melted fender

[pmdean650]

Four years ago I attempted a doohickey replacement because of some bad noises and vibrations (engine would not run over 4,000 rpm). My repair only lasted about 30 miles before I heard even worse noises. When I took it apart I saw that the counter balancer chain had flopped around taking out parts of the chain guides and some of the aluminum from the cases. I then packed everything in a box and ordered the parts that needed to be replaced. Master procrastinator that I am, it is only now that I am returning to the re-assembly. I'm finding the doohickey will not take up enough slack in the chain. Do these balancer chains ever wear out or am I assembling something wrong? The bike has 57,000 miles on it. I'll send pictures of the assembly if anyone can help me. Thanks, Peter Dean

[dooden]

Perhaps a shorter spring in order ? I put a Jake's Doo in my bike long ago, but remember him sending me along some springs later on. With a note that said try the shorter spring he sent in the pouch. Never did install, but still have if I notice lack of movement. Just a tought. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "pmdean650" wrote: > > Four years ago I attempted a doohickey replacement because of some bad > noises and vibrations (engine would not run over 4,000 rpm). My > repair only lasted about 30 miles before I heard even worse noises. > When I took it apart I saw that the counter balancer chain had flopped > around taking out parts of the chain guides and some of the aluminum > from the cases. I then packed everything in a box and ordered the > parts that needed to be replaced. > > Master procrastinator that I am, it is only now that I am returning to > the re-assembly. I'm finding the doohickey will not take up enough > slack in the chain. Do these balancer chains ever wear out or am I > assembling something wrong? The bike has 57,000 miles on it. I'll > send pictures of the assembly if anyone can help me. > > Thanks, > Peter Dean >

[Eric Rickel]

Sorry I'm late on my response. Thank you all for your input. I think that it was just bad gas because I've not had any more damage and the bike is still running fine. Eric -------Original Message------- From: mikeypep Date: 7/3/2008 11:53:47 AM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Melted fender Just a guess here, but it sure could be bad gas. The KLR is so mildly tuned that it will run on almost anything. Bad gas can run pretty hot and it sure stinks, like turpentine. I'd watch for further occurances, but you may have already found it. --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Eric Rickel" wrote:

> > Hiya guys. I'd like your thoughts on why my fender melted yesterday. > > First off, my KLR is an 05 with 46k and the only thing that is not

stock is

> the K&N air filter. It is not due for a valve clearance check yet

and I did

> not notice any change in performance. I did just fill with fuel and

it did

> not smell old or funny. I rode about 40 miles at highway speed in

the

> morning and when I stopped, my rear fender was melted. I did get a

whiff of

> what I thought was the smell of spent tolulene. I rode back home in

the heat

> of the afternoon with no more problems or damage. > > Is it possible that I got some really bad gas or do I need to start

hunting

> for another reason for the extreme exhaust temp? > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

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