KLR riders out there

**pete376403** · 29th January 2010, 18:43

I found getting the cam cover off was a bit difficult until I removed a bit from the cast boss that the air pipe (smog thing) bolts to.
A few minutes withthe die grinder.

regards the radiator size, wonder if a narrower (ie about half the width) but the same height would work - something like a DRZ 400 rad

**pete376403** · 29th January 2010, 18:46

Originally Posted by Howie

HI Peter, glad your ride went well, what was the New creek to Denniston track like, how was the Mackley river crosssing? Thinking of doing that one again soon.

My older model KLR only seems to use any oil if it is run consistently at higher revs, last long ride it used about 300ml over 1400km, how does that compare?

Denniston track was really good. Water crossings were low, Mackley was about knee deep but still caused a problem or two. (Rock snot or whatever it is is REALLY slippery)

Your oil use is a lot better than mine - I used best part of 1 litre between the end of the Porika and Picton

**Beem02** · 29th January 2010, 21:35

Originally Posted by pete376403

Denniston track was really good. Water crossings were low, Mackley was about knee deep but still caused a problem or two. (Rock snot or whatever it is is REALLY slippery)

Your oil use is a lot better than mine - I used best part of 1 litre between the end of the Porika and Picton

Hey Pete - The extra roads you didn't mention were Limestone Road (pretty boring), Kaiwara Road (not difficult but its always a great ride, especially combined with a very muddy Random Spur road in the rain this time). On the West Coast: Gannons Road/Waitahu River (lots of boulders in places but a good off-road ride) and the Braeburn track to Porika.

The Mackley river crossing was as good as you could have hoped for, despite flooding the DR and needing to change my oil in Murchison. The best advice was from a guy I met there at the time, who said "we now push the bikes through 2 to a bike and never have problems with flooded bikes anymore." Judging by the size and slipperiness of the unseen boulder that unseated me mid-crossing, I'd say that was good advice, if a bit late!

Cheers

Best ride of the trip would have to be Napoleon Hill, especially after the KTM got flooded and riding out through the tunnels for the last time in the dark!

**Woodman** · 1st February 2010, 20:53

Went for the first ride today after replacinh the doohickey. Very quiet in the engine department . Lovely.

**marks** · 1st February 2010, 21:37

Originally Posted by Woodman

Went for the first ride today after replacinh the doohickey. Very quiet in the engine department . Lovely.

I havent even started mine since November

**Eddieb** · 2nd February 2010, 06:41

Originally Posted by marks

I havent even started mine since November

I feel your pain. At least you've been able to give the DT a workout though.

**warewolf** · 2nd February 2010, 09:29

Originally Posted by pete376403

Your oil use is a lot better than mine - I used best part of 1 litre between the end of the Porika and Picton

Geez, my 2T doesn't use anywhere near that much!!

**Padmei** · 2nd February 2010, 20:44

Done a bit on Gonzo over the last week.
Checked valves - thanks to woodman I finally got the right shims. Local Kawa dealer wanted $17 each!! I managed to get some from a more friendlier bike shop for swapsies & some cash. Intake were tight, exhaust not bad.
Did the 22cent mod & backed off the fuel screw. Checked the doo & cam chain adjuster.
Greased the steering head, checked cush drive -found rooted chain & front sprocket.

Whilst putting the diaphram back in the carb I accidently pinched it & it has a little tear. Not a problem I thought until I saw they were $50 US on ebay - that equates to about $200 NZ from a dealer. I remembered a mate around the corner said he had a pile of parts so gave him a call & $200 later I have almost a KLR Tengai in lots of boxes. Already I've found a diaphram, front sprocket & front brake pads. So if anyone has an old KLR frame & swingarm I may have a winter project.

Put it back together temp & took it for a blast around the block tonite. It def has better throttle response & revs freeer. Well worth doing the mods at this stage anyway.
I have to retorque the cam caps when I can find a small torque wrench that fits under the frame.

**JATZ** · 2nd February 2010, 20:49

Originally Posted by Padmei

So if anyone has an old KLR frame & swingarm I may have a winter project.

I might know where to lay my hands on something, if your serious

See if you can get it going before Wildat gets his going

**Padmei** · 2nd February 2010, 20:53

Originally Posted by JATZ

I might know where to lay my hands on something, if your serious

All depends on the money my little motuekean

**Woodman** · 2nd February 2010, 21:30

So where are all these klr parts hmmm? Tend to have a demand for them here too ya know.

**Padmei** · 3rd February 2010, 06:59

Originally Posted by Woodman

So where are all these klr parts hmmm? Tend to have a demand for them here too ya know.

Gotta find some cash first topick them up. Damn recession I reckon it's just hitting now cos noones paying anything.

**NordieBoy** · 3rd February 2010, 08:38

Originally Posted by Padmei

Gotta find some cash first topick them up. Damn recession I reckon it's just hitting now cos noones paying anything.

I got offered a spare engine yesterday...
It was returned with the frame, handlebars, pipes, tank and rear wheel by the cops after being ripped and stripped...

I think it'd fit in the DR chassis...

1981(ish) GSX400 four. About the same HP as the DR but a bit less torque. Air cooled and the best bit... 800 gen-you-whine km's on the clock (that it hasn't got).

Hmmm...
Spare DR650 chassis here. Also spare XR350 chassis

Just gotta find some cash first topick them up. Damn recession I reckon it's just hitting now cos noones paying anything.