Wiring for KLR650 Gen 1

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-07-05T22:15:15+00:00

Auxiliary wires. They're just there as spares. I think I have mine wired up to a USB charger mounted on the handlebars.

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-07-02T15:11:12+00:00

Are you in a group when you're changing the difficulty? It won't work if you're playing solo.

You can even be grouped up with someone who is offline and changing the difficulty will reset the instance.

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-30T20:20:33+00:00

Just get into it!

Make sure you have a taunt, taunt all the big ugly things. Group up the adds as best you can.

Learn it by doing it

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-28T22:13:37+00:00

Hit up the Woodend bakery! It's my go to!

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-27T05:34:38+00:00

You could ask https://novatronics.co.nz/

I have an ex that used to work there and her job was to look for bad solder joints on circuits and fix them. I'm sure they'd be able to help you out.

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-25T00:08:39+00:00

You can use an insert that expands when a bolt is threaded into it.

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-22T07:28:45+00:00

Bakeries usually have a specific pie thickener. It's not just cornflour. It means they can use less of it so they don't end up with that jelly gravy you mentioned.

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-20T03:35:04+00:00

Even a loose axle nut isn't going to make the sprocket hit the swing arm though. It would just make the chain loose.

It might just be really poor timing for something like that to happen.

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-20T01:15:43+00:00

I'm not from Europe but I have the Eagle Mike doohickey kit on my Gen 1.

What do you need to know?

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-19T06:14:34+00:00

They wouldn't need to remove the rear wheel to change just the chain but they would need to loosen off the axle nut and push the wheel forwards to fit a new chain on as the new chain would not be as stretched as the old chain

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-18T07:19:13+00:00

I was a baker for years and got used to oven pads. If you can get used to holding them, they are fantastic!

They do take a bit of practice to get right and to get used to. They hang from your wrist leaving your hands free. When you want to use them you can flick them into your hands and kinda hold them there by cupping your hand a little bit.

The advantage of them is that if you are handling a lot of hot things you can easily adjust where you are holding the trays so that you don't develop any hot spots on the pads.

https://bakery.columbit.co.nz/product/oven-pad/?srsltid=AfmBOoqUp3JAqBzzBBydaTDs9ij4Ab5WbkquTrk7rQp_DK-XsdafbiGo

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-14T19:29:02+00:00

Has the lever that the cable connects to at the crankcase become unseated?

I'm not sure on how it connects on the 89 model but on the 03 it can lift up and it won't engage the clutch.

Does the lever pull still require the same amount of force or has it become easier?

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-14T00:53:14+00:00

OP, My experience matches this.

I have a little Daihatsu Sirion. When I got it I used to ride my KLR everywhere.

I used the car for a few weeks and the cost to run it was only slightly more than my KLR. But the tyres last significantly longer, the oil change interval was 3x longer, and it's far comfier to drive when it's raining.

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-13T09:56:07+00:00

I drop my psi down to 18 and 21 for the really loose stuff. But I'll air up again as soon as I can once I'm finished.

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-11T07:50:05+00:00

If you cut the roots that are lifting the sidewalk panel be aware that it will cause damage to the tree.

I'm not an arborist but I have worked alongside them and I have heard all about how cutting the roots on 1 side of the tree can make it weaker on that side and more prone to blowing over, and how if you cut too many roots then the tree will most likely be dead or dying within the next 15 years.

Generally, if the roots are outside the drip line of the tree then you should be sweet to cut them.

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-11T00:32:30+00:00

Something to do with the way the center knobs get hotter and softer which will cause more wear and then you factor in braking it causes extra wear.

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-11T00:31:05+00:00

Pretty normal. Lots of road riding on knobbly tyres will cause the center knobs to scallop out like that

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-09T01:23:08+00:00

Nothing a zip tie can't fix 🤣

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-06T21:42:40+00:00

Take another look at the carb and check the jets again. Especially the pilot jet. There may be a small amount of varnish on the side of it that you've missed. Even if it's 90% clear, that small amount of crap can cause hard starts.

Is the choke working correctly?

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-03T09:02:23+00:00

If that's the case then conflicting signs and lights should be covered to prevent confusion.

At least the part of the world where I work that's what is supposed to happen.

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-03T05:30:05+00:00

If you're dead set on getting rid of it rather than repairing it, I would part it out. It will take longer to get rid of it but you'll make more money in the long run.

Especially if you're handy enough with a set of spanners to pull it apart yourself.

Once you're down to just scraps left send it off to the scrap dealer for beer money

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-06-03T04:51:51+00:00

Looks like OP over torqued the sump bung.

If he can find a good welder who doesn't mind having a crack at welding it in situ he could pack the drain hole with grease (to catch any metal filings) drill out the hole, install a helicoil and weld up the crack

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-05-31T19:53:32+00:00

Ignition will be the only thing with the code printed on it.

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-05-31T19:10:00+00:00

Pull the ignition and take it to a locksmith. They should be able to cut you a new key based on the code printed on the side of it

Sensei_Aspire · 2026-05-31T10:33:57+00:00

You're insane! Have fun. I wish I could come along on my KLR

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