not just another doohickey question...

[Tim Gadler]

Greeting KLR riders, My sincere thanks to all who took the time to read and respond to my "basic questions for and old newbie." Your willingness to help was greater than anticipated. What a great group! I learned several important and useful things from each of you more experienced riders. I will take your advice to heart, its much appreciated. Thanks again for your guidance. Best regards, Tim

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Gadler" wrote:

> > Greeting KLR riders, > > My sincere thanks to all who took the time to read and respond to > my "basic questions for and old newbie." Your willingness to help

was

> greater than anticipated. What a great group! I learned several > important and useful things from each of you more experienced

riders.

> I will take your advice to heart, its much appreciated. > > Thanks again for your guidance. > > Best regards, Tim >

So, what did you decide and how well has that decision held up to the level of advice? revmaaatin.

[Tim Gadler]

I've decided I want several motorcycles. Need no, but want, yes. First, I'm going to frame any buys around my son and our skills. My goal is to keep a smile on our faces. That means used, light, 200- 300cc and a 32" seat. That might put us into an off-road XR200R, DR200, XT225 or some variant (Super Sherpa or KLR 250 with lowering links?). We needs to work on basic dirt, fire road and single trail skills because, well, we don't have any. We've a trusty old Suburban hauler, so light trailering wouldn't be too bad, plus give us room for gear. With that in mind, I'm starting to look locally in our paper, Craigslist, then onto Psycho-Trader and E-Bay. On the other hand, if a really good value 650 popped up, well..., maybe I could ease into it.... Best regards, Tim

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "revmaaatin" wrote: > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Gadler" wrote: > > > > Greeting KLR riders, > > > > My sincere thanks to all who took the time to read and respond to > > my "basic questions for and old newbie." Your willingness to help > was > > greater than anticipated. What a great group! I learned several > > important and useful things from each of you more experienced > riders. > > I will take your advice to heart, its much appreciated. > > > > Thanks again for your guidance. > > > > Best regards, Tim > > > > So, what did you decide and how well has that decision held up to the > level of advice? > > revmaaatin. >

[wannabsmooth1]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "mrodub" wrote:

> > Over the weekend I replaced my doohickey, spring and adjuster bolt. I > can't complain because the disassembly went well and my doo and spring > were in good shape. The only problem was that there was NO adjustment > left because the spring was stretched out and not pulling on the > shaft. Now I have peace of mind. > > My question is regarding the fitment of the Eagle doo on the idler > shaft. Is the doo supposed to sit flush with the end of the shaft? The > Eagle doohickey is thicker then the slotted portion of the shaft. The > doo seems to hang over ~1/8". Is this OK? > > Thanks, > Mike >

Mike, It's normal. It also depends on the year of your bike. Kawasaki used a shaft that is quite a bit shorter than the current shaft up until 1996. Either way - not to worry. It's fine as long as the big starter gear doesn't hit it - and you'd know right away if that was going on... all the best, Mike Eagle Mfg since 1990 San Diego, Ca