[dsn_klr650] digest number 162

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Dash Weeks
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[dsn_klr650]balancer chain tensioner

Post by Dash Weeks » Wed May 24, 2000 12:03 pm

HHMM... I have my magneto cover off still. I adjusted the balancer chain tensioner and found that the spring wasn't even engaged in the range that the adjustment plate was. Should I pull on the plate until the spring gets tight or should I push the plate in the oposite direction? I figured the later, but just checking before I button things up. laterZ Dash
>>On a high-mileage KLR (20K or more), I found that the only way to be >>sure the tensioner is set properly is to remove the magneto cover and >>"witness" the adjusting process and maybe help it along with a nudge >>on the plate as the spring is week and maybe a tad longer than the >>available travel. At 42K on my A2 last month, the tensioner ran out >>of travel and I'll be needing to do some parts replacing soon (3-4K >>miles). >>Mark
A2 - Da' Bomb No Longer Crashing for Beer Will wheelie for Virgin Oil

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[dsn_klr650] digest number 162

Post by JSherlockHolmes@aol.com » Wed May 24, 2000 12:11 pm

In a message dated 5/23/00 4:17:02 PM Canada Central Standard Time, DSN_klr650@egroups.com writes: > My heartfelt condolences go out to you my friend. Having experienced the loss of two family members to cancer, myself, I feel that I know your pain, and your relief that she no longer suffers. My family's prayers and sympathy are yours and your mothers. God Bless, Jim Sherlock

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