KLR650 Only Thread...... - Page 307

GreatWhiteNorth · 12-22-2012, 06:43 PM

I had my my gas tank and sidecovers sprayed with rhino liner this summer. They sprayed both sides of the side covers, and underside of the tank too, as suggested, basically fully encapsulating. I did all the prep myself... sanded the plastic thoroughly with rough 60 or 80 grit sandpaper. On the tank, I removed the decals, and sanded with about 120 grit. I thoroughly wiped 'er all down with acetone and brought it for spraying... cost me $100 to get done. No sign of lifting anywhere, and it's held up extremely well.

Kawidad · 12-23-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Aprilia

Curious...did you encapsulate the entire plastic pieces? I ask as I have a neighbor who owns a local bed liner spray franchise and he said the only way he can get it to last on plastic bike panels is encapsulate the whole piece in a single application.

I was referring to the canned Duplicolor product not the commercial type of bedliner. I haven't tried that stuff, but whatever is chosen it has to maintain flexibility because the plastic is so flexible.

WilsonGermany · 12-23-2012, 09:08 AM

I like the klr ;) look at this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp6sO...=ULMWuEomAKYDc

FAW3 · 12-23-2012, 11:17 AM

I like the klr ;) look at this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp6sO...=ULMWuEomAKYDc

[/QUOTE]

Very nice video....thanks for sharing it. You had a great journey.

Kent Glasscock · 12-23-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by astrolump

I had a similar problem this summer with my 01 klr.........all signs pointed to the carb but it turned out to be a failing voltage regulator. it was overheating and shutting down at higher speeds causing bad missing. once i replaced it the problem went away and i saw a rather dramatic increase in performance than i was feeling before. i guess it was going bad for some time.

another time i had a similar problem and it turned out to be a small flying insect in the float bowl..it would plug the main jet from time to time.

Thanks. I'll definately put that on the list. It's weird though being that this bike isn't as old so could be a defect which should be covered under the warranty. On another note, I put some fuel cleaner on a 6 hour ride Saturday. Didn't make a difference. However, I put some Supreme fuel in and it ran better but still skipped some. My mechanic assures me they cleaned out the whole carb and air box. Even drained the fuel tank. In summary. The bike runs. I had it to 78 on the interstate. Just every now and then. It will studder that lasts 2 to 5 seconds and stops. I do not seem to notice it when shifting. Only notice at cruising speeds. Next plan is to take it to a kawi dealer and have them pinpoint the problem. May help to get a second opinion. It's a learning process with this bike. I understand.

redog1 · 12-23-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kent Glasscock

Thanks. I'll definately put that on the list. It's weird though being that this bike isn't as old so could be a defect which should be covered under the warranty. On another note, I put some fuel cleaner on a 6 hour ride Saturday. Didn't make a difference. However, I put some Supreme fuel in and it ran better but still skipped some. My mechanic assures me they cleaned out the whole carb and air box. Even drained the fuel tank. In summary. The bike runs. I had it to 78 on the interstate. Just every now and then. It will studder that lasts 2 to 5 seconds and stops. I do not seem to notice it when shifting. Only notice at cruising speeds. Next plan is to take it to a kawi dealer and have them pinpoint the problem. May help to get a second opinion. It's a learning process with this bike. I understand.

I fought a cutting out/stuttering problem on my 09 this past summer, Kept acting like I had contaminated fuel, I commute 55 miles one way and it would always occur after about 30 miles, drained the float bowl a couple of times, tried numerous attempts at fixing, I really didn't want to pull the carburetor, bike finally left me stranded one morning on the way to work, Had to have it towed home, came home that night and cleaned the carb. Never saw what the issue was but haven't had a repeat of the problem in the past 3K mikes.

On another note, checked my valve adjustment today, it's been 19,500 miles since the last adjustment Right side intake at .006, left side intake at .008 and both exh at .009

. I won't be messing with it again until about 45K Currently have just under 32K. Love this bike. Spark plug looked nice, tan colored regapped to .030 and put it back in. Much better than the light grey that it used to be with some of the other various items still bolted to the bike. Very nice improvement to rejetting and eliminating some items.

PWRCRZR · 12-23-2012, 04:26 PM

The winter tear down,maintenance and upgrade of my 2007 KLR.

I had custom made my own crash bars and side case racks a few years ago. They were the first things I ever welded or fabricated and they have held up well so I decided to have them powder coated this year. So those will be the first things off.

Still trying to decide if I want to do the 685 upgrade or not, probably make a decision after the holidays.

How many of you guys are running center stands, any noticeable difference getting hung up off road?

astrolump · 12-23-2012, 08:30 PM

[How many of you guys are running center stands, any noticeable difference getting hung up off road?[/QUOTE]

defiantly. i took mine off after this

Murphy Slaw · 12-24-2012, 04:17 AM

Always carry a chainsaw......

Danger4u2 · 12-24-2012, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Murphy Slaw

Always carry a chainsaw......

I do. Chain saw, anti Al- Kida kit, dooms day prepper kit, extra bike in parts, just in case..................................

Unstable Rider · 12-24-2012, 05:37 AM

Lake Superior this fall.

DirtyDog · 12-24-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Danger4u2

I do. Chain saw, anti Al- Kida kit, dooms day prepper kit, extra bike in parts, just in case..................................

Epic top box.

McJamie · 12-24-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Danger4u2

I do. Chain saw, anti Al- Kida kit, dooms day prepper kit, extra bike in parts, just in case..................................

Is this the "my top box is bigger than your top box" thread.

Danger4u2 · 12-24-2012, 09:40 AM

I was transporting the box with the KLR to the welder to patch the holes from the previous owners install. I will cut the skirt just under the black line and belly mount it behind the battery box.

kojack · 12-24-2012, 10:53 AM

Well, going to be back on a klr this spring. Trading my sled for one. Hopefully a new left over. There's a couple here so I may swing a deal even swap for one.

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12-22-2012, 06:43 PM	#4591
GreatWhiteNorth Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Winterpeg - site of flatness beyond belief Oddometer: 672	Rhino Liner truck bedliner coating I had my my gas tank and sidecovers sprayed with rhino liner this summer. They sprayed both sides of the side covers, and underside of the tank too, as suggested, basically fully encapsulating. I did all the prep myself... sanded the plastic thoroughly with rough 60 or 80 grit sandpaper. On the tank, I removed the decals, and sanded with about 120 grit. I thoroughly wiped 'er all down with acetone and brought it for spraying... cost me $100 to get done. No sign of lifting anywhere, and it's held up extremely well. __________________ Spending my daughter's inheritance one motorcycle at a time. Bikes currently owned: - '91 Honda GL1500 Goldwing with CSC Friendship sidecar (highway pig), - '92 Kawasaki KLR650 with DMC Enduro sidecar (country cruiser).

12-23-2012, 09:08 AM	#4593
WilsonGermany Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Germany Oddometer: 69	I like the klr ;) look at this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp6sO...=ULMWuEomAKYDc __________________ Our Movie 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp6sO...hannel&list=UL some more pics: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=840733

12-23-2012, 11:17 AM	#4594
FAW3 Old wanderer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: No.VA. Oddometer: 311	I like the klr ;) look at this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp6sO...=ULMWuEomAKYDc [/QUOTE] Very nice video....thanks for sharing it. You had a great journey. __________________

12-23-2012, 04:26 PM	#4597
PWRCRZR Grumpy Old Bastard Joined: May 2008 Location: Mid-Coast Maine Oddometer: 6,502	It has begun The winter tear down,maintenance and upgrade of my 2007 KLR. I had custom made my own crash bars and side case racks a few years ago. They were the first things I ever welded or fabricated and they have held up well so I decided to have them powder coated this year. So those will be the first things off. Still trying to decide if I want to do the 685 upgrade or not, probably make a decision after the holidays. How many of you guys are running center stands, any noticeable difference getting hung up off road?

12-23-2012, 08:30 PM	#4598
astrolump Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: S flatlandia Oddometer: 275	[How many of you guys are running center stands, any noticeable difference getting hung up off road?[/QUOTE] defiantly. i took mine off after this __________________ HEY. did you see something fall off my bike? I mean other than me. "They see me coming on my KLR......They hide their daughters and their PBR...... I'll take the beer,no time for girls......Got a date in the Forest, chasing squirrels. "

12-24-2012, 04:17 AM	#4599
Murphy Slaw Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Southern Illinois Oddometer: 874	Always carry a chainsaw......

12-24-2012, 05:37 AM	#4601
Unstable Rider World Wide Inmate Joined: Jul 2010 Location: 10,000 Lakes Oddometer: 2,120	Lake Superior this fall. __________________ ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º> `·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((º> ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º> Everything happens for a reason. "Still seeking the reason"

12-24-2012, 09:40 AM	#4604
Danger4u2 KX & CR 500 Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: OKC Oddometer: 312	I was transporting the box with the KLR to the welder to patch the holes from the previous owners install. I will cut the skirt just under the black line and belly mount it behind the battery box. __________________ Go faster than everyone. Only worry about what's in front of you. '08KX500AFC(my favorite) '07KLR650 '04KX500(street legal) '97CR500R '06KLX250(351cc kit) '08KFX450R quad

12-24-2012, 10:53 AM	#4605
kojack My bikes Suck! Joined: Mar 2007 Location: god's country, AKA. Newfoundland! Oddometer: 787	Well, going to be back on a klr this spring. Trading my sled for one. Hopefully a new left over. There's a couple here so I may swing a deal even swap for one. Sent from my ARCHOS 80G9 using Tapatalk 2

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