weird noises in KLR land

[Dr Psyko]

I'm hearing a series of "clunky" sounds coming from down around the bottom of the bike. Swingarmish. No variance with engine rpm, almost always from a standing start. I have not yet got down on hands and knees, but chance of swingarm wear in bearings? Chain wear into the nylon guide? I see small flecks of metal down around the swingarm pivot area...

Tim

[Lonesome Dave]

Stop Riding it, until you can look below it.  If could be the chain eating into the swing arm for various reasons.  I know others will have better or more specific ideas.

[greatbuffalo]

I'm guessing you need to change swingarm bearings. I've been wrong before though.

[Hank]

I'd put the bike up on a stand or bucket and have someone hold it, and see if you can detect any play in the swingarm.  I know KLRs are famous for having inadequate swingarm bearing lube from the factory, but I haven't heard of too many bearings actually going out.