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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-13-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1,707
Views: 438,608
Posted By Kaanan
Red white and blue patriotic waffle at Golden...

Red white and blue patriotic waffle at Golden Basket in Green Bay, WI.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/14/e3egevuj.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 04-05-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 958
Posted By Kaanan
I think I jumped the gun and scared myself. I...

I think I jumped the gun and scared myself. I drained about a pint of oil and it looks good to me.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/06/y4ebuma9.jpg
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Forum: Thumpers 04-05-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 958
Posted By Kaanan
I got my bike back together Put oil in the...

I got my bike back together

Put oil in the engine, and distilled water in the cooling system.

I ran the engine for a few minutes and looked at the oil. I'm paranoid, and it looks like water...
Forum: Thumpers 04-05-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 958
Posted By Kaanan
I'm going to try to even it out without taking...

I'm going to try to even it out without taking the side case off.
Forum: Thumpers 04-05-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 958
Posted By Kaanan
Shit, mine was cocked a tiny bit. Less than 5...

Shit, mine was cocked a tiny bit. Less than 5 degrees.

I guess I'll try to gently hammer one side till it is seated.
Forum: Thumpers 04-05-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 958
Posted By Kaanan
Did you keep the teflon tape on, after the...

Did you keep the teflon tape on, after the impeller was installed?
Forum: Thumpers 04-05-2013, 03:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 958
Posted By Kaanan
Anybody else have this experience? I bought the...

Anybody else have this experience? I bought the EBC DRC clutch kit and the springs did seem considerably longer. I put them in last night and the clutch pull is harder, but still very manageable.
...
Forum: Thumpers 02-19-2013, 03:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By Kaanan
So the springs physically worked, you just didn't...

So the springs physically worked, you just didn't like how heavy the clutch lever was?

I can personally live with a heavy lever, but some stuff I've read make it sound like the springs are the...
Forum: Thumpers 02-18-2013, 05:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By Kaanan
Another conflicting issue is some klr or thumper...

Another conflicting issue is some klr or thumper specific stores sell the EBC DRC kit. Then again some dont.
Forum: Thumpers 02-18-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By Kaanan
I think oem was more $$$.

I think oem was more $$$.
Forum: Thumpers 02-18-2013, 04:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By Kaanan
Here's even more conflicting news. "Looks...

Here's even more conflicting news.

"Looks like another long drawn out process. After contacting the place I purchased them, they contacted their distributor and got some answers.

Final...
Forum: Thumpers 02-18-2013, 03:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By Kaanan
EBC DRC Clutch KLR650, Anyone use?

I've been doing a lot of off roading with the 2008 KLR, and after 50k miles it's time for a new clutch.

Without doing much research, I went ahead and bought the EBC Dirt Racer Clutch.

I was...
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,362
Posted By Kaanan
My clutch was slipping pretty bad, I already...

My clutch was slipping pretty bad, I already measured the friction plates and springs and they were at the end of their life.
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 04:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,362
Posted By Kaanan
My problem is I went ahead and bought a clutch...

My problem is I went ahead and bought a clutch kit from Bike Bandit that was listed for the KLR. I had the friction plates soaking in oil when I was reading up on the EBC DRC kit and found the...
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 04:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,362
Posted By Kaanan
Pui?

Pui?
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 03:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,362
Posted By Kaanan
Now I'm getting really confused. It seems a lot...

Now I'm getting really confused. It seems a lot of people are saying the EBC Dirt Racer Clutch won't work in an '08 KLR.
Forum: Thumpers 02-15-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,362
Posted By Kaanan
I've spent a lot of time feathering the clutch on...

I've spent a lot of time feathering the clutch on the trail.
Forum: Thumpers 02-15-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,362
Posted By Kaanan
I have just over 50k miles on my bike and the...

I have just over 50k miles on my bike and the clutch was just starting to slip.

I'm replacing the friction plates, metal plates and springs.
Forum: Thumpers 02-15-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,362
Posted By Kaanan
I've read conflicting reports on the EBC DRC...

I've read conflicting reports on the EBC DRC clutch.

Some say the springs are not the right size and the clutch will seize up when the engine warms up, is that true?

I already bought the kit...
Forum: Thumpers 02-13-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 11,015
Posted By Kaanan
It's not the valve cover.

It's not the valve cover.
Forum: Thumpers 02-11-2013, 02:45 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 11,015
Posted By Kaanan
Rectangular, thanks for the posts and pictures....

Rectangular, thanks for the posts and pictures. I'm right now tackling an oil leak on my '08 KLR.

It seems to be coming from the same area as yours. I removed my right side cover thinking the...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-11-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2,869
Views: 1,234,873
Posted By Kaanan
How were these taken?

How were these taken?
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-07-2012, 04:11 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,542
Posted By Kaanan
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/08/yvahuhun.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/08/yvahuhun.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 10-05-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6,932
Views: 1,503,605
Posted By Kaanan
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/05/ymagepug.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/05/ymagepug.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 10-05-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6,932
Views: 1,503,605
Posted By Kaanan
KLR not such a fan of deep, sticky mud. ...

KLR not such a fan of deep, sticky mud.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/05/pysybe2y.jpg
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-05-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 837
Posted By Kaanan
The "Pipeline" I'm referring to is a maintenance...

The "Pipeline" I'm referring to is a maintenance road in Lakewood, WI. It exists because of a natural gas pipeline that runs alongside it.

It being a real road (although it's really just sand and...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-04-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,542
Posted By Kaanan
Devils Lake, WI. <a...

Devils Lake, WI.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/73564614@N00/8050621851/" title="Untitled by kaanank, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8178/8050621851_cf745b63da_b.jpg"...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-04-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 837
Posted By Kaanan
The pipeline sections like this. And they get...

The pipeline sections like this. And they get worse.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/73564614@N00/8052070322/" title="Untitled by kaanank, on Flickr"><img...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-04-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 837
Posted By Kaanan
I've ridden most of Cannons trails 1-3 hours...

I've ridden most of Cannons trails 1-3 hours away, they're all awesome!

And aside from the "pipeline" sections the KLR been able to plow through. I'm sure the KTM would be a lot of fun.
Forum: Thumpers 10-03-2012, 07:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By Kaanan
Almost positive they didn't replace the cam...

Almost positive they didn't replace the cam chain. I'll check my service records.

I take it if it's the original cam chain, that may need replacing?
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-02-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 972
Posted By Kaanan
Good work and good idea. Thanks for sharing....

Good work and good idea. Thanks for sharing. :thumbup
Forum: Thumpers 10-02-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By Kaanan
It ain't broke yet. I just was wondering if...

It ain't broke yet.

I just was wondering if anything in the engine has a known time limit. I have done some research and haven't come up with much.

Crucial things like timing chains/bearings.
Forum: Thumpers 10-02-2012, 02:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By Kaanan
Mine is an '08. I upgraded my piston and...

Mine is an '08.

I upgraded my piston and ring set when I did the 685 kit about 10k miles ago. It doesn't burn a drop of oil!
Forum: Equipment 10-02-2012, 02:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,814
Posted By Kaanan
My wake up call was sitting down after a day of...

My wake up call was sitting down after a day of riding and wondering "WTF is that rancid smell"?

It's pretty embarrassing to be the smelly guy. I've had my Sidi Discovery Rain boots for 4 years...
Forum: Thumpers 10-01-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By Kaanan
KLR Just Hit 50k Miles, What To Expect?

My KLR just crossed over the 50k mile mark and is still going strong. I did the 685 kit last year at 40k miles and the bottom end looked pretty good, aside from the output shaft seal I had to...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-01-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,542
Posted By Kaanan
Marquette, MI. <a...

Marquette, MI.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/73564614@N00/5877344929/" title="DSC_7967 AL by kaanank, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5275/5877344929_91d25b33e6_b.jpg"...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-01-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,542
Posted By Kaanan
Marquette, MI. <a...

Marquette, MI.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/73564614@N00/5877265749/" title="DSC_7941 AL by kaanank, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6003/5877265749_9569a0aa84_b.jpg"...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-01-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,542
Posted By Kaanan
Port Washington, WI. <a...

Port Washington, WI.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/73564614@N00/5907231004/" title="Lightning Storm Over Lake Michigan by kaanank, on Flickr"><img...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-01-2012, 03:02 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,542
Posted By Kaanan
Port Washington, WI. <a...

Port Washington, WI.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/73564614@N00/5892155611/" title="Port Washington From The Pier by kaanank, on Flickr"><img...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-01-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,542
Posted By Kaanan
Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI. <a...

Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/73564614@N00/7931424256/" title="Untitled by kaanank, on Flickr"><img...
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