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  1. 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...
  2. 1987 through 2007 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    There is a relay or something that clicks when I push the starter button. I get 13 Volts on the battery side but on the starter side it doesn't register anything close to that. It just clicks ! Obviously the motor doesn't turn over. 1st gen, 2003 KLR, all connections have been cleaned up. What...
  3. All Things DOOHICKEY
    Hello again, KLRforum. Was riding down the road when my rear tire locked up & engine died @ 55mph. Stayed upright somehow and pulled over. It appears a 6”x3” piece of tree bark got stuck between my rear tire and the swingarm. Now the bike won’t start. When I hit the start button, it almost...
  4. 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...
  5. KLR & Other Motorcycle Related Discussions
    Hi all. Tonight my KLR just died on me while driving down the road and after a struggle to finding a new fuse as the main fuse blew the starter would not engage. I ended up push starting the bike as I had to get it out of that area, but then about 50m up the road the bike completely died on me...
  6. 1987 through 2007 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    Hello All, Working on my first KLR, a 1998 model. It was riding fine on Saturday, and now it won't start. The starter sounds like it's spinning, but the engine isn't turning over. I have verified that the shaft of the starter isn't spinning. Could this just be a case of a bad battery, or is...
  7. 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...
  8. 2008 through 2018 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    Started to have starting issues, need help to determine what the problem is. It turns the engine a bit then freewheels. I have my 2008 KLR open to do the doohikey and fix the deep hole. Could it be simple as low battery? I can't test it now that it is open. But if I need to change the starter...
  9. 1987 through 2007 KLR650 Wrenching & Mods
    Hello and thanks for your help. I have my KLR in storage in Ohio most of the year, because I live in Thailand now, and just got it out afew weeks ago. Bought a new battery and everything worked like gangbusters. Now however, every 19 out of 20 times it starts no problem, but the 20th can be...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
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