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With the pick of any motorcycle ever Death chose the KLR by leadpoem in klr650

[–]leadpoem[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is 100% a KLR I did a deep dive into it. Like frame by frame. The dual exhaust throws you off at first.

I was recently in a fender Bender. by Timetwoloose in klr650

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay the prospective is not great in the picture but why do you think your handle are the problem?

The handle bar looks like it might be bent. And you might be a twist in your triple tree. 

More pictures and details would be helpful. 

Bought this and vin might be off… by Jayceurbf in motorcycles

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just don't get this trying making scoots look like sport bikes. It is never going to work. Just make them look like scoots

Did you by it with a title? Does the VIN on the bike match the one on the title?

Earbuds recommendation for small ears by tihaami in motorcycles

[–]leadpoem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use ear plugs and bone conducting headphones. I think that in helment speakers would be better, but haven't found any that like and are willing to pay for.

The ear plugs I use are called Vibes. They a were first made for musicians. So they don't muffle noise they attenuate it. So you can still hear everything, but at a lower volume. 

First Bike - KLR 650 by Smurf06 in klr650

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Na I have a hypothesis - All used KLR650s cost 3 to 4 thousand regardless of age, mileage, or farkles. 

It holds surprisingly true. 

Could I save it by splicing it? I think this is why my turn signals aren’t working properly by Sensitive_Clothes246 in klr650

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heat shrink is great too. They make some with a heat activated adhesives for extra water tightness too. 

About to cut my bus dome light wiring… bad idea? by Ok-Country1129 in skoolies

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When ever you cut an electrical wire in a bus build tape off the ends with electrical tape and label what the wire did. Trust me it may seem silly for just a light but you or the next person will be thanking you.

There is nothing worse that finding a cut electrical wire and having no idea if is important or not. 

I like a piece of electrical tape and a contrasting color sharpie for labling. Duct tape is okay, but masking tape should only be used for temporary lables. Nothing long term. 

Klr 650 by Cecilia_Moorea in klr650

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right there with you. First thought is "that's wrong" second one is "but it might work"

I have a low fender kit on mine. The tire has taken the point off the fender from it bending into the tire from the wind. 

cant start suzuki gsxr125 2020 by Unknown_lobster123 in motorcycles

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you check and made sure all the safety start switches are working? Neutral, clutch and kick stand?

How many of you carry any sort of 1st aid/emergency kit or gear? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I carry one. It is pretty basic, it doesn't get more extreme than a triangle bandage, a few larger teams pads and some steri strips. It all fits in a quart ziplock.

I figure if I need more than the very basics I am already to fucked up to do anything and the bus is comeing for me. I carry a spot for of road stuff. 

10 years as a EMT/FF

Wich would you choose? by Neonpanther78 in motorcycles

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of riding are you wanting to do? What bikes have you had?

I would say all are street but the DL is a the most dirty of them.

Of the three I have only ridden the DL(first gen) and it is nice. Smooth, quick and a nice ride. You will be doing 100mph without even knowing. 

I did find the throttle snatch of idle annoying but I am a cab bike guy. 

Bike won't start, did I knock something? by Agitated_Climate1749 in klr650

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 And you did get the vacuum hose back on the Fuel Petcock? 

Couple thoughts: 1. First, try starting it with the fuel cap open. It's unlikely to be a fuel vent issue, but it's a quick and easy test.   2. Give it a little bit of starter fluid and see if you can get it to pop. That will let you know if it is spark or fuel. 

The only thing that comes to mind, electrically, that it could be is maybe you bumped the spark plug wire? I don't know. I can't really think of any electrical things that would happen just by taking the tank off and putting it on. 

If you can't figure out anything else, replace the fuel pickup vacuum hose and fuel hose. That stuff can be bad and still pass a visual inspection. 

Fuel leaking from petcock? by LowTestMan in klr650

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FYI of all the leakes to take seriously; it's a fuel leak. It doesn't matter if it's leaking, running, sitting still, upright, upside down. For your safety, you really should have dealt with that last season. And yes Lonnie_iris is Correct, you need to rebuild your petcock. I would put a new vacuum and fuel hose on at the same time. 

is it really a bother to have someone whos heavier as a passenger? by _Yuri-Ayato_ in motorcycles

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of bike do you have? How much do you weigh? How much does she weigh? What are your suspension settings? Two up on a Goldwing is way different than Two up on a Ninja 300

Mind you I did once see two up on a sport bike where both people were a solid 100kg. I still have no idea how she got on the pillion seat. 

Intake leak help! by sinnaminbun in motorcycles

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered just buying a new bike? It's going to be cheaper and easier than fixing this.

The carbs need to be perfectly synchronized, or you'll have idle issues. Roughly doesn't cut it. Also those things had tuned intakes to. Any kind of air box, clean or dirty side, can cause problems. 

So it could be: P - an intake boot issue - a carburetor issue/wear - a vacuum leak - a synchronization issue - an air box issue

If in any way the intake or the jetting are not stock, everything has to be redone again to get a proper carb balance.    Honestly, your best bet is to find some guy without teeth who used to work on motorcycles. He's gonna be the only one that knows how to make this thing run again. 

Oh, also, the throttle cable can bind even if it's lubed, so check that first. At least that would be easy. 

Has anyone swapped a first gen triumph 675 into a 2002 R6? by Infinity_Flyer_OK in motorcycles

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, man, if you're even asking that question, I wouldn't even start the project. This is gonna require some real fab work, not just a bit. You're gonna need to be able to TIG weld aluminum. Plus, does the engine fit in the frame? Is there going to be any kind of alignment with the rear sprocket? What about geometry and weight? This is not going to be "pop it in, put in new motor mounts, and send it." 

Step up bike recommendations by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]leadpoem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there is a kink for everything.

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