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Died in the water

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Noels69:
It does return on its own and will catch, mostly right at the top of the return. But won't grab all the time and seems to slip once I put my foot into it. Thanks for the reply!
Noel

nd4speed:
I have found that slipping kick start levers are from transmission oil being contaminated with water or coolant.

Danger4u2:
It sounds like the spring that pushes the ratchet gear into the kick start gear is weak.  The teeth may be rounded and not getting a good bite plus a weak spring.

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,2318.0.html

Danger4u2:

--- Quote from: The  Flyin Hawaiian on May 02, 2009, 02:04:24 PM ---The carb vent tubes hanging down in the water will bog or even stall the engine in deep crossings. Water can also enter your bottom end through the crank case breather line. Its happened to me on my 04 KX250. I put T vents in my carb vent lines and route the crank case breather up higher.

--- End quote ---

This is a very common problem on the KLR650.  Check here for ideas.

http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=63557&highlight=carb+vent+mod

Noels69:
Thanks for all the replies! I'll be getting into it this week sometime. All the input is helpful. I'll give an update shortly!

Noel

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