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  1. Wrenching and Mods for Things Common to All Years
    TLDR - I recomment lithium. I was reading some old posts regarding which battery to purchase, and thought I'd toss in my two cents worth. Personally, my next battery will be a lithium, for three reasons - 1) Weight savings 2) Increased starter and ignition voltage 3) Battery lifespan I won't...
  2. 2022+ KLR650 Wrenching and Mods
    I’ve been thinking about switching out the stock battery my KLR comes with for something stronger, because I’ve noticed the battery on the newest KLR has less CCA’s than previous KLR models. Now keep in mind I’m basically a complete novice at choosing aftermarket upgrades on a KLR or any bike...
  3. 1987 through 2007 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    I think my starter may be effed up. If it doesn’t start tomorrow, I might give the starter a wack with a hammer. Wondering what you guys think… could be the solenoid or battery? I had the key turned (I left my light on) for 5 minutes while I was talking to a friend, then all the sudden it didn’t...
  4. How To's & Tech Guides
    Need to replace an old YB14L-A2 battery. Would like to have lithium, but after reading a few forums, can't wrap my head around if this will work. Could get any size that fits into the housing? Do I need special chargers? will the alternator recharge correctly? Does the battery have to be exactly...
  5. 2008 through 2018 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    Hi everyone, so I have a 2009 and have absolutely no power. I just got a new battery, same Yuasa that was on it before I bought the bike. I added the electrolyte, let it sit, then charged it up fully before putting it into the bike, but once I put it in I had no power to the dash, lights...
  6. 2022+ KLR650 Wrenching and Mods
    Hi all, I brought home by bike back in November. I've been trying to sneak in some rides here and there, despite an unusually snowy Nevada winter. I recently did my 600 mile service, replacing the oil with Rotella T4 15w40. Prior to the oil change, I would only have trouble starting in really...
  7. 2022+ KLR650 Wrenching and Mods
    Is the ATZ10 the correct battery? Tried the AT12-BS & ATX12-AH with no luck as they were both too tall.
  8. 1987 through 2007 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    Hi Everyone! I am new to the KLR World and just picked up a non-running 88 for $500! The owner before me installed a new fuel valve and hooked up the fuel line that goes to the carb to the vent instead so it wasn't getting any fuel. I switched the lines over and was able to jump the main start...
  9. New Member Introductions
    Hi All - great site from what I can see so far. A friend of mine suggested that I get on here and I won't be disappointed. I live in Vancouver, BC Bought a 2004 with 32000 Kms on it I have just ordered a shop manual so I can: -fix an oil leak - change the battery - and more than likely...
  10. KLR & Other Motorcycle Related Discussions
    This site has helped me a lot, so it's time to join. I have a real mystery. If anyone can help, I'd be so appreciative. I love working on bikes, but this has stumped me. I almost never do electrical work... Last fall, my 2008 KLR was running fine until it sat for about 2 weeks (under cover). I...
  11. 2008 through 2018 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    I'd like to add a pigtail to the + terminal on my battery so that I can put a battery tender on it without having to remove the plastic on both sides and the seat. I'm thinking of just adding a wire to the + terminal and running it to the left side of the bike and just zip tying it up neatly...
  12. 2008 through 2018 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    Hey everyone, bike will barely start. Some background info. Just returned from an epic ride through the mountains of New England. Was awesome. Mount Washington Auto Road = no words to describe! Took 4 days and 1000 miles and the bike ran great. On the last day of the ride the bike would...
  13. 2008 through 2018 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    Hey guys, Sorry, this is gonna be wordy, but I want to be sure I fully explain my situation. Like the title says, my bike is having intermittent starting issues. It began 4 days ago when I went to start my bike in the morning after sitting overnight. I followed my normal start up procedure...
  14. 1987 through 2007 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    I started my 2007 4 months ago, then let it sit and let my battery completely die... bad idea with the acid battery im told, so now im in the market for a new battery. I want to change to a sealed ETX15L Deka PowerSport Battery , problem is from the looks of the picture it has different...
  15. Other KLR's - 250, 600, Tengai, C Models, KLX...
    I have a 86 KLR that I just had the top end rebuilt by a local pro BUT: When I got it back it needed a new battery so I bought one and ran like a champ until the NEW battery died. Seems like there was no current getting back to charge the battery as the bike is running. So I took out the...
  16. 1987 through 2007 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    Hey Ya'll Im getting the 2001 KLR prepped to move to the farm!!! Lately I have had difficulty with the gel battery I put in it last year. I took out the original water cooled battery and swapped in a quick fix 12v gel battery. I didn't use the tether charger on the battery until it started...
  17. 1987 through 2007 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    2007 KLR :Loaded the bike down with tent and all and headed out for camping trip. We road for about 3 hrs and came upon an amazing view off of the trail. Needless to say that with such an incredible view I left the key position on for about 15 minutes draining my 8-10 month old battery. Not...
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