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  1. KLR & Other Motorcycle Related Discussions
    I bought a 2001 KLR with 6300 miles on it around 2021 when gas was outrageously expensive, and I'd always wanted a motorcycle, specifically a dual sport to ride to the trails, just seemed convenient. I'd ridden MX bikes my whole life but never had a street legal bike and it'd been a few years...
  2. Western Riders
    Hi Everyone, I just bought my first KLR and coincidentally first bike two weeks ago. I’ve been working through basic maintenance and after changing the oil, I wanted to do the simple doohickey adjustment- loosen the bolt/tighten back down. Let me point out, I bought the Clymer manual, have...
  3. All Things DOOHICKEY
    Hi all! First post here, just bought a 2012 KLR and after taking it for its first ride, I started hearing an interesting noise. I can’t really redescribe it, but long story short I decided to check the adjustment on the doohickey spring. Lo and behold, the adjustment bolt spins freely and seems...
  4. All Things DOOHICKEY
    Bought used with 3000 miles, I rode about 500 to make sure I liked the bike. Ordered the EM kit the day I bought it. Love the bike so today I did it! Took about 4.5 hours, but I’m a little ocd when putting things back together (i.e. didn’t want to end up with “Hey, I wonder where this leftover...
  5. All Things DOOHICKEY
    Sorry another Doo thread😬. So I’m one month into ownership of a 2016 Camo. At time of purchase, it had 3k miles. I currently have the EM Doo with torsion spring in hand (well actually on the shelf in the garage😉) and plan to do the mod once the weather gets cooler here in TN, which is...
  6. All Things DOOHICKEY
    I have a brand new Doohickey for a Gen 1 KLR (ordered it for my 2006) that I would like to sell. This is only the balancer adjustment lever. I ordered the kit from Eagle Mike and when my mechanic pulled the engine cover he discovered that my bike already had the Doohickey installed. He ended...
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  7. All Things DOOHICKEY
    Howdy, Just picked up a '99 KLR, and after putting ~200 miles with everything functioning normally, I did the 'Do (glad I did since the original was in pieces that I later found in the oil strainer) and did an oil/oil filter change with T6 Rotella. After completing both of these jobs at the...
  8. All Things DOOHICKEY
    Well, Thought I'd be a good KLR owner, be proactive, and install the doohickey onto my 2016. Cracked everything open, just to find that the doohickey is too small for my balancer idler shaft. The original doohickey slides on nice and snug, but this one seems to be getting caught on the...
  9. All Things DOOHICKEY
    Hey all, I took my '05 KLR out for a ride last night and noticed after it had warmed up that there was a pretty unpleasant grinding noise during acceleration, easily heard between gears. The bike also seemed to be vibrating more than usual, but I can't be certain on that because I've only owned...
  10. All Things DOOHICKEY
    Hey everyone! Im about to purchase my first KLR! When I was 12 years old I went on a fishing trip with my uncle to some secluded streams in northern Idaho and we rode on a KLR. It was a trip I will never forget. I am excited to be able to go on adventures like the one I went on with my uncle! I...
  11. All Things DOOHICKEY
    Hi, So I got a 2008 model fairly recently, and this being my first motorcycle, I'm still trying to get the feels for what is normal and what isn't. It has already seen ~90k km, and I'm the 5th owner, with the 4th only owning it for a few month so maintenance records are close to non-existent...
  12. 1987 through 2007 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    First time posting here, so apologies if this post is in the wrong topic. I recently purchased an 05 KLR 650 with 31000 miles. First off, I want more light than the stock headlight offers, so I purchased a set of 2 27W LED lights...
  13. All Things DOOHICKEY
    I live in NJ: does anyone know a good shop or mechanic to get the doo done on my 2015 KLR (4,900 miles). I know, I know, I should do it myself but I don't feel comfortable doing it, plus I live in an apartment meaning I don't really have a clean private space to spill the guts of my baby...
  14. All Things DOOHICKEY
    I'm a proud owner of a 2007 KLR that has not been 'doohickied'. Seems that I would only need the tools once (I hope). Anyone near Austin TX that would be willing to lend the Rotor puller and holder wrench? Cheers, Pablo
  15. All Things DOOHICKEY
    Hello folks! I just got my 2000 KLR 650 a week or so ago and am hoping to do a doohickey replacement. Although I feel fairly comfortable doing it with my friends, I'd very much enjoy the help of someone that's done it before (esp. if they have the rotor holder wrench or other tools). Anyone...
  16. 1987 through 2007 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    Just bought another KLR. I had one a few years ago (2003 KLR 650) and the balancer chain broke and wrecked the engine at about 40,000. I put on about 8,000km of the 40,000. I had just adjusted the bolt (like the manual says) and about 500km later the balancer chain broke - end of bike. Now I...
  17. New Member Introductions
    Hi. Hello. I am new to the KLR world, and have been doing my research. I'm considering getting one of these things, so I joined the forum anyway. A long time ago, I sold my large "adventure" bike and it has left a black hole in my soul. I replaced it with a cruiser, because I thought I...
  18. 1987 through 2007 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    I just bought an '04 KLR and need some help with the doohickey mod. I'm stationed in Vicenza, Italy and don't have my tools or my bike mechanic buddy to help me out. Is there anyone in Northern Italy willing to assist? I'll by the beer. Thanks.
  19. 2008 through 2018 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    I recently purchased a preowned 2009 KLR 650 that was well loved by the previous owner and seems to be in great shape. Oil change and had a service center go over the bike and they seem to think it is in great shape too. As I rode it home today (over 150 miles.... what a great riding bike) I was...
  20. All Things DOOHICKEY
    Well the snow is melting and it's time to do my spring tune-up and do the doohickey replacement. I live in BC, Canada and would like to borrow the tools for the doohickey. I will pay the shipping and take fine care of them. If you have some to lend me let me know. thanks in advance. Scott
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