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[rkaub@binghamton.edu]

Depends on how much combat time the bike has to do. Several weeks ago there was a posting from someone who bought a brand new bike and as he was typing a family member was actively trying to destroy the bike by jumping it, crashing it into trees, dropping it and just generally beating the shit out of it. I suspect this bike will have a very, very short life. On the other hand, a bike that is ridden mostly on streets and is well maintained will outlast several owners. There is a luck component. You don't have a lot of control over getting blasted by a cage driver dialing their cell phone or hitting a deer that jumps in front of you. I think that if you take reasonable care, you'll probably sell the bike for another one before you have to fix it. Thanks. Bob Kaub

[Demaree Kolovzon]

Yo all, Sorry if this response comes late, but my new paintballing hobby allows little time at home. . Anyway, I like to keep things around as long as they are useful. In the KLR case, I would keep it until: A: Everything else coming out kicks it's tail hands down in every respect, even the kid stuff. B: It is found by a study to explode under high speed (or something to that nature). C: It kicks a rod/you blow the cylinder/you use it to the point that it needs a total block rebuild. With cars, (example: VW bugs), it just comes down to how much time, money, and devotion you want to give it. Many old cars have some quality that the driver loves, same with bikes I would think. If I like it, if it still has use, if it's frame and mount welds hold, and it is still legal by the time I consider it, I'll keep mine..... hell, I'll probably wait until I have enough money and buy a hover-bike or whatever in the years after the shine wears off, and keep the KLR to show my grandkids what nuts we were back in 2000. DXK -- "Set my people FREE! Joe Cartoon! Joe Cartoon! Joe Cartoon!" -The Gerbil Formerly Wedged in Clintons Ass

[solarsystemgalaxy]

Does anyone know the typical life expectancy of the klr650 engine. I mean on average not the low mileage from abuse or the high miles from babying it, but just total miles from the average rider. The reason I ask is mine has 10,000 miles and burns some oil, but still runs strong. Just trying to get an idea. Thanks!

[WILLAM GILMORE]

Bill - There's many others here that know better than I - but I'm under the impression that most if not all KLR's burn some oil. It's the way they're engineered. My A12 will burn about a quart of oil every 3-4,000 miles if I wait that long between changing it or topping it off. solarsystemgalaxy wrote:Does anyone know the typical life expectancy of the klr650 engine. I mean on average not the low mileage from abuse or the high miles from babying it, but just total miles from the average rider. The reason I ask is mine has 10,000 miles and burns some oil, but still runs strong. Just trying to get an idea. Thanks! 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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Blake Sobiloff]

On 9/11/05, solarsystemgalaxy wrote:

> The reason I > ask is mine has 10,000 miles and burns some oil, but still runs > strong. Just trying to get an idea. Thanks!

Most KLRs will burn some oil if you keep the RPMs up for a while--e.g., running above 5,500 RPM in first gear while negotiating a tricky trail. If you broke your engine in well and got good ring seal, though, you shouldn't be burning much (if any) if you keep the RPMs below 5,500. -- Blake Sobiloff San Jose, CA (USA)

[klr6501995]

40,000 + miles. I'm shooting for 60-100k miles before any work. 30K+ ignorant wet behind the ears miles out my first 87. fresh oil and riding below redline but usually above 5 K rpm. I burn 1.5 qts from 1500-3000 miles. I have seen chunks in my oil filter after I decided to get better at wheelies and stopped looking at the tach. can you say tach pegged ? --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "solarsystemgalaxy" wrote:

> Does anyone know the typical life expectancy of the klr650 engine. I > mean on average not the low mileage from abuse or the high miles from > babying it, but just total miles from the average rider. The reason

I

> ask is mine has 10,000 miles and burns some oil, but still runs > strong. Just trying to get an idea. Thanks!

[greasedog123]

Does anyone have information on typical life expectancy of the cam and counterbalance chains, clutch and related parts. I have 35,000 fairly easy miles(mostly in town and short trips). My 03 has been well maintained and runs as new. I did do the doohickey around 3,000 miles and adjust (check) the valves at 23,000- slight adjustment needed. I just feel the little chains in there must have a life span and would rather replace before they have a chance to break. I haven't seen any posts on these parts needing work. My clutch works great and I won't do anything on it until it starts to slip.

[Blake Sobiloff]

On Mar 21, 2007, at 6:19 PM, greasedog123 wrote:

> Does anyone have information on typical life expectancy of the cam and > counterbalance chains, clutch and related parts.

Elden Carl seems to replace his balancer chain (and possibly the sprockets) every 30-40,000 miles. www.multisurfacemotorcycling.com/articles/fft020107.htm> -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> San Jose, CA (USA) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[dooden]

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

> > Why? >

Sure its not the Gas tank cap venting ? Dooden A15 Green Ape