What happens when the doohickey fails?

Generally a doohickey failure will not result in a toasted engine, but it has happened. It’s a loose chunk of metal inside the engine. They seem to be welded together by the same guy that does the shift levers, so it’s well worth the peace of mind to replace it.

What is the doohickey mod KLR650?

TLDR:The “doohickey” is the KLR650 community’s term for the “Balancer Chain Adjuster Lever”. This lever has an adjuster bolt (that goes through it) and when loosened, allows the spring that is attached to the lever to remove the slack in the balancer chain.

Is Kawasaki bringing back the KLR 650?

Kawasaki just announced a number of new models including a 2022 KLR650. The iconic dual-sport/adventure bike was discontinued two years ago, but apparently Kawasaki has been working behind the scenes to bring it up to date with a new EFI system and a long list of upgrades.

What is a doohickey for a motorcycle?

Both generations of the Kawasaki KLR 650 have had a serious issue with the counter-balancing chain adjustment mechanism, or as most call it, a “doohickey”. Basically the doohickey tensions the counter-balancing chain and this helps neutralize engine shake and vibration, which makes for a smoother running engine.

Are Kawasaki KLR 650 reliable?

The Kawasaki KLR 650 has become a legendary motorcycle for a reason. It’s reliability, simplicity, and low cost of entry and ownership are some of the main reasons. There’s also the fact that there isn’t anything quite like it in the market. For decades now, the KLR has been the more comfortable dual-sport machine.

How many miles does a KLR650 last?

14,000 is Ok on KLR. It’s good for quite a bit more before any major engine work is needed, except for the Doohicky.

What’s replacing the KLR650?

The KLR left Kawasaki’s lineup after 2018, probably because of tightening emissions the carbureted bike couldn’t meet. After that we thought the bike was gone forever, to be replaced by the Versys 650. However, here it is, back in action for the 2022 model year. And it looks almost the same as the old bike.