Recent content by slowtacotruck

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    How to tie down

    I moved my klr with the suspension fully compressed and had no issues, even when I did some very bumpy off-road areas.
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    Hello from central Texas!

    Thanks, will do!
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    Strange noise when I snap the throttle

    I bought mine through a Yamaha dealer but with an aftermarket extended warranty. I usually do all my work myself and was a dealership tech for several years so I have a few tools to get it done. I just like to know what kind of shenanigans I'm getting into.
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    Strange noise when I snap the throttle

    I've heard that a few times. I'm starting to get a little nervous about opening the engine up lol. I've had some engines that the cam and crank gears are not keyed to the shaft and they require timing tools to get the engine into time when you loosen the bolts. Have you replaced the tensioner...
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    Strange noise when I snap the throttle

    I appreciate the response. I thought it may be a normal operating characteristic of the vehicle but I figured I'd ask since its new to me. Are there any special tools other than feeler gauges required to adjust valve clearance?
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    Strange noise when I snap the throttle

    Hello, this bike is a 2012 and makes all sorts of noise, most of which I think is probably normal. It has 6500 miles on it. One, if I'm running the engine around 3k rpm and accelerate, the engine runs fine and goes but it seems to be harsh. The engine seems harsher than my klr. I saw that is...
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    Hello from central Texas!

    I'll try them out, thank you!
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    Hello from central Texas!

    I haven't ridden up there much. We rode down to Burnet, Park road 4, then over to Cooper's in Llano today. It was a nice ride,a little windy though.
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    Hello from central Texas!

    Thank you! I'm over by the Killeen/Ft Hood area.
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    High mileage?

    I changed the tires and lubed everything up. It seems fabulous so far.
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    High mileage?

    Just picked up a 2012 with 6500 miles. Any serious issues I need to rectify immediately?
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    Hello from central Texas!

    Even though it's higher and heavier than a klr, it seems shorter and lighter.
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    Hello from central Texas!

    The awesome dealer I bought the bike from threw in a free new tire, so I rode there this morning to get a shinko 705 on the back. This afternoon I installed a 705 on the front in my garage. It still had the factory tires on it and even though they were mounted almost 7 years ago, they damn near...
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    Hello from central Texas!

    Were you pleasantly surprised or disappointed with the Tenere? My klr is sitting next to the new bike and I have no plans on selling it.
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    Hello from central Texas!

    I'll be out quite a bit more after this reason stops. We need the rain but I need a couple riding days in between.
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