KLR650 Only Thread...... - Page 322

Scott_PDX · 01-17-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RandoCommando

The 2008 and newer KLRs had an issue with the wiring harness rubbing in certain spots.
Did you have the recall done for the armoring?

2009 KLR, had the "recall" done on this model. But there were a few areas that they still didn't get. One area said the front fairing, so took that off and found a tiny little cut on one of the wires. It was being rubbed on the soft metal hold down. That little wire kept shorting the main fuse as soon as it got power. Taped it up good, put the fuse back and bike starts fine.

This spot, looking at the front of the bike sans fairings.

Tiny little rub-through

The culprit - Note the two sparky areas.

PNWcrazymike · 01-17-2013, 11:18 PM

Thank you for the photos! I'll take a look at mine now I know what/ where to look for!

Murphy Slaw · 01-18-2013, 03:51 AM

That's just crazy, man.

Aprilia · 01-18-2013, 06:54 AM

GenII's have about 6 consistent places that develop rub thru's but I've seen a few others on more than one bike. Strip the bike down and just start going over EVERYTHING.

KamikazeKLR · 01-18-2013, 09:41 AM

Hey everyone, I haven't posted on this thread in a while but I'm going from Winnipeg to St. John's, Newfoundland on the old '02 in may. What is a list of things I should do to the bike before leaving? Besides doing the doo. I'm planning to do that already.

DirtyDog · 01-18-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GAS GUY

It can be mounted in any position.
It does have a floating piston in it separating the nitrogen from the oil.
Now, the shock will get completely filled with oil along with the hose and approximately 1/3rd of the reservoir.
The other 2/3 rds of the reservoir gets the nitrogen charge.
This will probably double my oil capacity and add compression adjustment.

Cool, man. Is this added on to the stocker or to an aftermarket shock? Seems like this concept could be used on the stocker at the schrader valve.

GAS GUY · 01-18-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtyDog

Cool, man. Is this added on to the stocker or to an aftermarket shock? Seems like this concept could be used on the stocker at the schrader valve.

Added on to the stock shock.

DirtyDog · 01-18-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GAS GUY

Added on to the stock shock.

Then I'm definitely interested in hearing more.

GAS GUY · 01-18-2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyDog

Then I'm definitely interested in hearing more.

Dirty Dog,
Of all the Klr riders, you could probably use it most, the stuff you subject your bike to.

I just got some fittings in the mail, so I will be working on it soon.I will post up details as I get it done.
First thing I have to do is remove the stock schrader valve where you charge it with nitrogen and drill it out for a 1/8 pipe tap, then tap the hole and install a long street elbow fitting.

GAS GUY · 01-18-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyDog

Then I'm definitely interested in hearing more.

Dirty Dog-I don't know if you have seen my thread on the bike but I will post details there as I get it done.
Heres a link.
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=828655

Grinnin · 01-19-2013, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by KamikazeKLR

Hey everyone, I haven't posted on this thread in a while but I'm going from Winnipeg to St. John's, Newfoundland on the old '02 in may. What is a list of things I should do to the bike before leaving? Besides doing the doo. I'm planning to do that already.

We don't know if your bike gets regular rigorous maintenance or if it's overdue for everything. It may be OK with checking valve gap, change oil, and have chain and sprockets that are not totally shot. Have the swingarm and linkage bearings ever been serviced? Are the wheel bearings 11 years old? I usually deal with fork seals only when they leak, but if those are 11 years old you may want to just replace them before you go. I will assume that modifications for comfort have been taken care of.

There are entire threads on what may or may not need to be done to a bike from thermobob to larger or smaller sprockets. Some people need many of them and others need none.

WARRIORPRINCEJJ · 01-19-2013, 02:39 PM

For any of you GenII ('08+) KLR guys who might be interested...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=856807

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DesertDuster · 01-20-2013, 02:01 PM

I bent the rim on my front wheel yesterday. I notice that the replacement cost is quite high. Does anyone have any recommendations on what to do?

marc11 · 01-20-2013, 02:16 PM

Contact Woody's Wheel Works. They are a supporter here. Great people but more important great work. They fixed an rim for me and I couldn't even tell it was never bent.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

Newner · 01-20-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertDuster

I bent the rim on my front wheel yesterday. I notice that the replacement cost is quite high. Does anyone have any recommendations on what to do?

1. Is it causing the bike to shake or behave like it is out of balance?

Assuming "No" then the KLR solution is a big ass rubber mallet. Congratulations on your new character mark!

01-17-2013, 11:18 PM	#4817
PNWcrazymike Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Bend, Oregon (in the sunny half of the state) Oddometer: 13	Problem spot Thank you for the photos! I'll take a look at mine now I know what/ where to look for!

01-18-2013, 03:51 AM	#4818
Murphy Slaw Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Southern Illinois Oddometer: 872	That's just crazy, man. __________________ The Murph Channel Acoustic Crazyness http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkomGsMJXH9qn-xLKCv4WOg

01-18-2013, 09:41 AM	#4820
KamikazeKLR Shorty on the 650 Joined: May 2012 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Oddometer: 462	Hey everyone, I haven't posted on this thread in a while but I'm going from Winnipeg to St. John's, Newfoundland on the old '02 in may. What is a list of things I should do to the bike before leaving? Besides doing the doo. I'm planning to do that already. __________________ - Mel Long Way Back - Ongoing Not all those who wander are lost 2002 Kawasaki KLR650

01-19-2013, 02:39 PM	#4827
WARRIORPRINCEJJ Not in the clique... Joined: Jun 2009 Location: South Central Texas Oddometer: 6,797	For any of you GenII ('08+) KLR guys who might be interested... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=856807 . __________________ I spent all my money on motorcycles, 4X4's, whiskey, and women...The rest I just wasted. (edited to fit/original phrase by "WIBO") "There's a WEALTH of cool people and knowledge on ADV, there's also a decent sized pocket of douche bag assholes that think their ADV forum Post Count (Oddometer) is their badge at being experienced riders." goodcat8

01-20-2013, 02:01 PM	#4828
DesertDuster Old Pueblo Rider Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson 32.207,-110.786 Oddometer: 158	front wheel I bent the rim on my front wheel yesterday. I notice that the replacement cost is quite high. Does anyone have any recommendations on what to do?

01-18-2013, 06:54 AM	#4819
Aprilia Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Oddometer: 336	GenII's have about 6 consistent places that develop rub thru's but I've seen a few others on more than one bike. Strip the bike down and just start going over EVERYTHING.

01-20-2013, 02:16 PM	#4829
marc11 Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: New York Oddometer: 99	Contact Woody's Wheel Works. They are a supporter here. Great people but more important great work. They fixed an rim for me and I couldn't even tell it was never bent. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD __________________ 2009 KLR650

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