Forum: Vendors
01-17-2012, 03:06 AM
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Forum: Beasts
12-22-2011, 10:40 PM
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Forum: Beasts
11-22-2011, 09:05 PM
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So.....
I did send this thread by email in a very business type format to KAWI about 2 months ago. I never expected to recieve a reply back and thats what has happened, no reply. Sorry everybody i tired. No...
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
08-22-2011, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 331
Views: 92,950
Great Pica
Your bike is epic. I do have a few questions for you though. What did you come up with for a airbox? I read you were running PODS for awhile. How did you do Your engine tuning? Power commander?...
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Forum: Beasts
08-18-2011, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 148
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Bump
I like that 630 with aftermarket tank. I gotta research it for shits and grins. Just curious what you guys mean by more power.
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
08-12-2011, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 169
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How did I miss this
Great job man. You did what i'm thinking of trying,combining the engine cradle to the KLR frame. I havent attempted it yet but thats my original thought process.
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Forum: Beasts
08-11-2011, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 62
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My dream bike is...
Start with a KLR minus engine and front forks. Insert a Versys engine (70hp) and gearbox(6 speed). Install some 50 mm aftermarket inverted front forks from a KLX450 and a custom MOAB long travel rear...
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Forum: Beasts
08-09-2011, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 148
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NEW small UPDATE
I sent this thread to Kawi USA today. Will they look at it....? Probably not considering after I submitted the email this popped up afterwards:
"Thank you for your feedback! Your comments are...
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Forum: Beasts
07-21-2011, 11:51 AM
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Forum: Beasts
07-20-2011, 09:05 PM
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To bad the 2011 KLR'S are out and all KAWI did...
To bad the 2011 KLR'S are out and all KAWI did was change colors.........again. I do think it'll happen, one day. A kit would be great but liability insurance will keep anyone from attempting it.
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
07-19-2011, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 331
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Forum: Beasts
07-05-2011, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 148
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Forum: Beasts
06-26-2011, 12:17 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
05-05-2011, 01:18 PM
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Forum: Beasts
05-05-2011, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 22,463
Wow
I'm amazed this thread is still alive......on a side note i have started my conversion.......gathering/selling parts now. Lets keep it going guys
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Forum: Beasts
04-05-2011, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 22,463
Ttt
Come on folks dont let this thread die.
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Forum: Beasts
03-30-2011, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 22,463
Wtf
Happened to the other replies.....This proposed bike wouldnt threaten the Versys sales. Some like dirt some dont. Just like the 650R and the ER6N. Same bike different headlights and the 6N is naked....
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Forum: Beasts
03-30-2011, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 148
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Forum: Beasts
03-14-2011, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 148
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Forum: Beasts
03-14-2011, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 148
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
03-09-2011, 01:09 AM
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Forum: Beasts
03-09-2011, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 148
Views: 22,463
Wow
Its great to see that this thread is still here. Come on guys keep it going especially since this type of conversion got magazine coverage.
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
03-09-2011, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 331
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Forum: Beasts
02-02-2011, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 22,463
No problem Sam
Next time though post pics of the bike being built or built :lol3. Man this thread sure is dying. Oh well everyones different.
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Forum: Beasts
01-28-2011, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 22,463
To acap650
The name "aprilla" equals $$$. I'm no expert by any means but I'm guessing that bike probably cost $8k. Yeah I understand its lightweight, however its about compromise. I'm asking and hoping Kawasaki...
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Forum: Beasts
01-26-2011, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 22,463
To GUNDY
You do realize that a fully wet 08+ KLR. is already close to 500 lbs. At least this proposed bike would have the properly HP and Torque to move it
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Forum: Beasts
01-23-2011, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 148
Views: 22,463
bump
Come on people lets not allow this thread to die. Keep voting. At 500 I'm going to TRY emailing this to Kawasaki
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Forum: Beasts
01-14-2011, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 148
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Its cool no worries. I just saw how some people...
Its cool no worries. I just saw how some people really were interested in "this kind of bike" so I just wanted to actually see "the interest " and if was great I would TRY to send it to Kawasaki. Key...
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Forum: Beasts
01-14-2011, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 148
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Forum: Beasts
01-13-2011, 02:15 PM
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Forum: Beasts
01-10-2011, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 148
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An all to familiar update
Went to the local Kawasaki dealer to look at the parallel twins and what all I'll need to do the fork swap. Got to talking to a tech that works there(small dealership) and he said that Kawasaki is...
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Forum: Beasts
01-07-2011, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 148
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Forum: Beasts
01-06-2011, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 148
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Oh and I would like to see anyone buy a new 800...
Oh and I would like to see anyone buy a new 800 for $8k. Its not going to happen. Look I'm not trying to start a argument with this poll. Will Kawasaki build this bike......?doubt it. I intend to but...
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Forum: Beasts
01-06-2011, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 148
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I'm Confused.......
Some say they wouldn't pay $8k (Max) for this "bike" because its to much money. I remind you that I did say $8k was the maximum amount. I also want to point out that the Versys, Ninja 650, ER-6n are...
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Forum: Beasts
01-06-2011, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 148
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take away Versys sales????
I don't think so. The fact is some people will still buy the Versys just because they want a cheap sports bike. Those people will never go off road. And honestly the Versys wasn't made to go off...
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Forum: Beasts
01-05-2011, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 148
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oh
And it has to have a curb weight well under 500 lbs. Its doable seeing how the KLR weighs 432 lbs. now. The Versys weighs 450 lbs according to Kawasaki. Same 6 gallon tank as well.
This would...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-04-2011, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 6,939
Views: 1,506,406
Lol
That was from the same ride in Geneva State Forest about 2 years or so ago. Man how time flies. Since then I have riden out to Texas and back about 3 times to see family and my bike has been great....
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Forum: Thumpers
01-04-2011, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 6,939
Views: 1,506,406
Yep
I remember as. PM me a price on your shock Oh BTW check this pic out
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Forum: Thumpers
01-04-2011, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 64
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
01-04-2011, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 1,949
Views: 393,694
:lol3 Thanks but the thing about that is the...
:lol3 Thanks but the thing about that is the gearing. I doubt it would be great for single track riding. Hell come to think about it my rear shock is blown because of my riding style :eek1
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