Panniers & racks

[dreamer87]

Looking for a metal fabricator to make a frame on the tail end of a KLX250 on the north shore, anyone recommend anyone?

[dreamer87]

Oh and also can you get road type sprokets for a KLX250 & also harder/higher mid suspension coil?

[dreamer87]

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[The Baron]

Talk to the local bike shops, they would have contacts they use for odd jobs or contact any
engineering company. I find small engineering companys are keen to make anything you ask for.

[3L4NS1R]

What sort of rack are you looking for? Ventura do rear pack racks for the KLX - costs about $250 all up I seem to recall (for the brackets and rack). They're pretty damn slick as well.

As for sprockets - I tried going up to a 15 on the front (factory is 14), but it does zap the power. Yup you get to rev about 500 lower on the motorway, but you need to change down for any incline, and the drop in power for the off road stuff is very noticeable. I changed back to the 14 after a few weeks.

What year is the klx? I have some extra stuff for a 2009 model that I need to get rid of that I've stumbled across since selling mine...

[3L4NS1R]

funny story - I've still got my 15 tooth sprocket here if you really want to try it...

[dreamer87]

What sort of rack are you looking for? Ventura do rear pack racks for the KLX - costs about $250 all up I seem to recall (for the brackets and rack). They're pretty damn slick as well.

As for sprockets - I tried going up to a 15 on the front (factory is 14), but it does zap the power. Yup you get to rev about 500 lower on the motorway, but you need to change down for any incline, and the drop in power for the off road stuff is very noticeable. I changed back to the 14 after a few weeks.

What year is the klx? I have some extra stuff for a 2009 model that I need to get rid of that I've stumbled across since selling mine...

Thanks for the message

KLX250 has existing pack rack but want to get side pannier frame and basic boxes fabricated

What would you recommend sprocket wise?

[3L4NS1R]

What would you recommend sprocket wise?

Depends on the sort of riding you do. If you're mainly road based with the occasional sojourn into adv riding/dirtbiking, stick with the factory 14t - it covers you pretty well across the board. If you're more into the offroading scene or like to have more up and go, try a 13t. I wouldn't recommend the 15 - the road legal klx is underpowered as it is...

[3L4NS1R]

Thanks for the message

KLX250 has existing pack rack but want to get side pannier frame and basic boxes fabricated

The guys in the KLX section of the Kawasaki Forums are nuts about customising and mods - there's some awesome luggage solutions there! Try find Deej's jerry can holders - they could easily be adapted to carrying panniers, and all made at home!

[3L4NS1R]

http://kawasakiforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=71 - that's the klx section.

[dreamer87]

Thanks mate.

have you seen the jerry can rack thing?

[3L4NS1R]

Thanks mate.

have you seen the jerry can rack thing?

Yeah - found it again! here for everyone's enjoyment!

Deej's Jerry Can Mod

[dreamer87]

Yeah - found it again! here for everyone's enjoyment!

Deej's Jerry Can Mod

Cheers, have visited a fabricator today who can make up custom boxes and pannier rack/frame for a KLX250.

Am on the search for a decent Road Reg'd KLX250 out there also if anyone has one.

Looking to set up for summer touring project ASAP.

[ADVGD]

Thanks for the message

KLX250 has existing pack rack but want to get side pannier frame and basic boxes fabricated

If you are looking for basic boxes you may find off the shelf aftermarket racks and boxes (if available for your bike) will be more cost effective. I had my racks and boxes fabricated from a local fabricator (Specfab) because there were no aftermarket options available for my bike, I am very happy with the job done with a final cost of a little over $2,800. View racks/boxes here. Admittedly there was additional work involved to accommodate for the rifle/rod rack, a cavity for the exhaust, plus I wanted them to be spot on. There are a number of overseas companies with simple alloy boxes at pretty good prices. Whatever way you go, having boxes makes multi-day trips a breeze, waterproof, lockable, you can fit all your gear in plus strap stuff to the top, they're great

[dreamer87]

If you are looking for basic boxes you may find off the shelf aftermarket racks and boxes (if available for your bike) will be more cost effective. I had my racks and boxes fabricated from a local fabricator (Specfab) because there were no aftermarket options available for my bike, I am very happy with the job done with a final cost of a little over $2,800. View racks/boxes here. Admittedly there was additional work involved to accommodate for the rifle/rod rack, a cavity for the exhaust, plus I wanted them to be spot on. There are a number of overseas companies with simple alloy boxes at pretty good prices. Whatever way you go, having boxes makes multi-day trips a breeze, waterproof, lockable, you can fit all your gear in plus strap stuff to the top, they're great

Hey Man WOW thanks for the link that is exactly what I have been looking for, a decent how to and images, close up ones too of the frame system which I have been searching for to get some idea on how to get around it on a KLX250.

What dri bags and things did you use on your trips?
Want to give me an email? Ill DM you.