KLR riders out there

**Normlas** · 14th March 2013, 21:20

Originally Posted by pete376403

When I read your post I immediately thought "doohickey" but that hole is in the wrong place. If it was a DR650 thats about where third gear or parts thereof would make an appearance.

Where you keeping an eye on the oil level during the trip?

Keep us informed of what the shop finds.

I will Pete, and the racks worked great, as did the $90 ABS pannier boxes from Jaycar !

But seriously, if anyone knows of an engine for an '08, let me know.

Attached pics of wild camp near the end of Skipper's Canyon and somewhere along the old Dunstan Rd

I had just topped up the oil that morning, she burns a bit still, about 200-300ml per 1000km, depending on revs, over 5500rpm she burns (burned) more.

**_Shrek_** · 14th March 2013, 21:36

Originally Posted by Normlas

Pic is somewhere on the Nevis

just as well it didn't happen here, me & Off-spring would have had to come & get you & do a bit of spotting on the way back

**pete376403** · 14th March 2013, 23:25

You're not restricted to an '08 (or later) engine - AFAIK the bottom end is pretty much unchanged all the way through. (The cylinder did change in the later engines)
Would also be worth discussing this with kawasaki nz - even though its out of warranty, you shouldn't be expecting (whatevers happened but looks pretty major) this early in its life. Consumer guarantee act may apply.

**Woodman** · 15th March 2013, 17:37

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

just as well it didn't happen here, me & Off-spring would have had to come & get you & do a bit of spotting on the way back

You do mean spotlighting don't you?

**_Shrek_** · 15th March 2013, 17:53

Originally Posted by Woodman

You do mean spotlighting don't you?

**Normlas** · 16th March 2013, 09:18

Friend of mine posted it on klr650net for some further advice;

linky

Will keep you updated, am still in mourning......

**888** · 16th March 2013, 18:45

Right, I've got all the bits from Happy Trails to do my doo- I'm looking for someone in the Hamilton area who can help me install it. Yeah, I know...it is easy to do. But I suck at mechanical thangs, sure- i can change tires and oil but that's about it. I've got the tools, torque wrench, and parts...who wants to be rewarded with a couple of boxes of beer to help me out? As long as you are around Hams I'll drive to your location with all the bits (beer strapped on back)....lemme know if you are interested, I don't want to have the stealerships do this.

**pete376403** · 16th March 2013, 19:21

Originally Posted by Normlas

Friend of mine posted it on klr650net for some further advice;

linky

Will keep you updated, am still in mourning......

Comments on KLR650.net suggest that welding the cases is not a good idea - obviously the cause of the problem needs to be found and rectified, but I'd have no hesitation in getting the cses welded. Years ago I had a CB750 that wrapped the chain around the front sprocket and smashed the cases pretty badly. Replacement cases were not an option. I got local hot rod builder and metal working magician Graham Berry to weld and patch the cases and they cleaned up like new.

I also had a Weslake speedway engine which had split the flywheels and pushed the left flywheel right through the case and onto the track. It welded up ok too.

Balancer shaft should be ok (if thats in fact what it is), new bearings and (maybe) chain and you should be good to go.

**Eddieb** · 24th March 2013, 18:44

Spare parts, busted motor but all there otherwise. $1500 ono

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-575638746.htm

**wee pirate** · 29th March 2013, 08:10

Hey KLR peoples, I wanting to know what rear tyre you've run and got the most mileage out of. And also I'd like to upgrade the rear spring to a heavier. Any one got any ideas on what would fit and where to find. Thank KLR peoples

**Woodman** · 29th March 2013, 09:43

Originally Posted by wee pirate

Hey KLR peoples, I wanting to know what rear tyre you've run and got the most mileage out of. And also I'd like to upgrade the rear spring to a heavier. Any one got any ideas on what would fit and where to find. Thank KLR peoples

These guys do springs for KLRS. http://www.topgunmotorcycles.com/Pro.../klrprod2.html
Thought about it, but got a Ricor IAS instead= friggen amazing, although lost a lot of rear wheel steering ability which is the only downside. Must try harder.

As for rear tyres, they all seem to only last 4000kms maximum, but here is my experience and thoughts.

Michelin T63. Road legal Knobbly, very good grip on and off road, but don't last long. 3000kms max.
Mitas E09. Road legal knobbly, good grip off road, but has poor side grip, so be wary when traversing slopes. Upside is that they are hilarious on gravel corners. Good on road. Don't last long 3500kms max.
Pirelli MT21. Road legal knobbly. quite like them, good grip on and off road. last ok. 3500kms. best value road legal knob IMHO.
Shinko 244. Weird when new, weird when worn right down. OK between that, pretty good grip. 4000kms max.
Fullbore M41. Great on road and surprisingly good off road. Almost a road tyre. 5000kms max.

Others experience may be different as tyre performance has a lot to do with rider input and terrain.

**pete376403** · 29th March 2013, 12:40

Originally Posted by wee pirate

Hey KLR peoples, I wanting to know what rear tyre you've run and got the most mileage out of. And also I'd like to upgrade the rear spring to a heavier. Any one got any ideas on what would fit and where to find. Thank KLR peoples

Shinko 705, Metzler Sahara worked ok for me.
There is a Pirelli MT60 on the back at present and it's lasted remarkably well considering its only a 110/90

**Woodman** · 30th March 2013, 19:25

just when you think that there isn't any more shit that can be bolted to a KLR comes this http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/parts_frames.html.

pain in the ass them bringing this out just I have just fitted a dynojet kit and the bike is running like a dream. Apparently the Mikuni carb gives it real good stonk off the bottom end.

Must resist.

**Owl** · 30th March 2013, 19:57

Originally Posted by Woodman

Apparently the Mikuni carb gives it real good stonk off the bottom end.

Aren't those things like 30 something hp? Only thing it's likely to stomp is a piece of wet clay.

**Howie** · 30th March 2013, 21:21

Originally Posted by Woodman

just when you think that there isn't any more shit that can be bolted to a KLR comes this http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/parts_frames.html.

pain in the ass them bringing this out just I have just fitted a dynojet kit and the bike is running like a dream. Apparently the Mikuni carb gives it real good stonk off the bottom end.

Must resist.

That looks interesting!! Any write ups about them on any of the KLR forums?