KLR back from the dead? Hopefully, yes. - Page 5

WRC51 · 08-12-2011, 07:36 AM

Nice project and report. I need to find a project like that myself, the 700 doesnt seem too bad as the overall condition isnt too bad. Could you tell us how much you have into it so far? You're doing a great job, carry on.

Kawidad · 08-12-2011, 07:45 AM

Thanks, Brian.

As to cost, so far it's less than $400. However, that's not counting the work in progress, which is estimated to be about $150. Having to buy a new piston really upped the cost on my budget build. But, the price does include a new back tire and both chain and sprockets, so not too bad so far.

I finally got the valves and will drop them off at the machine shop this morning. I've also lined up a welder to do the frame. My buddy has been too busy to help me, so another buddy has a friend that's a certified welder who has a mobile welding set up and will come to my house. That's scheduled for tomorrow morning, so hopefully things will start rolling.

Kawidad · 08-16-2011, 11:31 AM

Okay, here's the repaired frame. The welding used a stick welder and thought the frame enforcing I did was excessive. However, I feel better and think this little piece should have been done at the factory; especially considering all of the loading that goes on at that point.

And, now I again wait for Ron Ayers and the parts.

Kawidad · 08-18-2011, 06:01 AM

The parts arrived and so off to the machine shop I went. The machinist said the head turned out good. The intake valves and seats were good as new (after his work, that is) and the new exhaust valves and seats turned out really well considering the damage.

So the next day, this is what I've got.

He did some nice work for very little $$$.(A fellow rider who took pity on me

) Now to button things up and see if I wasted my time and money.

chaztor · 08-18-2011, 08:50 AM

can't wait. thanks for the detail.

Kawidad · 08-19-2011, 08:18 AM

Well, I got it buttoned up and the thermostat housing started leaking like a sieve. I've had to go back and figure that out. I re-used the thermostat with what appeared to be an intact gasket. So, I have to drain the coolant and re-exam what went wrong.

The problem right now is I've run out of time before I leave on a pre-planned family vacation.

So it'll have to wait until next week.....

techforlife · 08-19-2011, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kawidad

Well, I got it buttoned up and the thermostat housing started leaking like a sieve. I've had to go back and figure that out. I re-used the thermostat with what appeared to be an intact gasket. So, I have to drain the coolant and re-exam what went wrong.

The problem right now is I've run out of time before I leave on a pre-planned family vacation.

So it'll have to wait until next week.....

Wait.........what`s this waitin shit.........i`ve waited long enough,get at it

sorry...too many beer.....or not enough,depends how you look at it..

B

tim007 · 08-19-2011, 12:48 PM

should have added some more metal to the cylinder head cooling fins to aid in cooling .. its a idea i found when dealing with temps on a xr600r

biggurn · 08-19-2011, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim007

should have added some more metal to the cylinder head cooling fins to aid in cooling .. its a idea i found when dealing with temps on a xr600r

Given that the KLR is liquid cooled, he'd be better off to do the thermo bob.

tim007 · 08-19-2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggurn

Given that the KLR is liquid cooled, he'd be better off to do the thermo bob.

well that two lol but have you seen what they look like adding biger fins that is .. there there on the cylnder head jug for a reason there a heat sink so why not add some more heat sink to heelp cool the bad boy down????????????/ just a thought .. i was going to do it to my aircooled xr but then i sold it and bought this :)

Kawidad · 08-26-2011, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim007

well that two lol but have you seen what they look like adding biger fins that is .. there there on the cylnder head jug for a reason there a heat sink so why not add some more heat sink to heelp cool the bad boy down????????????/ just a thought .. i was going to do it to my aircooled xr but then i sold it and bought this :)

I doubt seriously that would be cost effective. Moving the overflow bottle and adding a secondary radiator would be a far better solution if necessary.

Kawidad · 08-26-2011, 09:27 AM

Okay. I'm back and pulled the thermostat housing. I couldn't find anything that looked wrong and the gasket looked okay, so I cheated and used a little bit of silicon to seal it up. It worked like a charm, no more leaks.

I thumbed the starter and it started immediately. However, it won't stay running for anything longer than a couple of seconds. It settles into a normal fast idle for about a second or two and then dies. If I give it any throttle, it dies instantly. If I try to start it without the choke, no dice at all.

I already cleaned the carb and it looked really good in the first place. I've also check the tank vents and rebuilt the petcock.

It acts like carburation, but I'm not sure. I pulled the valve cover off to double check the cam timing, and it looked good. I guess I'll pull the carb and check it again.

Kevinhooa · 08-26-2011, 07:54 PM

That sounds like a carburetor problem to me too. Glad you got it going though, and nice repair on that frame.

RevBill · 08-26-2011, 08:05 PM

.. also check your tank vents ..

BlueByU06 · 08-26-2011, 08:34 PM

Does that mean U won't be riding with us CCKLR riders tomorrow=Sat. up to Big Sur?Good lucky with Your Project M/C.

08-12-2011, 07:45 AM	#62
Kawidad ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Central Coast, Cal Oddometer: 3,818	Thanks, Brian. As to cost, so far it's less than $400. However, that's not counting the work in progress, which is estimated to be about $150. Having to buy a new piston really upped the cost on my budget build. But, the price does include a new back tire and both chain and sprockets, so not too bad so far. I finally got the valves and will drop them off at the machine shop this morning. I've also lined up a welder to do the frame. My buddy has been too busy to help me, so another buddy has a friend that's a certified welder who has a mobile welding set up and will come to my house. That's scheduled for tomorrow morning, so hopefully things will start rolling. __________________ "Deeply flawed people make deeply flawed decisions." Kawidad screwed with this post 08-12-2011 at 07:53 AM

08-16-2011, 11:31 AM	#63
Kawidad ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Central Coast, Cal Oddometer: 3,818	Okay, here's the repaired frame. The welding used a stick welder and thought the frame enforcing I did was excessive. However, I feel better and think this little piece should have been done at the factory; especially considering all of the loading that goes on at that point. And, now I again wait for Ron Ayers and the parts. __________________ "Deeply flawed people make deeply flawed decisions."

08-18-2011, 06:01 AM	#64
Kawidad ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Central Coast, Cal Oddometer: 3,818	The parts arrived and so off to the machine shop I went. The machinist said the head turned out good. The intake valves and seats were good as new (after his work, that is) and the new exhaust valves and seats turned out really well considering the damage. So the next day, this is what I've got. He did some nice work for very little $$$.(A fellow rider who took pity on me ) Now to button things up and see if I wasted my time and money. __________________ "Deeply flawed people make deeply flawed decisions."

08-19-2011, 08:18 AM	#66
Kawidad ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Central Coast, Cal Oddometer: 3,818	Well, I got it buttoned up and the thermostat housing started leaking like a sieve. I've had to go back and figure that out. I re-used the thermostat with what appeared to be an intact gasket. So, I have to drain the coolant and re-exam what went wrong. The problem right now is I've run out of time before I leave on a pre-planned family vacation. So it'll have to wait until next week..... __________________ "Deeply flawed people make deeply flawed decisions."

08-26-2011, 09:27 AM	#72
Kawidad ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Central Coast, Cal Oddometer: 3,818	Okay. I'm back and pulled the thermostat housing. I couldn't find anything that looked wrong and the gasket looked okay, so I cheated and used a little bit of silicon to seal it up. It worked like a charm, no more leaks. I thumbed the starter and it started immediately. However, it won't stay running for anything longer than a couple of seconds. It settles into a normal fast idle for about a second or two and then dies. If I give it any throttle, it dies instantly. If I try to start it without the choke, no dice at all. I already cleaned the carb and it looked really good in the first place. I've also check the tank vents and rebuilt the petcock. It acts like carburation, but I'm not sure. I pulled the valve cover off to double check the cam timing, and it looked good. I guess I'll pull the carb and check it again. __________________ "Deeply flawed people make deeply flawed decisions."

08-12-2011, 07:36 AM	#61
WRC51 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Hydesville, Calif Oddometer: 429	Nice project and report. I need to find a project like that myself, the 700 doesnt seem too bad as the overall condition isnt too bad. Could you tell us how much you have into it so far? You're doing a great job, carry on.

08-18-2011, 08:50 AM	#65
chaztor KLR tank commander Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Perinton NY; trail town USA but none for DS or MB Oddometer: 217	can't wait. thanks for the detail.

08-19-2011, 12:48 PM	#68
tim007 Banned Joined: Jan 2010 Location: portland///vancouver Oddometer: 470	should have added some more metal to the cylinder head cooling fins to aid in cooling .. its a idea i found when dealing with temps on a xr600r

08-26-2011, 07:54 PM	#73
Kevinhooa Pitch pine slalom Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Land of the blues - NJ Oddometer: 420	That sounds like a carburetor problem to me too. Glad you got it going though, and nice repair on that frame. __________________ There seems to be less and less garden in this state.

08-26-2011, 08:05 PM	#74
RevBill Irreverent Reverend Joined: May 2008 Location: Mayodan, NC Oddometer: 2,078	.. getting close .. .. also check your tank vents .. __________________ "On the road less traveled there ain't no TP, bring your own and that will make all the difference.." RevBill's SmugMug Shenanigans My '06 KLR

08-26-2011, 08:34 PM	#75
BlueByU06 Ribbon Rider Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Central Coast of Cal Oddometer: 191	Does that mean U won't be riding with us CCKLR riders tomorrow=Sat. up to Big Sur?Good lucky with Your Project M/C. __________________ Happiness Is Riding My Two Wheel Prozac 2013 Triumph Explorer

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