746&spn=6.831383,9.624023Yahoo Groups Links

 

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mark ward
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doohickey spring end

Post by mark ward » Thu May 29, 2014 7:12 pm

As I said, I was being sarcastic, do to someone with NO experience, saying never. I agree CHANGE THEM even IF Kaw gets there act together and makes a strong DH. they will most likely leave in the CRAPPY springs. Crappy as in bad, not the fish I like going after. LOL  On Thursday, May 29, 2014 6:57 PM, "'GMac999' gmac999@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
  Mine the spring was still in one piece.  I put Eagle Mike s kit in there and needed the medium spring.  Since then he s come out with the torsion spring, which I now have waiting to install.  GregM  [b]From:[/b] mark ward [mailto:nomad59@...] [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, May 29, 2014 3:55 PM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; GMac999 [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Doohickey spring end  OH I wasn't questioning you, it was total sarcasm towards the guy that said NEVER, yet also never said he has ever had a KLR., and others like him. with NO experience, yet have lots of OPINIONS, they believe is KNOWLEDGE.   I told him, I have talked to people THAT HAVE A KLR all the time, that did have a bad D.H.  My Doo was ok but the spring was shot.  On Thursday, May 29, 2014 3:56 PM, "'GMac999' gmac999@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote:    When I got my '95 the first thing I did was change the doohickey. The previous owner had never adjusted it. When I pulled the cover off and loosened the bolt, it fell off. It had split in half where it goes around the shaft. GregM -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 2:42 PM To: DSN KLR650; Paul Whatley Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Doohickey spring end Nomad59, I have more than 10 broken Balancer Lever Adjusters in my possession. Both the old style, pre-2007 and the new, upgraded sintered metal ones in the post-2007 models. A majority of the pre-07 s were bad welds, but I have two that the outer portion of the adjuster was totally missing. I replaced my first doohickey in 2001 and I have sponsored 30 or so Tech Days at my office/shop. I think that I qualify as somewhat experienced, although not as experienced as some, Jeff Saline comes easily to mind. On May 29, 2014, at 11:33 AM, Paul Whatley pwhatfourever@... [DSN_KLR650] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > Yes, I am positive the doohicky is indeed cracked. I have a close up > pic on my camera. ;-) > > Now attached. Not the best image, neither is my life, but its all I got! :-) You should be able to see the cracked/broken spot on the right side of the doohickey adjustment slot, toward top of photo. > > > Paul > > > ________________________________ > From: mark ward > To: "DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>; > "pwhatfourever@..." ; Jeff > Saline > Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 11:48 AM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Doohickey spring end > > > > Are you SURE, the D.H. was cracked? I talked to a guy a few days ago that said, He has never heard of one actually breaking. > > NOTE: of all the bikes he said he has owned, he did NOT mention a KLR. > > I just love, (SARCASM) "EXPERTS" WITH NO ACTUAL HANDS ON EXPERIENCE. > > > > > > On Thursday, May 29, 2014 11:59 AM, "Jeff Saline salinej1@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, 29 May 2014 08:50:41 -0500 "Paul Whatley pwhatfourever@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> writes: >> >> Btw I did Eagle Mikes doohickey upgrade with torsion spring Memorial Day weekend without a glitch. 10,800 miles on this bike. Doohickey was cracked and spring was broken but still attached on one end... The other end just the loop was gone. I'm ordering a magnetic drain plug. >> >> Paul >> <><><><><><> >> <><><><><><> >> >> Paul, >> >> Many owners find the end of the spring in the oil pickup screen behind the right side cover. >> >> Best, >> >> Jeff Saline >> The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota >> 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650 >> . >> . >> . >> . >> . >> . >> . >> >> >> __________________________________________________________ >> Do THIS before eating carbs (every time) >> 1 EASY tip to increase fat-burning, lower blood sugar decrease fat >> storage info.fixyourbloodsugar.com >> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > Posted by: Paul Whatley > ------------------------------------ > > 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 > Members Map > https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212558560286766214899.0004d0fa9f1 > 732283bb6f&msa=0 =38.522384,-109.489746&spn=6.831383,9.624023Yahoo > Groups Links > > > ------------------------------------ Posted by: Harry Seifert ------------------------------------ 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 Members Map https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212558560286766214899.0004d0fa9f1732283bb6f&msa=0 =38.522384,-109.489746&spn=6.831383,9.624023Yahoo Groups Links  
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question re pick up truck bed cover - nklr

Post by libertyeagle » Thu May 29, 2014 8:12 pm

I agree with Jeff, about 200 miles and it is get gas or hit reserve. I ride hard, carry lots of stuff. Michael ---In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, wrote : I usually have to go to reserve at about 200 miles, however I ride pretty hard most of the time.
[quote]On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 7:49 AM, Paul Whatley pwhatfourever@... [DSN_KLR650] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote: [u][/u]   Yes the engine did sputtered, coughed, wheezed and died before I switched to reserve after I had pulled off the road. So your explanation makes perfect sense, especially now understanding that gas flows only under vacuum. I filled my tank last night when I had 210 miles on the trip odometer.  Thanks much for the explanation. Will probably order that magnetic drain plug from you shortly. Paul [b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com[b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, May 29, 2014 7:50 AM[b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com ; nomad59@...[b]Cc:[/b] eddiebmauri@...[b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Question re Pick Up Truck Bed Cover - NKLR   Lol. I hit reserve a few weeks ago. As a newbie I was surprised when that happened at 238 miles and thought my recently purchased trusty 2006 steed was failing me. I switched to reserve but it did not start easily. I may have flooded it too. I then read on the group that one member normally hits reserve between 240 and 245 miles. Who knew 20% of your fuel remained in reserve?
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