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Eddie
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nklr but "family" related...

Post by Eddie » Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:49 am

All, A local Mom & Pop bike shop has been a mecca for folks like myself that like to tinker with their own bikes and also get good, honest service when needed. So much so for me that they put me to work there (for fun. no money) about 14 years ago on my days off from my regular job. I consider the two owners family. Yesterday, the lady co-owner (Mrs. Lynn Beck, 63) had a stroke while getting in the car to go to lunch. They've moved her to Emory in Atlanta. So, she's in good hands. To the praying types on the list, please put in a good word or two with the Fellow upstairs for her. Thanks! eddie in Columbus [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

mark ward
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nklr but "family" related...

Post by mark ward » Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:18 am

Name of the shop? I get in the Atlanta area 2-3 times a yr. on average. Travel Safe! Travel Well!
--- On Fri, 4/12/13, eddie wrote: From: eddie Subject: [DSN_KLR650] NKLR but "family" related... To: "KLR650 list" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Date: Friday, April 12, 2013, 11:49 AM All, A local Mom & Pop bike shop has been a mecca for folks like myself that like to tinker with their own bikes and also get good, honest service when needed. So much so for me that they put me to work there (for fun. no money) about 14 years ago on my days off from my regular job. I consider the two owners family. Yesterday, the lady co-owner (Mrs. Lynn Beck, 63) had a stroke while getting in the car to go to lunch. They've moved her to Emory in Atlanta. So, she's in good hands. To the praying types on the list, please put in a good word or two with the Fellow upstairs for her. Thanks! eddie in Columbus [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Fred Hink
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nklr but "family" related...

Post by Fred Hink » Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:33 pm

Best wishes for a speedy recovery go to Mrs. Beck and her family. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: eddie Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 5:49 AM To: KLR650 list Subject: [DSN_KLR650] NKLR but "family" related... All, A local Mom & Pop bike shop has been a mecca for folks like myself that like to tinker with their own bikes and also get good, honest service when needed. So much so for me that they put me to work there (for fun. no money) about 14 years ago on my days off from my regular job. I consider the two owners family. Yesterday, the lady co-owner (Mrs. Lynn Beck, 63) had a stroke while getting in the car to go to lunch. They've moved her to Emory in Atlanta. So, she's in good hands. To the praying types on the list, please put in a good word or two with the Fellow upstairs for her. Thanks! eddie in Columbus [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

RobertWichert
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sticky throttle

Post by RobertWichert » Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:45 pm

Yep, that was it. Too tight when the handlebars were full right. You guys are the greatest. I adjusted it at the carburetor, since that's what I messed with. Thanks a Billion! Robert ===========================
On 4/12/2013 6:54 PM, Fred Hink wrote: > > As has already been said, your cables are too tight. Check to see that > you have about 1/8 free-play at your throttle. Check free-play with > the handlebar straight ahead and also full lock left and right. Also > check to see that the throttle tube is not hitting the end of your > handlebars. There should be enough clearance between the throttle tube > and the handlebar that your throttle moves freely. Be sure your > throttle cables are routed correctly, that they are next to the frame > and not routed on top of anything else. If you remove the throttle > cables and they move stiffly it is time to replace them. I would not > lubricate them with anything as they will act sluggish in the winter > if you oil them. > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > From: RobertWichert > Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 5:53 PM > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Sticky Throttle > > Worked on the carburetor. > > 25,000 miles on a 2007 > > Now when I turn the handlebars full lock right, the throttle locks up. > > Lubricate the cables? Replace the cables? Punt? > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > -- Robert P Wichert P.Eng. Inc. LEED AP, HERS II, CEA +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

James W. Flower
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Post by James W. Flower » Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:35 pm

They sound like great folks. Best of luck to them.

revmaaatin
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Post by revmaaatin » Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:02 pm

Eddie-- Prayers for Mrs. Beck. Life is short. 90% of the flats, happen in the last 10% of the tire. Change the gas often. ATGATT. revmaaatin.
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "eddie" wrote: > > All, > > A local Mom & Pop bike shop has been a mecca for folks like myself that like to tinker > with their own bikes and also get good, honest service when needed. > So much so for me that they put me to work there (for fun. no money) about 14 years ago > on my days off from my regular job. I consider the two owners family. > > Yesterday, the lady co-owner (Mrs. Lynn Beck, 63) had a stroke while getting in the car to go to lunch. > They've moved her to Emory in Atlanta. So, she's in good hands. > To the praying types on the list, please put in a good word or two with the Fellow upstairs for her. > > Thanks! > > eddie in Columbus > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

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