KPM 200 Resource thread - Page 3

Coloradogoose · 10-30-2021, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hari

Turns out the headlamp works only when the bike is running, which is weird but fine for now. The rear brake light switch is still a problem and I don't see any obvious wires.

There are wires coming out of the top of rear master cylinder that trigger the brake light. They lead up to a plug that's in the area by the seat. Check those wires and the plug to make sure nothing came loose. There is a chance the switch in the cylinder went bad if you can't trace the problem to anything else. I haven't looked to see if the switch is replaceable or if it would mean a whole new cylinder.

Falkon45 · 09-03-2021, 04:09 PM

Ok. From how you explained the high beam, you made it sound like it didn't work at all. Yeah, that's not unusual. The headlight on my Yamaha doesn't turn on at all until you press the start button.

The switch for the rear brake light skins be next to the rear master cylinder, or right below it. Should be easy to spot the wires for it.

Coloradogoose · 09-16-2021, 01:11 PM

Just so folks know, pegs for a KLR650 appear to fit this bike quite well. You may loose the functionality of the return springs, but the pin size and mount spacing/angle all line up nicely.

Coloradogoose · 09-25-2021, 02:13 AM

Tires for this bike are not a super common size in the US. I wanted something with some bite for dirt roads and found that a Continental TKC80 in 120/70 17 will fit with about an inch to clear the fender. On the back a Shinko E805 in 130/80 17 will fit, but it's tight if your chain hasn't stretched much. I ended up dropping to a 15t sprocket up front to help it clear and for the low gearing and that worked. If it were a street tire I believe that size would fit no problem.

Mirrors... Mine came with mirror mounts threaded on the levers on both sides of the bar which I assume is standard. The threaded mounts take a standard 10mm threaded mirror that is SUPER common on metric bikes. They can be had for cheap in many places but it may be nice to get some bar end weights to reduce vibration if you take the stock mirrors off. You can get mirrors and weights for around $30 total.

Coloradogoose · 09-30-2021, 01:52 AM

Measured the rear shock tonight. Eye to eye was spot-on 12.5 inches unweighted but still on the bike.

Falkon45 · 10-21-2021, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Coloradogoose

Measured the rear shock tonight. Eye to eye was spot-on 12.5 inches unweighted but still on the bike.

Awesome!! Thank you! I'll start looking for shocks now

Falkon45 · 10-27-2021, 09:30 AM

Ok. I've started the search for shocks. 12.5" is 317.5mm. The range I'm looking into is 315-320mm. A 10mm space isn't too bad. That's about 25/64".

The biggest problem so far is bolt size, and spacing for the mount bosses. I'm looking at an 2018 R1 shock. Almost the same shock as my 2018 MT-10 shock, except it has height adjustment, unlike the MT-10. So, FULLY adjustable!! Sprung for a bike about 100lbs heavier, but used a bellcrank and dogbone, so it could still be sprung kinda light.

Either way, I've got time now, so I'll do some experimenting.

SensiiNips · 01-09-2022, 06:37 PM

What are we using for spark plugs ?

dr99miller · 01-09-2022, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensiiNips

What are we using for spark plugs ?

I'd love to hear what others are using too, I looked for an E3 or Pulstar equivalent but wasn't able to come up with a conversion. I threw in the NGK CPR8EA-9 with no problems (nor noticible benefit over OEM) but I do not have a lot of miles on it yet. This site's specs seem accurate:

https://www.sparkplug-crossreference...GK_PN/CPR8EA-9

SensiiNips · 01-09-2022, 06:39 PM

What about spark plugs ?

Falkon45 · 01-10-2022, 07:22 AM

I haven't done anything with the spark plug as of yet. Typically, I go with iridium. Usually the hottest plug I can find. But, since the compression of this engine is pretty low, there won't be much benefit to it. Maybe a 1 hp gain. Not a lot, but enough for an engine that puts out so little hp anyway.

SensiiNips · 01-10-2022, 06:10 PM

https://www.oilfilter-crossreference...rt/fram/ch6015

Falkon45 · 01-10-2022, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensiiNips

https://www.oilfilter-crossreference...rt/fram/ch6015

Awesome!! I'll add that to the first post

SensiiNips · 01-10-2022, 09:29 PM

Ok dudes, so here is what I got from O'Reilly Auto Parts today to do my oil and spark plug. Using the oilfilter-crossreference website:
1. WIX 24944 Oil Filter
2. NGK CPR7EA-9

Installed the Wix and used the screws torque down the cover. I am sure the rubber piece on the cap is supposed to snap into the filter. Could not do it by hand, but cranking it down worked. The Wix was the same size and I have no leaks and comes with a new gasket.

People been talking about the NGK CPR8EA-9, but Autozone and Oreilly doesn't carry them and they are special order so I used the CPR7EA-9. We went through and compared both and they are identical dimensions. Heat rating is different... but you wont have to wait 3 days.

After oil change and installation the bike feels like a whole new beast. Smooth and responsive. I would almost recommend doing the plug as soon as you get the bike.

Stay safe.

SensiiNips · 01-10-2022, 09:32 PM

Oh, if you guys need to make the bike a bit louder take a drill bit and put a hole or several holes in the pipe from the downside up just before the pipe is welded to the muffler. Poor mans exhaust, but it works. Just do it low side upward best you can to keep water out.

I mean... we are all waiting for that Lifan exhaust to be back in stock anyways... right?!

Start small. The bigger the hole the bigger the sound. You will lose MPG though.

09-03-2021, 04:09 PM	#2
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	Ok. From how you explained the high beam, you made it sound like it didn't work at all. Yeah, that's not unusual. The headlight on my Yamaha doesn't turn on at all until you press the start button. The switch for the rear brake light skins be next to the rear master cylinder, or right below it. Should be easy to spot the wires for it.
	1

09-16-2021, 01:11 PM	#3
Coloradogoose Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 91	Just so folks know, pegs for a KLR650 appear to fit this bike quite well. You may loose the functionality of the return springs, but the pin size and mount spacing/angle all line up nicely.
	1

09-25-2021, 02:13 AM	#4
Coloradogoose Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 91	Tires for this bike are not a super common size in the US. I wanted something with some bite for dirt roads and found that a Continental TKC80 in 120/70 17 will fit with about an inch to clear the fender. On the back a Shinko E805 in 130/80 17 will fit, but it's tight if your chain hasn't stretched much. I ended up dropping to a 15t sprocket up front to help it clear and for the low gearing and that worked. If it were a street tire I believe that size would fit no problem. Mirrors... Mine came with mirror mounts threaded on the levers on both sides of the bar which I assume is standard. The threaded mounts take a standard 10mm threaded mirror that is SUPER common on metric bikes. They can be had for cheap in many places but it may be nice to get some bar end weights to reduce vibration if you take the stock mirrors off. You can get mirrors and weights for around $30 total.
	1

09-30-2021, 01:52 AM	#5
Coloradogoose Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 91	Measured the rear shock tonight. Eye to eye was spot-on 12.5 inches unweighted but still on the bike.
	2

10-27-2021, 09:30 AM	#7
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	Ok. I've started the search for shocks. 12.5" is 317.5mm. The range I'm looking into is 315-320mm. A 10mm space isn't too bad. That's about 25/64". The biggest problem so far is bolt size, and spacing for the mount bosses. I'm looking at an 2018 R1 shock. Almost the same shock as my 2018 MT-10 shock, except it has height adjustment, unlike the MT-10. So, FULLY adjustable!! Sprung for a bike about 100lbs heavier, but used a bellcrank and dogbone, so it could still be sprung kinda light. Either way, I've got time now, so I'll do some experimenting.
	1

01-09-2022, 06:37 PM	#8
SensiiNips Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11	What are we using for spark plugs ?
	1

01-09-2022, 06:39 PM	#10
SensiiNips Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11	What about spark plugs ?
	1

01-10-2022, 07:22 AM	#11
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	I haven't done anything with the spark plug as of yet. Typically, I go with iridium. Usually the hottest plug I can find. But, since the compression of this engine is pretty low, there won't be much benefit to it. Maybe a 1 hp gain. Not a lot, but enough for an engine that puts out so little hp anyway.
	0

01-10-2022, 06:10 PM	#12
SensiiNips Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11	https://www.oilfilter-crossreference...rt/fram/ch6015
	1

01-10-2022, 09:29 PM	#14
SensiiNips Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11	Ok dudes, so here is what I got from O'Reilly Auto Parts today to do my oil and spark plug. Using the oilfilter-crossreference website: 1. WIX 24944 Oil Filter 2. NGK CPR7EA-9 Installed the Wix and used the screws torque down the cover. I am sure the rubber piece on the cap is supposed to snap into the filter. Could not do it by hand, but cranking it down worked. The Wix was the same size and I have no leaks and comes with a new gasket. People been talking about the NGK CPR8EA-9, but Autozone and Oreilly doesn't carry them and they are special order so I used the CPR7EA-9. We went through and compared both and they are identical dimensions. Heat rating is different... but you wont have to wait 3 days. After oil change and installation the bike feels like a whole new beast. Smooth and responsive. I would almost recommend doing the plug as soon as you get the bike. Stay safe.
	2

01-10-2022, 09:32 PM	#15
SensiiNips Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11	Oh, if you guys need to make the bike a bit louder take a drill bit and put a hole or several holes in the pipe from the downside up just before the pipe is welded to the muffler. Poor mans exhaust, but it works. Just do it low side upward best you can to keep water out. I mean... we are all waiting for that Lifan exhaust to be back in stock anyways... right?! Start small. The bigger the hole the bigger the sound. You will lose MPG though.
	0