Great work! The kit is definitely worth it and Eagle Mike's customer service is second to none. Great guy. I think he is recovering from a battle with cancer.
Thanks for this tutorial and test ride video. I'm contemplating doing the KLX needle kit from Eagle Mike and this helps with the install and results curiosity I had.
If your petcock is going to leak, It won't leak until the carb applies vacuum to it. It is designed this way to stop fires if the hose were to break. There is no fuel flow until the engine fires and creates the vacuum.
Great video !! When I did my carb. I forgot to drill out the mixture screw. Started the bike, popping an backfired. Why do it right the first time when you can do it twice !! Lol
@@ScratchBabble its ok you can apply the never seize after you go back into the carb an rejet for the new muffler and air filter that you install in the very very near future...lol.
Very relatable Scratch! Thanks for giving an honest view of the struggle we junior mechanics face! Not to mention filming a vlog at the same time! Well done 👍🏼
I know this video didn't go the way you intended it to however it was still helpful and informative. You turned a A lemon of a video into an awesome cup of lemonade good going Scratch.
My mechanic had a 1 month backlog so I told him I'd give it a go. He took me to his tool chest and showed me a tool that he uses for the choke nut. It's a "11" Long Reach Hose Jaw Plier". Bought one at O'Reilys for $14.00. Had it off in 2 minutes. Brand was Power Torque.
And I just got my front suspension back together after changing the oil and upgrading to Progressive Springs. Now it looks like I have another project. Looking forward to the next video.
Thumbs up on the traffic call. It happens. We are all human. When you finally figure out how to look for it and why it happens, you have reached full traffic ninja level. Ride safe.
sweet video review.. thank u! also got a 16T in..n since wanted a better low end response.. nice ti know it works.. also cold start was very tough on it , and hoping that improoved..
Nicely done and truly worthy mods. Very much looking forward to the earth slinging 804/805 review. Aired down a bit I believe you'll find greater confidence offroad~
i would add a JIS screw driver set to your inventory for the phillips style screws on metric bikes are not phillips. I have done the eagle Mikes kit on my bike, as well as having a good aftermarket exhaust and removing the snorkel. a big improvement overall. I also found the plastic enricher nut to be a royal pain. i was lucky enough to have it thread in by hand and only needed a light snug with the wrench. getting it off was far worse.
Awesome!!! I think the Shinko's will help you with your sand issues too. I've been wanting to get the KLX needle kit in mine, was wanting to wait until I got a new pipe too, but I might just have to go ahead pull the trigger on that purchase. And at that cost it will be easier to slip by the wifey unlike a $300 pipe.
Great Idea... I've got the 16 tooth sprocket too and I'll be real interested in the MPG you'll get with that needle kit. Those Shinkos are great too. Nice video!
That was awesome scratch. If got to do that. Just did my valve check Thanks scratch 👍👍And you can't go wrong with 804 805 I've been running them and they are great.
great to hear about a power mod that doesn't include replacing the carb awesome video the shinkos are the balls just put a set on had them balanced and put ride on in the tubes they ride smooth great in mud sand and snow you can't beat the price fortnine has a great review video on them thanks
I think the pain of putting it back together is true for every motorcycle. I have to lift the tank on my Super Tenere to change the air filter and spark plugs.
Scratch, first, Have fun tomorrow and congratulations!!!!! Second, that choke cable connection you didn't want to break... I broke mine. sigh. lol (Note to self. when I come back to this video, I'm around the 6 minute mark.)
Scratch only 2 more to go...... Thermo bob and the doohickey. I’an old carcass too.but as long as I can climb on I’ll continue to ride. Am planning to ride to Chiefland from Sacramento,Ca. This summer to visit my brother. And of course on my Klr. Just found out today klr means keep locktite ready.
This is my next upgrade, bike is apart but carb is still in. Still cold in MD and haven't had time to finish, but it's coming. Was worried about the choke part myself, glad to see it wasn't as bad as I imagined. From a novice bike mechanic to another 👍 thank you for documenting. Questions to all: should you drill the slide to get a bit more response? I'm a Baltimore City commuter & I need all I can get sometimes to get out of Dodge some days. Thanks Scratch!
I read Mike's comments on this in a forum. He said it was unnecessary since the new needle and jet do the same job better. He said it didn't hurt anything but made the throttle response a little snappier at lower speeds. Drilling was required on the 22 cent mod but not needed on the KLX. If is already drilled no problem the KLX and rejetting will still work great
I was able to remove the choke fitting while the carb was in place before I started to rotate it. I pulled the rubber boot off then I used a needle nose pliers to rotate the plastic nut. I did this from the left side of the bike with the carb in the upright position. The orientation of the needle nose pliers is just off axis nut. There is just enough room to get the needle nose pliers in there and turn it about 1/16 of a turn. I used my fingers and rotate it out the rest of the way. As an viewer of your video I can see that once you rotate the carb the only access is perpendicular to the plastic fitting and you have no room. I do not have the cash bars like you do though.
Pro tip:when you have a screw in aluminum that is tight,put screwdriver in place and give a light tap with a hammer or anything really to break the bond the screw has with the aluminum.
Used to like my klr 650 silent, until a realised my bike sounds exactly the same as my gas pressure washer 5hp, and then i put some dunlop d606 now i only hear wind and tire noise! Time for the lexx exhaust coming soon plus my eagle mike klx needle kit
Great video, your followers need to remember these settings are for ocean level, I am at 2150 feet(Edmonton Alberta Canada) above ocean level and there are some very important "remembers". The E clip and spacers will be placed in settings related to your altitude. What really sucks is doing all this, just to take back apart to re do the E clip and spacers. Just saying. Cheers from Canada. Great Job.
love your content Scratch!!! I never sub to people, but you got mine! I bought my 2018 klr 650 with 200 miles for 5k bucks out the door, hell of a deal. I love the bike so much but..... my dream bike is an Africa twin, shhhhhh don't tell anyone =P
Hey Scratch 🖐️ Great to see an old boy having a crack... and a good one at that! Now that you've modified and extracted extra power, lowered the pegs and are braving the "off-road, " your fun factor and appreciation for the KLR will increase significantly The one thing I did notice, though, is how far forward you have your handlebars?? I know you're tall but bars that far forward will play havic with your steering and control That type of position tends to pull you around and throw you forward on bumps and jumps when on the rough.... I'd pull them back a little to center your standing and sitting attack positions which should help you continue building your confidence and speed off-road 🤙 Digging your candor, realism and videos over here in Australia 👍 God bless
I did mine on the bike by rotating the carb. KLX kit is like night and day. Way better power and responsiveness. MCP might actually be a little better generally but before the existence of the MCP kit KLX kit is the absolute shizz.
Still turned out very well I think. I'm really thinking about giving this a shot.... wondering what jet I'd need for my bike with the FMF pipe...thinking about opening the airbox up...this seems like a lot of work lol.
Well done and thanks for the detailed steps! For some reason, probably confusing the .22¢ mod and the KLX needle kit. So, was it necessary to loosen the crashbars, or do you think you could've removed it otherwise?.....yeah, I'm probably gonna do it....
I think so Ron. At one point I thought I was going to have to loosen them even more but ultimately removing that one bolt and the loosening ones by the Footpeg was enough
@@ScratchBabble Thanks! Good to know...still, I surprised that, because it's a KLR, you didn't ave to remove the front tire shrader valve to get to the carb.
@@klrguyadventures9403 should be! My KLR didnt have the toolkit anymore 🤣 so I bought these www.ebay.com/itm/Vessel-Megadora-900-P1x75-P2x100-JIS-Cross-Point-Screwdriver-Set-Japan/263276505743?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
Me again ! I was wondering: Why the washer under the clip. There isnt a washer under originally. Ive seen other Videos with "washer under", but that was the Mod with the needle without groves ! Couldnt you just move the clip one step down ? Tha will lift the needle 😉
If you have the stock petcock on it wont leak if you turn the gas on. Needs to be cranking to create vacume to get the gas flowing. lol Hope you didn't loose anything when you took off with your tank bag open lol. Great video. I plan on doing this upgrade some time, just not right away, spent to much money on new computer, camera's, and the like. Trying to improve my video quality, and production quality. Ride safe brother.
Awesome video! You did a great job recovering from your deleted footage. Should be everything i need to do the same mod soon. Does it feel like you can still creep around just as slowly(for off-road)? .. wondering if it might help with the stalling. Also, you'll love the Shinko 804/805s.
Great video..... KLR A1 -87 My problem: I'm from Denmark and I want to buy the set or needle "locally". I need info about the needle. What year/model is the KLX needle originaly from ? When searching for spareparts there is a lot of KLX'es. All the parts can be bought singlely or as a Repair Kit. Obviously i need the Needle with 4 grooves/and clip... I hope one of you can help 🇩🇰
@@ScratchBabble Tnx. Ofc... Go straight to the Boss ......He should know... 😎 EDIT: Well, I'm not allowed to "Send" the contactform.... BUT..... I can still search for it at EU dealers...... problem is that I have to click every Year/Model (A1, B3, C8 ect....). I'v found KLX needle WITHOUT the 4 grooves...
Nice video. Can you please explain to me why you need to remove the top motor mounts. From the video angle. I can't see that it would make any difference if the motor mount was removed.
Thanks for such a nice and to the point video! I did the $.22 mod years back on a stock exhaust. I installed a Yoshimura RS2 last week. No airbox mods and surprisingly no popping on decel. I love the bike even more and the heat generated from the Yoshi lots cooler than stock heat sump. I am curious about this KLX kit. Does an aftermarket pipe require a different size jet?
Yes usually. Eagle Mike will recommend a jet size if you e mail him your pipe and the fact that you did the 22 cent mod. My jetting was for a bone stock KLR
Thank you very much. Just did the 16 tooth, love it. But my, does it hesitate and feel “dirty.” Just ordered the kit tonight. Then found this, I’m excited and encouraged that I didn’t waste $60. Thanks again. Ps, skimmed through video, did you stay with the 40 pilot jet or go to the 42?
Hi Scrach, its dave again, good job, now the ???. 1 did you use the 140 and why? did you guess, or did some tell you, or did you just follow the video? 2 how/who said which jet to use? now me, l did the kit with the videos used the 142 like the video, and dropped 10 miles per gal, from 50ish to 40? i put the 145 back in and waiting to see mileage. is there more info on pilot sizing, which to use where and when, and more info on the idle screw setting? and what you want it to do? thanks. ride safe.
The screws on on japanese bikes are NOT Phillips they’re actually j.i.s. Go to amazon and look for them . They’re affordable and will save you much grief. The tip angle and depth are looking like Phillips but are not the same.
Well, I'm glad someone other than me had a video issue lol. I'm gonna have to go thumbs down on this one though only because you didn't cite or link my video's.....for shame! But seriously good stuff as always.
Well. I'm not sure what this video adds to the information provided by other videos which actually document how to do all the steps. Why did you upload a video which had deleted footage showing how it was done? Makes no sense. The only valuable part of this video was when you were riding the bike and showing increased performance. Everything else is explained fully and better in other videos.
Great job on the video. I noticed you did not clean the inside of the carburetor. I use aluminum car polish in the inside of the carb..smooth and quicker response ... Check out my video ..
At about 4.00 when you say "be very very careful" as you are undoing the screw on the throttle cable assembly. If you had been using the correct JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screwdriver - you would not have had to be so careful! There are zero "Phillips" head screws on the KLR and only JIS drivers should be used.
@@ScratchBabble Your instruction video is excellent...once you have taken that KLR carb off 20 plus times- it gets pretty easy. No need to mess with any engine mounts in my opinion though...its all a learning process...I look forward to more of your videos!
Hi Scratch,I tried to buy the klx needle kit but there out of stock,did you have to wait for yours?Just wondering if there's usually a waiting period to get one.
Great work! The kit is definitely worth it and Eagle Mike's customer service is second to none. Great guy. I think he is recovering from a battle with cancer.
He is and I hear he's doing well
Thanks for this tutorial and test ride video. I'm contemplating doing the KLX needle kit from Eagle Mike and this helps with the install and results curiosity I had.
My pleasure
If your petcock is going to leak, It won't leak until the carb applies vacuum to it. It is designed this way to stop fires if the hose were to break. There is no fuel flow until the engine fires and creates the vacuum.
Great video !! When I did my carb. I forgot to drill out the mixture screw. Started the bike, popping an backfired. Why do it right the first time when you can do it twice !! Lol
You know I didn't even mention the popping on decel is gone now. I always forget something!
Did you remember to put never seize on the new carb screws and spark plug threads ?
Oh shit...
Pps... In the original GoPro footage... I forgot too... Shhhh.....
@@ScratchBabble its ok you can apply the never seize after you go back into the carb an rejet for the new muffler and air filter that you install in the very very near future...lol.
I want to thank you for taking the time to make this video. This will help alot of guys out with this project.
I hope it helps more than hurts Nicholas! 🙂
Very relatable Scratch! Thanks for giving an honest view of the struggle we junior mechanics face! Not to mention filming a vlog at the same time! Well done 👍🏼
Thanks James! I appreciate it!
Good stuff Jim. Sorry to hear about the technical difficulties. Glad you got your tires sorted out.
I'm changing my name to "Technical Difficulties"
I know this video didn't go the way you intended it to however it was still helpful and informative. You turned a
A lemon of a video into an awesome cup of lemonade good going Scratch.
I really appreciate that Mike. Thank you for saying so.
Thanks for taking the time to detail your experience doing this mod
My pleasure Mike.
No imagination required, that carb mod made a big difference in throttle response. It really complimented the air cleaner mod and aftermarket exhaust.
My mechanic had a 1 month backlog so I told him I'd give it a go. He took me to his tool chest and showed me a tool that he uses for the choke nut. It's a "11" Long Reach Hose Jaw Plier". Bought one at O'Reilys for $14.00. Had it off in 2 minutes. Brand was Power Torque.
Was the choke nut torqued on there pretty good? Or did the pliers effortlessly remove it?
@@AlanTrades it was the hardest part of the job for me. Space was an issue not force.
@@williamfaulkner5665 did you have crash bars installed, and had to remove them or just loosten them. Sorry I dont remember what you said
CarbonKLR yes, SW motech. I did not loosen or take them off. It would be much easier with them off.
And I just got my front suspension back together after changing the oil and upgrading to Progressive Springs. Now it looks like I have another project. Looking forward to the next video.
Thanks Ron you won't regret it!
Morning scratch , great video and instructions. Seems like it’s running great! Have a good one .
Thanks Manuel!
Great video, love the honesty and how your project goes the way everyone’s does, not perfect.
I appreciate that Mark. I'm definitely no expert!
U are very informative and entertaining thanks
Thumbs up on the traffic call. It happens. We are all human. When you finally figure out how to look for it and why it happens, you have reached full traffic ninja level. Ride safe.
Yeah I was accelerating faster than normal but I saw him tucked in there. I should have lifted a little earlier lol
sweet video review.. thank u! also got a 16T in..n since wanted a better low end response.. nice ti know it works.. also cold start was very tough on it , and hoping that improoved..
Nicely done and truly worthy mods. Very much looking forward to the earth slinging 804/805 review. Aired down a bit I believe you'll find greater confidence offroad~
I can't wait either! For both
i would add a JIS screw driver set to your inventory for the phillips style screws on metric bikes are not phillips. I have done the eagle Mikes kit on my bike, as well as having a good aftermarket exhaust and removing the snorkel. a big improvement overall. I also found the plastic enricher nut to be a royal pain. i was lucky enough to have it thread in by hand and only needed a light snug with the wrench. getting it off was far worse.
From one old guy on a dual sport to another, that was an awesome how to vlog, and I don't even have a KLR haha (yammy dt200r)
Thanks MB!
Awesome!!! I think the Shinko's will help you with your sand issues too. I've been wanting to get the KLX needle kit in mine, was wanting to wait until I got a new pipe too, but I might just have to go ahead pull the trigger on that purchase.
And at that cost it will be easier to slip by the wifey unlike a $300 pipe.
Exactly Fred!
Good one ! I found that fascinating and from chair with a beverage in hand surprisingly easy ,cheers . Thanks.
Thanks Rod!
@@ScratchBabble plan b by describing the work with the schematic/ diagram worked well I thought . Cheers.
Great Idea... I've got the 16 tooth sprocket too and I'll be real interested in the MPG you'll get with that needle kit. Those Shinkos are great too. Nice video!
Thank you sir! Mason said it didn't affect his when I asked but I told him I was more worried about how hard I was cracking the throttle now!
Haha I hear you on that one! Thanks for the info.
Great video Scratch, keep em coming.
Thanks Louis!
Keen to hear what you make of them new tyres ! Thanks.
Ditto!
That was awesome scratch. If got to do that. Just did my valve check
Thanks scratch 👍👍And you can't go wrong with 804 805 I've been running them and they are great.
That's great to hear Ian and thank you!
That was a great instructional video! Instructional and entertaining.
Thank you my friend. I really appreciate that from you
Great job buddy. Glad the re jet worked for you.
Thanks Momo
Good job on the video! I consider myself "relatively" mechanical......time for me to get my parts and get to work!
You won't regret it!
holy cow! Scratch is the master wrench! FMF Q4 muffler will sure help the midrange...on up....perhaps....next month?
I'm torn. I kinda like the quieter muffler on the trails
great to hear about a power mod that doesn't include replacing the carb awesome video the shinkos are the balls just put a set on had them balanced and put ride on in the tubes they ride smooth great in mud sand and snow you can't beat the price fortnine has a great review video on them thanks
I can't wait to try them Michael. Went with the heavy duty tubes and I'm going to scrub them in as soon as I get them
I think the pain of putting it back together is true for every motorcycle. I have to lift the tank on my Super Tenere to change the air filter and spark plugs.
It's that and the damn plastics! NOTHING LINES UP PROPERLY! LOL
Scratch, first, Have fun tomorrow and congratulations!!!!!
Second, that choke cable connection you didn't want to break... I broke mine. sigh. lol
(Note to self. when I come back to this video, I'm around the 6 minute mark.)
so funny! agreed puting it together is the hardest part..making sure there r no extra parts left..lmao
Scratch only 2 more to go...... Thermo bob and the doohickey. I’an old carcass too.but as long as I can climb on I’ll continue to ride. Am planning to ride to Chiefland from Sacramento,Ca. This summer to visit my brother. And of course on my Klr. Just found out today klr means keep locktite ready.
That's absolutely what KLR stands for. I'm about to do my first doo adjustment. Only have 6.5 k on the clock
This is my next upgrade, bike is apart but carb is still in. Still cold in MD and haven't had time to finish, but it's coming. Was worried about the choke part myself, glad to see it wasn't as bad as I imagined. From a novice bike mechanic to another 👍 thank you for documenting.
Questions to all: should you drill the slide to get a bit more response? I'm a Baltimore City commuter & I need all I can get sometimes to get out of Dodge some days.
Thanks Scratch!
I read Mike's comments on this in a forum. He said it was unnecessary since the new needle and jet do the same job better. He said it didn't hurt anything but made the throttle response a little snappier at lower speeds. Drilling was required on the 22 cent mod but not needed on the KLX. If is already drilled no problem the KLX and rejetting will still work great
Awesome, thank you again! Glad I didn't already. May I ask how you found out about his battle ( Mike ) ? Anything we can do to help?
Good stuff. Sounds great! It sure made mine run nice 🙂👍 good job, it's a bit of work but worth it! Cheers Scratch
Thanks Mason. Best mod I've done so far
I was able to remove the choke fitting while the carb was in place before I started to rotate it. I pulled the rubber boot off then I used a needle nose pliers to rotate the plastic nut. I did this from the left side of the bike with the carb in the upright position. The orientation of the needle nose pliers is just off axis nut. There is just enough room to get the needle nose pliers in there and turn it about 1/16 of a turn. I used my fingers and rotate it out the rest of the way. As an viewer of your video I can see that once you rotate the carb the only access is perpendicular to the plastic fitting and you have no room. I do not have the cash bars like you do though.
Yeah the crash bars were an added bit of "fun" 🙂
Pro tip:when you have a screw in aluminum that is tight,put screwdriver in place and give a light tap with a hammer or anything really to break the bond the screw has with the aluminum.
The key is the light tap as opposed to gentle persuasion used to free a rusted caliper bracket.
Thanks for the tip! I didn't know that
Used to like my klr 650 silent, until a realised my bike sounds exactly the same as my gas pressure washer 5hp, and then i put some dunlop d606 now i only hear wind and tire noise! Time for the lexx exhaust coming soon plus my eagle mike klx needle kit
Great video, your followers need to remember these settings are for ocean level, I am at 2150 feet(Edmonton Alberta Canada) above ocean level and there are some very important "remembers". The E clip and spacers will be placed in settings related to your altitude. What really sucks is doing all this, just to take back apart to re do the E clip and spacers. Just saying. Cheers from Canada. Great Job.
Yessir. Anyone who asks I'm telling them to write Eagle Mike and ask about "their" specific needs
Now you gotta put a slip on muffler on your Klr to give it some sound!
If I could I'd make it silent!
Get the leo Vince exhaust, not loud at all, just a bit deeper. Also no repacking neccessary! Lighter as well, and pretty too!
love your content Scratch!!! I never sub to people, but you got mine! I bought my 2018 klr 650 with 200 miles for 5k bucks out the door, hell of a deal. I love the bike so much but..... my dream bike is an Africa twin, shhhhhh don't tell anyone =P
Did you get a new aftermarket exhaust? I'm planning to do the eagle mike but I don't know if I have to change the stock exhaust?
Hey Scratch 🖐️
Great to see an old boy having a crack... and a good one at that!
Now that you've modified and extracted extra power, lowered the pegs and are braving the "off-road, " your fun factor and appreciation for the KLR will increase significantly
The one thing I did notice, though, is how far forward you have your handlebars?? I know you're tall but bars that far forward will play havic with your steering and control That type of position tends to pull you around and throw you forward on bumps and jumps when on the rough.... I'd pull them back a little to center your standing and sitting attack positions which should help you continue building your confidence and speed off-road 🤙
Digging your candor, realism and videos over here in Australia 👍
God bless
I agree with you Brad! That's exactly why I want taller risers so I can bring the bar back without lower g it. I completely agree with you and thanks!
Great instructional video!
Thanks Ryan I hope it helps
Excellent detail. Thanks
Hope it helps Mark!
I just did mine and the previous owner had a 42 jet in it but nothing else done.
I did mine on the bike by rotating the carb. KLX kit is like night and day. Way better power and responsiveness. MCP might actually be a little better generally but before the existence of the MCP kit KLX kit is the absolute shizz.
Still turned out very well I think. I'm really thinking about giving this a shot.... wondering what jet I'd need for my bike with the FMF pipe...thinking about opening the airbox up...this seems like a lot of work lol.
Ben e mail Mike with you're setup and he will let you know. Great guy and prompt response.
Well done and thanks for the detailed steps! For some reason, probably confusing the .22¢ mod and the KLX needle kit. So, was it necessary to loosen the crashbars, or do you think you could've removed it otherwise?.....yeah, I'm probably gonna do it....
I think so Ron. At one point I thought I was going to have to loosen them even more but ultimately removing that one bolt and the loosening ones by the Footpeg was enough
@@ScratchBabble Thanks! Good to know...still, I surprised that, because it's a KLR, you didn't ave to remove the front tire shrader valve to get to the carb.
I changed that plastic choke fitting with a brass fitting it will break very easy.
Most of the Phillips screws are of the JIS type. They have a bit of a different internal profile.
Yeah I need some of those drivers
It strips real easy cause you don't have a JIS screwdriver, get one, trust me, so much better for working on these bikes
Wapiti ain’t there one in the stock tool kit ?
@@klrguyadventures9403 should be! My KLR didnt have the toolkit anymore 🤣 so I bought these www.ebay.com/itm/Vessel-Megadora-900-P1x75-P2x100-JIS-Cross-Point-Screwdriver-Set-Japan/263276505743?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
@@klrguyadventures9403 yes but it's not long enough. Story of my life
Very informational thanks
Yessir
Fort Walton beach local! Are you part of any riding groups in area?
Try using JIS shaped, Phillips screwdrivers. They won't strip the screw heads on Japanese made products, like regular Phillips screwdrivers do.
DAMN GOOD VIDEO! Thank you.
Me again !
I was wondering: Why the washer under the clip. There isnt a washer under originally.
Ive seen other Videos with "washer under", but that was the Mod with the needle without groves !
Couldnt you just move the clip one step down ? Tha will lift the needle 😉
Great job, sounds like bike has a quicker rev response and also sounds more torque on low end. wonder if your gas millage will change ?
Only from cracking the throttle harder Mike!
If you have the stock petcock on it wont leak if you turn the gas on. Needs to be cranking to create vacume to get the gas flowing. lol Hope you didn't loose anything when you took off with your tank bag open lol. Great video. I plan on doing this upgrade some time, just not right away, spent to much money on new computer, camera's, and the like. Trying to improve my video quality, and production quality. Ride safe brother.
If I had a dollar for every time I left my tank bag open I could buy an Africa Twin!
Awesome video! You did a great job recovering from your deleted footage. Should be everything i need to do the same mod soon. Does it feel like you can still creep around just as slowly(for off-road)? .. wondering if it might help with the stalling. Also, you'll love the Shinko 804/805s.
Rob I especially noticed it there. You'll see it in next Sunday's video. Huge difference
Great video.....
KLR A1 -87
My problem:
I'm from Denmark and I want to buy the set or needle "locally". I need info about the needle. What year/model is the KLX needle originaly from ?
When searching for spareparts there is a lot of KLX'es. All the parts can be bought singlely or as a Repair Kit.
Obviously i need the Needle with 4 grooves/and clip...
I hope one of you can help
🇩🇰
If you go to "eaglemike.com" and click the "contact link" you can ask Mike directly. I know he'd be more than happy to help.
@@ScratchBabble Tnx. Ofc... Go straight to the Boss ......He should know... 😎
EDIT: Well, I'm not allowed to "Send" the contactform....
BUT..... I can still search for it at EU dealers...... problem is that I have to click every Year/Model (A1, B3, C8 ect....). I'v found KLX needle WITHOUT the 4 grooves...
Thanks Scratch! It was great to have your feedback on this, feeling motivated to tear mine apart :)
If you have any questions specific to your location or setup just as Eagle Mike. He's very helpful
Nice video. Can you please explain to me why you need to remove the top motor mounts. From the video angle. I can't see that it would make any difference if the motor mount was removed.
If I remember correctly you cant rotate the carb towards you with the mounts there because of a protrusion on the carb hitting the plates
@@ScratchBabble Thank you. I have purchased the Eagle Mike kit and will be installing it myself after watching your video. Thanks again.
Thanks for such a nice and to the point video! I did the $.22 mod years back on a stock exhaust. I installed a Yoshimura RS2 last week. No airbox mods and surprisingly no popping on decel. I love the bike even more and the heat generated from the Yoshi lots cooler than stock heat sump. I am curious about this KLX kit. Does an aftermarket pipe require a different size jet?
Yes usually. Eagle Mike will recommend a jet size if you e mail him your pipe and the fact that you did the 22 cent mod. My jetting was for a bone stock KLR
And thanks for the kind words
Thank you very much. Just did the 16 tooth, love it. But my, does it hesitate and feel “dirty.” Just ordered the kit tonight. Then found this, I’m excited and encouraged that I didn’t waste $60. Thanks again.
Ps, skimmed through video, did you stay with the 40 pilot jet or go to the 42?
Stayed with the 40 as per instructions 5
Yer up early. Nice job. :)
I "scheduled" that one to post! Slept in til 630 😎
@@ScratchBabble I must be getting old and or removed my "crash bars." I didn't anticipate either one of those responses. :P
Hi Scrach, its dave again, good job, now the ???. 1 did you use the 140 and why? did you guess, or did some tell you, or did you just follow the video? 2 how/who said which jet to use? now me, l did the kit with the videos used the 142 like the video, and dropped 10 miles per gal, from 50ish to 40? i put the 145 back in and waiting to see mileage. is there more info on pilot sizing, which to use where and when, and more info on the idle screw setting? and what you want it to do? thanks. ride safe.
My directions said to start with the 140. I saw the same info in a couple of forum posts. It worked flawlessly and the popping on decel is gone!
David you should shoot Eagle Mike an e mail. That's what I did and he was very accommodating
How do you know which jet to use 142 vs 145?
Did you have to drill the carb air hole 7/64?
No. My understanding was that was only needed on the $0.22 mod
Thanks brother!
Do you think this will lower fuel economy since you have greater throttle response?
I think it may a little but to be honest, I thi k I'm getti g less mileage because I'm romping on it now
nice job, but please, clean the engine next time to prevent debris or dust goes in engine and put a rag to seal the hole
Good Lord man...
The screws on on japanese bikes are NOT Phillips they’re actually j.i.s. Go to amazon and look for them . They’re affordable and will save you much grief. The tip angle and depth are looking like Phillips but are not the same.
Thanks! Someone else mentioned the same and I'm getting them for sure. Thanks so much!
Would that kit be recommended at 2000 ft elevation?
That would definitely be a question for Eagle Mike
quiet is good...performance is better...oh and the weight reduction CAN be felt.....bottom line? Be the stealth rider in the woods...quietly!
Doable
Well, I'm glad someone other than me had a video issue lol. I'm gonna have to go thumbs down on this one though only because you didn't cite or link my video's.....for shame! But seriously good stuff as always.
Thanks you my friend,
Why didn't you drill out the slide?
Eagle Mike said it wasn't really necessary in most applications with the needle and jet change
Well. I'm not sure what this video adds to the information provided by other videos which actually document how to do all the steps. Why did you upload a video which had deleted footage showing how it was done? Makes no sense. The only valuable part of this video was when you were riding the bike and showing increased performance. Everything else is explained fully and better in other videos.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Scratch. I need all the help I can get on carb and electrical work. #moronDIYwerewolf
I'm not sure I made it any easier!
@@ScratchBabble you did because you ask the same kind of questions I ask or get hung up in when I tinker with machinery.
Dude looks like Tom hanks
Allow me, brother....... “ that’s what SHE said!”
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Next up scratch does the thermobob!
Next is the choke plunger!
Great job on the video. I noticed you did not clean the inside of the carburetor. I use aluminum car polish in the inside of the carb..smooth and quicker response ... Check out my video ..
I did I saw that. I was actually amazed how clean the carb was
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At about 4.00 when you say "be very very careful" as you are undoing the screw on the throttle cable assembly. If you had been using the correct JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screwdriver - you would not have had to be so careful! There are zero "Phillips" head screws on the KLR and only JIS drivers should be used.
Sure I know that now. Where the hell were you back then Anton??? I'm kidding of course. Thank you for commenting.
Oh and I have since bought the correct drivers
@@ScratchBabble Your instruction video is excellent...once you have taken that KLR carb off 20 plus times- it gets pretty easy. No need to mess with any engine mounts in my opinion though...its all a learning process...I look forward to more of your videos!
Hi Scratch,I tried to buy the klx needle kit but there out of stock,did you have to wait for yours?Just wondering if there's usually a waiting period to get one.
No but there has been a run on them lately lol!