thanks for the advice

[robbrown27709]

I took my KLR to the dealer for 3000 mile service (oil change) and a steel braided front brake line. When I picked up the bike, the first thing I noticed was the heads of the two screws on the front brake fluid reservoir were stripped. I told the service rep to replace them which he did. That made me very concerned; why would a reputable dealer return a bike to a customer with the screw heads very badly stripped? It's been a week since I picked up the bike and I am noticing a very subtle loss of power. The bike just doesn't feel the same. I always up-shift at 4000 rpms. For some reason, when I shift from 4th to 5th, the bike is lugging bad. I also notice that the oil level seems a bit high. I know that it's supposed to be above the sight glass when bike is level, but this seems to be a little bit more above the sight glass than normal. The other thing I made a note of was the mechanic took it out for a test ride for a total of 5 miles. Hmmmmm, 5 miles? OK, maybe he wanted to make absolutely sure the new front brake line was functioning properly, but 5 miles seems a bit much for a test ride. Anyone have any theories why my bike luggs in 5th when shifting from 4th at 4000 RPMs? It never did that before I brought it in for the 3000 mile service. The bike just doesn't feel the same as it did before I brought it in for service. IF the mechinac that took it out for a test ride red-lined it, could that explain it? I'm thinking, stripped screw heads, loss of power; maybe some rookie disguntled mechanic was taking his frustrations out on my bike. I'm afraid to go back to the dealer. -Rob

[Eugene W Zortea Jr]

I can't say for sure what the problem is but I sure as hell would take it back there and demand some satisfaction. Keep your eyes on all these threads and start doing your maintenance yourself. There's not much maintenance on these machines. Warranty's still apply with "do it yourselfers" as long as you save your receipts. And for goodness sake WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING YOU DO AND THE DATE YOU DO IT ON AND MILEAGE. Make sure your dates correspond with your receipts. -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of robbrown27709 Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 7:52 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Problems after 3000 mile service. I took my KLR to the dealer for 3000 mile service (oil change) and a steel braided front brake line. When I picked up the bike, the first thing I noticed was the heads of the two screws on the front brake fluid reservoir were stripped. I told the service rep to replace them which he did. That made me very concerned; why would a reputable dealer return a bike to a customer with the screw heads very badly stripped? It's been a week since I picked up the bike and I am noticing a very subtle loss of power. The bike just doesn't feel the same. I always up-shift at 4000 rpms. For some reason, when I shift from 4th to 5th, the bike is lugging bad. I also notice that the oil level seems a bit high. I know that it's supposed to be above the sight glass when bike is level, but this seems to be a little bit more above the sight glass than normal. The other thing I made a note of was the mechanic took it out for a test ride for a total of 5 miles. Hmmmmm, 5 miles? OK, maybe he wanted to make absolutely sure the new front brake line was functioning properly, but 5 miles seems a bit much for a test ride. Anyone have any theories why my bike luggs in 5th when shifting from 4th at 4000 RPMs? It never did that before I brought it in for the 3000 mile service. The bike just doesn't feel the same as it did before I brought it in for service. IF the mechinac that took it out for a test ride red-lined it, could that explain it? I'm thinking, stripped screw heads, loss of power; maybe some rookie disguntled mechanic was taking his frustrations out on my bike. I'm afraid to go back to the dealer. -Rob Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links

[Rick McCauley]

Could be a number of things, but the first things I would check is that both wheels spin freely when off the ground. Also check to make sure chain isn't to tight. I believe a good check for chain tension is that while the bike is on the side stand, you should be able to just touch the bottom of the swingarm when pushing up on the chain. Rick A17 robbrown27709 wrote: I took my KLR to the dealer for 3000 mile service (oil change) and a steel braided front brake line. When I picked up the bike, the first thing I noticed was the heads of the two screws on the front brake fluid reservoir were stripped. I told the service rep to replace them which he did. That made me very concerned; why would a reputable dealer return a bike to a customer with the screw heads very badly stripped? It's been a week since I picked up the bike and I am noticing a very subtle loss of power. The bike just doesn't feel the same. I always up-shift at 4000 rpms. For some reason, when I shift from 4th to 5th, the bike is lugging bad. I also notice that the oil level seems a bit high. I know that it's supposed to be above the sight glass when bike is level, but this seems to be a little bit more above the sight glass than normal. The other thing I made a note of was the mechanic took it out for a test ride for a total of 5 miles. Hmmmmm, 5 miles? OK, maybe he wanted to make absolutely sure the new front brake line was functioning properly, but 5 miles seems a bit much for a test ride. Anyone have any theories why my bike luggs in 5th when shifting from 4th at 4000 RPMs? It never did that before I brought it in for the 3000 mile service. The bike just doesn't feel the same as it did before I brought it in for service. IF the mechinac that took it out for a test ride red-lined it, could that explain it? I'm thinking, stripped screw heads, loss of power; maybe some rookie disguntled mechanic was taking his frustrations out on my bike. I'm afraid to go back to the dealer. -Rob Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links --------------------------------- Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[John Biccum]

The other thing to think about is that your new bike will have zero miles on the bearings, brake rotor and tires. So you should expect more life remaining from these items that you would see if you bought a typical 40K mile bike.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven D. Thomas Jr." To: dsN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 18:56 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] thanks for the advice > Ok, good news is seller has agreed to a $250 deduction > from the original price because of the work required. > The guy has been cool the whole time. So now, $1250 > for bike + $700 to get on road = $1950, or approx KBB. > > I should mention I've looked for a used KLR650 for > about a month in my area, this would be the first one > I've found that wasn't 2003 or newer, and less than > $3800. > > What's most important is this - how much longer does a > '95 with 40k miles on it have left? Shop says the > engine, trans, clutch, etc., is good. > > It might not be the best deal - but a bike for this > price means I can buy it without a loan, not have to > get collision, etc. I have to decide by tomorrow. > > Thanks for the advice you have given, and thanks for > that which is coming! > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >