KLR riders out there

**pete376403** · 15th May 2011, 19:44

Originally Posted by Woodman

Don,t wanna get everyones hopes up, but the diesel version may well be here soon ex India.

can't wait

Links needed

Never mind - found it.
http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1005000

**Padmei** · 15th May 2011, 20:03

Is anyone with a 08+ workshop manual able to scan the fork disassembly & assembly pages & email it to me? I have the previous models manual however one of the only changes are the forks - I want to make sure the internals are the same, as the dustcap & seal are in different order on mine compared to the manual.

I will repay with chocolate fish upon our next meeting.

**pete376403** · 15th May 2011, 21:04

http://www.kawasaki.com/DefaultFrame...HOWVEHTABS%3d1

Parts manual at kawasaki.com

**warewolf** · 15th May 2011, 22:22

Originally Posted by pete376403

Same guy also says :"I'm just a persistent victim of ktm's meta-bad product quality and worldwide uber-lack of service training. I would get rid of my 690 in a milisecond ---IF--- I could find a substitute, but in the alarmingly growing world of two wheeled trucks no such luck so far."
and
"My Dream bike is a 690 entirely manufactured by Japanese..."

Not everyone thinks orange = perfect

Dunno anyone that does. But like many ppl he did say he's got it because it was the best compromise on offer.

For lack of service training, read "new". The guys in Nelson were trained on the 690 engine before they had any bikes in the shop, so it's not a universal problem.

**Crim** · 16th May 2011, 20:15

Originally Posted by pete376403

Never mind - found it.

Also found this.........

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009...and-europe.php

only $32k or so before you even look at freight or taxes

**NordieBoy** · 16th May 2011, 20:41

Originally Posted by Crim

Also found this.........

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009...and-europe.php

only $32k or so before you even look at freight or taxes

Already got the speedo

**Woodman** · 16th May 2011, 22:05

Originally Posted by Crim

Also found this.........

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009...and-europe.php

only $32k or so before you even look at freight or taxes

What the frick is it with the exhaust sticking out the front????? Thats gotta be one of the ugliest bikes ever.Moron designers.
Its the same with electric cars of a few years ago, they designed them so ugly looking that no one would ever buy one for fear of being laughed at. Possible oil company conspiracy theory??

**Crim** · 17th May 2011, 06:06

Originally Posted by Woodman

What the frick is it with the exhaust sticking out the front?????

Yeah saw that - reckon you could re run to more conventional place (where it is you could maybe go through a ford 4 - 5 inches deep before you got into trouble) so the price is now up to $35k

so waiting for a diesel KLR from the sub continent might be the go (cos we all know they are uber sexy

)

**Padmei** · 17th May 2011, 07:42

That is some kind of KTM/ guzzi hybrid. Checkout the tank/front guard & the stressed engine/very lovely looking driveshaft.

Actually the first time I looked at it I thought it was the ugliest bike I'd seen but reallythere are a lot of good looking parts. The engine looks quite cool.
The cockpit looks pretty ugly imho.

**Crim** · 17th May 2011, 09:59

Originally Posted by Padmei

Actually the first time I looked at it I thought it was the ugliest bike I'd seen but reallythere are a lot of good looking parts. The engine looks quite cool.
The cockpit looks pretty ugly imho.

I am starting to think that this is the bomb (is that what the youngsters are saying these day?) - turbo diesel with CVT - how would that go?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh1hjIYPHjQ

**pete376403** · 17th May 2011, 20:38

Altius Automotive (the Indian company that is talking aout building Hayes diesels) has another engine as well - 1340 flat twin. Repower those old BMWs!
http://altiusautomotive.com/engine.php

**Crim** · 17th May 2011, 21:27

Originally Posted by pete376403

Altius Automotive (the Indian company that is talking aout building Hayes diesels)

I love the typical indian by line;

The ultra refined chassis coupled with the award winning diesel engine makes this the most versatile vehicle both on and off road. Powered by the award winning 670cc diesel engine, this "take-me-anywhere" is a perfect companion for your travel plans spawned with spontaneity.

**Woodman** · 29th May 2011, 09:34

This kind of thing happens to me all the time. One of the curses of riding a KLR.
I wonder if it happens to other brand riders as well?

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**Crim** · 29th May 2011, 09:56

Originally Posted by Woodman

This kind of thing happens to me all the time. One of the curses of riding a KLR.
I wonder if it happens to other brand riders as well?

You soon learn riding "the most powerful dual sport motorcycle in the world" that you WILL be mobbed - which is nice down at the beach in Nelson but not quite so nice when you slow down at the lights beside a weight watchers meeting in Wairoa

or indeed you go anywhere near the Gay Pride March

I just carry a big stick with me, to stop that sort of malarky happening and put her indoors' mind at ease

**GPS MAN** · 29th May 2011, 11:01

Originally Posted by Crim

I am starting to think that this is the bomb (is that what the youngsters are saying these day?) - turbo diesel with CVT - how would that go?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh1hjIYPHjQ

I like it

Still waiting on the Diesel KLR.....

Sometimes I think I have one already