I seem to regard those plastic panels in much the same way as you, Sir. A bit of wretched wriggling, hoping it doesn't break off... One tip I might have is to "lube" any plastic-to-plastic fitment with a bit of Armor All or some other plastic preservative. A Q-tip for "innies" and a paper towel for "outties..." You're welcome. Please send valuable prize.
Thanks for this video! Question - Did you have any issue reconnecting fuel line when tank was reinstalled. Im having an issue closing the clamps on the fuel line. And to your point about so much plastic, didnt want to apply to much pressure to close, but am wondering if Im doing something wrong? Curious if you had any advice?? Thanks!
Put just a little bit of grease on the o-ring and rock it back and forth it should slide all the way in. It's got quite a bit of travel before it seats but you shouldn't force it
5 days after I asked this question I tried it and was completely successful. The thing I noticed about a lot of my comrades in the ADV community is that - they like to tinker. They like the accessories and the simple workability -servicing of the KLR. Cool. But that 'tinkering" can also be translated as hobbying. When replacing the spark plug, assuming you have all the proper toolery which is nothing but the thin-walled plug remover and a plug puller, finesse your hand through the passenger side window right above the thermostat and go to town. Took me literally no more than 10 minutes. Thx for video host. Peace.
Great video thanks! Did u need to run new throttle cable for the risers/bars?
Finally tore mine down for clean wire routing and upgrading the spark plug. Thanks for the great video.
I seem to regard those plastic panels in much the same way as you, Sir. A bit of wretched wriggling, hoping it doesn't break off...
One tip I might have is to "lube" any plastic-to-plastic fitment with a bit of Armor All or some other plastic preservative. A Q-tip for "innies" and a paper towel for "outties..."
You're welcome. Please send valuable prize.
Thanks for this video! Question - Did you have any issue reconnecting fuel line when tank was reinstalled. Im having an issue closing the clamps on the fuel line. And to your point about so much plastic, didnt want to apply to much pressure to close, but am wondering if Im doing something wrong? Curious if you had any advice?? Thanks!
Put just a little bit of grease on the o-ring and rock it back and forth it should slide all the way in. It's got quite a bit of travel before it seats but you shouldn't force it
Thanks for this video I just installed Oxford heated grips on my adventure model klr with no issues at all
Great to hear!
Looks good. I was trying to figure out what a tubafor is ;)
It’s half of a forbafor.
Does the gas trickle out of the gas line if you still have gas in the gas tank?
A little bit came out of the line but after that no it did not. At least not when I did it
When completely assembled, there's a little window on the side, couldn't u just fanangle the plug out thru it?
5 days after I asked this question I tried it and was completely successful.
The thing I noticed about a lot of my comrades in the ADV community is that - they like to tinker. They like the accessories and the simple workability -servicing of the KLR. Cool. But that 'tinkering" can also be translated as hobbying. When replacing the spark plug, assuming you have all the proper toolery which is nothing but the thin-walled plug remover and a plug puller, finesse your hand through the passenger side window right above the thermostat and go to town. Took me literally no more than 10 minutes.
Thx for video host. Peace.
Thanks man but damn, that foreshadowing had me worried you broke the plastic fuel part. Glad is was just a scratch!
Good to know, thanks for sharing.
Why did you switch the spark plug?
Thanks for posting. I would be interested in a valve check, shim video if you do the work yourself.
I'll definitely be doing that when the time comes.
Roy is gracious.
How does that clip come off for the wiring for the fuel pump. You say pin im fighting that as we speak.
Been a minute since I've done it but I remember just taking a very small flat blade screwdriver and wiggling it through there.
Very good.
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