KLR650 Doohickey: Everything You Need to Know (incl. 2022 model) (w/ Eagle Mike!)

[@BigRockMoto]

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[@oosteveo315]

Eagle mike is the GODFATHER OF KLRs. But more than that, a great guy to do business with! Thanks for all your help Mike!

[@chrishayes4146]

Chris here from England. Listening to Mike was just brilliant. More of these techy videos please if possible

[@alans.5535]

Great video - thanks for putting this out. I was considering the new gen KLR but have now crossed it off my list. No excuse for not fixing this known issue.

[@BigRockMoto]

I hear you

[@samuelbellamy4218]

Same here. I was so close to getting one too. Such a shame.

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

Same here. I was going to pull the trigger on one this upcoming weekend. I don't care for the V Strom so I'm going to look at a new DR650 instead. Such a shame.

[@danielkramer8586]

I think it gets back to what Ian said. You get a lot for your money with this bike, but there are some corners cut. It' advisable to factor the cost to retrofit this spring into the total cost and decide if it's worth the cost to you. Kawasaki will change the part when it is financially advantageous to do so, and so far it hasn't been. That could change, but, in the meantime, share this information with others so they can avoid costly repairs and ride their KLR more. It is a good bike in many ways if you respect its limitations.

[@CCitis]

What will you buy?

[@ronaldwhite5670]

It’s great to listen to someone who knows what they’re talking about, very interesting. Thank you.

[@eaglemikeeaglemike6774]

Thanks very much for taking the time to do this video. It's a great help. IMO this is one of the things that brings the KLR650 community together. Shared information, stuff that can be easily fixed. It gets the owner to know the bike, and become involved with it. We started tech days to help one another, share info, and fix the various flaws. If the bike was perfect, I don't think it would have the same community. The KLR650 people are great!

[@BigRockMoto]

Thank you @Eaglemike for helping get this info out there. And for your time.

[@Don2006]

Thank you Mike, for what may be the most important video for my KLR. How do I find information on when/where tech day is?

[@eaglemikeeaglemike6774]

@@Don2006 We've held tech days at my shop in the past. None since the Covid situation though. Other people have held them around the US too. I helped with several up in Boise, a few in northern Ca, and a few in Az. 20th anniversary of tech days next year! I hope we'll be able to start again at some point. It's a tiring day for whoever decides to host one.

[@TheBullwagon]

Hi Mike, where is your shop located? I’d like to bring my KLR to you for a doohickey replacement!!

[@Jon87224]

So how do you fix this problem with a Gen 3 KLR 650? Did I miss something in this video that tells me how to remedy this? Sorry I have cognitive issues. So of someone could help set me straight on how to fix the issue so that my bike will be fine after 5000km?

[@bakerbrook1]

I don't even own a KLR and I found this very interesting. Thanks for the teaching moment.

[@BigRockMoto]

thanks!

[@haroldyazzie3538]

Go and get one now 😊

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

Ahh yes the doohickey mod. I remember him on the forums in the early 2000's he's always been the best one the subject!

[@tactical690r2]

Great video. Kawasaki took a years long break on production and I can't accept the fact that they did not make a meaningful design change and eliminate this problem. I'm in the market and considering this bike but after a lot of homework, it's a big turnoff to have to make this repair when I get this bike new🤕. Again, you get what you pay for. Thanks for the video Ian.💯

[@MattRhodes_Music]

i am in the exact same boat myself. What did you end up with?

[@tactical690r2]

@@MattRhodes_Music Ktm 690R Backup is a CB 500x. Both capable and accomplished in their own right.

[@MattRhodes_Music]

@@tactical690r2 awesome thank you! The CB has been on my list too, having trouble finding even a dealer to have one to sit on though. Sounds like you're happy with it?

[@IRLtrolls]

Such a cool video. I've know about the legend of EM for over 10 years but never seen a video of him or his work space. Thanks for posting this video big rock. Fantastic as always!

[@brucekendall52]

Very generous for Mike to share this info so freely.Excellent video.Thanks.

[@Lex-wx3ib]

Eagle Mike sent me his Doo Hickey kit when the spring failed on my 2010 KLR when I was in Mexico (doing Alaska down to Argentina). Mike's doo hickey kit worked perfectly. Legend.

[@skaragianis]

Tremendous video. Super interesting. Eagle Mike is brilliant at describing this stuff. I look forward to seeing a bit more - he needs a channel!

[@Speedytrip]

It's mind boggling that Kawasaki would neglect the most documented KLR issue ever...Imagine how reliable the 2022 could have been. It's absolutely stupid to buy a new bike and have to update the engine to avoid a catastrophic failure. Bad on you Kawasaki. They probably didn't get enough warranty claims because it failed out of warranty, a lot of people ride just 5k per year.

[@davidgrunklee8407]

They should in good faith allow any new gen3 owner a no cost to owner upgrade to these parts...of course they won't. Lame Kawasaki.... very lame.

[@rhllnm]

Seems like an easy lawsuit. Eagle Mike as your expert witness. Boom!

[@P1ayD0hpaul]

@@davidgrunklee8407 that would cost them triple what redesigning would have. It’s not like they just learned about it. Imagine how pissed other Gen KLR owners would be if they offered that to just Gen 3s?

[@davidgrunklee8407]

@@P1ayD0hpaul good points

[@hell_march6652]

5k is optimistically high. Unless you mean Km.

[@jcklop]

Eagle Mike is the best! Have a ton of his stuff on my 2007. Everything is first class quality! His customer service is second to none. Buy with total confidence! Thanks Mike!

[@BigRockMoto]

The best!

[@rupertfb]

Great video - thank you both. I did the EM Doohickey mod on my 2013 then did the TAT - safe in the knowledge that the KLRs worst snag had been addressed. (The bike performed faultlessly for the 5,880 miles offroad).

[@DwightBurditt]

I rode a 2008 KLR 650 from Canada to Argentina on the stock doohickey. No problem. 26000kms On a subsequent trip From Key West Florida to Canada I used an oil filler cap from Eagle Mike and it stripped half way through the trip. I had to use vise grips to get it off. Adjust your doohickey as per the manual. No worries. Keep your stock oil filler cap.

[@benoitveronneau3538]

I put 109 000 km on the original doohickey without any problems. As you say, just follow your manual and everything should be ok.

[@jft7174]

Eagle Mile is trying to sell us snake oil

[@wicksleysnipes1476]

Anecdotal evidence undermines good science. This is well known. A sample size of one is exponentially (irony) insignificant.

[@YoutubeUsername7777]

2017 KLR 650. Just did my second valve adjustment at 50k km. Spring still works fine. No doohickey on my bike but I do have thermobob just because I live in Canada and ride even in the winter if the roads are snow and ice free. Maintain you motorcycles folks.

[@danielkoerner7127]

Great video, thanks for getting this information out! Heard of this problem, great to see such a detailed explanation. I'm amazed Kawiasaki hasn't done more to fix this. Even seeing the orientation of the stock doo-hickey spring in this video, I'm even more amazed that the spring is installed open side up versus down. As the spring wears and stretches in the stock configuration, it's appears more likely to drop into the case...

[@The-Jokes-on-You]

I don't even have a KLR as of yet, simply researching. All I can say is this video & the thermobob one are some of the most informative ones I've seen! Well done, you & Mike are doing some great stuff! The knowledge & headaches saved are invaluable in this community 👍

[@dennislyons8720]

This is the best video on the KLR that I have ever seen. So glad Mike is around to help us through the issues with the bike. Thanks Mike and Big Rock Moto

[@kenlangbridge9907]

Thanks for this upload. I'm on my fourth KLR now and have always changed the doohickey after my first KLR chewed up the spring and sent metal parts through the whole motor.

[@BigRockMoto]

wow, that sucks!

[@roundabout136]

No doubt Mike is an expert on this topic. I am new to the KLR platform. Its hard for me to understand why Kawasaki engineers have designed a system at such risk. Almost hard to believe.

[@BigRockMoto]

accountants don't listen to engineers or mechanics

[@dw5523]

@@BigRockMoto as someone who works in engineering, this is absolute truth. If engineers were in charge nothing would break, but everything would cost 5x as much.

[@michiganmoto7687]

@@dw5523 true. That’s when they refer to it being over-engineered, or exceeding the cost benefit. They would rather eat the cost of a few warranty claims than retool the entire process.

[@sv650nyc7]

@@michiganmoto7687 But how much is there to retool in this case? It seems these are mostly a matter of changing the spring, the machining of the doohickey and extending the shaft. Hardly a prohibitive cost for a company such as Kawasaki and a rather trivial adjustment for a decades old problem. Add $50 to the price of the bike, that should more than cover the cost of adjusting 3(!) parts out of hundreds. This is not a good look for Kawasaki. They're being stingy at the wrong end and I will think twice of buying a Kawasaki.

[@P1ayD0hpaul]

@@sv650nyc7 exactly. There must be more to it than cost benefit. Warranty claims is one thing. Having such a well know flaw, damages their reputation. We’re not talking about crankshaft design here, it’s a spring for a tensioner. About as minor as it gets. I don’t buy the average bike is low mileage opinion personally. Yes a lot of them, but there’s a lot with high miles. Accounts don’t run the company. They must have some real data and senior engineers who have valid points.

[@markcollins5026]

Man, I have a new 2022 KLR650, I love the bike, I worked at auto dealerships in the part's dept. for over 30 year's, any part can take a shit at any time, just my 2 cent's !

[@StanleyKubick1]

what a legend. before youtube, a guy like me would have a really hard time finding in depth information and tech tips like this, especially being from iceland and not really having any friends into this stuff.

[@mal-wx6tu]

This is more about the fact that Kawasaki would have to finally admit the design is flawed, which should have been re-engineered years ago, many thanks Eagle Mike Eng for saving my KLR, with your torsion spring and machined lever replacement, a top engineer of our time.

[@BigRockMoto]

Well said!

[@takeshikusao4674]

Ah, finally I see with my own eyes what doohickey is. Thank you!

[@TheDe1deonly]

Bought my 05 in 09 with 12,500 miles on it; immediately did the EM Doohicky replacement. The stock spring had NO tension on it! Also did the ThermoBob and every other upgrade/fix known then... at 35,000 miles now, and other than the faded pink plastic, I've had no issues. Adjust the Doohicky at every oil change, and ROLL! Big THANK YOU! To Eagle Mike and all the other great guys that contribute their knowledge and expertise... BTW, I paid $2995 for mine 12 years ago; I think it was quite a bargain, LOL!

[@BigRockMoto]

thanks for sharing!

[@TheDe1deonly]

@@BigRockMoto Thank YOU for the great vids!!!!

[@scramblinman7156]

Great video! Many thanks to you and Eagle 🦅 Mike for putting this info out there for all of the new KLR owners. Accept it, fix it, and ride on.

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad to help!

[@axelkoehn189]

I owed 3 klr650 within the last 31 years , from generation 1 to the latest generation ( riding a 2022 klr650 with now 13000km) never had any problems with the engine , just do the recommended maintenance and oil changes , that's it .

[@sethmoniz915]

Thank you for everything eagle mike. You are in my prayers

[@marnienrichaaron5813]

My 2008 just flipped 45000 today. Thanks to Eagle Mike and Wattman. Great info for all KLR owners.

[@BigRockMoto]

hi you two!

[@jaisabai4155]

Thanks gentlemen. So Kawasaki have had many years to fix a problem they knew existed and still haven't done so. Therefore, because I ride in remote areas over vast distances, I will not be purchasing a gen 3 KLR. I feel that I could not trust the KLR. My choice now will be either Honda 500X or a Honda CRF300 Rally.

[@titanbum7365]

Im also in the market for a ADV bike and the KLR was inching up to the top of the list. Seeing this it just dropped to the bottom for the exact same reason you mentioned. Aparently it wouldnt matter if I bought a used or a brand new one they all have the doohickey issue. No thanks!

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

@@titanbum7365 same here. DR650 is what I'm gonna go after now.

[@raphihuberclimbing8730]

Over 90.000 views! What a community this motorcycle has built!

[@LTLT900]

I have the 2005 gen 1 and have never done the doo. It now has 95,000 kms on it with no apparrent symptoms.

[@RaptorPackAdventures]

Thank you. Finally a video to explain this to a newby like me. I just bought my KLR which has the DooHickey in it but now I understand what it does

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

You sir have done a great service by producing this video. Thank you. And, Mike is great.

[@redspartacus1919]

Got my 2022 KLR a few days ago and it's my very first adventure bike. I don't like changing anything on the engine while on warranty. In the meantime I need to upgrade other things. This bike needs adjustment for a tall rider like me. It's good to know what to do when the engine starts running rougher. But in general I'm going with if it doesn't break don't fix it.

[@BigRockMoto]

Thanks for sharing

[@joeybobbie1]

Why wait until it Breaks? You heard the things it can cause. But hey, if you don’t want to fix a known problem before it Ruins your Bike, you deserve it!!!!

[@uralbob1]

Thanks Mike! Great video. I had an ‘03 with a utility/off road sidecar. It took me to Batopilas Mexico and to a Northern Michigan AMA ice racing championship. Temperatures were in the teens for our week long trip where we also circumnavigated Lake Michigan. I abused this bike terribly and it never failed me. The Mexico trip was run near redline for more than half the trip!

[@Biglug8888]

Great video! My 03 only had 3k miles on it and I went to one of Mike's tech days and I was surprised to find the lever broken. Luckily I found the pieces. New lever and torsion spring fixed it. Mike is a great guy and more than willing to help anyone.

[@71jvf]

Eagle Mike is absolutely the GURU of KLR. Hi Mike! Hey Ian! Wanna do a Tech Day in Julian?????? Great seeing you guys

[@dahveed284]

The Thermobob is a wonderful mod. I did it on my 08. I never did the doohickey, but I also sold the bike at 14k miles. I should have done it. Every Eagle Mike item I used was well designed and built.

[@brownharr1]

Great video for the skeptics out there. Too bad they couldn't have fixed this problem with the new bike.

[@MrJmattr3]

Great guy! Have personally spoke with him when searching for doohickey fragments on my Gen 1. Found in clutch side in the sump under the transmission. Will do on my 22 at 1000 miles.

[@Vulcancruiser]

unforgivable they didn't fix the doohickey.......Eagle Mike helped me and a bunch of others do my 2007.......

[@MrGreatbeyond]

Interesting, and thanks for putting this up. I have to say that for anyone who doesn't own a KLR but is thinking about getting one, this video doesn't make a compelling case for going out and buying one. Why would someone want to pay $7,000 to 8,000 plus for a new bike (those $ might be peanuts to some, not to me) and then have to break into the engine to replace parts? I watched another video on how you go about replacing the balancer and spring and it's not that easy, not for the casual home mechanic anyway. It requires getting a couple of tools that I would probably never use again. In spite of your video, I still have some reservations about the need to replace the parts. More on that later.

[@ridenm7748]

The problem is all the old school dual sports have serious issues. DRs have nsu issues and 3rd gear pitting, XR650L has design and sprocket issues, kawasaki has doohicky issues. Not a lot of competition happening for big thumpers. I'm sure KTM has issues too.

[@mbarr1029]

From the man himself, THANK YOU. I want a 3rd gen and was wondering the specifics. Thank You.

[@robertrobey4787]

Thanks for the great video with Eagle Mike. That guy has so much knowledge on KLR'S

[@stevebrinkert8339]

Nice video. Eagle Mike is the best, I have many of his parts on my 07. 👍

[@BigRockMoto]

Sure is

[@chrishagedorn5084]

I Changed mine over to an eagle mike torsion system on my 2018 at 1500 miles,, the stock spring had no tension and was also rubbing a groove in the outer case cover.

[@Glazed_Donut1776]

Great video-first rate explanations. I had a 2006 KLR and kudo's to Mike for his replacements parts. That being said, mine was still way too viby to enjoy and I sold it. To think that Kawi did not make the obvious corrections to Gen3 is inexcusable-Hard Pass.

[@censored4christ162]

Hard to tell what the solution is. I hate vibes too but theres 1 cylinder reliability pros and cons too. Only way youre truely getting rid of vibes is a 4 cylinder man. So thats going to pump up the cost and its going to be hardee to do a valve adjustment in the middle of the sahara or mojave or arabian desert or something

[@movingforward.]

I put 27000 miles on my 07 before if was stolen. Do hicky never replaced

[@5160447455lov]

Keep commenting on this are you kidding me 5000 miles I have over 13000 on my 08 and hammer it daily. Never a problem

[@FullCipher]

Great to see the man himself🙌 I loosen that adjustment bolt once a year and give ‘er. 16,000km

[@6bt_str86]

Love your work, and appreciate your knowledge and desire to pass this on to us. Brilliant..

[@BigRockMoto]

Many thanks!

[@cruisingthethaiway6881]

What I see and hear is all KLR bikes need to be recalled, The engineers of KLR needs to fall on their sword

[@michiganmoto7687]

No. It’s the bean counters not the engineers that prevent this from being a great bike.

[@Cheapmotorcycling]

Wonderful.. cheers! The klr is now off my next spring list for a new bike!

[@georgenichols3213]

I had a gen 3 and put roughly 25k miles on it before being ran over by a (insert name youtube says no to) pulling out of a parking lot absolutely smashing my bike and my ankle. Luckily wasn't broken thanks to my hard panniers taking the brunt of the force, but was meshed up and couldn't walk for months. But I did not have any issues out of the doohickey. I also did no other upgrades on the bike. Was doing really well. I believe it's a getting lucky with manufacturing thing. Would have loved to still have it but it wasn't worth trying to repair it. I still plan on doing the upgrades if I get a new one. Just makes sense.

[@leeinwis]

Get a new one , now.

[@DragosRDS]

Excelent video. Really, I can't understand those thumbs down on your video ..... this video is priceless. Thank you

[@BigRockMoto]

So nice of you

[@DragosRDS]

@@BigRockMoto but is true, nowadays when mechanical knowledge is so rare, a video like this is very precious. We must apreciate experts like your friend and content creators like yourself who publish this gems !

[@twitchc2588]

Thank yous. I have no doubt this is true. I had a gen1, A1 (geared it up, less 2 teeth on the rear very early on) I did 102k klm and sold it. Second owner put another 50k klm. Never opened up, top or bottom. Then had a engine failure. Cause?? I guess its only a matter of time. Thanks Mike

[@NariTheMan]

Very informative video. I didn't know anything about this issue and I feel like I learned everything I needed to.

[@spacetruckin6555]

My DRZ puked the stator right at 22,000 miles, like clockwork. Suzuki service manuals are top shelf. These bikes are easy to work on, and kinda fun to work on. Looks like a "doohickey" is just as easy. Fuel capacity and comfort gentlemen, I see a KLR in my future. Kawasaki service manuals are excellent as well, Japanese instructions, when translated to American English, are rather poetic. Same with Honda service manuals. My Sportster service manual is excellent also. What do all these bikes have in common? Ease of maintenance and repair.

[@Turco949]

Thank you, really informative video, well done. That said, I failed to see the part giving detailed info on where to buy the tension spring and how to install it properly.

[@robertborker179]

This bike may very well be the best bang for the buck, out the door, especially if you watch Dork-In-The-Road's channel, but the fact that the 2022 KLR650 has this same problem, is a headache I just don't want. After watching your KLX300 video, that's probably the route I'm going to go (or possibly the Honda CRF300L) until I can save up the bucks for an Africa Twin. The Honda CRF300L would definitely give me the reliability peace of mind I want, but the suspension sounds like it might be an issue for me. The other issue I'm going to have to compare is the tank size between the CRF300L and the KLX300.

[@backcountrybumpkin]

Cool video, great to see the legend talking shop.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Wow, thank you for making this video!! I never knew about the rubbers on the sprockets wearing out. Love your channel and all the extra effort you are putting in!! Cheers from South Africa

[@mr.mueller7704]

The king. This was so informative! Thank you

[@geoportchile2770]

FELICITACIONES , MUY BUENA INFORMACION , SALUDOS DESDE CHILE

[@marknasia5293]

Lucky for us, Yamaha addressed the permanent doohickey fix with the tenure 700

[@SuperMegaSammy]

I don't have KLR650 but i found this very informative. thanks

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad to hear that!

[@luckylarrikin1439]

GREAT show!

[@protectork9831]

Can't believe you personally know Mike. I have never seen him and nice to put a face to name

[@BigRockMoto]

he is a great person, it's a privilege to know him

[@spalyas]

Had a 09 dr650se with 70k miles and hard miles with no problems whatsoever. now I was looking at the klr I liked the look of it figured go with another brand. I’m so glad I watched this video I’ll get another Suzuki. It’s bad that I need so spend 200 bucks to keep a new bike from blowing up

[@karryhoward3946]

Ian you are the man thank you very much for your interview with one of the legends of the KLR world thank God Eagle Mike is feeling better I was watching one of his videos on KLR carb. stuff last year then went to his web-site to purchase the KLX needle and jets for my 2006 KLR650 saw his message to his customer's.

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelmaier7262]

Eagle Mike, my 2022 has the extended warranty. Will installing a non-factory part affect warranty repairs if something happens in that area?

[@squarewheel142]

No problems (yet) with the "doohickey" on my 2015 KLR 650, after over 36,000 miles. Most likely the cause of excessive balance shaft chain slack is worn chain guides, if I was going to up-date the tensioner I would replace the guides as well, if it makes it to 50,000 miles I'll consider doing it then.

[@xvillin]

Man am I glad I put his parts in on mine early

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

Question: How many damaged or broken stock doohickies are due to owners or mechanics overtightening the balancer tension adjuster required to be done approximately every oil change?

[@JamesSmith-op7yc]

I'm wondering if this powerplant will shake itself apart without it being counterbalanced? Is it for riding comfort or an engineered necessity? I'm ok with engine vibration; ever ridden a BSA 441? No problem, weight the bars and wear boots! I love KLRs.!

[@johnnymac8179]

Great information!! Thanks for posting this. I had a first gen KLR, it was a fun bike . Cheers!

[@scottbaer]

Great video and explanation! Thank you! Question: For those who are not mechanically inclined, what would you estimate to be a reasonable cost to have this upgrade done, including parts and labor? For example, how much would Eagle Mike charge to do this job?

[@BigRockMoto]

It's a couple hours labor for someone who has not done it before, and about $100 in parts and tools

[@scottbaer]

@@BigRockMoto sounds good, thank you!

[@danmanthe9335]

A good bet would be to attend a tech day. Spend time with fellow KLR riders, learn and help others at the same time!

[@winduncan9818]

Great video, my question. If you buy a new bike and change out the doohickey are you voiding the warranty on the new bike?

[@BigRockMoto]

Probably not, BUT, it's now less likely you would need the warranty.

[@billlinamen1552]

Eagle Mike is the best we have done almost every upgrade,mod to my 2014 klr put aside his incredible klr knowledge he’s absolutely one of the most kind helpful people you’d ever meet truly a gem

[@BigRockMoto]

agreed!

[@gravytrainoutdoors]

When I did mine on my 2006 the spring was broken. 11,000km on it back when I did it. Did that and the thermobob mod and couldn’t live without either of those mods!

[@JoostinSteg]

Thanks Mike and BRM!

[@angeloudy]

If I do this, does it affect the warranty? Same question for thermal-bob

[@mt1885]

I like the old Gen1 models - wish they had a model that was grandfathered in like the DR650.

[@michaelahr1]

Mike is awesome! Thank you both.

[@cling1tr]

Some key information missing in this video. I would like to know an estimated cost to replace the necessary parts? Parts & labor costs please thank you!

[@hellraisingvtec]

Thanks for the video.Didn't even know this was a thing.

[@HaRLeYDvDsN1215]

Awesome. Mike rules!!

[@SchroyerAlec]

I did the doo hickey upgrade on my 13 after 24k miles. Complete swap with spring and actual tensioner. However I don't know if there is a break in period with the new spring but my coast distance significantly shortened when i pulled my clutch. There was so much resistance. For example I was able to go for about 200 feet with no issues with the bike off or me holding the clutch open. When I upgraded the spring that distance turned to about 50 feet. I was unable to push my bike with unless i put some serious physical effort. Before the upgrade I could sit on my bike and roll gently with just walking. With the upgraded spring I would have to get off of the bike and push from the side. Ended up trouble shooting 3 different times to figure out it was the new spring that caused this over tension. My old spring looked completely fine no degradation, and my bike still vibrates just like normal. So Im not sure. couldn't find any info about the spring or how much break in time or about the increased "Drag" so to say with the upgrade. my mpgs tanked. I never took the chance with the tension spring and drilling the hole in my part. (Didn't have a spare incase i messed up.)

[@BigRockMoto]

it's not possible that the counterbalance system could add drag in neutral or with the clutch pulled in, your problem is related to something else, perhaps something happened when you re-assembled everything

[@booger65man]

Wow, all because of a Kawasaki design flaw. I was seriously considering one of these bikes actually went and looked at them today for the third time. I’m very glad I came across this and it has easily helped me remove them from my list. No thanks...

[@christoforospilitsis541]

I notice on your site,you sell the torsion spring and drill bit,as a separate option,but you also said that the torsion spring will not work with the stock gen 2 doohickey.Why then would you have the option to purchase the torsion spring only?

[@randygeyer3336]

Thanks Mike! You’re the best!

[@cathexis1325]

I would have bought a KLR had kawasaki addressed this issue. I have two versys, a 300 and 650 and am looking for a third adventure bike. I really love my versys and have had virtually no problems with either, even with high mileage. I guess I'm going to look elsewhere for a more off road inclined machine. Maybe even a dual sport. Thanks for the great video!

[@LTVoyager]

Very useful video. Looking forward to see the installation video.

[@BigRockMoto]

Coming soon!

[@ianjarvis2630]

Hi Ian from South Africa 🇿🇦 listing to Mike has really opened my eyes. Really great channel you have. Where can I get one of those new springs please.

[@BigRockMoto]

eaglemike.com

[@yiorgospolycarpou6777]

It weird but in Europe no one speaks about the doohickey issue. At least in countries like Greece n Spain. I ordered the Eagle Mike doo myself and replaced it on my 1993. The original one looks definitely flimsy but it was in perfect shape

[@billbonu1639]

You can take one apart with zero miles and it'll have a notch in the peg that holds the spring.the notch is there to keep the spring from sliding around on the pin.just sold a gen 2 with 44,000 miles and the motor has never been opened up and it still runs like new.the little kit looks a little more robust so it might be a good upgrade but I'm not a fan of drilling holes in my motor so I'd leave it like the engine designers did it.