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gary

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mint condition 2991 km like new!! alum exhaust. tank bag. service manual.. garage kept.... never driven in rain....$ 4500.00 or best offer. THIS BIKE HAS SOLD THANK-YOU!
 
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Hi Gary,

this post should probably go in the For Sale by Owner section but it is a Kawasaki.

I am interested.

Has the Doohickey been done?

Do you have any pictures?

Whereare youlocated?

Thanks,

Zeegyman
 
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greyone

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Zeegyman - I have seen the doohickey mentioned several times on different threads. I've only had my KLR for a month and would appreciate some information on the subject.
 
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Check this out.

http://multisurfacemotorcycling.com/klr650_page.htm#Known%20Issues

http://www.klr650.marknet.us/balancer.html

Balancer chain tensioner ("Doohickey") prone to failure
The counterbalancer tensioner arm (clamped down by the small bolt on the bottom left engine cover) has a tendency to get brittle and break. This has happened on bikes of all years and mileages, while many other bikes (of all years and mileages) are fine. If anything, later bikes seem to be more prone to failure, perhaps because of the change to solid balancer sprockets. If this system fails and the balancer chain jumps, it can sieze the engine. Eagle Machine makes a machined adjuster arm (available from Arrowhead) that is vastly superior to the stock unit. (Both units are of equal quality, although they offer different spring lengths.) In addition, the adjuster bolt and spring were upgraded in 1996; earlier models can be upgraded by replacing the bolt and spring, and adding the washer. The required parts are: Idler spring, 92144-1860; 7mm O-ring, 670B1507; washer, 92200-1263; idler adjuster bolt, 92150-1923. See the links section for a way to report balancer failures.
 
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greyone

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Thanks. I'm going to contact the previous owner and see if it has been upgraded. It's a 2005 and already has the larger front disc, steel brakes lines and K&N so I expect this may be done.
 
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gary

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doohickey has not been done. yes i have pics but i have a mac and it does not seem to work here. send your email address and ill send some . gary
 
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