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KLRs & Water
Can anybody help?
I have just bought a new KLR 650 and looking through this site and others, I see regular references to problems in the rain with the KLR not running well. I recently rode through about a foot of water (very slowly) and the bike stopped. Only to be pushed out (with both boots full of water) let stand whilst I contemplated the meaning of life for five minutes then fired straight up. What would have caused this problem and whats the problem in the rain? |
This is a fairly common and easily fixed problem. Haven't done it to mine yet, but think you can find the info on: www.dualsportnews.com
I've seen the fix somewhere and think that's the spot. ------------------ on the road(almost) and lovin' it!! KLR650-A13 'BURRO' |
I've had a couple of KLR650s.
The CDI on the older model points contacts forward - it's not a bad idea to dress this with non-conductive electric grease, failing that pvc tape. The side stand sensors can also give problems and are in a postion to allow water ingress - especially if cracked from flying debris - bypass and remove these - saves a lot of grief. |
Presume MotoD is refering to putting a T-junction in the carb breather. Having driven a KLR through contant steams in the Yukon last year, I can tell you it works (see the vid on my site), All 4 of us on Ks did not miss a beat in the water.
Chris S ------------------ Author of Sahara Overland and the Adventure Motorcycling Handbook, among other things http://www.sahara-overland.com |
Yup, the T-junction 'fix' will fix it. I had a '99 KLR that would regularly die in shallow streams. Interestingly, if I was in DEEP water, the engine would run just fine.
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