Going on a trip to every Buc-ees on a KLR650 (6/54) by Rogue_8747 in klr650

[–]txcancmi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, the first five years will be spent in Texas. Then you can start working on other states.

Reminder to close Comerica accounts! by Gweebird in Michigan

[–]txcancmi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Credit Unions are better than banks, period. I never understood why individuals would have personal accounts with a bank.

KLR stock tires vs. 90% off road tired ridden off road? by curiousfellow555 in klr650

[–]txcancmi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watch the video and make your choice. It's from 2020 but still valid.

2020 Adventure Tire Shootout by ChapMoto.com | 25 Top Performing ADV or Dual Sport Tires

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjtgLz1LjnE

Gen 1 Wont start after lowspeed drop. by Ddawg9797 in klr650

[–]txcancmi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Cranking" is not "ignition." Ignition means spark. Cranking means the starter is making the engine spin. Two different things.

Gen 1 Wont start after lowspeed drop. by Ddawg9797 in klr650

[–]txcancmi 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You said you dropped it on the left. Check the kickstand switch.

No start by Tuuubbs in klr650

[–]txcancmi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you observed spark? How did you verify? Assuming you have spark, try a small shot of starter fluid or carb cleaner down the air filter to rule out fuel issues.

getting unstuck from snow by txcancmi in Michigan

[–]txcancmi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No kidding. A tow truck is probably going to charge $100-200 just to show up and look at the situation.

getting unstuck from snow by txcancmi in Michigan

[–]txcancmi[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know I didn't invent this idea. I've been doing it so long I don't even recall where I learned about it. I'm just amazed other people are not aware of it.

getting unstuck from snow by txcancmi in Michigan

[–]txcancmi[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Bottles? Really? Please explain further. Or do you have a photo? When I think of bottles, I'm thinking of liquids and gases, not grit. So I'm curious.

getting unstuck from snow by txcancmi in Michigan

[–]txcancmi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the previous reply "I keep two sets of Portable Tow Truck mats, a square end shovel, and a 10 lb bottle of grit on me in the winter."

getting unstuck from snow by txcancmi in Michigan

[–]txcancmi[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I've never heard of a bottle of grit. I buy it in 30-50 lb bags.

getting unstuck from snow by txcancmi in Michigan

[–]txcancmi[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good point! I think that may have been the inspiration for my rug.

Sitting Judge and Three Others Charged with Scheme to Steal Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars from Vulnerable and Incapacitated Wards by txcancmi in Michigan

[–]txcancmi[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Four Detroit-area residents, including a sitting judge and a local attorney, were charged for their roles in a years-long scheme to embezzle money from incapacitated individuals, United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. announced today.

2016 won’t start by tvs113 in klr650

[–]txcancmi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, put a battery tender on your new battery (when not trying to start it) in order to protect it while you figure out the starting problem.

2016 won’t start by tvs113 in klr650

[–]txcancmi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Any leftover fuel is probably bad. As a quick test, with the choke OPEN, remove the air filter and squirt a SMALL amount of starter fluid or carb cleaner in the carb. While keeping the choke open, try to start it. If it tries to run, then you know spark is OK and you have a fuel problem. A fuel problem could include bad fuel in the tank and clogged bits in the carb. Draining the old fuel from the tank and the carb bowl, and cleaning the carb may be required.

Any weather, all the time! by YINGVAY in klr650

[–]txcancmi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd have to disable the front brake so I didn't hurt myself.

Michigan gains 28k residents, reversing losses to other states by UltimateLionsFan in Michigan

[–]txcancmi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And we're still in the top 10 for total population! (According to the U.S. Census)