2009 KLR650 - consumes oil?

**marks** · 14th October 2009, 20:02

Originally Posted by Padmei

You will get a lot more vibes coming from the engine with the crashbars on - they work like tuning forks.

I have eliminated that vibration by bracing under the frame between the footpegs (I also lowered my footpegs 40mm which improved sitting and standing comfort a lot).

The footpeg mounts really needs improving - I sheared footpeg mounting bolts on both sides on my 08 hitting rocks. The footpeg bolts on the 09 came loose repeatedly after hitting things

I also snapped my SW crash bars and they were a bitch to get refitted after welding.

The plastic bashplate breaks the mounting points as well so I fitted an xr650 bashplate.

**Padmei** · 15th October 2009, 06:45

[QUOTE=marks;1129457275] (I also lowered my footpegs 40mm which improved sitting and standing comfort a lot).

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They must be bloody close to the ground now. I'd like to shift mine back 20mm or so, so the leg clearance around the tank is better.

**NordieBoy** · 15th October 2009, 07:13

Originally Posted by marks

The plastic bashplate breaks the mounting points as well so I fitted an xr650 bashplate.

So basically you've got an XR650 that's been upgraded with some KLR parts.

**Moki** · 15th October 2009, 15:21

Originally Posted by marks

...I also lowered my footpegs 40mm...

How'd you do that?

**Woodman** · 15th October 2009, 19:35

[QUOTE=Padmei;1129458187]

Originally Posted by marks

(I also lowered my footpegs 40mm which improved sitting and standing comfort a lot).

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They must be bloody close to the ground now. I'd like to shift mine back 20mm or so, so the leg clearance around the tank is better.

I agree , back would be good on mine too, not lowered though, just back.

**marks** · 15th October 2009, 20:51

Originally Posted by Padmei

They must be bloody close to the ground now. I'd like to shift mine back 20mm or so, so the leg clearance around the tank is better.

They are slightly above the frame tubes.

I moved mine back a tad as well.

Originally Posted by Moki

How'd you do that?

Got an engineer to make up new brackets which were welded to my centerstand mounting brackets which are bolted to some square tube that crosses the frame rails

**XF650** · 23rd May 2010, 19:30

Old thread but still a hot topic in Yankland: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=581916

**pete376403** · 23rd May 2010, 21:09

Haven't done any sort of mileage since installing the thermobob kit but will be heading off to Brass monkey in a couple of weeks - Will be interesting to see how the oil use goes now the motor gets (and stays) properly hot.
Another thing I'm going t try is installing a PCV in the engine breather to see if crankcase pressurisation has anything to do with it.

**GPS MAN** · 8th June 2010, 20:07

My '09 has about 10,000 K's and no add oil issues so far......maybe I am just lucky

Hey Mark...installing Mr. Thermo Bob.....wonder what difference that will make, none

I need all the help I can get ...that 685 of yours is a beast........

**GPS MAN** · 8th June 2010, 20:09

Next on the list is the 705 kit and Stage II head work..............

lOOK OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Woodman** · 8th June 2010, 20:14

Originally Posted by GPS MAN

Next on the list is the 705 kit and Stage II head work..............

lOOK OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Then a bigger tank..........

**marks** · 8th June 2010, 20:59

Originally Posted by GPS MAN

My '09 has about 10,000 K's and no add oil issues so far......maybe I am just lucky

Hey Mark...installing Mr. Thermo Bob.....wonder what difference that will make, none

I need all the help I can get ...that 685 of yours is a beast........

the thermobob certainley even's out the temperature fluctiations

even though the 685 option makes the best sense cost wise I just like the sound of 705

next time we ride together you should take mine for a strop (bring earplugs or cotton wool to staunch the blood coming from your ears...)

when are you going to post some photos of your stateside trip???

cheers

Mark

**pete376403** · 8th June 2010, 21:43

Originally Posted by GPS MAN

My '09 has about 10,000 K's and no add oil issues so far......maybe I am just lucky:

Do you do much highway riding, ie engine speed up around 5000 for extended periods?

**GPS MAN** · 9th July 2010, 19:04

Yea, I do lots of highway riding...But, I am slow usually around 100 K's...little under the magic or cursed 5000 rpm's..

So, I am my own best friend....not causing any more oil blowing out ..I'll keep you posted should things change

Mark..you are right I do need to post some pics of my Stateside trip...had a blast...Rode the wheels off my 955 Tiger over there... Put somewhere around 2500 miles on that animal...Needless to say it was hard coming back

I would like to give you scooter a whirl to compare the 685 kit to mine little ole 650