KLR riders out there

**warewolf** · 21st August 2010, 18:57

Hard grit embedded in the dirt on the crankcase falling in to the oil pan would be my biggest concern.

Brake fluid is nasty stuff, could damage internal seals (swell to uselessness which could also dislodge them so they can block an oil passage) & is a little acidic which is not nice. Gear oil would be fine as long as it is not hypoid stuff, which is not compatible with wet clutches. Best to degrease the pan first.

Or bring the new plug along tomorrow, when she's belly up we'll change the plug before righting her?

**Crim** · 21st August 2010, 19:58

Originally Posted by warewolf

Or bring the new plug along tomorrow, when she's belly up we'll change the plug before righting her?

I like that!

**Woodman** · 21st August 2010, 22:57

If you are fast enough you should be able to swap them over without spilling fcuk all oil,

**Padmei** · 22nd August 2010, 08:52

You know, after doing all the mods on the bike, I think I'm actually getting the same or if not better mileage. I usually get bang on 320kms for a tank & the last couple of times it has gone past that before hitting reserve. The riding style or type hasn't changed.

**pete376403** · 22nd August 2010, 15:58

Hve you ever run the bike dry just to see what the ultimate distance possible is?
Sometimes having the big tank on the bike doesn't seem to be an advantage, such as when riding in a group, refill distances will be dictated by the smallest capacity. The other time it's a disadvantage is picking the thing up with a full tank.

**Padmei** · 22nd August 2010, 16:24

Originally Posted by pete376403

Hve you ever run the bike dry just to see what the ultimate distance possible is?
Sometimes having the big tank on the bike doesn't seem to be an advantage, such as when riding in a group, refill distances will be dictated by the smallest capacity. The other time it's a disadvantage is picking the thing up with a full tank.

I did get 380 kms the one time I ran it dry.
Spent plenty of time picking the bastard up today - oooh me aching back. The worst was when it had fallen on the downside of a steep rocky trail. Plenty of helpers tho.

We did a bit of bike swapsies today & a few people were pretty surprised with Gonzo's engine.

Those mods were definately the best thing I've done to it. i recommend any KLRers get a better pipe.

**marks** · 22nd August 2010, 16:59

Originally Posted by Padmei

Those mods were definately the best thing I've done to it. i recommend any KLRers get a better pipe.

I'm sure I can remember you saying that it had enough power stock and you couldnt see the point in modifying it

a pipe and the normal mods certainly transform the bike.

**marks** · 22nd August 2010, 22:06

**NordieBoy** · 23rd August 2010, 08:21

Looks like the way Woodman rides.

But they didn't hit any trees...

**klrider** · 23rd August 2010, 20:25

Hi guys, interested in anyone who might have a doo kit in the Wellington region, just reading up, I am on 10K. Sounds like its time to sort it out before the spring breaks. Im in Johnsonville, bike is blk, see a green 08 some monrings on way to work with crash bar,s if you see me wave does this make me a wanker? Im a convert to thumpers over recent years, gone from big fours which I might go back to one day, but cant see getting rid of the KLR any time soon, love it. Had since new, use it every day. Here is something interesting. I bought an 08, green, new. At 700k it blew up, yep blew up. Piece of casting broke off and went through it like a train wreak, got the 09 under warranty. They wanted my engine back at the factory to check it out, god knows what happened after that. Anyway, Im thinking of getting the better spring done at the 12k service, can we get those here? or do I have to get it offshore. Cheers fellas

**Moki** · 23rd August 2010, 21:21

Originally Posted by marks

I noticed the barkbusters on the KLR...

**Crim** · 23rd August 2010, 21:32

Originally Posted by klrider

can we get those here? or do I have to get it offshore.

G'day Stu in Timaru has 3 or 4 of the upgraded stock springs now (you get 2 different length ones in the Eagle Mike Doohickey kit) I got the torsion spring from Woodman but I think they are only about $us15 on the net - look back a couple of pages and you will see photos of the busted standard spring in mine (2005 with 30k but looks like it has been broken for a while), post '08 seems to be the actual doohickey is fine - just the spring is a bit suspect.
Cheers Crim

**klrider** · 23rd August 2010, 21:37

Originally Posted by Crim

G'day Stu in Timaru has 3 or 4 of the upgraded stock springs now (you get 2 different length ones in the Eagle Mike Doohickey kit) I got the torsion spring from Woodman but I think they are only about $us15 on the net - look back a couple of pages and you will see photos of the busted standard spring in mine (2005 with 30k but looks like it has been broken for a while), post '08 seems to be the actual doohickey is fine - just the spring is a bit suspect.
Cheers Crim

Cheers crim.

**klrider** · 23rd August 2010, 21:46

Originally Posted by Padmei

Those mods were definately the best thing I've done to it. i recommend any KLRers get a better pipe.

Any particular pipe?, I see there is one advertised regularly on Trade Me if you seach KLR. Cycleworks I think if anyone has any experience with these would appreciate hearing about it, they are about $600.