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Hi everyone, I have a 2009 Gen 2 KLR with 17,000 miles and I was removing my tank and noticed that some wiring was pinched between the tank puck and the tank, see attached pic. I had just gotten back from a ride and everything behaved well, but I wanted to know what wires are pinched and how...

I'm installing a USB outlet on my 2nd gen KLR and I wanted it hooked up to the ignition so I can't accidentally drain my battery. Explanation Video I've found a spare blade on the ignition relay that I'm planning to use and I'll put a 5A fuse in series with that so I don't blow the main fuse if...

My brake light does not appear to be working. I changed out the bulb and with the same results. Upon closer inspection of the bulb, the brake filament does light up, it just doesn't light up enough to outshine the tail light filament. The original bulb has the same problem. Any suggestions would...

Someone tried to steal my bike as I mentioned in another thread. Best I can tell anyway. They cut something on the harness on the left hand of the bike and whatever it was is gone. Any idea what part this was? I looked over the OEM parts fiche on sites and can't figure out what it was. The bike...

I just got my first bike and it’s a klr a month ago and while I was driving today it seemed like I ran out of gas so I switched to reserve but then when I filled it up it only took four gallons and I thought it took six. Then about an hour later I was at a stop light and I saw my blinker light...

Hi all, wanted to run this by everyone and see if folks had any suggestions, tips, etc. I haven't completed too much electrical wiring so I hope to get some guidance here. I'm setting up a new Garmin Montana 700i and purchased a KLR lower dash to power it. I also bought a third party set of USB...

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...

In the middle of a long ride yesterday I notice my tachometer wasn't reading and my blinkers weren't working. I was able to ride another hour to my buddies house but wasn't able to get the electrics working. I took the seat off and found the main fuse was blown.....I replaced it and it kept...

My 2009 KLR was overheating on the last ride, close to the red zone in light city traffic after a 40 minute rural ride. Thought I'd added too much oil. Drained the oil - was a bit foamy looking and viscosity was closer to milk than oil. Changed it for fresh. Started it up and found it...

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...

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...

I have a klr 650 2008 that is running into some electrical issues . I was out riding it on some local jeep trails for a few hours and when I hopped on the interstate to shoot back home the tachometer started to swing back and forth from 1 rpm to 10 rpm when the bike was obviously not changing...

Hi, I just bought a 2011 KLR 650 and realized the left headlight doesn't work in low beam. When I switch to high beams, both headlights work. On low beams I get over 12v on the right headlight socket but only .02v on the left. Voltage is normal for both headlights in high beam. Both lights are...

About a week ago I washed my bike. Took it for a ride and put it up for the night. Came out next morning to ride to work and it was completely dead. No dash lights, no nothing when I turn the key to "ON". Replaced battery, checked main fuse. Still nothing when I turn the key to the "ON"...

Electrical Problem Please help. I can't find anyone else who is talking about this issue, any ideas will be welcome. [My bike is a 2003 KLR650. I baby the thing, treat it really well, never abuse it, it's always garaged or covered, cleaned often, fluids changed, battery connected to battery...

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...