KLR 650 Maintenance Mastery: Tackling the Doohickey After Precision Valve Adjustment

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Join us in this in-depth KLR 650 maintenance guide as we take our motorcycle care to the next level! After meticulously adjusting the valves on our 3rd gen KLR 650 with 18,000 miles, it's time to address another crucial aspect-changing the doohickey.
🔧 Topics Covered:
Quick Recap of Valve Adjustment
Understanding the Importance of the Doohickey
Tools Needed for Doohickey Replacement
Step-by-Step Guide to Changing the Doohickey
Tips to Ensure a Smooth Process
Why Doohickey Maintenance Matters for Your KLR 650
Whether you're a seasoned rider or a DIY enthusiast, this video will guide you through the process of changing the doohickey, a critical component that plays a significant role in the overall health of your KLR 650 engine.
🛠️ Tools Mentioned:
Torque Wrench
Doohickey Replacement Kit
Socket Set
Locating and Inspecting the Doohickey
Don't miss out on this essential maintenance task that could save you from potential issues down the road. Hit the like button if you found this video helpful, subscribe for more motorcycle maintenance insights, and share your thoughts in the comments below. Let's keep those KLR 650 engines running strong on and off the road! 🏍️✨

[@rameylewis7730]

Another interesting video. I haven't changed mine out yet, but plan to do so in the near future. Thanks for the video and information. I'll have to wait until the snow melts to work on it! Very thoughtful of you buying the other half a motorcycle.

[@FullThrottleJunkie]

It really is a fun bike that she got.

[@SwabbyG]

Honestly I think you nailed it when you said "One might get some chain slop" after many many miles on a gen 3 bike but as a former owner of a gen 3 bike the do-hickey itself and the spring seem to be
more durable than gen 1 and 2 bikes. Great video.

[@patrkbukly]

Great video.

[@FullThrottleJunkie]

Thank you 👍

[@johnmanadero7162]

Great video , is doo-hickey torsion spring mod a permanent fix ?

[@bluefrog8670]

All I know is I've never heard of anybody putting in the Eagle Mike version and then having a problem with it.

[@FullThrottleJunkie]

👍

[@Talon1983]

Where are you located I need a good bike mechanic. I’m ok with tools but I’m really new to all these bikes.

[@FullThrottleJunkie]

I'm in West Palm Beach. I would recommend power sports of Palm Beach they have really good technicians

[@bryangipe1]

I bought a 2023 KLR 650 a few months ago and I don't plan on changing out the tensioner on mine. I have seen guys tap on the side cover to try and make sure the tensioner adjust after lossining and I just though would it be helpful to have the bike in gear and just push it a bit forward and backward to make sure it adjust?

[@FullThrottleJunkie]

Yeah tapping on the cover seems to be enough just back the bolt out a few turns and should be good for a little while