speedometer

[kawaklr650]

Just wanted to get feedback to see when others have had to switch to reserve from a full tank. I had to do so after about 160 miles. The top vent tube screen was above the fuel. Bike is a 2004 KLR650 with 350 miles on it. Thanks

[Guy B. Young II]

I've been as high as 300 miles before going on reserve, but the norm is around 275 with my A16 (9000 + miles). Since mine wasn't new when I bought it (3114 miles), I can't comment on the out-of the-crate mileage, but I suspect that it will get better as things loosen up. And FWIW - the right hand has a lot to do with it. Guy A16 At 11:20 PM 4/14/04 -0000, kawaklr650 wrote:

>Just wanted to get feedback to see when others have had to switch to >reserve from a full tank. I had to do so after about 160 miles. The >top vent tube screen was above the fuel. Bike is a 2004 KLR650 with >350 miles on it. > >Thanks

[puzzledpanthermlm]

I get about 200 on a 2004 KLR650 with 4,200 miles. 50% city street/50% highway. --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "kawaklr650" wrote:

> Just wanted to get feedback to see when others have had to switch

to

> reserve from a full tank. I had to do so after about 160 miles. The > top vent tube screen was above the fuel. Bike is a 2004 KLR650 with > 350 miles on it. > > Thanks

[Mark Lewis]

About 240 before reserve and I really think I could get 300 from a full tank to bone dry. Mark Lewis

[klr6501995]

210 mi 50/50 city/highway. 5.1 gal at fill up. I always switch over to res. at 200. can drop to 180 at ~80mph highway. --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "kawaklr650" wrote:

> Just wanted to get feedback to see when others have had to switch

to

> reserve from a full tank. I had to do so after about 160 miles. The > top vent tube screen was above the fuel. Bike is a 2004 KLR650 with > 350 miles on it. > > Thanks

[Paul Dent]

> 210 mi 50/50 city/highway. > 5.1 gal at fill up.

Interesting...If I switch to reserve, and immediately fill up, it usually takes 4.7 or so. Where are others' reserves at? I don't fill right to the brim 'cause it's a CA model, but I come pretty close, definitely nowhere near 0.4 gallons worth.

[xt535]

My reserve kicks in at about 4.4 gallons, and filled to the brim besides. Its not a Ca tank, and I'm wondering if the inline filter is preventing me from using all of the capacity. ~265 miles to reserve, and about 20 miles later I have to tilt the bike to the left to pick up more gas. Eric Stevens Mechanicsburg, Pa

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Dent" wrote: > > 210 mi 50/50 city/highway. > > 5.1 gal at fill up. > > Interesting...If I switch to reserve, and immediately fill up, it > usually takes 4.7 or so. Where are others' reserves at? I don't > fill right to the brim 'cause it's a CA model, but I come pretty > close, definitely nowhere near 0.4 gallons worth.

[micksklr]

I am heavy on the throttle and go on reserve usually about 210 miles. I am amazed at getting 265 miles until reserve. I will try and stay off the throttle for this next round of gas and see what happens. I guess you all are all stock? Mick A10

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "xt535" wrote: > My reserve kicks in at about 4.4 gallons, and filled to the brim > besides. Its not a Ca tank, and I'm wondering if the inline filter > is preventing me from using all of the capacity. ~265 miles to > reserve, and about 20 miles later I have to tilt the bike to the > left to pick up more gas. > > Eric Stevens > Mechanicsburg, Pa > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Dent" wrote: > > > 210 mi 50/50 city/highway. > > > 5.1 gal at fill up. > > > > Interesting...If I switch to reserve, and immediately fill up, it > > usually takes 4.7 or so. Where are others' reserves at? I don't > > fill right to the brim 'cause it's a CA model, but I come pretty > > close, definitely nowhere near 0.4 gallons worth.

[maudibbb]

A non working speedometer is a not uncommon problem on the KLR, and one main reason is as follows. The RECEIVER-SPEEDOMETER part #41064 which you can see on the following web site, www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/oem.asp? submit_from_stage=1§ion_dept_id=1 . Enter the information identifying you particular motorcycle,, and once there choose the schematic/diagram of the Front Hub. The receiver is the washer like piece that interfaces between the front wheel axle and the GEAR-METER SCREW / CASE-ASSY-METER GEAR / SPEEDOMETER CABLE. It's two metal tabs position into the gear-meter screw, and when the front axle turns, the receiver transfers that movement to the gear-meter screw and in turn to the speedometer cable. In the event your front axle takes a hit, these two tabs on the receiver can bend and fail to engage the gear-meter screw causing the speedometer cable to not turn. You can purchase a replacement receiver for less then $7.00 on-line and use it to replace the receiver with the bent tabs, or you can just remove your front axle, take out the receiver, lay it on a flat surface such as an anvil, and using a hammer and a few light taps, bend the two tabs back straight, and you should be able to re-use the receiver, allowing your speedometer to work properly once again.