2009 KLR650 - consumes oil?

**Crisis management** · 12th October 2009, 06:49

Sorry, mis-read the title, thought this was about KTM's but it's all about a foreign subject to me, mechanical problems......

**NordieBoy** · 12th October 2009, 07:47

Originally Posted by Moki

No probs. I use Spectro Golden 4 and change every 6km.

Well that's why you have no oil burning issues then.

Must cost a fortune though.

**Digitdion** · 12th October 2009, 16:54

I had on of the early 08 models. It was a dog. Problems with the wiring which the mechanics could never sort out. Only left me stranded a few times. My Bike got 2 new sets of rings in her to. Was a oiler user. They have changed the rings since then. Kawa saki got them wrong first up.For me we later found out that the dumb dealer in invers was putting in the wrong oil.(fully synthetic) which caused the bike to not bed it.

What did I learn? I learnt alot about the motor vehicles disputes tribunal.I won! And decided to get the ultimate adv bike(in my little head). Ktm 990 of course. Never looked back.

I also learnt alot about oil. I wish the dealers mechanics knew about oil. So DO NOT run synthetic oil. The KLR does not need it and its bad for them during break in.

To be fair to Kawasaki i am sure they have sorted the rings. You would think!

**Digitdion** · 12th October 2009, 16:55

sorry about the typing errors there boys. You get the message though.
Cheers Dion

**Jumpingstone** · 12th October 2009, 17:01

I have 09 KLR, done now about 8000km and it is not burning oil. Only issue earlier was leaking oil filter cover. First they replaced oil filter cover under warranty, but it was still leaking oil. Then they replaced whole clutch cover and now it is not leaking.

**Moki** · 12th October 2009, 22:35

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Well that's why you have no oil burning issues then.

Must cost a fortune though.

Only use it cause it's what's leftover from the GSA service... Me thinks you can put just about anything in it.

**veny** · 14th October 2009, 09:41

Reading on the web, not all 08's have oil burning issues. I wonder if it's a break-in problem? There is a feel or knack to it. And synthetic oil is not recommended.

As a side note..., I'm new to this site. Is there a special place that one could post wanted new save your KLR parts?
I've seen plenty of KLR's on the web with crash bars and decent bash plates. But they all seem to be American..., what about NZ?
Does anyone sell crash bars and bash plates for these bikes locally?

Could it be worth trying to make my own?

Any clues would be appreciated...

**Moki** · 14th October 2009, 12:43

Originally Posted by veny

Reading on the web, not all 08's have oil burning issues. I wonder if it's a break-in problem? There is a feel or knack to it. And synthetic oil is not recommended.

As a side note..., I'm new to this site. Is there a special place that one could post wanted new save your KLR parts?
I've seen plenty of KLR's on the web with crash bars and decent bash plates. But they all seem to be American..., what about NZ?
Does anyone sell crash bars and bash plates for these bikes locally?

Could it be worth trying to make my own?

Any clues would be appreciated...

Ring issue was identified early on and sorted later in the model year-whether or not it had anything to do with breakin I guess would be a matter for speculation. Most KLR owners I know either manufacture themselves, or order in off the web. The strength of the Kiwi is such that it's just easier and cheaper to order in.

What parts in particular are you after?

**veny** · 14th October 2009, 13:02

Originally Posted by Moki

What parts in particular are you after?

Crash bars and skid plate would make the ride more entertaining.

I found these on the web:
http://www.aviciouscycle.ca/klrswcrash.html
http://www.aviciouscycle.ca/klrswskid.html

One in AUS
http://www.norrus.com.au/

None in NZ.

**Moki** · 14th October 2009, 16:49

I've got the SW Motech bars and a generic bash plate from KLR650.com. I found klr650.com to have the best shipping costs for multiple items.
The bars look to be quite well-made, however know how rugged they are but must be better than nothing. Same for the bash plate. Just waiting for the Ortlieb soft panniers and racks to be delivered and I'm all farkeled out (she says).

**Jumpingstone** · 14th October 2009, 17:46

I ordered my sw-motech crash bars from www.twistedthrottle.com You can also ask from motomail.

**veny** · 14th October 2009, 18:10

Eh, thanks for the link, but after tonights shocking news, I might have start saving for my next rego

**Padmei** · 14th October 2009, 19:16

Try these guys. I got a set of Sw Motech crashbars from them & they are awesome.

Givi now apparently make crash bars for them.From what I've heard they are the same as the SW s but have a cross brace & better way to secure. Try contacting Filco Farm & Sport motorcycles in Nelson & talk to Rod. He may be able to tell you where to get them from.

You will get a lot more vibes coming from the engine with the crashbars on - they work like tuning forks.

My bash plate cost $8 for some scrap 4mm ali & $20 cash for a weld along the 2 plates. You could get a pretty one for more but after a few bangs they'll look the same.