Forum: Americas
04-18-2013, 10:40 AM
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hoping for some info!
I'll be watching this thread! I'm planning a two week ride/fish for my son and I in August. traveling around colo. and maybe other adjoining states if I hear of some great spots. Come on fishermen, I...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-15-2013, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
Problem solved
My hard starting klr Barbie is a one kicker now! After all the carb cleaning, it turns out I hadn't cleared the starter jet:( Thanks for the helpful tips guys! This forum has been a real money...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-08-2013, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
I'm back with my carb problem
Been working from can to cant lately. But im back with my problem. Klr still won't crank cold without a shot of ether/carb cleaner or something flammable! Took the carb and stock choke cable (with...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-25-2013, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
Clear too
Thanks rube. But those are clean too.
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Forum: Thumpers
03-25-2013, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
Still trying
Removed carb again. Anybody in central alabama need a carb off your klr, I'm the man! I've had plenty of practice.
Checked everything again. Pilot circuit is clean. I ran wire through the jet and...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-24-2013, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
Yep
It's what I'm leaning toward too. I've had it apart twice and cleaned and sprayed. Ill break her down again tomorrow evening and try to run some wires through every hole I can:)
Ill let you know if...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-24-2013, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
I'm ready to torch this thing
I know this subject has been beat like the proverbial "dead horse". Beat it like a dead horse, maybe that's the answer:)
Seriously, I'm at my wits end with my latest purchase(1994 klr250. 1000...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-01-2013, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
Wish you were closer stevemd
That's just the bike I'm looking for close to birmingham al. I've got an 88 I've fixed up and want a match for a tat trip with my son this summer.
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
03-02-2011, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 79,267
Alright!
If my parts all come in, I'll be back on the road by Monday! Look out taggers the "kick and go" will be "back in black".
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Forum: Thumpers
02-28-2011, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
lookin for part
Where can I get a gasket/o-ring for a petcock? Mine leaks and when i took it apart it had a tear in the gasket.
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Forum: Thumpers
02-02-2011, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
LED lights
Changed my stock blinkers out for some LED I made up myself. Problem is they dont blink anymore. Relay? Anyone familiar with this problem?...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-31-2011, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
Agreed
Valve adjustment cleared up my hard start problem on my 88
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
01-29-2011, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 7,320
Views: 390,274
Bullpen Restaurant
Don't know exact hours of operation, but I always go on a Fri or Sat night. Hear that everything is good, Bar-b-q, chicken, hamburger steak, etc. I would'nt know, I'm a steak man...and they have...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-25-2011, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
Thanks
3Dchief and outwardbound, appreciate the advice. I'll post up some pics when I get it done.
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
01-25-2011, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 79,267
way to go motomark
i'll be out of the tag business for a few weeks, KLR strewn about the basement getting a makeover and some much needed TLC. Yall keep it rollin in this frigid weather:)
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Forum: Thumpers
01-23-2011, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
Racks
Thanks 3dchiefs, you've sold me on the sprocket set-up. I've got my bike spead out all over the basement. Doing a winter re-furb:) Lookin for some ideas on a rack for the...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-23-2011, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 6,497
Views: 1,572,185
Racks
I'm refurbing my 88 klr 250. lookin for some ideas on a rear rack. something I can fab up myself, I'm a decent welder and fitter. I'm going to mount a box on top but want something that looks decent...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-12-2011, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
sprockets
How does the 14 tooth change your mpg's? Have'nt really thought about changing, I currently run a 16 tooth counter. Do you know what stock is?
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Forum: Thumpers
01-07-2011, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
chain
Thanks 8gv. Are your sprockets steel, aluminum,combo or......? I think I'll order me one of those chains.
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Forum: Thumpers
01-04-2011, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
Sprocket set
Where's the best place to order a chain and sprocket set for my 88 klr250? Any suggestions on steel or aluminum? O-rings worth the $$$? Also needing a taillight lens.
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
01-02-2011, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 79,267
New tag
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/gbrasher1/photo2.jpg
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/gbrasher1/photo.jpg
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/gbrasher1/photo3.jpg
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
01-01-2011, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 79,267
thanks cahoona7
i dont think this is the first time you've had to school me on the techno mysteries:)
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/gbrasher1/74b05152.jpg
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Forum: Ride reports
01-01-2011, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 17,303
mileage
Enjoying your report Tavis. You dont mention mileage each day, when you do it seems to be in the 200 or so range. Has that been fairly consistent? Saw you were down one day for repairs and one day...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
01-01-2011, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 79,267
need help with technical issues
as you noticed i had to email a photo to dirtroad to get my tag posted. problem is in attaching photo to post.
this is what im doing:
1. taking photo via iphone
2. uploading to photobucket via...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
01-01-2011, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 79,267
Tag
will post new tag tommorow. Started late and threw my chain while i was...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-28-2010, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
front brake
Drizzt,
My 88 KLR front brakes have a nice easy pull with decent stopping power. You better dig in and look for a problem. I'd like to find me another cheap deal on a KLR, get her running and...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-27-2010, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 1,139
Views: 112,500
Aftermarket tank
Is there a aftermarket (larger) tank for a 1988 klr 250? would love to get more mileage between fill-ups. Read somewhere someone had mounted a 650 designed tank on one.
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Forum: Americas
11-15-2010, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,646
Stupid
Oops. Just saw your link Pax.
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Forum: Americas
11-15-2010, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,646
Thanks
Did you do a RR Pax? I ve done some riding and camping on the klr. Just didn't know if the 250 would be underpowered in the west. I know the Wr has more giddyup. Don't know much about the 225...
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Forum: Americas
11-13-2010, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,646
250 Tat?
Anyone done the TAT on 250's? I'm looking to take my son when he graduates (2 years of planning time). I've got a klr 250 thats a blast to ride. I'm a self proclaimed minimalist( me and my gear are...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
10-17-2010, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 79,267
New Tag
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/gbrasher1/93b1252f.jpg
Alright, Dirtroad sport and I went and got the tag and brought it back to Jefferson County. Someone get out there and enjoy a ride...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
10-17-2010, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 79,267
Tag
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/gbrasher1/7bbc4752.jpg
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
09-24-2010, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 79,267
campin
we were going for a overnight to Bankhead but had to postpone. Did yall camp in that area on your mississippi to georgia route?
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
09-21-2010, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 79,267
Hey Dirtroad
You about ready for that campng trip? Checked my range on that ride today, gettin 65 mpgs :)
Hope someone else grabs that tag. I know most of your haunts.:D
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
09-21-2010, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 79,267
New Tag!
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/gbrasher1/2c21989a.jpg
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
09-21-2010, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 79,267
Tag
That road has more twists on it than I remembered! Hot riding weather, but I still enjoyed it.
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/gbrasher1/fa99d484.jpg
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Forum: Thumpers
09-18-2010, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 6,497
Views: 1,572,185
Little KLR project
I'm new to the forum and really new to the whole idea of minimalist touring. I've rode dirtbikes most of my life( currently destroying my body with a yz450f), but I kinda accidentally am getting into...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
09-18-2010, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 79,267
Oh ya!
Pick a good tag. I need to put some miles on my new tire.( the wobble was the tire after all)! Trying out a trials tire on it.
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