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Join Date: Jul 2012
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changed the oil and now it wont start
hey guys, its my first time changing the oil on my klr that i bought a couple weeks ago. i changed the oil and the oil filter. i let it run for a bit yesterday after i finished. i get on the bike today and it wont turn over plus gives me a buzzing noise from the carburetor area.
what is going on? what could i have possibly done? (drain oil, replace filter, replace oil plug, fill with oil(4cycle 10w-40)
please help.
what is going on? what could i have possibly done? (drain oil, replace filter, replace oil plug, fill with oil(4cycle 10w-40)
please help.
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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The Carburator is close to the starter motor.
Is it possible the starter motor is the source of the buzz? You could place your hand on the starter motor to feel for vibrations.
Is it possible the starter motor is the source of the buzz? You could place your hand on the starter motor to feel for vibrations.
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Neutral
Join Date: Jul 2012
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hmm to be honest im not sure. i have it set up to charge the battery right now, as per anothers suggestion. but i would say that there is definitely a buzz and a vibration (perhaps from aft of the carb.)
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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JUMP your battery with a hot automobile battery and see what happens; my suggestion.
Year KLR?
Year KLR?
Neutral
Join Date: Jul 2012
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i was able to push start it earlier today and it started up. i let it run for a good 20 minutes. it appears to be starting up (with the start button) but still a series of those quick battery clicks just before it turns over completely. should i assume i have a battery problem? im gonna get it checked out tomorrow.
ive narrowed down that the buzzing noise is battery related. correct?
ive narrowed down that the buzzing noise is battery related. correct?
1st Gear
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Adelaide - South Australia
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I would say the buzzing noise is the starter relay which is located under the black cover L/H side down near carbi. A dud battery with low volts could not quite have enough power to throw the relay and hold it, instead it "buzzes" back and forth, my WR450 does exactly this if the battery gets low. Or if battery has good voltage the relay its self may be stuffed or battery has a bad earth.
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Could be totally coincidental. Same thing happened to me once right after I changed the oil. Pull the battery and check fluid level.
I found mine was really low and even when I filled it up it wouldn't hold a charge.
I found mine was really low and even when I filled it up it wouldn't hold a charge.
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Another vote for the battery here, KLR's like lotsa juice 
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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Have you checked your battery terminals? Are they clean and tight?
Loose or bad terminal connections can make the starter relay "chatter".
Loose or bad terminal connections can make the starter relay "chatter".
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I previously suggested a test procedure that would identify, with some certainty, whether your electrical storage and/or generation system (i.e., battery and alternator/rectifier) might be the problem (i.e., JUMP the battery with a known hot battery).
Good luck!
Good luck!
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