KLR650

it was beyond time for the initial valve check on my 2015 KLR daily rider - 25,000 kms.
I found both exhaust valves tight.
Unfortunately camshaft removal is part of the process to change shims.
Fortunately the shims are the same as our XJ's.
Unfortunately my salvaged XJ shim collection starts at 265.
I need 2 x 255's.

 

I'll have a look.

 

1x250, 1x255, 1x260

 

Thanks TJ, I just ordered a couple from the K dealer.
Looks like you've done a few KLR adjustments.

 

I've had a couple of them...great bikes! Some guys say they can remove the shims without having to loosen the cam caps (using a pair of hemostats and a magnet)...haven't tried, but I'm doubtful. I'm assuming you remembered to remove the cam tensioner bolt...I've played that "where'd the damn spring go" game before.

 

This is my 4th KLR, had an 89, 97, 2000 and now 2015.
I checked valves before but never had to adjust them.

 

If you need a manual pm me.

Good guide.
https://www.klr650.marknet.us/valves.html

Other good info.
https://www.souperdoo.com/stuff that i think about/table-of-contents-sorted-by-topic

 

They are great bikes. Going a little off topic, I wish they would put the Versys engine in that frame. I owned a 09 until three yrs ago, just wanted a little more engine. That or fine the military version with the diesel engine....now that could be fun.

 

Here is one with the EX500 motor, never imported to NA, looks like a great adventure tourer.

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_kle500 05.htm

 

KLR is almost packed. I'm heading out July 1st for 6 days with 6 buddies, we're all on KLR's.
We'll be right out of cell range, vagrant camping and pooping with the bears.

 

Have a great safe ride. Taking fishing gear or just find food along the way? Interesting camping rules you have in Canada, cool for the people traveling. KLR's are rock solid bikes, enjoy the trip and see you back on here when you return.

 

We'll be about 80 kms from the Trans-Canada Hwy so will be going there to fill up and buy food and beer each day, only the essentials.
There are no rules, there's no one there and all crown land.
I'm taking a large mosquito net which will cover 2 lawn chairs, I'll be the most popular guy there, ha!

 

Yes you will, those little black flies are nasty at times. Hope you stay dry.

 

So jealous. Take lots of pictures and post them here.

 

Here's a couple pics of my touring bike.

campsite on 1st night

you can blow your horn out here, no one to hear it anyway

campsite days 2 & 3

Corn on the cob, potatoes and hot dogs, standard bush cuisine.
All told I did nearly 2,000 kms of riding from Thursday morning to Monday evening.
We had planned on persevering until Tuesday but Monday we got drenched to the bone so we all headed home.
We've been doing vagrant style trips for about 5 years now, seems to be harder with age.
The mosquitoes black flys and no-see-ems were particularly viscous this year.
I had 2 problems with my bike, 1st was a loose battery connection which made my single fire like half a cylinder.
Also lost one of the 4 bolts holding the subframe. Luckily someone had an extra bolt which fit.
No flat tires, a few spills, good time had.

 

Looks like you had a good load on her as well. Glad it was a save and successful trip. I new those bugs would be nasty.

 

You had the red chair didn't you ?

 

Yep, and the large bug net

 

I’ve whittled my list for adventure touring smaller every trip I take. At one time I tried taking cooking gear but no more. I took just a 21” tube as it will work in a 17” rear if needed. Good to split the tools and any emergency supplies amongst the other riders.