Klx650r

[Danger Dave]

Can anyone give me some info on the KLX650R? is there anything particular to look out for?

any info would be great, Thanks

[tri boy]

For what it worth,
I purchased a new KLX650,(not the R model) in 96, and enjoyed it as a big road going chook chaser that wasn't afraid of single track.
The seat is hard, it's a big bike, (but not too heavy), and loves wheelstands.
Never had any mechanical issues, but I owned it for only 20,000km.
Hope that helps.:yes:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Can anyone give me some info on the KLX650R? is there anything particular to look out for?

any info would be great, Thanks

The very early ones had some over heating issues and were hard on cam chains and tensioners. But a monster of an engine!

[gav24]

Hope you're tall!
Long travel suspension, and a kickstart longer than state highway 1...

Don't think the x had a leccy leg ever.

Good bike off-road though. More focused than a dr650, and cheaper than an xr650. Good combo, but I wouldn't want to do much distance on the road on one...

[dino3310]

great bike if its been looked after, not sure how accessible parts are now.
check the oil for water and water for oil and leaks, plus all the usual noises- timing chain/bearings etc
kinda kawasaki's match for the XR6 except water cooled, my biggest worry would be getting parts where as the XR parts are plenty so even if its a bit run down its not a hassle to rebuild.
i looked at one but decided on the air cooled xr :Punk:

[Danger Dave]

Cheers Guys, I've ended up buying the bike, it needs a couple of small things done but for the price I couldn't turn it down, have already ordered all the parts so will fit them up next weekend then bring on the adventure riding :headbang:

[dino3310]

you might need one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acerbis-18L-Fuel-Petrol-Gas-Tank-KAWASAKI-KLX650R-1993-2002-KLX-650-KLX650-/261157045705?hash=item3cce2c45c9
there are safari tanks for them but hard to come buy....


dont forget the pic's

http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?imgurl=http://ktim.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kawasaki-KLX-650/DSC2317/969317635_sxJdQ-L-1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t%3D159970%26page%3D79&h=535&w=800&sz=116&tbnid=07LmsUtcITFebM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=135&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dklx%2B650%2Btank%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3 Du&zoom=1&q=klx+650+tank&usg=__P7kVoVuoJXd_lRbTI8J5nX7DvC0=&docid=mk3jAe_KEvqFfM&sa=X&ei=967bUaHMD4XOiAf_poCgBQ&ved=0CDEQ9QEwAg&dur=4954

[Danger Dave]

[QUOTE=dino3310;1130577225]you might need one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acerbis-18L-Fuel-Petrol-Gas-Tank-KAWASAKI-KLX650R-1993-2002-KLX-650-KLX650-/261157045705?hash=item3cce2c45c9
there are safari tanks for them but hard to come buy....

Yep already order one of those haha, i'll post some pics once I've cleaned her up a little.

[tri boy]

I think the air cleaner assy has some screws on the inside that came loose on some bikes, and lunched valves etc.
Never happened to me, but worthwhile to give it (the air intake) a good check over,
Did I say the seat was hard:spanking:
Also, if it sits about for a few weeks, drain the carb bowl for a fast fire up, its a big slug.

[gsig]

its a big slug.

it takes one to know one


Marks

[fridayflash]

lucky bugger, i want one! i rode one a bit (trail ) in about '97
it wasnt any heavier than my tt350 at the time but massive grunt
would make a great adv bike.ive owned an xr650r but cant rememberhow theyd compare
..i the klx was longer stroked and felt like it had waaaay long legs in any gear

[dino3310]

another tidy one on tardme http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-615337737.htm

[george formby]

This guy has an opinion on KLR's. Brief but blunt.

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGzdvSCHD80&feature=share&list=UU7kPaLjqQSpEzvofcqER-iQ

Back in the day, up over, a mate had a KLX which he rode in the Cheviot hills of Northern England. Steep, very steep. Nothing stopped it, it would trench it's way up anything. He was munted by 12pm, though.

[Danger Dave]

I'm loving my new one got my first adventure ride coming up this weekend (well some gravel road riding anyway haha)

[dino3310]

where abouts you riding

[fridayflash]

another tidy one on tardme http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-615337737.htm


thats a bloody tidy one, although his buy now seems a bit spendy...you could get a ten years newer dr650 for that
although ill admit theyre rather different machines, the klx more like a brp to own!

[dino3310]

, the klx more like a brp to own!

yeah just green snotty coloured one.

i think it was Kawasaki's version/competetion for the XR

[fridayflash]

yeah just green snotty coloured one.

i think it was Kawasaki's version/competetion for the XR

yep, and i guess it did a good job, being a bit more techie and modern than the xr600 back in
'93 but reckon the 650r would boot its arse..klx never won baja!
still want one tho ;)

[dino3310]

make ya wonder why, water cooled and bigger cubes, all the goodies but never got as popular:confused:


i think the 650R would boot most arses:not:
edit (meaning the BRP)

[fridayflash]

yeah, good point..something about the venerable xr600 that just works..i personally love the rfvc motor
air cooled and kick start rules!

[dino3310]

yeah, good point..something about the venerable xr600 that just works..i personally love the rfvc motor
air cooled and kick start rules!

and yet still a basic donkey, fark not even a fuse on it:shit:

[fridayflash]

wicked simple eh! ive owned a 600 and a 650r
and i want another 600! hard to believe but theyre gettin rare in original form

[dino3310]

not as rare as the KLX but, one of there problems besides not making them anymore is there so easy to mod up and every buggas doing it, would love to have a 100% stocker.


Hey Dave dont forget to post up some picks of the ole girl in action...(the bike that is) :lol:

[fridayflash]

stock or near stock is what id want, i had a high comp one years ago and it was a bit of a bitch in a few
different ways . having said that, pipe and carb improvements plus big tank etc would be nescessary ;)
p.s we should be discussing this in the brp pages lol

[dino3310]

yeah i always seem to sway a thread towards the XR:facepalm:


Go the KLX..........

as you where:shutup:

[fridayflash]

still keen to see some pics danger dave :drool:

[Danger Dave]

i'll try and post some pics this weekend, just waiting for my big tank to arrive, the only changes i've made so far have been new bars, fitted a set of Barkbuster storm handguards and fitted a 2013 KX450F front guard, still a few changes to make but good things take time.

[dino3310]

i reckon thats the best bit.... adding/changing bit and bobs to suit besides the riding off course, im still making little changes to the XR, i never seem to get it just right....
i suppose if a bike was perfect it would be boring... Go the Bling:banana: