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Forum: The Garage 05-21-2013, 06:10 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
de-sulphation of Lead-Acid AGM batteries can take...

de-sulphation of Lead-Acid AGM batteries can take up to 18-20 volts.
There are only 2 chargers (that I ever came across) that can do this.
the Yuasa MB-2040 charger is one, and the old school...
Forum: The Garage 04-11-2013, 06:43 AM
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Views: 89,093
Posted By AKohler883
Yuasa chargers are made specially for Yuasa, to...

Yuasa chargers are made specially for Yuasa, to their specs, by a contracted company, that manufactures in China.
Yuasa has been getting the chargers made for them since the year 2000.
Forum: The Garage 04-04-2013, 06:19 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
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Forum: Thumpers 11-28-2012, 11:46 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
So corrosion causes problems in the area of the...

So corrosion causes problems in the area of the piston / seals ?
Forum: Thumpers 11-28-2012, 07:15 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
Klay .... did you ever determine what causes the...

Klay .... did you ever determine what causes the caliper to "go bad" ?
Forum: Thumpers 11-27-2012, 05:05 PM
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Posted By AKohler883
It is a 125cc. 1994-1996 DR125SE shared all parts...

It is a 125cc. 1994-1996 DR125SE shared all parts with the 1996 and up DR200SE except cylinder head and piston.
Forum: Thumpers 11-27-2012, 12:16 PM
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Posted By AKohler883
been trying to sell it ....

http://reading.craigslist.org/mcy/3315435181.html
Forum: Thumpers 11-27-2012, 12:09 PM
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Posted By AKohler883
While trying to sort out my carb problems, I...

While trying to sort out my carb problems, I found the bad caliper which kept me from riding it.
It took me a while to find a way to get the piston out. Now I can not get it back in.

Carb is...
Forum: Thumpers 11-27-2012, 11:30 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
i found the part number, and did a search ......

i found the part number, and did a search ... found for $101 at one place, and $108 at another.
Problem is that my old P.O.S. DR is only worth about $800 (and I have over $1300 in it now).
If I...
Forum: Thumpers 11-27-2012, 10:56 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
Hey Klay

a while back you wrote:
"I should add that I've replaced both front calipers and both petcocks on our DR200s. I could have opted to rebuild the calipers, but I got lazy and they're inexpensive. They...
Forum: Thumpers 11-27-2012, 05:53 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
front brake caliper needed

I am moving, and need to get my DR125SE up and running. Currently apart because the caliper was seized. I took it apart and can not get the piston to move smoothly.
thinking I just need a new (used)...
Forum: Thumpers 09-21-2012, 09:40 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
My front brake had been randomly seizing up after...

My front brake had been randomly seizing up after riding for a short time.
It was like it got hot, and eventually would not release the pads from the brake disk on the wheel.
I looked at the fluid...
Forum: Thumpers 08-05-2012, 12:20 PM
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Posted By AKohler883
question to the group, if my carb chokes out at...

question to the group, if my carb chokes out at the mid-top of each gear, is that my Main jet, or my Pilot jet ?

secondly. if my brand new battery does not charge, and i replaced the stator and...
Forum: Thumpers 06-14-2012, 05:39 PM
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Posted By AKohler883
I would post, but I don't have a link. Just a...

I would post, but I don't have a link. Just a .pdf file of the article. I know how to post a pic, but not a .pdf.
Sent 2 emails out from work today. Off for vacation next 3 days. Catch up with the...
Forum: Thumpers 06-14-2012, 01:28 PM
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Posted By AKohler883
thats only part of it.... but the most scary part.

thats only part of it.... but the most scary part.
Forum: Thumpers 06-14-2012, 12:13 PM
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Posted By AKohler883
If anyone wants to know why you should not be...

If anyone wants to know why you should not be using a Lithium battery on a motorcycle. PM me with an email address, I will send you a technical article written by the head electrical guy at BMW.
...
Forum: Thumpers 04-27-2012, 03:16 PM
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Posted By AKohler883
Nice Duc !

Nice Duc !
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2012, 04:01 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
If bike was new and had 500 miles, I would change...

If bike was new and had 500 miles, I would change the oil per break in procedures.
If bike sat for long periods of time, I would change the oil.
So you have 2 reasons to change.
Might as well do...
Forum: Thumpers 04-05-2012, 10:12 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
my 1994 DR125SE as of today

http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss324/AKohler883/Snapbucket/DR125/040512.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 04-04-2012, 03:18 PM
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Posted By AKohler883
Stopped at Advance Auto tonight. Found Krylon...

Stopped at Advance Auto tonight. Found Krylon 'True Blue' spray paint that appears it may match my frame well. Final touches :-)
Forum: Thumpers 04-03-2012, 11:09 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
this was a case of having the wrong sprocket...

this was a case of having the wrong sprocket (maybe from a different bike) that did not have the "collar" on the gear itself. It was just flat on both sides. It woud move around approximately 1/4 -...
Forum: Thumpers 04-03-2012, 05:37 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
I am getting much closer to getting mine on the...

I am getting much closer to getting mine on the road after owning it for 2 months.
I finally got the title the other day, and now there is a license plate on it as well.
I got the correct front...
Forum: Thumpers 03-22-2012, 06:57 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
interesting. something like that could even come...

interesting. something like that could even come in handy in the garage.
Forum: Thumpers 03-22-2012, 06:04 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
what is a "Trail Stand" ?

what is a "Trail Stand" ?
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2012, 09:16 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
what Avon model are you looking at ? when I asked...

what Avon model are you looking at ? when I asked them at a show about my DR and using it more for street than dirt, they quoted me a tire that looked very Street-like. I just can not recal what the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-20-2012, 05:51 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
This is true. Good thing we don't own...

This is true. Good thing we don't own snowmobiles (especially this year)
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2012, 06:57 PM
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Posted By AKohler883
Batteries do not lose that in a day. An hour a...

Batteries do not lose that in a day. An hour a day would have been more than enough.
Forum: Thumpers 03-17-2012, 10:13 PM
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Posted By AKohler883
Typically a strictly only Charger, will just...

Typically a strictly only Charger, will just charge, and not have an automatic shutoff. Most chargers these days are tenders. They go to Float / Maintenance mode to keep the battery topped off. You...
Forum: Thumpers 03-16-2012, 10:18 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
I have not checked the voltage regulator output...

I have not checked the voltage regulator output on my DR. But I have literally checked thousands before. I work for Yuasa battery.
13.4 was a surface voltage, most likely from recently running the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-15-2012, 11:43 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
I will throw this out there again ... anyone have...

I will throw this out there again ... anyone have ANY spare spokes ? ... even 1 will help my cause. But I am missing 3 or 4.

thanks, Alan
Forum: Thumpers 03-15-2012, 07:31 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
schrader valve removal for me is done with a...

schrader valve removal for me is done with a simple valve cap version. I am sure you have seen them, they just have those prongs sticking out. I have 2 or 3 floating around, metal and plastic,
I...
Forum: Thumpers 03-15-2012, 07:25 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
Let me know how you make out. If you get it done,...

Let me know how you make out. If you get it done, I am driving my rear wheel up to you, so you can help Me !
Forum: Thumpers 03-14-2012, 05:59 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
my horn did not work either. I cleaned the...

my horn did not work either. I cleaned the contacts, and beat the dirt of of it, then it started working. It is not very loud though.
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2012, 11:00 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
front sprocket

so i looked at the parts diagram, last item on the shaft before the sprocket is the "driveshaft oil seal retainer" and it has a bolt that holds it in place. I have that installed ... so then there is...
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2012, 07:25 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
my DR at the moment

http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss324/AKohler883/Snapbucket/DR125/DRstripped.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2012, 06:05 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
i took my front sprocket cover off last night and...

i took my front sprocket cover off last night and found that my front sprocket is "floating" on the output shaft. It slides in and out on the shaft about an inch ... I assume that is Not Good .......
Forum: Thumpers 03-12-2012, 10:20 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
anybody got any spare rear spokes ? i need 3 or...

anybody got any spare rear spokes ? i need 3 or 4.
Forum: Thumpers 03-09-2012, 12:35 PM
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Posted By AKohler883
I watched those videos too. I changed dozens of...

I watched those videos too.
I changed dozens of tires on bicycles, and I do all the maintence and repairs on my motorcycles.
But for the life of me, I could not get the bead over the edge of the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-08-2012, 12:22 PM
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Posted By AKohler883
Where can I go to find rear brakes for my DR ? ...

Where can I go to find rear brakes for my DR ?
I went to EBC Brakes website, and it is totally useless.
I do believe that the Vesrah part number is VB-302, but I am not 100% sure
Forum: Thumpers 03-07-2012, 10:40 AM
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Posted By AKohler883
i tried to mount mine myself .... but had no...

i tried to mount mine myself .... but had no luck, so I took my wheels off, and took them to a local shop.
they charged me $20 per wheel, plus one needed a tube for $13.
If they have to take the...
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