ADVrider - View Single Post - Massachusetts to Tennessee in 3 days on a KLR

Uglyprimate · 07-25-2010, 05:52 AM

Check the oil, check the oil, check the oil.

Every KLR uses oil at interstate speeds, and especially if you are running harder (into a head wind, or heavily loaded) At 55-60, it's almost never a problem. Over 65-70, I add a couple drops at every stop. I stop every 50-75 miles, just for circulation.

Make sure the rear shock is maxed out on the preload setting.

I used to commute between offices in Massachusetts, Jersey and Harrisburg PA. I'd definately run the parkways instead of the interstates.

Keep tire pressures UP, there's a lot of heat in the road, and overloaded really increases failure rates. More pressure=cooler tire temps.

07-25-2010, 05:52 AM	#26
Uglyprimate UglyPirate Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Fort Whine Indiana Oddometer: 6,937	Check the oil, check the oil, check the oil. Every KLR uses oil at interstate speeds, and especially if you are running harder (into a head wind, or heavily loaded) At 55-60, it's almost never a problem. Over 65-70, I add a couple drops at every stop. I stop every 50-75 miles, just for circulation. Make sure the rear shock is maxed out on the preload setting. I used to commute between offices in Massachusetts, Jersey and Harrisburg PA. I'd definately run the parkways instead of the interstates. Keep tire pressures UP, there's a lot of heat in the road, and overloaded really increases failure rates. More pressure=cooler tire temps. __________________ "Beauty sleep?" Bitch, you don't need a nap, you need to HIBERNATE!