Long term KLX250S review - Page 479

brieninsac · 08-22-2012, 10:30 AM

Does the cam adjuster add anything in performance and is it an easy install?

Rob.G · 08-22-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by brieninsac

Does the cam adjuster add anything in performance and is it an easy install?

No, and yes in that order. :)

Rob

CHECK_OIL · 08-22-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob.G

No, and yes in that order. :)

Rob

+1

Do it...If the cam chain jumps ur F-ed

Aron31 · 08-23-2012, 10:59 AM

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Took a little video. Don't know if it anyone can hear the noise. It's just a light ticking.

I removed the tensioner and made sure it wasn't gummed up or anything. Made sure it went all the way out. Then reset it and put it back in. It only clicked about twice before it stopped. So it wouldn't appear the chain is wore or anything. Maybe checking the valves wouldn't hurt. At least would rule that out. Anyone have specs for an 09. My kawi manual hasn't come in yet.

I would just buy a tensioner at this point if I hadn't just dropped over 500 on my klr to get it back in good running condition. So the tensioner will have to wait at least another pay period.

Rob.G · 08-23-2012, 11:08 AM

I can't play the video at work to listen... but can you hear it at idle? If so, get a long screwdriver and use it like a stethoscope and see if you can pinpoint where the sound is coming from. If it's coming from the head area, then it might be the valves.

Rob

Navin · 08-23-2012, 11:09 AM

Does it go away with slight RPM increase? Is there a centrifical decomp on the cams? Those can tick a bit, might need an idle adjustment?

Aron31 · 08-23-2012, 11:25 AM

Well I tried several ways. Video just won't work... Damn photobucket.

I can hear it at idle. With slight rpm increase it goes away. But approaching 6k comes back again.

IDRIDR · 08-23-2012, 12:06 PM

video works for me. I don't hear the classic "rocks shaking in a coffee can" sound like mine did, but it's hard to tell on my cheapo laptop speaker. Around 6K rpm is the right range though for a CCT issue.

Aron31 · 08-23-2012, 01:13 PM

Oh I see. It just doesn't have a pic preview. Just the "?" thing. But if you click on it it will still take you to the vid.

Lutz · 08-23-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Aron31

...I can hear it at idle. With slight rpm increase it goes away. But approaching 6k comes back again.

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Originally Posted by IDRIDR

...Around 6K rpm is the right range though for a CCT issue.

While I'm always skeptical of internet troubleshooting, and I can't say for sure I hear it in the video, by your description it really does fit a cam chain tensioner problem. At least in early stages you may hear it at idle, and it becomes very prounounced in the 'approaching' 6000 RPM range, then quiets back down at higher engine speeds. Have you ridden it since removing and reinstalling the tensioner? As a temporary measure, you may want to try the method of 'manually adjusting' the automatic tensioner, just to see if it quiets it down.

IDRIDR · 08-23-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lutz

As a temporary measure, you may want to try the method of 'manually adjusting' the automatic tensioner, just to see if it quiets it down.

Yes, fair method of diagnosis, but keep it "temporary" as Lutz suggests. Krieger gives a very good explanation of why this method puts too much tension on the cam chain and can be damaging.

Yossarian™ · 08-24-2012, 08:32 AM

Anyone happen to know the axle diameter of a 2007 KLX250S?

Bultaco206 · 08-29-2012, 05:41 PM

Does anybody know for sure if the IMS fuel tank for the KLX300 will fit on an '06 250? I see a lot of conflicting info on the web.

TNC · 08-29-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bultaco206

Does anybody know for sure if the IMS fuel tank for the KLX300 will fit on an '06 250? I see a lot of conflicting info on the web.

Well, I think the conflicting info centers more on the KLX300 tanks fitting the '09 and later models. I have the '06 KLX250S with the KLX300 Acerbis 3.7 gal. tank. Fits perfectly. The '06 and '07 250S are the same bike. I think the major differences came with the '09.

djchan · 08-29-2012, 08:27 PM

I had another member offer to sell a SW Motech skid but can't find a lot of info anywhere. No one seems to recognize it at the Kawasaki forums.

Does anyone have pics of this plate on the bike?

I see the pics at Twisted Throttle (not installed on a bike) and it has an odd angular look with a lot of cutouts. Might look great on the bike though.

Good/bad feedback from real users?

08-22-2012, 10:30 AM	#7171
brieninsac Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Oddometer: 108	Does the cam adjuster add anything in performance and is it an easy install? __________________ 2012 Kawasaki KLX250S Dynojet • FMF Q4 • K&N Air Filter • KDX Snorkel • RAM Mount 15/42 • Pirelli Scorpion MT 90/AT • Pro Moto Rack • Seat Concepts

08-23-2012, 10:59 AM	#7174
Aron31 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Western Chicago Il Oddometer: 111	[IMG][/IMG] Took a little video. Don't know if it anyone can hear the noise. It's just a light ticking. I removed the tensioner and made sure it wasn't gummed up or anything. Made sure it went all the way out. Then reset it and put it back in. It only clicked about twice before it stopped. So it wouldn't appear the chain is wore or anything. Maybe checking the valves wouldn't hurt. At least would rule that out. Anyone have specs for an 09. My kawi manual hasn't come in yet. I would just buy a tensioner at this point if I hadn't just dropped over 500 on my klr to get it back in good running condition. So the tensioner will have to wait at least another pay period. __________________ My 2008 Klr 650 (orange) Wife's 2008 Klr 650 (red) Aron31 screwed with this post 08-23-2012 at 11:10 AM Reason: Damn video didn't work

08-23-2012, 11:08 AM	#7175
Rob.G Mostly Harmless Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Salem, OR Oddometer: 1,706	I can't play the video at work to listen... but can you hear it at idle? If so, get a long screwdriver and use it like a stethoscope and see if you can pinpoint where the sound is coming from. If it's coming from the head area, then it might be the valves. Rob __________________ '96 Suzuki DR650, '10 Kawasaki KLX250S, '01 Yamaha FZ1 The Lane Sharing Works Blog \| My SPOT Page

08-23-2012, 11:25 AM	#7177
Aron31 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Western Chicago Il Oddometer: 111	Well I tried several ways. Video just won't work... Damn photobucket. I can hear it at idle. With slight rpm increase it goes away. But approaching 6k comes back again. __________________ My 2008 Klr 650 (orange) Wife's 2008 Klr 650 (red)

08-23-2012, 01:13 PM	#7179
Aron31 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Western Chicago Il Oddometer: 111	Oh I see. It just doesn't have a pic preview. Just the "?" thing. But if you click on it it will still take you to the vid. __________________ My 2008 Klr 650 (orange) Wife's 2008 Klr 650 (red)

08-23-2012, 11:09 AM	#7176
Navin Unwounding Joined: Sep 2009 Location: running on empty Oddometer: 4,326	Does it go away with slight RPM increase? Is there a centrifical decomp on the cams? Those can tick a bit, might need an idle adjustment?

08-23-2012, 12:06 PM	#7178
IDRIDR Occasional Venturing Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Boyzee, IDontknow Oddometer: 665	video works for me. I don't hear the classic "rocks shaking in a coffee can" sound like mine did, but it's hard to tell on my cheapo laptop speaker. Around 6K rpm is the right range though for a CCT issue.

08-24-2012, 08:32 AM	#7182
Yossarian™ Deputy Cultural Attaché Joined: Jul 2007 Location: the 'Ha Oddometer: 8,134	Axle f/r diameter? Anyone happen to know the axle diameter of a 2007 KLX250S? __________________ Successfully surviving motorcycling since 1976.

08-29-2012, 05:41 PM	#7183
Bultaco206 Back-to-back motos suck Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Springville, IA Oddometer: 628	Does anybody know for sure if the IMS fuel tank for the KLX300 will fit on an '06 250? I see a lot of conflicting info on the web. __________________ '07 DL650, '06 DR650, '06 KLX351, '06 KX250, '83 XR350R, '74 Bultaco Alpina (trials)

08-29-2012, 08:27 PM	#7185
djchan Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: on the border Oddometer: 1,137	SW Motech skidplate for 250S? I had another member offer to sell a SW Motech skid but can't find a lot of info anywhere. No one seems to recognize it at the Kawasaki forums. Does anyone have pics of this plate on the bike? I see the pics at Twisted Throttle (not installed on a bike) and it has an odd angular look with a lot of cutouts. Might look great on the bike though. Good/bad feedback from real users? __________________ Well loved but gone - 1982 Maxim 650, 2000 Concours, 2001 KLX300, 2001 DRZ400E, 2004 KLR650, 2006 TE610, 1998 KDX220, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S, and a 2002 KTM 400EXC. Occupying the stable - 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250, 2002 KTM LC4E, and a 2007 KLX250S.

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