Originally Posted by
flyinawa
Texas, it's a KLR650...it was the tallest bike I could afford when I was 19. I'd like getting it running again to be able to ride the carpool lane to work and park it right at the terminal. That new leather jacket option might be just the ticket (eye roll).
Great bike, and timeless. Dirt simple maintenance. Only real weak spot is the "doohickey" (chain balancer idler lever). Hopefully that's not the cause of your non-running condition because when it fails it can seize the engine, but it should be replaced regardless with an upgraded part and the bolt torque set with an accurate inch-pound torque wrench. Google "KLR650 doohickey" and you'll get a lot of info.