Mike helped me several times over the phone. One time, I called and left a message on a Sunday morning, thinking he'd get back to me Monday. He called me 20 minutes later and walked me through some stuff.
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KLR650 Thread
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Replaced countershaft sprocket spacer, o-ring, seal and retention washer at 108K+
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course, new sprockets and a chain as well.
Made a tool for spacer removal from an old Stanley screwdriver, heated the end with a torch and beat it over and filed/ground a 90 degree “hook”. Tapped it outward with a small ball peen hammer.
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Made a tool for spacer removal from an old Stanley screwdriver, heated the end with a torch and beat it over and filed/ground a 90 degree “hook”. Tapped it outward with a small ball peen hammer.
Nice! Mine went out on my 2000 a few months ago while riding in Big Bend. It was an easy swap.
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Welcome! Love my Gen 2 bike, but wouldn't mind one of those good lookin' new ones.
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Thanks I really wanted a Green Kawi. It seems I've had every color but! So that was my goal, but with ABS it is unobtainable. This was my second choice, but It will make a great Zombie apocalypse look!
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Strikingly handsome motorcycle. Now go dump it in the middle of a mud hole so it can gain the patina of a real klr.
Plane Dr
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Ok. So my klr is just over a year old. Only has 400 miles on it. Should I change the oil because of age?
Plane Dr
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I cracked 300 in 2 weeks. Plus added 200 to it's room mate.
Anyone happen to know what the tube size is on the crash bars of a 2022 Adventure? Buddy wants to add some foot rests.
I'm hoping to get back to that level of comfort in riding someday. Years ago when I was in the military a drunk guy ran a red light and t boned a friend of mine that was in front of me about 15 feet. We were leaving base for a three day ride around puerto rico. I haven't been on a bike in twenty plus years. But I'll get there.
Little bits at a time, you will get there for sure!
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Changed the oil yesterday, at 109K. Still getting 50+MPG with only a top bag and keeping it under 60mph.
Putting on the (happy trails aluminum) panniers will reduce the mileage below 45.
Ran 400 miles yesterday at 60-65mph when possible, 47MPG.
I have worked off this bike for many years now and just can't believe how good of a machine FHI has made.
Putting on the (happy trails aluminum) panniers will reduce the mileage below 45.
Ran 400 miles yesterday at 60-65mph when possible, 47MPG.
I have worked off this bike for many years now and just can't believe how good of a machine FHI has made.
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FHI hmmmmm ? Looked up is it Fugi Heavy Industries ?
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Fuji Heavy Industries..
What is FHI?
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Fuji Heavy Industries, parent company of Kawasaki. (and Subaru).
Just noticed my clutch handle has about 3/4 an inch of play before engaging. Is this normal during break in? Does it need to be adjusted to get rid of the play?