Forum: Alaska
06-29-2012, 11:37 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-26-2010, 10:58 PM
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You made comments about my products - and you...
You made comments about my products - and you don't know what you are talking about. I still offer to replace your aftermarket parts with 2008/9 stock parts. You made a comment that extension springs...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-26-2010, 10:18 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
04-26-2010, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 60
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Forum: Thumpers
04-26-2010, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 4,216
Pat,
I don't consider you an idiot, and never...
Pat,
I don't consider you an idiot, and never said or implied that. Get it right.
I have a larger sample than anyone else out there...... and I'm always careful to be accurate.....
Some people...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-18-2010, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Thumpers
04-12-2010, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 3
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Kawasaki screwed up the 2008/9/10 in this way...
Kawasaki screwed up the 2008/9/10 in this way too. They just routed the line above the airbox, so it no linger works as a drain. You still need the Y/T mod. A plastic Y works best. One leg runs down...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-04-2010, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 940
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Forum: Thumpers
04-02-2010, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 958
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Forum: Thumpers
04-02-2010, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 950
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Forum: Thumpers
03-23-2010, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,571
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Forum: Thumpers
03-21-2010, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 14,013
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Forum: Thumpers
03-21-2010, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,031
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Forum: Thumpers
03-20-2010, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 14,013
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Forum: Thumpers
03-20-2010, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 14,013
I'm running one on the klr I ride. It's a 705,...
I'm running one on the klr I ride. It's a 705, head work done by Cary Aspy. I would put one on any KLR I own. The 2008 and later experience greater temperature swings than the earlier bikes. The...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-20-2010, 04:53 AM
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Replies: 149
Views: 18,184
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Forum: Thumpers
03-20-2010, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 86
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There is a LOT more to Willlys story than you...
There is a LOT more to Willlys story than you know. I'm involved in the project, yes. To slam a product on one guys when, when you don't have first hand information - um, my goodness. Willys is a...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-19-2010, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 16
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I too have an account with them, and see them...
I too have an account with them, and see them face to face roughly 2x per week.
There have been times clutch plates need to be back ordered or cross-shipped. Either one of those will result in...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-19-2010, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 970
You really think they'll have those parts in...
You really think they'll have those parts in stock at the dealer????
Ummm, I hate to tell you, but they won't...... It'll take at least a couple of business days, depending on what time of day you...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-19-2010, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 970
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Forum: Thumpers
03-18-2010, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 8
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The K&N flows less air than the stock...
The K&N flows less air than the stock filter.......... Cary Aspy did flow tests, I have his notes. The K&N doesn't seal as well at the base of the filter either.
all the best,
Mike
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Forum: Thumpers
03-17-2010, 11:16 AM
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1) the popping doesn't hurt anything..... :)
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1) the popping doesn't hurt anything..... :)
2) most common cause/contributor is a poor seal between the header and cylinder head. Check the nuts to see if they are tight. There is a copper crush...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-17-2010, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 98
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Brian,
I do think there is a good chance the...
Brian,
I do think there is a good chance the valves could be part of the problem. I'd also check and adjust (if needed) the idle mixture screw. I just did a 2009 with a guy a few weeks ago. It went...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-16-2010, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 7,276
Regarding the hard starting on the KLR's, a...
Regarding the hard starting on the KLR's, a couple of things come to mind. While the new manual doesn't call for a valve clearance check and adjust until 15K miles, IMO it's a good thing to do,...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2010, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,872
Found it -...
Found it - http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=279508
Tidewater KLR
A good guy, in the tradition of KLR owners!
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2010, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,872
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2010, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 10
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2 ways to do it, either inch or metric. I'll...
2 ways to do it, either inch or metric. I'll explain both below. I'm comfortable switching, but most people struggle the first time or so. I'll just describe the measurement and calc process, with a...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2010, 03:27 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2010, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 45
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For those with 1995 and earlier KLR650's, the...
For those with 1995 and earlier KLR650's, the later cylinder is a drop in, so keep your eye on eBay of you ever want to go 685. I've also machined several of the earlier blocks to accept the later...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2010, 01:03 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2010, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 45
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sort of an understatement.................
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sort of an understatement.................
The 685 kit is proven, and premium quality. It's always been the size they say it is. I've installed more than 20 685's and 705's. You can talk to people...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-12-2010, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 18,184
Ummmm, that's a small sample.
Pat, I never...
Ummmm, that's a small sample.
Pat, I never questioned your personal skills. If something happened outside your personal experience, it doesn't mean it's not a fact. Same thing can apply to...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-12-2010, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 149
Views: 18,184
It's too long, runs out of tension quickly. My...
It's too long, runs out of tension quickly. My 2998 would no linger adjust at 328 miles. Some people have reported some tension until8K miles or so, we had a bike at a tech day with 3/16" clearance...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-11-2010, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 18,184
Pat,
I've had a Kawasaki QA guy at my shop 2x...
Pat,
I've had a Kawasaki QA guy at my shop 2x now. I've been into or helped owners work on more than 600 KLR650 engines for one reason or another, mostly balancer lever and/or valve adjustments. I...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-11-2010, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 56
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By the time you spend the $$ on a sleeve, new...
By the time you spend the $$ on a sleeve, new piston, rings and wrist pin, the $$$ is very close to or more than the 685 kit. If you have a 1996 or later, to me it's a no brainer. The bike is a LOT...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-09-2010, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 149
Views: 18,184
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Forum: Thumpers
03-06-2010, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 700
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Forum: Thumpers
03-05-2010, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 940
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Forum: Thumpers
02-28-2010, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 7,808
I know a lazy guy that's done a few subframe...
I know a lazy guy that's done a few subframe upgrade and found a trick - use a ratcheting tie-down around the steering head and run it back to the rack. Then you can click the subframe back into...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-21-2010, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,016
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