KLR riders out there

[pete376403]

Errr - no-one does "cheap aftermarket replacements" for '08 and later. Side covers are (IIRC) about $250 from Kawasaki and decals another $180. I haven't priced any of the other bits but sure to be equally as pricey. There's bugger all on E-bay, either.

If I could get hold of some good panels I'd have a go at making moulds from them, then make fibreglass repilcas. Currently the right lower panel on my bike is about 50/50 duct tape / plastic

[veny]

Was thinking quite a few years ahead. Based on the small statistical probability of my own breaking with the style of riding I do. But yeah, if other people need them now then Kwaka is it. $250 is not that much in the big scheme of things. Compared to say, rego
If you could stamp them out for half the price or less, you could be onto a nice little earner. Make'em cheap enough and DR/XR owners might even want to fit them.

[Padmei]

I see a few KLRs on the road & have to look in awe how clean & shiny & unbroken they are.

They don't know what they're missing....

[Eddieb]

Yep, I see a red one going the other way mornings and it looks like you could eat your breakfast off it. I always think 'What a waste'.

[JATZ]

Yep, I see a red one going the other way mornings and it looks like you could eat your breakfast off it. I always think 'What a waste'........

of rego, he coulda got something decent to ride

Sorry, I just couldn't resist

[pete376403]

I see a few KLRs on the road & have to look in awe how clean & shiny & unbroken they are...

Mine was like that for nearly a month - first drop, in relatively soft dirt - broke the bottom mounting boss out of the side panel. It looks pretty second hand now.

[Padmei]

of rego, he coulda got something decent to ride

Sorry, I just couldn't resist

Had to read that twice to get it. nice one

Hows your suzuklr?

[NordieBoy]

They don't know what they're missing....

Whereas you know exactly what's missing




Shiney patch means something's fallen off...

[Crim]

Errr - no-one does "cheap aftermarket replacements" for '08 and later. Side covers are (IIRC) about $250 from Kawasaki and decals another $180. I haven't priced any of the other bits but sure to be equally as pricey. There's bugger all on E-bay, either.

If I could get hold of some good panels I'd have a go at making moulds from them, then make fibreglass repilcas. Currently the right lower panel on my bike is about 50/50 duct tape / plastic

Duct tape and cable ties - until you need to sell, the way to go I reckon!

[Crim]

Yep, I see a red one going the other way mornings and it looks like you could eat your breakfast off it. I always think 'What a waste'.

I have looked at bikes like that (and the old Remuera tractors on Kindy run) and thought.......................there must be a business opportunity for spray on designer mud so they can at least look the part!

[cooneyr]

Few years ago I saw some form of bagged dirt/mud that you could splash on. Bloody rediculous.

[Padmei]

Wanted a mate to put a bit of glass on the rear of the plastic panels so I can bog the front. He ended up plastic welding it & formed a curved edge at the front of a panel where an edge had chipped off. I'll post some pics when I can be assed. Be interesting to see if the end result will look presentable or not. Something new to try...

[veny]

Few years ago I saw some form of bagged dirt/mud that you could splash on. Bloody rediculous.

Could be interested in that stuff. What flavour mud?
That dry acidy Waimak stuff, dusty Banks Peninsula gravel or actual blobs of cow pattie?
How long does it last?

Yep, I see a red one going the other way mornings and it looks like you could eat your breakfast off it. I always think 'What a waste'.

Hey, at least it didn't have cobwebs growing from the wheels to the ground.

In the end a bike's a bike and a rider is a rider.
We all share the same enjoyment..., whether that be a quiet putt on a sunny day or a full on climb up cnut hill.

Now, back to KLR topics please.

[NordieBoy]

Hey, at least it didn't have cobwebs growing from the wheels to the ground.

Who needs cobwebs?

[Padmei]

Has anyone got a low profile sump bolt? I'm thinking a mushroom head looking thing. The existing is an M17 with 1.5mm thread.
Tring to find one but no luck.
My one sits lower than the bash plate & has a few dents from rocks.