digest 3735

[suzzzyca]

I replaced the balancer and spring and noticed the new 37mm spring went on quite easy, in fact too easy because I noticed that any future adjustments would probably not work because the spring was already almost slack. Although the balancer was in about the middle of the range. But I put it back together.. I did a friends bike and the same parts and spring, but his spring went on like I wanted mine to, I had to stretch and pull it over the keeper. So when he needs adjustment this spring will pull for him. So has anyone had this problem, do you know why I have it? The springs were the same, the bike mileages are similar, my balancer is about midrange of its adjustment just like the other bike. Obviously I need a shorter spring, anyone know where I can get one or is there another reason or fix? thanks

[Fred Hink]

Mike at Eagle is working on getting some shorter springs. Yes this has been a problem on a few KLRs. I would suspect your counter balancer chain is stretched more than most or Big K Quality Control Dept. is up to their old tricks again. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/cmc.html

----- Original Message ----- From: "suzzzyca" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 5:58 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] balancer doohicky spring problem > I replaced the balancer and spring and noticed the new 37mm spring > went on quite easy, in fact too easy because I noticed that any > future adjustments would probably not work because the spring was > already almost slack. Although the balancer was in about the middle > of the range. But I put it back together.. > > I did a friends bike and the same parts and spring, but his spring > went on like I wanted mine to, I had to stretch and pull it over the > keeper. So when he needs adjustment this spring will pull for him. > > So has anyone had this problem, do you know why I have it? The > springs were the same, the bike mileages are similar, my balancer is > about midrange of its adjustment just like the other bike. > Obviously I need a shorter spring, anyone know where I can get one > or is there another reason or fix? > > thanks

[klr6501995]

Go to this site. It is a Listers idea. I forget who and anybody feel free to set me straight. I havn't done it but I will one day. http://www.klr650.net/content/doohickey/

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "suzzzyca" wrote: > I replaced the balancer and spring and noticed the new 37mm spring > went on quite easy, in fact too easy because I noticed that any > future adjustments would probably not work because the spring was > already almost slack. Although the balancer was in about the middle > of the range. But I put it back together.. > > I did a friends bike and the same parts and spring, but his spring > went on like I wanted mine to, I had to stretch and pull it over the > keeper. So when he needs adjustment this spring will pull for him. > > So has anyone had this problem, do you know why I have it? The > springs were the same, the bike mileages are similar, my balancer is > about midrange of its adjustment just like the other bike. > Obviously I need a shorter spring, anyone know where I can get one > or is there another reason or fix? > > thanks

[James Hoving]

I remember there being two different lenght of the aftermarket springs avalible. Are you sure you got the same one for both kits? Dont remember who sold them... I will dig around and get back with a URL. /Jim suzzzyca wrote:

>I replaced the balancer and spring and noticed the new 37mm spring >went on quite easy, in fact too easy because I noticed that any >future adjustments would probably not work because the spring was >already almost slack. Although the balancer was in about the middle >of the range. But I put it back together.. > >I did a friends bike and the same parts and spring, but his spring >went on like I wanted mine to, I had to stretch and pull it over the >keeper. So when he needs adjustment this spring will pull for him. > >So has anyone had this problem, do you know why I have it? The >springs were the same, the bike mileages are similar, my balancer is >about midrange of its adjustment just like the other bike. >Obviously I need a shorter spring, anyone know where I can get one >or is there another reason or fix? > >thanks > > > >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/ > > > > >

[CHUCK]

I was reading the posts Digest issue 3735 3/31/03 and saw a few points that I thought I could throw my 2 cents as this is SO MUCH FUN! Thanks! Guys.. I love My KLR and I enjoy this LIST DAILY! I have a Question that bpwilldo" Subject: Newbie KLR650 rider asked as well. That is.. Does the Progressive springs (if so what EX CATE ONES) in the front shocks help to minimize the FRONT end DIVING on what is MY Normal HARD stopping as that is HOW I prefer to ride! and it feels as if it drops the full 9.1 inches but what ever the amount I would like to MINIMIZE it, I had a FXR-SP that had anti dive front forks and what a difference that made (on HD they used a switched AIR pressure) RECAP: What Progressive springs in front shocks do what % of improvement of anti dive? or are they for off primarily for off roading (in that case not worth it to me) To Answer one of your questions bpwilldo I bought the Kawasaki bags all and the Tank Bag will hold a BUNCH as it expands when you unzip the second area??? They say the map window will someday tear out, but there is a fix for that. I like being able to put gas in without taking the BAG off. I can CARRY two full 1 ltr Pepsi's wallet keys, gloves, and I could stuff more in there as that is before I even OPEN it up.. in that bag along with in the window I put GPS and My Cell phone, Police Scanner garage door opener, all in the map window.. to see where I have been and who's chasing me;) Installed the Big GUN Quite series this weekend (took all of 1/2 hour as I was tilly tallying one could do it in 10 minutes if wanted to)I think it is a NICE piece NOT too loud, nice power improvement in the mid range and great looking.. I am about to do the Larger front rotor (received Friday) and Braided lines front and rear and will take pictures if I can remember to and make any special install notes to help anyone else doing it in th future and I have done some comprehensive brakes tests with my stock brakes and full and empty load on bike, with measurements and I will go out and see if i can improve the distance with new brakes and still not flip it... A3L A17L 300LB Rider, Always a Full Tank...and about 40 LBS of gear.. is me.. Freeway Pegs. (HP TRIAL) Big Gun Kawasaki Bags all Kawasaki Taller Windshield (for sale installed less then 10 min on my bike WRONG for my ride highlight)_ ===== Thanks Have a Great day. Chuck