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Did you actually clean the jets and needles by running wire through them? Because properly gunked up jets will definitely not respond to just soaking and air.
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| # ? Jun 19, 2012 02:58 |
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MotoMind posted:OK, so why not try swapping all the internals of the KLX carb into the KLR carb body and see what happens? I have not checked the valve clearances because with the complete KLR carb it always started quickly when hot and ran nicely. It is odd that it ran with the KLR jetting, I put 200 miles on with the KLR carb and I was impressed with how it ran, it hit a 105 (don't know if the KLX has that speedometer error the KLR has though). I am dumb and forgot to write down the needle, main jet and idle air jet sizes from both carbs when I was tearing things apart. I do remember that the KLX had a 138 main jet and the KLR had a 148 main jet, which doesn't really make sense, but I don't know what the needle is in either of them, so it is hard to draw any conclusions. I also made sure the float height was the same in the KLX carb as the KLR carb.
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| # ? Jun 19, 2012 03:03 |
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Got myself a 2012 black and up to about 2500 miles. Thermobob installed but no doohickey. I think they fixed the doohickey thickness but the idle spring dealy is fugged up. I just ordered some sw-motech crash bars and Happy trails Cascade panniers. Ill toss some photos up and maybe a video of me installing as Ive not seen any Cascade photos or video other than the HT site. Blows. They are sending the rack for the panniers but the actual cases don't ship until next week on the 29th June. bah..at least the rack will be installed by then
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| # ? Jun 22, 2012 15:55 |
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My HT rack was a really tight squeeze. Have patience when installing it.
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| # ? Jun 23, 2012 00:46 |
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Well I tried swapping most of the internals from the KLR CVK carb into the carb body of the KLX, no change. Only thing I did not switch over was the slide because it for whatever reason did not move freely. I compared passage ways between the carbs and cleaned out with wire ones that I was able to on the KLX carb.
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| # ? Jun 30, 2012 18:08 |
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I found what was wrong with the KLX carb, it was missing the piece marked collar in the picture below Now does anyone know where I can buy one, I cannot find a part number for it. never mind, i think it is 16017-1367 JET-NEEDLE Vork!Vork!Vork! fucked around with this message at Jul 11, 2012 around 00:35 |
| # ? Jul 11, 2012 00:30 |
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If I recall correctly, the stock KLR 650 didn't come with a fuel filter. Mine did. I think the fuel filter is causing some issues with the fuel line, causing it to kink. Is it recommended I keep the fuel filter, or can I ditch it? Does anyone know the specific fuel line size I should be using?
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| # ? Jul 16, 2012 12:24 |
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There's a screen in your petcock. a screen at the carbs (usually), and if it didn't come with a filter, why be concerned about it? Unless you have a reason to run a filter (your carbs are clogging from rust from your tank), don't bother with the filter, especially if it didn't come with one stock.
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| # ? Jul 16, 2012 13:40 |
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Plastic tank = no rust. I don't tend to throw in handfuls of sand and gravel when I refuel, so I don't see a need for the filter either. I'll try to figure out the right hose size.
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| # ? Jul 16, 2012 13:45 |
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Safety Dance posted:Plastic tank = no rust. I don't tend to throw in handfuls of sand and gravel when I refuel, so I don't see a need for the filter either. I'll try to figure out the right hose size. Whatever you can jam on there without kinking is the right size for a KLR.  For any other motorcycle, OEM ones are nice because they're prebent to the appropriate shape (if your fuel line has an elbow in it's routing). They're also usually a bit thinner than the stuff you can pick up at any auto store. But you can just pull the line off and bring it in the store with you and they'll match it, no problem.
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| # ? Jul 16, 2012 13:47 |
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Z3n posted:Whatever you can jam on there without kinking is the right size for a KLR. 6mm is right size. 1/4in is slightly too large. Edit: I couldn't get the right seize metric line at my local Autozone for some reason. I ended up buying it from a Honda service dept at a dealer.
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| # ? Jul 17, 2012 02:05 |
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Well, finally after ordering my cascade 38L, 7.5 inch panniers from happy trails on June the 19th I got them via UPS last night and got them hooked up. The only thing that bugs me is those screw on pucks go on the inside. Not a huge deal, as they sent extra non-puck screws so one can attatch those instead so you have to use a socket to take them off instead. Not a big deal and Im digging them so far...fall camping season is getting close and closer. 
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| # ? Jul 17, 2012 13:14 |
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So the problem I had where my bike would hesitate under "heavy" acceleration, and actually stall out while riding once, seems to have been fixed by Sweet Lady Seafoam. I've run about a whole bottle through now in two tanks, and the problem seems to have resolved itself for the most part. What the heck would be causing hesitation/stalling that would be helped by Seafoam in the gas tank? Something with the carbs?
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| # ? Aug 6, 2012 03:25 |
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Radbot posted:Something with the carbs? gently caress carburetors. (I have one on my bench right now that needs disassembly/cleaning).
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| # ? Aug 6, 2012 04:00 |
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Question. I hauled my KLR from Colorado to Georgia on the back of my truck. Started fine in CO, will not start in GA. Do I just need to re-jet the carbs for the lower elevation? I'm in Germany until some time in October, so it's not the end of the world. I do wanna ride when I get home, though.  Bonus photo of how to get a motorcycle across the country when the bed of your truck is full: 
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| # ? Aug 7, 2012 11:37 |
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Akion posted:Question. I hauled my KLR from Colorado to Georgia on the back of my truck. Started fine in CO, will not start in GA. Do I just need to re-jet the carbs for the lower elevation? it is not your jetting, the no starting is not related. Need more information on the no start, does it have power, does it crank, etc. related, my KLR at the top of Pike's Peak 
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| # ? Aug 14, 2012 01:37 |
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That tool tube seems awfully high and forward, does the wheel strike at full compression? Lower is better for clearance.
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| # ? Aug 14, 2012 01:54 |
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MotoMind posted:That tool tube seems awfully high and forward, does the wheel strike at full compression? Lower is better for clearance. some new nobbies brush it
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| # ? Aug 14, 2012 02:24 |
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Vork!Vork!Vork! posted:it is not your jetting, the no starting is not related. Need more information on the no start, does it have power, does it crank, etc. Sorry. It turns over, but it won't catch. It was fine when I left Colorado before I pumped all the gas out of it using a hand pump. Now when I start it, it just keeps turning over but doesn't start. I can't really do much diagnosis as I am in Germany until October, but I want to ride when I get back. Also I am jealous of you. I never got to ride mine before I left CO due to title lunacy. The title literally arrived the day before I left for Germany.
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| # ? Aug 15, 2012 13:20 |
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Akion posted:Sorry. It turns over, but it won't catch. It was fine when I left Colorado before I pumped all the gas out of it using a hand pump. Now when I start it, it just keeps turning over but doesn't start. Where's it located? I just got finished fixing my KLR's non-starting issues, and I live in Atlanta.
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| # ? Aug 15, 2012 13:55 |
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Safety Dance posted:Where's it located? I just got finished fixing my KLR's non-starting issues, and I live in Atlanta. It's at my folks place in Cumming. Right next to Buford Dam.
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| # ? Aug 16, 2012 10:23 |
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Akion posted:It's at my folks place in Cumming. Right next to Buford Dam. I sent you a PM.
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| # ? Aug 16, 2012 11:57 |
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New UFO universal supermoto front fender, KX 250 fork guards that were modified to fit because nobody makes fork guards for the KLX650 and OEMs are unavailable. Ebay special DRZ shock jammed in there, still need to re-rout the wires eventually so that they are in a better spot  The old shock, no adjustment for rebound or compression. The DRZ shock seems to be better although it needs a new spring because I am running out of preload adjustment and it is still sagging more than I would like. Maybe some day I will get it rebuilt, revalved, and resprung. 
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| # ? Sep 3, 2012 21:27 |
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So did they ever fix the oil burning problem in the 08+'s? My friend and I are planning a ride from Toronto to Argentina and I'm seeing that there's a good chance you can end up with one that burns like a quart a fillup. There seems to be a big bore kit that fixes it but I'm not sure what that would cost. Anyone here know anything about it?
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| # ? Oct 23, 2012 02:59 |
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Why do you want an 08+?
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| # ? Oct 23, 2012 03:40 |
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MotoMind posted:Why do you want an 08+? No particular reason. We're cross shopping the DR650 as well but it's good to know what our options are.
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| # ? Oct 23, 2012 13:41 |
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I heard they fixed the 08 oil burning issue mid year. All klrs can burn oil, mine will if I hold it at freeway speeds all day.
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| # ? Oct 23, 2012 22:07 |
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My early 08 burned it pretty fast if I kept it over 4500rpm or did any engine braking. I put a check valve in the crankcase breather tube and it reduced the burning a lot. I still check the oil level at startup and gas stops, though.
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| # ? Oct 25, 2012 00:11 |
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apparently if you bore out the engine it will fix the oil burning problems. here is eagle mikes link, there is also the option to send in your cylinder and he'll bore it out for 115$. which is recommended unless you know of a good machinist. http://www.eaglemike.com/685-forged...n-kit-685pk.htm I just bought a 2006 klr with the 685 plus stage 2 jetting, cams and a slightly better exhaust and riding it is a lot funner than my 650
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| # ? Oct 26, 2012 15:21 |
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so apparently IMS makes a 10 gallon tank: http://www.imsproducts.com/Products...izeSet=10%20gal   i need one ha ha ah hah gasoline weighs 6 pounds a gallon, extra 60 pounds sitting on the top of a 430 pound bike Vork!Vork!Vork! fucked around with this message at Nov 24, 2012 around 18:54 |
| # ? Nov 24, 2012 18:52 |
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I didn't know there was a KLR thread here! Someone give me one good reason why I shouldn't snag an old, well-heeled but in great mechanical shape, KLR650 this weekend for $1500? It's exactly what I want, I think. Not a garage queen, been all over the place and ready for more, comes with some pelican cases, etc. Previous owner seems awesome, and the engine is from a '99. I'll specify these are Chicagoland prices so 1,500 seems pretty fair for a well-maintained bike.  
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| # ? Dec 14, 2012 19:25 |
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Aside from the cracked fairing, looks pretty good. Pick up a bigger fuel tank, and throw the fairings away. http://www.imsproducts.com/Products...d=true&tyd=true
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| # ? Dec 14, 2012 19:40 |
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Safety Dance posted:Aside from the cracked fairing, looks pretty good. Pick up a bigger fuel tank, and throw the fairings away. I actually couldn't care less about how it looks because I know I'm only going to make it look worse when I dump it learning how to ride this type of bike... Bigger tank would be good, though.
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| # ? Dec 14, 2012 19:46 |
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ShaneB posted:I actually couldn't care less about how it looks because I know I'm only going to make it look worse when I dump it learning how to ride this type of bike... The current tank is 6.1 gal. That'll take you aprox. 250 miles. I don't think you'd need to go much further than that on a tank of gas, and the stock seat wouldn't let you anyway, it's so uncomfortable for most people (it's really soft). Edit: http://germz.org/klr650/review.html
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| # ? Dec 14, 2012 19:49 |
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SpannerX posted:The current tank is 6.1 gal. That'll take you aprox. 250 miles. I don't think you'd need to go much further than that on a tank of gas, and the stock seat wouldn't let you anyway, it's so uncomfortable for most people (it's really soft). 6.1 is a lie that Kawasaki clings to, stock tank is 5.5 buy that bike, you will probably be able to resell it for the same price anytime if you get sick of it
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| # ? Dec 15, 2012 16:13 |
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Vork!Vork!Vork! posted:6.1 is a lie that Kawasaki clings to, stock tank is 5.5 The 250 miles is based on the tank holding more like 5 gal. that is usable. To the the rest of it you have to tip the bike over on it's side, to get it over the hump, right? Besides, putting more fuel that far up on the bike makes it top heavy.
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| # ? Dec 15, 2012 17:39 |
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SpannerX posted:The 250 miles is based on the tank holding more like 5 gal. that is usable. To the the rest of it you have to tip the bike over on it's side, to get it over the hump, right? Besides, putting more fuel that far up on the bike makes it top heavy. yeah reserve's reserve is the right side of the saddle part of the tank. Not much is usually over there but it is handy to know that if you tip the bike over you can get a little more. 250 miles per tank is fairly safe estimate but it really depends. I drove all the way across kansas with the throttle locked fully open, it would only hold 75(bad headwind). It got about 32 MPG doing that so I was filling up every 150 miles
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| # ? Dec 15, 2012 19:12 |
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Bad weather conspired against me today. The seller is pretty awesome and wants the bike to go to a good home, so he's going to wait for next weekend to sell it to me. 
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| # ? Dec 15, 2012 19:42 |
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Speaking of KLR 650s, mine started acting funny today. I started it up this morning and was able to hit 80 without even trying on the freeway. About a hundred miles later it was way down on power -- I'm talking struggling to hit 60 on flat ground. Put some new premium gas in it, no change. Same feeling of low power on both the primary and reserve pickups. Fuel line is not kinked. Valve clearances were checked less than 1000 miles ago (probably closer to 500). The power delivery feels roughly normal, maybe a little sluggish, throughout the first half of the throttle's travel. Once you hit the second half, however, it doesn't feel like it's changing at all (maybe going down slightly). The engine noise sounds different in the second half of the travel, kind of like a woodpecker (the thudthudthud from the engine sounds more hollow). Any thoughts?
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| # ? Dec 15, 2012 22:40 |
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| # ? May 20, 2013 06:58 |
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That really sounds like a fuel delivery issue...Do you have an inline fuel filter? Do you get gas out of the fuel line to the carb? If it's a vacuum petcock, is the line to the petcock leaking/damaged?
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